It’s the holiday that scares up billions in consumer spending. Experts say the 158 million Americans who will celebrate Halloween this year are spending $6.9 billion on decorations, costumes, food and candy, and that’s down from last year. It’s not just a people party, because 22 million pets will don costumes that will cost their owners about $330 million. Source Link
The flu can kill even a healthy child in only a few days. That’s the sobering finding from a new study of children who died from the flu. Parents should seek immediate medical help for any sudden illness that seems worse than a common cold, and be sure to have all children over six months old immunized against the flu. Source Link
Make sure your mobile manners are at their best when you’re in a business meeting. A new survey of business professionals found that the use of a smartphone in a meeting can be bad news for career advancement. Even during an informal business lunch, one in five thought it was rude to have a mobile device out. Source Link
