Archive for October 22nd, 2012:

The Real Halloween Horror: Trick or Treat Candy’s Bitter Human Toll

Date: Oct 22 2012
Filed under: Kraft Foods, Hershey, Nestle, Food, LaborOne of the joys of the Halloween tradition is to dole out confections to costumed kids calling out, "Trick or treat!" But while we're celebrating all things spooky and scary and sweet-tasting, the bitter ...Read More »

The Wealthy Donors Behind the Presidential Race

Date: Oct 22 2012
Filed under: Money and Politics, Election 2012Oct 21 - Individual donors to U.S. presidential candidates can contribute up to $2,500 for the state-by-state party nominating contests and another $2,500 for the general election. But independent groups called Super PACs have ...Read More »

Obama vs. Romney, the Final Round: 5 Things to Watch for in the Debate

Date: Oct 22 2012
Filed under: Election 2012After two dramatic debates, with a race that is all but tied nationally, we have come to this -- one final 90-minute showdown that may decide who becomes the next president of the United States. Not since 1980, ...Read More »

Ballmer bets the company on Windows 8

Date: Oct 22 2012
New look of Windows 8 could challenge users but, if accepted, boost the PC industry's fortunes. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/RUswH9Kvm2s/ Read More »