Archive for September, 2006

Canon Recalls Copiers

Canon Inc. has decide to recall more than 140,000 copiers due to the possibility of catching on fire or smoking. This recall is due to a faulty power cord, machines manufactured  between 1987 - 1997 are subject to being recalled by the company. Canon has expressed it’s concern for customer safety and wishes to remedy […]

Harvard Gone Soft

Harvard University has opted to end it’s early admission program to protect the poor. This is a new twist to an old story of Ivy league schools that cater to the rich and famous now paying attention to the lesser breed of stressed out unwealthy poor folk.
The PR statement from Harvard’s interim president, Dereck Bok, […]

Coffee with a Spoon

That’s right, how about a cup of coffee that needs a spoon? The newest version of coffee will be introduced in the Chicago area today. Called Espesso, meaning “thick”, is in fact a form of solidifying coffee. A cup will cost you $2.49, not outrageous by any means. If you are a little adventurous and like to […]

National Get Out Of Debt Day

There’s a great informative write up on Consumerism Commentary advising everyone about this free opportunity being offered today. Consumers can call and speak directly with professionals from the National Foundation For Credit Counselling about their questions regarding personal debt. Counselors will be ready and willing to answer your questions. Take advantage of this free offer […]

Dunn Like Dinner

Patricia Dunn, current chairwoman of Hewlett-Packard, has agreed to step down into the role of Director after an investigation into Board leaks. The investigation has come under direct scrutiny for inappropriate techniques being used to gather information regarding the leaks.
HP is now facing five inquiries from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, California attorney general, U.S. […]

Cubicle Cuddling

If you working all day long in a cubicle the size of your bathroom, you probably need some relief. Especially if you share one. The loudmouths drown out everyone and dominate the airways from everywhere.
SmartMoney has identified some suggestions to ease your pain, and have some fun in the process too. Have a look and […]

Some Like It Hot

Coffee giant Starbucks is in the news in a bad way, no one wants this kind of publicity. It appears that they provided an invite to their empolyee’s to print and copy a coupon for themselves, family and friends to enjoy a FREE large iced drink at their stores.
Much to the surprise of Starbucks, the […]

British Bully Students

This is a new twist on education. British universities Oxford and Chester have demanded that their student’s sign a contract that will ensure they not breach regulations or codes of practice about their conduct. If broken, student’s will be expelled from school. Some schools have made this contract mandatory as a condition of entry.
Most colleges or […]

Save on Wedding Expenses

Weddings are expensive. They’re emotional and over in a day. There are several costly items from the cake, to flowers, to food and on and on and on it goes. Even if you consider cutting down the invitation list to a bare minimum, it still costs lots of money.
Sound money tips, […]

The Dreaded Job Interview

It can be a terrible gut wrenching and anxious feeling as your entering into a job interview by a potential employer. You don’t know if your facing 1, 2 or more people conducting the interview. Sometimes the Human Resources recruiter will include a person from the department that has the job opening. It could be a […]

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