As they scrambled recently to trace the source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds around the country, investigators from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention successfully used a new tool for the first time — the shopper cards that millions of Americans swipe every time they buy groceries. With permission from the […]
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Supermarkets Trick You To Spend More
Beware of the sneaky ways grocery stores spur spending, and follow our tips to outsmart the system. 1. ENTRANCE AREA The trap: Stores internally refer to this as the “chill zone.†And with good reason: This spot primes shoppers with impulse buys like DVDs, bulk goods and holiday products that appeal to them emotionally, says […]
Oldest person In US Dies
WESTMORELAND, N.H. – Mary Josephine Ray, the New Hampshire woman who was certified as the oldest person living in the United States, has died at age 114 years, 294 days. She died Sunday at a nursing home in Westmoreland but was active until about two weeks before her death, her granddaughter Katherine Ray said. “She […]
Where to Buy Pepsi Throwback
If you’re wondering where to buy Pepsi Throwback, you’d better act fast! It’s only available for a limited time at the beginning of Winter 2010. Unfortunately, it isn’t available in all locations, but hopefully if you really want to try this flavor, you’ll be able to find it in a store near you! What Is […]
Best Places to Raise Your Kids: 2010
See which town ranked highest in BusinessWeek’s fourth annual survey of the Best Places to Raise Your Kids. Hint: It’s in Illinois You’d think that the character of a village that grew from 12,000 to 60,000 residents in less than 40 years might have changed with the population. But young families move into Tinley Park, […]
10 unwritten rules for working women
When it comes to gender stereotyping, it’s better to know what you’re up against. Come to think of it, when was the last time you heard or read the word “sexism?” That’s what ForbesWoman Community member Ann Daly, Ph.D., an executive coach and professional development specialist for women based in Austin , Texas , wants […]