July 02--Nike co-founder Phil Knight is stepping down as chairman. No, his work will not be outsourced to factory workers in Indonesia, Vietnam and China.
Macy's is the latest to cut and run from Donald Trump, dumping his men's fashion line, saying it was "disappointed and distressed" by his remarks. "Distressed" went out of style a year ago but "disappointed" will always be a classic look.
Two pilots for Aerolineas Argentinas have been fired and may face criminal charges after model-actress Vicky Xipolitakis posted selfies on Twitter that she took with them. In midflight. In the cockpit. That's not a euphemism.
Chicagoans seem split about what to call Willis Tower when a post-merger Willis Group Holdings becomes Willis Towers Watson. Towers Tower works for some, but most cling to Sears Tower, although it's uncertain how long even Sears will call itself Sears.
Metra warns there will be train delays this summer because of rehab of Union Station. Apparently the upgrade work will make it more like an airport.
Back to Xipolitakis: Argentina's Telenoche obtained cockpit video that she apparently shot during takeoff and landing, and it shows her hand on the throttle. Also not a euphemism.
Chicago-area union window washers say they are prepared to strike if they can't settle on a new three-year deal. They want to narrow the gap with New York window washers, who enjoy better pay and benefits. Because no one gets into window washing to be looked down upon.
Lionsgate is planning a movie based on the board game Monopoly. Casting will be a challenge. No one wants to be the wheelbarrow.
The biggest surprise of Major League Baseball's "Gillette Home Run Derby presented by Head Shoulders" is its sponsorship. Who knew razors and shampoo could work together on anything?
Just one more on Xipolitakis, who reportedly has posed for Playboy. She has been banned from Aerolineas Argentinas for five years and may face criminal charges too. Wonder if she likes movies about gladiators.
Because other students withdrew from the University of Southern California's Roski School of Art and Design to protest changes, the Los Angeles Times says the school will have just one MFA studio arts student this fall. Fortunately it's art, so it's still possible to grade on a curve.
Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan disappeared 78 years ago Thursday, flying from Lae, New Guinea, to Howland Island. A search ended after 17 days and what would be $66 million today. Neither they nor their selfies were found.
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