Local produce ‘no panacea’ to climate change
Swedish consumers worried about climate change should cut down on meat rather than put their efforts into buying local produce, according to a new Swedish study. … Read More
View ArticleRepeal the sequester, already!
Economic forecasters exist to make astrologers look good. Most had forecast growth of at least 3 percent (on an annualized basis) in the first quarter. But we learned this morning (in the Commerce...
View ArticleMicrosoft’s new Windows phone ad has almost everyone fighting
Microsoft is constantly trying to push their mobile operating system into consumers' hands, but so far the adoption rate for Windows phones hasn't been all that great. When adding both versions 7 and...
View ArticleFashion still doesn’t give a damn about the deaths of garment workers
A campaign launched this week aims to ensure the tragedy is a tipping point for both the industry and consumers A week on, the Rana Plaza catastrophe in Bangladesh is now the deadliest catastrophe in...
View ArticleTelevision Consumer Freedom Act aims to eliminate pay TV bundles
Senator John McCain introduced a piece of legislation today that would allow customers to pick and choose which television channels they want. The Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 is designed...
View ArticlePurchase power: App allows votes against Monsanto, for GMO labeling
The power that new technology gives to grassroots movements comes into focus occasionally. It did when people rallied to the protection of internet freedoms from SOPA/PIPA bills on the call from...
View ArticleTelecom’s Big Players Hold Back the Future
A law school professor is on a permanent campaign to argue that the telecommunications and cable industries have been overtaken by monopolists who resist innovation and overcharge consumers, David Carr...
View ArticleCheck your bill: AT&T adds new ‘administrative fee’ to wireless bills
If you’re an AT&T customer and you recently noticed an increase in your wireless bill as I did, you aren’t alone. As of May 1, 2013, the carrier began tacking on an administrative fee of $0.61 per...
View ArticleSweden’s economic mood dips: survey
Swedish consumers are feeling less optimistic about the economy, with a down-turn also visible in the mood of the manufacturing industry, Sweden's National Institute for Economic Research said on...
View ArticleGOP Austerity Enriches Billionaires at Workers’ Expense
Jeff Faux: Consumers are between 65 and 70 percent of the economy and they are most affected by the recession. Business is not spending, because consumers aren't spending - cuts to government budgets...
View ArticleMonsanto website downed as Anonymous claims hack
The cyber-attack was carried out as part of #OpMonsanto, an attempt to demonstrate against Monsanto’s reach into every aspect of the food industry, from nature to farmers to consumers. The...
View ArticleArgentine wine industry strives globally
http://www.youtube.com/v/IwjoQTkteh0?version=3&f=videos&app=youtube_gdata See the original article here: Argentine wine industry strives globally
View ArticleNestle and Mars may face $10mn fine for ‘chocolate conspiracy’
The alleged price-fixing involved chocolate bars sold across Canada from 2002 to 2008, including Kit Kat, Coffee Crisp, Aero, Twix, Snickers, Bounty and M&Ms, a spokesman for the Competition...
View ArticleVenezuela launches electronic rationing card
http://www.youtube.com/v/o__E10WWK6M?version=3&f=videos&app=youtube_gdata See the article here - Venezuela launches electronic rationing card
View ArticleWhat do the Xbox One, PS4, and Wii U all have in common? AMD silicon
After consumers were told the final details about the Xbox One, Wii U, and PS4, many game enthusiasts have weighed their options and are ready to make a purchasing decision. So who’s the big winner?...
View ArticleHope for the Future of Chromebooks and Ultrabooks
The research firm Gartner released a study predicting that consumers would become increasingly attracted to devices like the Chromebook and other thin and lightweight notebooks as more of the devices...
View ArticleSony officially unveils the SmartWatch 2
Last week, we were made aware of an upcoming Sony SmartWatch through a series of Tweets made by the Japanese company. Although consumers and analysts were quick to make educated guesses about the...
View ArticleNorway overtakes Russia as Europe’s biggest gas supplier
High gas prices in the EU coupled with cheap coal from the US, have made coal a more attractive fuel for power stations, according a new energy report from BP. On average, generating power in Europe...
View ArticleF.T.C. Member Starts ‘Reclaim Your Name’ Campaign for Personal Data
A member of the Federal Trade Commission has proposed an initiative to give consumers access to their own records held by data brokers. … Read More
View ArticleOil and gas magnates want to keep pricing status quo
Moscow plays host to The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), and speaking at the summit, Putin said that growing pressure on gas exporting countries was a serious challenge. “The pressure on...
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