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Companies are attempting to use technology to measure, track and rate employee performance. Many, however, question whether the data tracking is effective or if it just reduces people to data points.
Richmond, Virginia, started off wanting to feature street art in a dedicated arts district, but they were so popular they quickly started popping up all over town.
In April, Shibuya became the first area in Tokyo — and all of Japan — to recognize same-sex marriage. But attitudes on LGBT rights are just starting to change in Japan and one startup is trying to push that conversation forward.
Southeast Alaska comprises a huge portion of the US seafood industry — as much as 50 percent. So locals are extremely nervous as British Columbia expands its mining industry, on the upstream portions of those same Alaskan rivers.
Stuck at your desk? New research says 56 percent of Americans haven't taken a vacation in the past year — the highest percentage in four decades. A researcher cites "a convergence of factors."
Sundar Pichai will become CEO of Google. But it would be a mistake to focus on this narrative as proof that immigrants in America have "made it," says sociologist Pawan Dhingra of Tufts University.
The Americans with Disabilities Act allowed millions of Americans to access buildings and jobs that weren't possible before. But 25 years later, there's still much work to do.
Online retailers might charge you a few dollars more for those pants, if they think you can afford it. Dan Mongan, co-author of "All You Can Pay," explains that companies are increasingly using our data to tailor prices.
Washington Post reporter Dan Eggen talks about a new government audit report that showed some federal employees are misusing government credit cards to purchase things like iPods and lingerie.
Faith talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Gary McWilliams about Wal-Mart's former video producer's decision to make part of Wal-Mart's corporate video archives public.
Author Kevin Phillips talks about his new book, "Bad Money," in which he explains why he thinks the explosive growth of America's Wild West financial markets is to blame for the ongoing economic swoon.
Epidemiologist and former Assistant Secretary of Energy David Michaels talks about his new book , in which he describes the rise of "mercenary scientists" and "product defense" firms.
Epidemiologist and former Assistant Secretary of Energy David Michaels talks about his new book, in which he describes the rise of "mercenary scientists" and "product defense" firms.
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Arts, Culture & Media
Movie marketing
April 04, 2008
Faith talks to LA Times reporter Chris Lee about the innovative new ways that moviemakers are marketing their films.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Dan Eggen
April 09, 2008
Washington Post reporter Dan Eggen talks about a new government audit report that showed some federal employees are misusing government credit cards to purchase things like iPods and lingerie.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Wal-Mart archives
April 10, 2008
Faith talks to Wall Street Journal reporter Gary McWilliams about Wal-Mart's former video producer's decision to make part of Wal-Mart's corporate video archives public.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Kevin Phillips
April 25, 2008
Author Kevin Phillips talks about his new book, "Bad Money," in which he explains why he thinks the explosive growth of America's Wild West financial markets is to blame for the ongoing economic swoon.
Business, Economics and Jobs
David Michaels
April 28, 2008
Epidemiologist and former Assistant Secretary of Energy David Michaels talks about his new book , in which he describes the rise of "mercenary scientists" and "product defense" firms.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Girl Scout Cookies
May 02, 2008
Fair Game's Ed Herro tries to find out why Girl Scout Cookies are only sold once a year.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Flogos
May 14, 2008
Faith talks to Francisco Guerra about Flogos, a new advertising system he invented involving giant, floating, cloud-level inflatable devices.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Starbucks mermaid
May 15, 2008
Faith and news analyst Jason Mantzoukas take a look at recent customer protests over the scantily-clad mermaid in the new Starbucks logo.
Business, Economics and Jobs
Movie marketing
May 20, 2008
Faith talks to LA Times reporter Chris Lee about the innovative new ways that moviemakers are marketing their films.
Business, Economics and Jobs
David Michaels
May 21, 2008
Epidemiologist and former Assistant Secretary of Energy David Michaels talks about his new book, in which he describes the rise of "mercenary scientists" and "product defense" firms.