Monthly Archives: October 2010
Is home schooling right for you?
It takes strong commitment from you and your children to make home schooling beneficial. There many are other things to consider, as well...Bydureon | FDA holds off on approving extended-release Byetta
The FDA has requested more studies on Bydureon before it approves the extended-release diabetes drug. This leaves Eli Lilly in a tough spot.NAACP vs. Tea Party feud over alleged racism re-emerges in report
An NAACP report on the Tea Party, released Wednesday, revived a clash that began last summer when the NAACP accused the Tea Party of racism.EU parliament extends maternity leave to 20 weeks with full pay
The European Union has voted to extend maternity leave for new mothers to 20 weeks with full pay. This marks a significant gain for parents.U.S. offers Native American farmers $680 million settlement
The U.S. government has agreed to pay Native American farmers who have been denied USDA loans because of racist practices $680 million...Millions wear purple October 20 for Spirit Day
Millions have promised to wear purple October 20, Spirit Day, to show solidarity with bullied youth after a recent spate of teen suicides...Deaths lead to massive Graco recall of strollers
Several infant fatalities caused by a defect have spurred a Graco recall of models of baby strollers the company made between 2000 and 2007.Athletic Propulsion Labs markets new shoe with NBA ban
A 1-year-old company has gotten its shoes banned by the NBA. Is this the result of superior technology, great marketing or a combination?Dickey’s BBQ offering $1 sandwiches on October 19
For one day, in celebration of its 69th birthday, Dickey's BBQ is offering its Pulled Pork Big BBQ Sandwiches for $1, two per customer...Vitamin B12 may help delay Alzheimer’s disease, study says
A recent scientific study found a possible connection between high vitamin B12 levels and slowing down the onset of Alzheimer's disease...There will always be subprime loan credit
Subprime loan credit, like payday loans, will always exist, and it is best to keep credit legal and available so demand can be met safely.Surprise China rate hike reveals country worried about inflation
A China interest rate hike caught the world off guard and shows the government is more worried about inflation than it is willing to admit.Black Friday 2010 ads already leaking | Harbor Freight first
Harbor Fright is the first Black Friday ad "officially" leaked. The Black Friday 2010 shopping season has already started with lawsuits.Crystal Cathedral bankruptcy | More than $43 million owed
Crystal Cathedral, one of the first megachurches ever founded, is filing for Chapter 11 protections. What will happen to this huge church?Rent is Too Damn High party candidate Jimmy McMillan steals show
Jimmy McMillan of the Rent is Too Damn High party overshadowed front runners Cuomo and Paladino at the New York governor debate last night. New Tylenol recall fifth in a year for Johnson & Johnson
The Tylenol 8-Hour Caplet recall because of a musty or moldy odor is the fifth Tylenol recall in the past year for Johnson & Johnson drugs. Starbucks rolls out beer and wine sales in Seattle store
One Starbucks in Seattle has started selling Northwest-made beer and wine. The business move is meant to increase afternoon and evening sales.
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