#138 Government Regulation - The Ultimate Quality Test

While many people argue for smaller government, Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor, makes a persuasive argument for improved government regulation of many industries - agriculture, oil, mining, etc. This might not necessarily mean increased government regulation, but could mean improved, more organized regulatory authorities. For example, maybe chickens and eggs could be regulated by the same agency!

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Re: #137 - GM's Internal Controls

The internal control statement in the S-1 filing for General Motor's IPO is not designed to inspire confidence!
http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/20/a-red-flag-on-g-m-internal-controls/

#137 GM: The IPO

Nothing new after the 4 minute mark in this 5 minute video, but it does cover the essential details. Give some thought to how GM plans to raise $14-18 billion dollars by offering $200 million worth of stock. How does that happen?

#136 Building Credit 101 for College Students

Recent changes to credit laws have meant that it could be harder for young people to build a credit history.
http://www.usatoday.com/money/perfi/columnist/block/2010-08-17-yourmoney17_ST_N.htm

#135 Starbucks - Customer Service Lacking?

Could this have been handled better?
http://www.popfi.com/2010/08/17/english-professor-picks-fight-with-starbucks/

#134 - CNN's The Turnaround

Each month, this series features a story of business re-invention. I love these stories!

#133 -Meltdowns - Jet Blue and McDonald's McNugget Attack

Is it the heat or the economy that is leading to employee and customer meltdowns?

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#132 Schizophrenic Shoppers

Saving on toothpaste, but spending on luxury items - this clip provides a synopsis of this week's cover story in Business Week.

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#131 Wal-mart Wants to Get Into Your Pants

A new method of controlling inventory will hopefully reduce shrinkage for the world's largest retailer.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/38376726/ns/business-retail/

#130 Disney Raising Prices

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38551343/ns/travel-family_travel/

#129 Whistleblowers Get a Raise

From the 8/2/10 issue of Business week, the SEC will now be eligible to make offers of up to 30% of fines to whistleblowers, as opposed to the previous limit of 10%.
http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/10_32/b4190031434221.htm?chan=magazine+channel_news+-+politics+%2B+policy