by Jodi Mathews | Jun 11, 2003 | Opinion
A recent national Retail Federation Survey found that nearly 72 percent of Americans plan on celebrating Father’s Day this year, according to a report in the Orlando Business Journal. And shoppers expect to spend an average of $99.65 this year—more than two...
by Jodi Mathews | May 22, 2003 | News
Blacks are more generous than whites when it comes to charitable giving, largely because they are more faithful in supporting their church, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Nine out of every $10 donated by blacks goes to a church or other religious...
by Jodi Mathews | May 20, 2003 | News
The government can fight crime in the future by funding programs that protect children today, according to a group of law-enforcement officials and victim advocates. Children who are victims of abuse or neglect are far more likely than non-abused kids to become...
by Jodi Mathews | May 19, 2003 | News
The anonymous saying, “man may work from sun to sun, but woman’s work is never done,” might be truer than ever, according to a study that says a majority of women don’t get enough sleep. Mothers face special challenges when it comes to getting...
by Jodi Mathews | May 14, 2003 | News
Washington is considering legislation to can spam–unsolicited e-mails that account for up to 75 percent of all online messages–but consumer advocates fear lawmakers won’t do enough to curb unwanted messages. Rep. Billy Tauzin, R-La., plans to...
