Fighting words from the new chief executive of Victoria's Secret Direct--meaning, the mail-order side of Victoria--wants to increase its appeal to an upscale customer who now feels more comfortable buying La Perla or Wolford lingerie.

FORBES: Cosmetic Improvement

For many years, it has been typical journalistic practice for high-ranking officials on the campaign or in the White House to demand that interviews be conducted "on background" -- meaning reporters agree to not use direct quotes or identify the person by name.

CNN: Dan Rather: 'Quote approval' a media sellout

Often the response to chuggers (a term meaning Charity Muggers, used to describe collectors who operate on the street, signing up shoppers for direct debit to a charity) varies between abuse and being ignored.

CNN: Face to face charity