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GLOBAL: Highly nutritious green cakes could save lives

Donors hope spirulina, a blue-green, protein-packed algae, labelled a "wonderful future food source" 45 years ago by the International Association of Microbiology, will deliver on its promise by the time a US$1.7 million cultivation project in Chad, funded by the European Union (EU), ends in December 2010.

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Community bids farewell to Wisconsin Guard aviators

A full house of family, friends and loved ones packed the Alliant Energy Center in Madison for a sendoff ceremony Friday (June 18) in honor of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation Regiment, which reported for active duty June 17 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

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Unlocking NYC: These Keys To The City Actually Work

Think about the phrase "Key to the City." Bestowing ceremonial keys on heroes and celebrities is something mayors generally do. But what if everyone could have a key to the city, and you could bestow it on anyone you wish?

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Consumer Warning: Cancerous Vitamin-A Retinoids Found In Many Personal Care Products Besides Sunscreens

Clinical evidence shows Retinyl Palmitate, the derivative of Vitamin A, has a link with skin cancer. It is used in over 500 polular sunscreens.

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer (D) recently called for swift action from the FDA concerning new clinical evidence of a link between topically applied Retinyl Palmitate and skin cancer in sunscreens, just in time for summer.

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Daysteps Announces Day Planner That Helps Women Embrace Lifestyle Change

Embracing a new journey--going back to school, beginning a new work position after years of raising children, or any lifestyle adjustment--is a life changing experience, full of excitement and challenge. Daysteps helps women gracefully handle the transition while balancing other areas of life, such as appointments, workout plans, nutrition, to-do lists, head-clearing notes, and reflections.

Embracing a new journey--going back to school or beginning a new work position after years of raising children--is a life changing experience, full of excitement and challenge. "When an adult makes a life change, other responsibilities shift as well," agrees entrepreneur Cecilia George, "This affects the entire family and can cause unexpected emotional challenges."

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SBA Disaster Loans Not Just For Businesses

WALLINGFORD, Conn. -- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans can help homeowners and renters as well as businesses – but only if applicants complete the applications. In fact, most SBA disaster loans go to individuals and families; interest for homeowners and renters is as low as 2.625 percent.

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FTC Urges Consumers to Watch Out for Scams Related to Gulf Oil Spill - Federal Trade Commission

As the nation follows news of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, so do scammers. The Federal Trade Commission issued an alert urging consumers and businesses to watch out for con artists trying to take advantage of the oil spill in the gulf and to report their experiences to federal and state authorities.

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Parents and their Kids' Credit Reports

When I was in 5th grade, I decided I was through doing my math homework. Fractions were making me miserable and I was over it.

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Who are the happiest People in the world?

A 2008 survey in Europe Shows Denmark is with highest happy scores

Are you happy? On the scale of 1 to 10, 1 being very unhappy and 10 being very happy, how would you rate your overall sense of happiness?

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Healthy Hair Product Company Claims Hair Care Industry Not Honest About Ingredients

Salon Naturals, a non-toxic hair care product manufacturer, is challenging the rest of the industry to meet its level of transparency when it comes to listing product ingredients and preservatives.

As important health and safety distinctions like “natural” hair care product or “organic” shampoo continue to be reduced to meaningless hair care industry buzz words, one healthy hair care product company is fighting back to help create a safer, more informed customer.