Pfizer, the biopharmaceutical giant founded in 1849, has been handed a $1.2 billion criminal fine by the United States Department of Justice — a record for a criminal fine. In addition to the criminal fee, Pfizer was also hit with $1 billion in civil penalties and even more in criminal forfeiture. All told, Pfizer fines totaled approximately $2.3 billion.
Why is Pfizer in so much trouble? The U.S. Department of Justice says that Pfizer was a repeat offender of illegal drug promotions. These promotions allegedly offered vacations, golf outing and massage appointments to doctors in a not so thinly veiled attempt …read more

A few weeks ago, a business friend of mine decided that she would give homeschooling a shot IN ADDITION to her home-based business of web designing and graphics illustration. Seems that little Johnny is having some trouble in school and needs more “focused attention” so my friend decided she’s the only one who can do that. Really? Anyway, she asked me what I thought about it, and you know me…
I tried homeschooling ONCE about seven years ago when my then oldest child was in preschool and my husband got this **bright** idea that it would be neat to have homeschooled …read more