In an example that shows how consumers with language and cultural barriers can easily become victims of fraud, human rights groups and attorneys claim that Navajos are often the targets of deceptive trade practices with car dealerships. Navajos, many of whom speak...
Month: December 2012
Houston’s commercial real estate market continues to grow
Houston is experiencing a boom in the real estate market, with the cluster of companies in the Energy Corridor as the focus of rapid growth and new jobs. Along with the energy sector, the city's largely centralized medical center and the Port of Houston are driving...
University of Texas study shows complications of telecommuting
With today's technology making it possible to work from home, telecommuting is becoming a popular option with those in the workforce who are tired of commuting and putting in hours at the office. However, a new study by the University of Texas in Austin shows that for...
Wal-Mart Black Friday protests fizzles
Black Friday is more than just a great day for shopping- for retailers, it is perhaps the most profitable day of the year. Knowing this, employees at the retail giant Wal-Mart chose this day to stage what they planned to be a nationwide protest against the company's...