Archive for June, 2012:

Junk Food: The Pariah That’s Replacing Tobacco

Date: Jun 17 2012
Filed under: Health Care, Food & DrinkTobacco companies can breathe a sigh of relief. There's a new health terror taking over the public radar: fat Americans. The idea that growing American waistlines are posing a huge threat to financial well-being is ...Read More »

Facebook’s stock enjoys its first positive week

Date: Jun 16 2012
The stock climbed $1.72, or 6.1%, to close at $30.01 on Friday. That's up 10.8% for the week. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/nPyaskzKTtw/1 Read More »

Worst-case scenario is ugly if Greece leaves the euro

Date: Jun 16 2012
It could lead to governments defaulting on their debts, a run on European banks and a worldwide credit crunch. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/gC0zYgSvbBE/1 Read More »

Stocks: Dow closes up 115 on central bank hopes

Date: Jun 16 2012
Investors expect central banks to intervene in markets if parties opposed to Greek bailout win Sunday's election. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/muxSDrD8_n4/1 Read More »

4 Things New Parents Need to Know About Taxes

Date: Jun 16 2012
Filed under: TaxesBecoming a parent is one of the biggest transformations you'll ever go through. As you consider nursery-room renovations, midnight feedings, diaper changes, and the other challenges of parenthood, probably the last thing on your mind is the impact ...Read More »

Lookin’ Good, Dad: 5 Hot Retailers That Cater to the ‘Mansome’ Male

Date: Jun 16 2012
Filed under: Shopping, Secret ShopperIt might still be a man's world, but women have long had the edge when it comes to fashion and beauty savvy. But that's now starting to change. If the spate of new businesses catering to ...Read More »

Burger King Has a Soft Spot for Chickens

Date: Jun 16 2012
Filed under: Wal-Mart Stores, Costco, Unilever, Food & DrinkMost Americans probably balk at the idea of paying more than a couple of bucks for a dozen eggs. But show them a PETA video of where those eggs come from, and ...Read More »

London Sash Window Company Prepares For Large Scale Door To Door Leaflet Campaign Across The UK

Date: Jun 15 2012
1888PressRelease - The Wooden Window Workshop offer a large scale advertising campaign on sash window insulation throughout the United Kingdom. Information on double glazed windows and positive environmental effects is presented in leaflet form. The Wooden Window Workshop, one of London's ...Read More »

Disney revs its motor with revamped California Adventure

Date: Jun 15 2012
Disney takes a huge gamble with its major revamp of California Adventure in Anaheim. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/h2WmiGOT27M/1 Read More »

Abandoned homes plague cities: It takes money to level them

Date: Jun 15 2012
Lack of money is hampering local governments' efforts to demolish many abandoned homes. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/CAWhzCrIjTM/1 Read More »