In a recent exposé by the New York Times, JC Penney was found to have been sneakily juicing up Google search results. For months during the holiday season, the retail giant has been first for keyword searches “skinny jeans,” “home decor,” “comforter sets,” “furniture,” “tablecloths,” and more. From the basic to the highly specific keywords, the retail chain had almost a Read more

In one fell swoop, Myspace decides to cut 47 percent of its staff to try to save the struggling company. Five-hundred people are being cut from a workforce of more than 1,000 people. Although the number is definitely huge, I must say that the news isn't shocking as Myspace has been on a gradual decline and unable to keep up with the competitive Facebook. I used to have a Myspace account but kind Read more

While other preteens were exchanging Pokemon cards, Emerson Spartz started MuggleNet.com at the mere age of 12 in 1999. He wasn't just a kid fooling around on the Internet — the website grew to be the go-to Harry Potter fansite, which at its peak drew in nine million monthly visitors. Now he's 23, and already a veteran in the field of new media with seven websites under his belt . . . and Read more

I've mentioned before that social networking and bosses don't mesh well, but if you're the type who loves to vent on social media networks, there is an entity that may back you up if you ever get fired because of a post. The National Labor Relations Board accused an ambulance service, American Medical Response of Connecticut, of an unlawful firing of one of its employees, Dawnmarie Souza, based Read more

Do you think it's OK for the government to ban a company product, particularly McDonald's Happy Meals? San Francisco is the first city to rule that restaurants can't serve free toys with meals that contain more than 600 calories, and a certain amount of sugar and fat, reports the Los Angeles Times. Further, the city's board of supervisors ordained that fruit and vegetables should be served with Read more

My Sunday relaxation plans include a trip to Borders, one of my favorite places in the world. However, horror struck me yesterday when the discount signs plastered all over the store's windows finally registered in my mind — my local Borders is closing! It was heartbreaking to see the "Everything Must Go!" signs all over the bookstore and the depressingly empty bookshelves. It was also very sad Read more