The U.S. Census count is moving from the mailbox to the front door as canvassers get ready to begin visiting addresses that have not returned the 10-question survey that was mailed out last month. So far, about 72 percent of American households have returned their census forms. Now it's up to the 600,000 people hired by the Census Bureau to take the effort door-to-door and complete the tally by July. Source Link
A new study gives mothers-to-be even more to think about when it comes to their diet. Researchers say what you eat in pregnancy can effect your children and your grandchildren's health, even if they eat right. Rats fed a high-fat diet had grandchildren that were 30-percent more likely to develop breast cancer. Scientists think the kinds of fats found in corn oil and non-grass fed meats can change genetic function to increase the cancer risk. Source Link
Bad news for bosses -- a new survey says Americans are more loyal to their favorite TV show, soft drink, or car brand than they are to their employer. The Reuters/Ipsos poll says number-one on the loyalty list is country, followed by family. The number-three loyalty for Americans is to their doctor. The poll showed that the majority of Americans do not believe that companies are doing a good job rewarding loyal employees or customers. Source Link
Bad news for bosses -- a new survey says Americans are more loyal to their favorite TV show, soft drink, or car brand than they are to their employer. The Reuters/Ipsos poll says number-one on the loyalty list is country, followed by family. The number-three loyalty for Americans is to their doctor. The poll showed that the majority of Americans do not believe that companies are doing a good job rewarding loyal employees or customers. Source Link
