Like many Americans, 21-year-old Heather Lynn used her Wachovia debit card to donate $10 to the Haiti relief fund. Later, when she went to check her online billing statement she discovered a 3%…
New York’s Governor Patterson recently proposed tougher laws that would prevent pharmaceutical companies from giving gifts to doctors to entice them to promote the use of specific prescription…
The heat is on at Toyota, with a class action lawsuit underway in Charleston, West Virginia and numerous other venues. Hot on the heels of reports that Toyota will begin a massive campaign to fix…
Okemos, MI—Weyco Inc., a medical benefits administrator, instituted a policy in January 2005 that banned employees from using tobacco, even during non-work hours. In fact, the company…
Last week, the U. S. Supreme Court ruled that corporations cannot be restricted in their political spending. With their 5-4 decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the Supreme…
According to a report that was made publicly available on Wednesday, California state officials recently fined 13 hospitals for medical errors that either killed or injured patients. Some of the…
A crash in the early morning hours on Saturday January 23, 2010, has led to the arrest of 21-year-old Stephen Guyton from Grand Rapids. The crash took place as Mr. Guyton was entering the entrance…
As of today, Toyota announced that its recent recall could encompass a total of 9 million vehicles worldwide that are affected by problems with floor mats or gas pedals. To give you perspective on…
According to several pediatricians, off-label use of the wrinkle-reducing drug, Botox is not uncommon. Pediatricians and other doctors report using the drug to treat muscle spasticity or migraines,…
Obesity is an epidemic–or at least a major concern for many Americans. We obsess over diet fads, exercise machines, portion control, and The Biggest Loser, all in an effort to get our ballooning…
As you may know from reading some of my other posts, distracted driving is dangerous. Obviously, texting while driving tops this list as one of the most dangerous driving distractions. In fact,…
Like millions of people out there, I have a Facebook page. I’m on it every day and I get requests to join various groups. I got a request today from a friend to join the Free $25 Starbucks Gift…
