International Business News - CORRECTIVE http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif In an Oct. 4 story about a Web site established to counter media reports about the Agriprocessors meatpacking plant in Postville, Iowa, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Eric Dezenhall had written two books about "astroturfing," in which advocates of a particular position or company establish a Web site favorable to their views, without necessarily disclosing the Web site's creators. While Dezenhall has spoken about the practice and ethics of astroturfing, the subject of his books was corporate crisis management. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081008/correction-kosher-slaughterhouse-astroturfing.htm Wed, 08 Oct 2008 14:37:16 EDT In an Oct. 3 glance describing automakers' vehicle incentive programs, The Associated Press reported erroneously that Nissan Motor Co. is not offering incentives on its vehicles. While the automaker has no blanket incentive program, it offers financial incentives on most of its models individually. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081006/correction-automaker-incentive-programs.htm Mon, 06 Oct 2008 16:49:10 EDT In an Oct. 2 story about the outlook for airlines, The Associated Press reported that Barclays Capital analyst Gary Chase expected Continental Airlines Inc. to make a profit in 2008. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081003/corrective-barclays-says-airlines-earnings.htm Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:20:09 EDT In a Sept. 24 story about the fiscal 2008 pay package for Sun Microsystems Inc. Chief Executive Jonathan Schwartz, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Sun's share of the computer server market fell 7 percent in the last quarter, and that IBM Corp.'s share rose nearly 14 percent. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080926/correction-sun-ceo-pay-story.htm Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:11:19 EDT In a Sept. 18 story about machinery makers and the credit crisis, The Associated Press, relying on information provided by Caterpillar to a financial analyst, reported erroneously the percentage of financing Caterpillar obtains for its credit business through the sale of commercial paper. The percentage on average is about 15 to 20 percent, not less than 10 percent, Caterpillar says. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080924/correction-sept-18-machinery-makers-debt-story.htm Wed, 24 Sep 2008 16:55:32 EDT In a Sept. 22 story about media licenser 19X Inc. calling off its $12-a-share bid for CKX Inc., The Associated Press misstated Monday's closing share price for CKX. The share price was $6.76, not $12.95. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080923/correction-ckx-acquisition-story.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:08:21 EDT In a Sept. 22 story about casino stocks, The Associated Press erroneously reported the contents of a note sent to clients by analyst David Katz concerning to the CityCenter project in Las Vegas. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080923/correction-gaming-project-story.htm Tue, 23 Sep 2008 15:40:01 EDT In a Sept. 17 story about heating with gas and an Aug. 4 story about heating cost assistance, The Associated Press erroneously reported the amount and rate of increase in heating oil bills of typical households during the 2008-9 season. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080919/correction-heating-costs-story.htm Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:48:41 EDT In a Sept. 11 story about Graco Children's Products and bassinets named in a recall, The Associated Press reported erroneously, based on a story in the Chicago Tribune, that Graco told the Consumer Product Safety Commission on Aug. 28 that some Graco bassinets produced until 2004 were identical to those that were part of the recall. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080918/correction-graco-bassinet-recall-story.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2008 11:45:09 EDT In a Sept. 16 story about new U.N. nuclear agency intelligence on Iran's suspect nuclear program, The Associated Press reported erroneously that chief U.S. envoy Gregory L. Schulte said the evidence shows Iran has a weapons program. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080917/correction-iran-nuclear-story.htm Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:11:02 EDT In a Sept. 15 story about tests confirming the presence of the H5N1 strain of bird flu virus at a poultry farm outside Lome, The Associated Press reported erroneously that this was the first outbreak of bird flu in the West African nation of Togo. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080916/correction-togo-bird-flu-story.htm Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:29:14 EDT In a Sept. 3 story about Subaru of America's vehicle sales in the U.S., The Associated Press erroneously reported that sales declined in August and the first eight months of this year. Sales rose for those periods, not fell. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080905/correction-subaru-august-sales-story.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:11:55 EDT In a Sept. 3 story about teen retailer American Eagle Outfitters Inc., The Associated Press erroneously reported that the company's August same-store sales rose 5 percent. The sales fell 5 percent. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080905/correction-american-eagle-same-store-sales-story.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:24:35 EDT In a Sept. 3 story about teen retailer American Eagle Outfitters Inc., The Associated Press erroneously reported that the company's August same-store sales rose 5 percent. The sales fell 5 percent. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080904/correction-american-eagle-same-store-sales-story.htm Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:03:59 EDT In a Sept. 1 story about a rule adopted at the Republican National Convention, The Associated Press erroneously reported the dates when states may hold their 2012 presidential primaries. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080902/correction-gop-convention-business.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:13:07 EDT In an Aug. 15 story about Tongjitang Chinese Medicines Co., The Associated Press erroneously reported the company's profit in the second quarter of 2007 and 2008. Net income for the two quarters was reversed. Tongjitang earned 7.9 million yuan in the second quarter of 2008 and 55.7 million yuan in the second quarter of 2007. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080902/correction-tongjitang-earnings.htm Tue, 02 Sep 2008 09:13:42 EDT In an Aug. 26 story about a new TV ad linking hot dogs with cancer, The Associated Press, relying on figures provided by a nutrition adviser to the American Institute for Cancer Research, erroneously reported average risks for colon cancer and how eating hot dogs affects those risks. Karen Collins said she misstated the average adult's lifetime risk for getting colorectal cancer, which is about 5 percent, not 5.8 percent. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080828/correction-hot-dogs-cancer-story.htm Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:53:19 EDT In an Aug. 21 story about U.S. Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer comments at the Dakotafest farm show, The Associated Press reported erroneously that he said biofuels already have saved motorists about $100 billion in fuel costs. The correct estimate is $100 million. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080822/correction-schafer-dakotafest-story.htm Fri, 22 Aug 2008 12:45:59 EDT In an Aug. 13 story about lawmakers who may have received preferential treatment from mortgage lender Countrywide Financial Corp., The Associated Press reported erroneously about the relationship between Sen. Christopher Dodd, D-Conn., and Countrywide's former CEO, Angelo Mozilo. Dodd has said they are not personal friends. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080814/correction-countrywide-vip-loan-story.htm Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:50:13 EDT In an Aug. 12 story about the U.S. Department of Agriculture's increase in its monthly estimate of corn production, The Associated Press misspelled the surname of a USDA economist. He is Ephraim Leibtag, not Ephraim Leibthe. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080813/correction-aug-12-usda-harvest-estimates-story.htm Wed, 13 Aug 2008 16:40:02 EDT