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Smart Budget Tips for International Students

- September 6, 2018

One of your dreams is finally coming true, and you’re about to study in a completely new environment. The sense of freedom and adventure is probably overwhelming, but once the excitement starts to wear off, you’ll probably begin thinking about the more practical things, like your budget. After all, you’re entering a different culture with different prices, so you’ll need to know how to adapt in order not to struggle. So, to help you keep your budget under control, here are a couple of budgeting tips for international students.

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Town of Cromwell Settles Pregnancy Discrimination Suit Involving Police Officer

- September 6, 2018

Discrimination is never pretty, especially when it’s directed towards pregnant women. As any pregnant woman or previously pregnant woman will tell you, they have enough on their plate without having to worry about being discriminated against in the workplace. Unfortunately, workplace discrimination against moms-to-be happens often and sometimes even results in the pregnant woman losing her job. One woman, Sarah Alicea, learned first hand what pregnancy discrimination looks like, and filed a lawsuit as a result. Fortunately for her, her case recently reached a settlement in her favor.

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Rust-Oleum Recalls Countertop Coating Amid Lead Concerns

- September 5, 2018

If you’re planning a kitchen renovation or update in the near future, you may want to check the label on some of the products you plan to use. Earlier this week, Rust-Oleum issued a recall of it’s “black satin-colored countertop coating due to excess levels of lead.” According to the recall notice, only the “one-quart (32 fluid ounce) containers of Rust-Oleum black satin countertop coating with product number 263209 and batch code P7612D” are affected. Concerned consumers can find the product number and batch code printed on the bottom of the cans.

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Wayne Farms, LLC Recalls 438,960 Pounds of Chicken Over Contamination Concerns

- September 5, 2018

Do you enjoy chicken sandwiches or the occasional chunks of chicken on your salads? If so, this latest recall is for you. Earlier this week, Wayne Farms, LLC issued a recall of “approximately 438,960 pounds of frozen, fully cooked chicken products that may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal pieces,” according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS). The company is based in Decatur, Alabama.

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Kansas City Attorneys Sue Missouri Department of Corrections for Eighth Amendment Abuses

- September 5, 2018

Attorneys in Kansas City are filing a suit against the Missouri Department of Corrections, alleging that its Cameron facility violates prisoners’ Eighth Amendment rights. KCTV reports that families met over the weekend to share stories of riots, unhygienic conditions and the rampant mistreatment of inmates at Crossroads Correctional Center. “People will say it’s a staffing

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