Monthly Archives: October 2010

National Boss’s Day | Celebrating without a brown nose

Best BossBoss's Day is celebrated in six countries, but this Oct. 16 holiday can cause headaches in the office. Learn to navigate this day carefully.

Campbell’s Soup goes halal to appease terrorist-funded group

Image of Arabic text rising from a bowl of Campbell's Soup as vapor.Campbell's Soup is going halal. The company sees it has embracing diversity. Others see the ISNA logo on cans as support of terrorism.

Hurricane Paula | Category 1 storm pounds Mexico and Honduras

HurricaneThough Hurricane Paula is listed as a "weak" hurricane, it is causing significant damage in Honduras, Mexico and other countries in its path.

Chilean miners’ rescue draws closer

WinchAfter two months, the Chilean miners' rescue will begin soon. Each man will be lifted 622 meters to the surface through the rescue shaft...

First human clinical trial of embryonic stem cell therapy begins

human clinical trialPatients with severe spinal cord injuries hope the first human clinical trial of embryonic stem cell therapy is proven safe and effective.

Hunger: A widespread challenge, even in U.S.

Poverty and PoorWe are all aware that hunger exists in poverty stricken lands but it is starting to become a bigger problem in large cities ... READ MORE

Celebrations soon to begin for Columbus Day 2010

Christopher ColumbusSoon it will be Columbus Day 2010. Not all banks will be closed. Columbus has an incredibly complicated legacy. Not everyone admires him.

The true cost of a pack of cigarettes

A mock giant-sized pack of Marlboro cigarettes. The warning message “Smokers die younger” is easily visible on the side of the box.A recent University of Cartagena study analyzes the true cost of a pack of cigarettes beyond the purchase price. The figures are staggering.

FBI plants GPS tracking vehicle on Yasir Afifi’s vehicle

GPSU.S. born citizen Yasir Afifi found an unauthorized Federal Bureau of Investigation GPS tracking device on his vehicle. The ACLU plans to sue.

James Jones to resign as National Security Advisor

General James JonesGeneral James Jones is leaving his post as National Security Advisor. Top officials in the White House have been leaving in droves lately...

Short term loans have been part of society throughout history

ParthenonShort term loans and lenders are often vilified. However, similar types of credit have always existed in the past and will always exist.

Duke student Powerpoint does viral damage

Microsoft PowerpointA student Powerpoint presentation intended just for friends has gone viral -- leaving many questioning the social norms at Duke University.

Jailed Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo awarded Nobel Peace Prize

2010 nobel peace prize winner liu xiaoboThe Nobel committee rebukes Beijing for its human rights record by awarding Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize.

Currency wars threaten to undermine global economic recovery

ammunition in currency warsCurrency could threaten global economic recovery as countries attempt to gain a trade advantage by manipulating the value of their currency.

Spaghetti Tacos | Going gourmet with kids food

SpaghettiThough your kid is constantly asking for spaghetti tacos, you can't make the treat edible for everyone. This spaghetti tacos recipe will help.

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