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- Added on: Jul 26th, 2008
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: Colin
- Listed in: News & Media Journalists
- Tags: education non-profit Current Events issues explanation news analysis
Recent Posts
With limited access to bank accounts, millions go without
A bank account can be an important step toward financial security, especially when most Americans are budgeting down to their last nickel. But a survey by the FDIC shows that at least 30 million U.S. households are “unbanked” or “underbanked”...
World AIDS Day: Keep the promise, get tested
Courtesy of Sully Pixel (via Flickr) On World AIDS Day we are reminded that there has been incredible progress in the fight against AIDS. But we still have a ways to go. Especially when over 56,000 Americans are newly infected with HIV each year and ...
Holiday shopping – finding bargains on a budget
Courtesy of Birdies100 Nearly 195 million shoppers hit stores and the web looking for the best Black Friday deals this year. But sales still weren’t quite what retailers had hoped for. In fact, while there were more shoppers this year than last, re...
Food banks help you get stuffed on Thanksgiving
Job losses, rising food insecurity and all around tight budgets mean some families are finding it difficult to celebrate Thanksgiving. But many organizations are stepping up to help their neighbors in need. Food pantries, soup kitchens and other comm...
Crib recall and drop-side dangers
Courtesy of CPSC Earlier this month, a massive stroller recall had parents worried about pinching fingers and anxious to get a repair kit. But now the risk of suffocation has another company recalling millions of cribs in the largest crib recall in t...
Spread some cheer this holiday season – not the flu
Fewer travelers are expected over the holidays this year, which could mean shorter lines and less stress. But the flu may still be on-board. To help you avoid swine flu or any other strain of influenza this holiday season, the CDC has launched the N...
