#194 One Day Without Shoes

While I'm not likely to go barefoot on April 5, I love my Tom's shoes. I also love the corporate mission and marketing.

#193 Checking Fees Continue to Increase & Expand

This article provides a great summary of the hidden costs of checking, particularly ATM fees.
http://redtape.msnbc.com/2011/03/total-checking-value-checking-myaccess-checking-what-do-they-all-have-in-common-the-word-free-is-decidedly-missing-from-t.html

#192 New Tax Havens Allow Tax Avoidance

Tax avoidance, unlike tax evasion, isn't illegal. But, it's not good for the American tax base.

#191 Howard Schultz on Keeping Starbucks Fresh

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/03/27/business/main20047618.shtml?tag=cbsnewsTwoColUpperPromoArea

#190 Disruption in Supply Chain for Automakers

JIT is great, except when it isn't. The disaster in Japan will likely impact U.S. auto production.

http://money.cnn.com/2011/03/23/autos/toyota_us_plant_shutdown/index.htm?hpt=T2

#189 Not All Consumers Will Fight For Their Rights

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#188 Trading Privacy for Savings$$$ on Car Insurance

So what do you value more?

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#187: Sir David Tweedie Talks U.S. Reluctance to Commit to IFRS

Short summary at http://goingconcern.com/2011/03/sir-david-tweedies-patience-is-wearing-thin/. More at http://www.cfo.com/article.cfm/14562111.

#186 The Death of The Magnetic Stripe Credit Card

Interesting article about the next generation of electronic transaction processing.
http://redtape.msnbc.com/2011/03/the-death-of-the-credit-card-mag-stripe.html

#185 Employee Focused Corporate Culture at The Container Store

Perfect example of how happy employees make happy customers!!!!

#184 The Pay Gap Continues Despite Changes to the Economy

#184 The Pay Gap Continues Despite Changes to the Economy