my care2
make a difference

causes & news

news network

socially conscious news and video shared and rated by the community

Ladyhawk's News

Business News

French Retailer in Hot Seat Over Chinese Chairs (Another Toxic Product From China)
Business  (tags: China chairs, chinese exports, toxic chemicals )

Ladyhawk
- 460 days ago - news.yahoo.com
Customers in France who bought Chinese-made recliners are complaining of stinging allergic rashes and infections.The French distributor, Conforama, warned clients in July that some of the chairs and sofas presented an allergy risk.
Child Labor Charges Filed Against Iowa Meatpacker Raided By Feds; Company Denies Wrongdoing
Business  (tags: corruption, dishonesty, Child Labor, slaughter house )

Ladyhawk
- 470 days ago - startribune.com
The owner and managers of the nation's largest kosher meatpacking plant were charged Tuesday with more than 9,000 misdemeanors alleging they hired minors and had children younger than 16 handle dangerous equipment such as circular saws and meat grinders.
Stop Credit Card Rate Hikes
Business  (tags: consumers, Credit Cards, banks, HR 5244 )

Ladyhawk
- 477 days ago - secure.consumersunion.org
A major credit card reform bill (HR 5244) is ready for a vote on the House floor. But the banking lobby wants to delay it. With so little time left, any delay at all could put the bill back months or even kill it.
Santa's Workshop - Inside China's SLAVE Labor Toy Factories   video
Business  (tags: abuse, corporate, consumers, business, labor, slave labor, exploitation )

Tinkie
- 499 days ago - video.google.com
Video on how China's worker's are being exploited, worked to the bone, and how they pay the price of Western Business' competing against one another.
Home Decor Retailers Face Legal Risks With Animal Artifacts
Business  (tags: business, animals, dishonesty, consumers )

Cal
- 499 days ago - latimes.com
Items like feathers and bones can potentially come from endangered species. Keep proper documentation and be wary of Internet sales.
McDonald's and Greenwashing
Business  (tags: business, consumers, dishonesty, americans, usa, marketing )

Cal
- 502 days ago - enn.com
McDonald's, the world-famous fast-food chain best known for its golden arches and Big Macs, bills itself as a leader "in environmental conservation."
9 Smart Money Tips To Help You Quit Your Job
Business  (tags: money saving tips, personal finance, Personal finance tips )

Jollygirl
- 501 days ago - blog.mint.com
Daydream about quitting your job and doing something you love? Rather than simply dreaming, why not establish your goals and work toward a day when you have enough money or alternative income to quit? Here are some helpful tips that everyone can use.
350,000 Need to Reapply for Hurricane Insurance---CitizensProperty Insurance Corporation.
Business  (tags: economy, business, corruption, dishonesty, environment, finance, money, investments, marketing, SustainableDevelopment, americans, abuse, consumers )

Suzybell
- 504 days ago - tampabays10.com
The state-created corporation that's become Florida's largest property insurer says about 350,000 wind-only policyholders will have to reapply for coverage over a yearlong period that begins in February.The procedure is part of a switch to a new computer
Victory! Costco Agrees to Post Warnings!
Business  (tags: business, corporate, GoodNews, goodnews, humans )

Cal
- 502 days ago - oceana.org
After three years, in response to over 8,000 requests from customers, Costco has finally agreed to display the FDA advice about mercury and seafood in their stores. As one of the most popular wholesale grocers in the nation, Costco plays an important rol
80,000 Flock to Downtown Portland to See Flugtag Fliers Take Plunge
Business  (tags: care2, red bull, environment, green building, marketing, flugtag )

Kristen
- 505 days ago - oregonlive.com
After team "Care2 FlutterFrog's" frog with butterfly wings splashed into the Willamette, team member Anthony Duerr, 25, said falling off of the 25-foot flight deck was an experience in itself. "It was an amazing rush," he said.
 
 
Content and comments expressed here are the opinions of Care2 users and not necessarily that of Care2.com or its affiliates.
Ladyhawk C.

Ladyhawk C.
Ladyhawk's contributions:
Stories noted recently:
Stories submitted:
Ladyhawk's contributions
Stories submitted: 225
Front Page stories: 56
Noted in Past Week: 0
Analyst Ratio* : 0%
* Analyst Ratio is based on success in Note-ing news stories in the past week that make the Front Page, before they are promoted to the Front Page.

care2 news network tools

News Network Bookmarklet

Submit stories from your browser toolbar with the easy to use Add to Care2 News! bookmarklet.

News Network Syndication

Get this page in RSS. Keep up to date with the Care2 News Network in your favorite RSS reader. Yahoo!, Newsgator, Bloglines, and more!
Find out how to subscribe!





Copyright © 2009 Care2.com, inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved