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Kraft's New Mondelez Naming Goof in Russian
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Kraft's New Mondelez Naming Goof in Russian

Mondelez sounds like an interesting name, with “monde” – “world” in French – and delez as “delish”, but when it comes to the Russian language there is a bad association, the name sounding similar to a word that describes an oral sex act. The Russian term is manda and it appears also on Wikipedia's Russian profanity page.

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Carlton Hotels & Fake TripAdvisor Review Allegations
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Carlton Hotels & Fake TripAdvisor Review Allegations

A story yesterday in the Irish Times may have gone unnoticed outside that emerald isle, but the implications for travelers should be made manifest. According to the news, Carlton Hotel Group allegedly attempted to skew TripAdvisor reviews in favor of the hotel groups offerings.

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New Economic Indicator Found: Wal-Mart Greeter Moves
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New Economic Indicator Found: Wal-Mart Greeter Moves

If you have been wondering just how bad the world economy is, a story from MSN Money about Wal-Mart becoming less "welcoming" may enlighten. According to the story, the US's biggest private employer is shifting their greet staff to other chores. In a cost cutting effort to optimize efficiency, the company Sam Walton built may have become a tad less friendly.

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