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Bad Business: The Problem With Fried Chicken

Perhaps I’m being too sensitive and reading too much into the politics of poultry but given the racial implications, and, more importantly, the health concerns associated with funneling more fast food into our community, I feel like there’s a problem with fried chicken that needs to be addressed. Actually, it has less to do with what goes into the deep fryer and more to do with the people that would rather serve up stereotypes than actual food for thought. If Flavor Flav, and those in positions of power like him, truly wants to be considered a keen businessman, I’d rather he do something that adds value to the overall health of the community instead of presenting another value(less) meal.

In the News: Comcast and NBC Make History

The Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice approved Comcast’s $28 billion purchase of NBC yesterday morning. The acquisition combines the nation’s largest cable and Internet service provider with an entertainment heavyweight. After an over 12 month review process, the FCC voted in a 4-1 decision to approve the historic merger, under several conditions.

In the News: Job Bias Charges Hit Record High

In the News: Job Bias Charges Hit Record High

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced today that the private sector workplace discrimination charge filings with the national agency hit an exceptional level—99,922 charges—during the 2010 fiscal year

Canine Chic

After working for firms like coca-cola Enterprises and WellPoint Health Networks Inc., Robin Crawford says her layoff in August 2007 incited a revelation. “I was a businesswoman, but my passion was dogs,” recalls the former diversity executive, who says the interest dates back to childhood when her best friend was a cocker spaniel named Ginger. But not until Crawford’s dying father told her he just wanted her to be happy did she make the decision to run with the dogs.

Don Thompson’s Recipe for Growth

Don Thompson’s Recipe for Growth

As president and COO of McDonald’s Corp. for the past year, Don Thompson has been working on flipping the business model at the world’s largest fast food restaurant chain—and he’s loving it.

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