Recall on Clark's Children's Shoes

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and C & J Clark America have issued a recall on Clark's popular Crawlers and Hazy Daze children's shoes due to a possible choking hazard. The molded rubber pieces on the sole can detach, and although no injuries or incidents have been reported in the U.S. so far, two reports have been made about children putting the detachable pieces from the sole into their mouths. Six other reports have been made about the rubber pieces detaching. Consumers are urged to immediately return the shoes to the nearest Clark's store for a full refund.

These shoes were sold nationwide at Clark's retail stores from February 2009 to July 2009 for $35-40. Clark's Crawlers were sold in infant sizes 2 to 3 1/2, and Clark's Hazy Daze shoes were sold in children's sizes 4 to 6 1/2. You may also identify these shoes by the "Clarks First Shoes" label printed inside the shoe's heel.

Here is a list of recalled names and model numbers of Clark's children's shoes:
Little Kyle Blue Crawler, Model #89823
Description: Blue with red and black trim

Little Kyle Tan Crawler, Model #89824
Description: Tan with blue and brown trim

India Sparkle White Crawler, Model #88000
Description: White with light green trim and pink stitching

Kirstin Pink Crawler, Model #88109
Description: Light pink with darker pink trim

Hazy Daze White Sandal, Model #88234
Description: White leather with cream and tan trim

Reports of incidents or injuries can be made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Additional information may be obtained by contacting C & J Clark America at (800) 425-2757 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Foot Fetish Assaults in Oregon Department Stores

Steven George Bronson, 46, is set to be arraigned on two charges of third-degree sexual abuse after finally being caught for fondling women's legs in various department stores in Oregon. Bronson would claim that he wanted to see if his wife or girlfriend would find a particular pair of shoes comfortable and convince various women to try on the shoes for him. This gave him the excuse to touch their legs, but he would also even rub his face on their thighs. He was reported last week at a Medford store, tricking a 15-year-old girl into trying on shoes and then touching her legs. As soon as she began screaming, he ran out of the store.

Police believe that he is involved in at least half a dozen foot fetish incidents since mid-July in shopping centers from Clackamas to Medford. Bronson also has a criminal history in Washington, California, and Nevada. Be careful, ladies!

Amazon.com buys Zappos for $928 Million Dollars

So I'm sure that many people have already heard about Amazon.com buying Zappos for over $900 million dollars. I read Tony Hsieh's letter on the Zappos blog last night. My first reaction was just that as much as Tony insists that Amazon won't bring in the troops and change everything up, who knows... Let's hope that Zappos can maintain its company culture, which has brought it much success over the years and kept both employees and customers alike extremely happy!