June, 2010
Update on Wedding Cans – Peter and Andrea achieve 5-ton goal
Accomplished in just eight months, the Wedding Cans couple has successfully achieved their goal to collect 400,000 aluminum cans to pay for their wedding – just in time for their wedding day! Who would've ever imagined collecting cans would pay for an entire wedding? Yes, some might call it crazy, but this couple in Spokane ...
In financial reform bill, Office of Financial Literacy is tucked away
The financial reform bill that Congress hopes to pass by the Fourth of July includes establishing a new Office of Financial Literacy. The new Dodd-Frank financial reform bill also contains a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that is there to enforce ethical behavior from banks. But ultimately; consumers are going to have to educate themselves ...
28 million stinky cereal boxes affected by Kelloggs recall
A Kellogg's recall of kids cereals was launched June 25 after bad smells and rude flavors resulted in numerous complaints that incorporated vomiting and diarrhea. Breakfast cereals marketed to children totaling about 28 million boxes were recalled voluntarily by the Kellogg Company.
28 million boxes part of Kellogg’s recall
Apple Jacks, Corn Pops, Froot Loops and Honey ...
Citgo turns to bank loans after bond sale fails
Given the BP oil spill disaster, it isn’t a surprise that oil-refining company Citgo is having problems getting financing. Originally, the company was looking to raise $ 1.5 billion by selling bonds. However, the business they are in along with the fact that the company is "exposed" to Venezuela made this sale a flop. Now, ...
15 million pounds of pre-cooked pasta affected by SpaghettiOs recall
Last night, Campbell Soup Company put out a SpaghettiOs recall that will probably affect 15 million pounds of the canned pasta product. The SpaghettiOs recall is not because of any kind of reported illnesses, but was issued "out of an abundance of caution." You will find three types of SpaghettiOs within the recall because of ...
