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Our Very Own West, Texas

Cliff Schecter | Posted 05.13.2013 | Politics
Cliff Schecter

On April 25 -- Thursday evening -- American icon and humble hero George W. Bush took one small step for man, one slip-and-fall for humanity as he reen...

The 5 Causes of Test Cheating Scandals: From Atlanta to Washington D.C

Christopher Emdin | Posted 04.25.2013 | Politics
Christopher Emdin

Testing scandals will continue to persist if the structure of the present school system doesn't change. Here are the 5 main problems that help nurture this culture of cheaters.

The Parenting ClichƩ I Finally Understand

JD Roberto | Posted 04.22.2013 | Parents
JD Roberto

Now I'm beginning to think my parents' judgment was a good deal better than I gave them credit for -- at least when it comes to getting your kids to do what needs to get done.

A Blow Against Corruption as Oil, Gas and Mining Global Transparency Advances

Frank Vogl | Posted 04.22.2013 | World
Frank Vogl

Shining a bright light on the global operations of major multinational corporations, including details of the cash they pay to foreign governments, will not end corruption. But, it is a very good start on a long and vital journey.

China's Ex-Train Boss Charged In Bribery Case

AP | LOUISE WATT | Posted 04.10.2013 | World

BEIJING -- The man who spearheaded China's showcase bullet train network has been charged with taking bribes and abusing his power, two years after he...

500,000

Paula Gordon | Posted 04.09.2013 | Politics
Paula Gordon

If, as now appears to be the case, our elected representatives have surrendered their loyalty, their consciences, their brains and their humanity to the NRA and other political thugs, evidence is irrelevant, the will of the people is a mere nuisance.

Top 10 Ways I Was A Perfect Mom Until I Had Kids

Carrie Goldman | Posted 04.11.2013 | Parents
Carrie Goldman

Before I had kids, I possessed many ideas about what kind of parent I would be. Below are ten of those assumptions -- and the reality that followed, post-kids.

Friday Talking Points -- What the Media Missed

Chris Weigant | Posted 04.05.2013 | Politics
Chris Weigant

We've got a lot to cover this week, so we're going to try to get through everything in a rather foreshortened format. At least, that's the goal.

Should Retirees Overseas Make Grease Payments?

Kathleen Peddicord | Posted 04.03.2013 | Fifty
Kathleen Peddicord

My advice on the idea of grease payments, if, as many seem to, you interpret them as something other than a straight 'bribe,' is, again: Don't pay them. But don't be offended by the suggestion of them either. Treat them as minor matters. And move on.

DOJ Investigated Wall Street Journal Over Bribery Allegations

wsj.com | Posted 03.17.2013 | Media

The Justice Department last year opened an investigation into allegations that employees at The Wall Street Journal's China news bureau bribed Chinese...

Casino Giant Blames Ex-Employees In Bribery Scandal

Reuters | Posted 05.16.2013 | Business

By Nathan Layne and Manuel Mogato TOKYO/MANILA, March 17 (Reuters) - The FBI and Philippine investigators probing pote...

Sheldon Adelson's Company Admits To 'Likely' Corruption

Reuters | Posted 05.02.2013 | Business

March 2 (Reuters) - Las Vegas Sands Corp said it "likely" violated the federal Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which outlaws the bribery of foreign o...

Republican Faces Damaging Allegations On 'Totally Inappropriate' Actions

AP | MICHELLE L. PRICE | Posted 01.31.2013 | Politics

SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah's new attorney general was in office for only six days by the time people started calling for his resignation. Republican John...

Money Launderers and Corporate Bribers Must Be Brought to Justice

Frank Vogl | Posted 02.26.2013 | Crime
Frank Vogl

The punishment needs to fit the crime, but are some giant multinational corporations now so large that they no longer can be punished effectively?

Drivers: Kenyan Traffic Laws Increase Bribe Size

AP | TOM ODULA | Posted 02.11.2013 | World

NAIROBI, Kenya — Traffic bribes are a way of life for many Kenyan drivers. One dollar here, $5 there. But the drivers of the rowdy minibuses say...

Afghanistan's Rock-bottom Global Corruption Ranking

Frank Vogl | Posted 02.05.2013 | World
Frank Vogl

The 2012 Transparency International Corruption Perceptions Index, published yesterday, finds Afghanistan at the absolute bottom, sharing this dismal place with North Korea and Somalia. There is a brutal message here for the architects of Western geo-political strategy.

Automaker Gives Evidence, Possibly Shoots Self In Foot

AP | Posted 12.06.2012 | Business

LONDON -- Aircraft and marine engine-maker Rolls-Royce says it has given information to Britain's Serious Fraud Office, which is investigating alleged...

How to Stop Fraud and Corruption in Your Organization

Richard Leblanc | Posted 01.20.2013 | Business
Richard Leblanc

The fraud and corruption continues to grow. What should boards do? Six things.

Money, Corruption and Slavery

Monique Villa | Posted 12.18.2012 | World
Monique Villa

Human trafficking and slavery depend on corruption, which depends on cash. Cutting off the global flow of money that is essential to greasing palms of corrupt officials would go a long way toward ending this barbarity. How to achieve that is another story.

Should You Pay for an 'A'? How to Motivate Your Child -- Part 1

Beth Kobliner | Posted 11.25.2012 | Parents
Beth Kobliner

At my friend's parent-teacher meeting to discuss her eighth-grade son, the teacher made a wacky recommendation: my friend should consider bribery to motivate him to work harder in school. I'm not kidding.

Few Arrested by Homeland Security Watchdog Are Employees

Andrew Becker | Posted 11.18.2012 | Politics
Andrew Becker

The watchdog agency that polices the Homeland Security Department for waste, fraud and abuse may have given the wrong impression on the extent of crimes committed by immigration officers, border agents and other employees in a recent summary report of its accomplishments.

Sheldon Adelson's Las Vegas Sands Investigated For Potential Bribery

Reuters | Posted 10.13.2012 | Business

By Joseph Menn and Peter Henderson SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Nevada regulators are investigating whether casino powerhouse Las...

Drug Giant To Pay Big To Settle Foreign Bribery Allegations

Reuters | Posted 10.07.2012 | Business

* Settlement relates to payments in eight countries * Pfizer to pay $26.3 million to SEC * Affected countries include Ru...

Congressional Candidate's Father Arrested On Bribery Charge

Forest Hills Patch | Matthew Hampton | Posted 09.23.2012 | Politics

Former Assembly member Jimmy Meng, the first Asian-American legislator to serve on the state level, was arrested by federal agents Tuesday, according ...

Leadership Lessons From Wal-Mart's Bribery Scandal

Dana Radcliffe | Posted 09.15.2012 | Business
Dana Radcliffe

This story of a deplorable leadership failure at one of the world's largest companies is a cautionary tale for corporate executives.