Published on April 10th, 2012 by Bonnie Patten
Change.org, among other sites, has turned me into what some might call a charity slacktivist. Over the past year or so, from the comfort of my own couch, I’ve signed dozens of petitions simply by clicking ... Read More →
Published on February 2nd, 2012 by Bonnie Patten
The Orchid Thief, by Susan Orlean, leads us through exotic jungles, backyard gardens, and world-famous greenhouses all in search of the rare ghost orchid, Polyrrbiza lindenii. Notably, this endangered flower lives in Florida’s Fakahatchee, which is ... Read More →
Published on January 20th, 2012 by Bonnie Patten
I don’t like ads. They’re like someone interrupting you in the middle of a conversation – so rude. But the pop-ups that you can’t close – well they should just be plain illegal. This weekend my ... Read More →
Published on January 11th, 2012 by Shana Mueller
Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder but that doesn’t stop American consumers from spending nearly $8 billion on cosmetics every year. Not included in this figure are cosmetic procedures, such as Botox and ... Read More →
Published on January 10th, 2012 by Bonnie Patten
For the next 25 years, MetLife has secured the naming rights for the new stadium where the New York Giants and Jets will play. Welcome to MetLife Stadium, football fans! The cost: $17 to $20 million ... Read More →
Published on January 10th, 2012 by Shana Mueller
Let’s face it. As a nation, we are getting fatter. In fact, we’re so fat that manufacturers had to widen revolving doors from 10 feet to 12 feet to accommodate us. Obesity, the number two cause ... Read More →
Published on December 8th, 2011 by Bonnie Patten
(U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission v. Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.) Step 1: Create a billion dollar fund by unloading assets you own that are soon to be (or are) worthless. Step 2: Convince prospective clients that ... Read More →
Published on November 23rd, 2011 by Bonnie Patten
Take a renowned fashion photographer, Mario Testino, and have him take photos of superstar, Julia Roberts, with lots of light (to flatter), and a soft focus and lower resolution (to reduce the appearance of imperfections), and ... Read More →
Published on January 10th, 2011 by Bonnie Patten
Focused as I am on trying to protect us all from deceptive advertising, I’ve tried to enlighten my three children on the finer points of marketing and the horrors of fraudulent advertising. Not to toot my ... Read More →
