Books took thousands of years to develop, but e-books seem to be hitting the mainstream after only a few decades.
Do you have a nine-year-old computer hanging out in your closet? How about a regular Nintendo that, no matter how many times you try to clean it out, just blinks on and off when you power it up?
Part of growing up is learning to confront the ugly, ugly truths in life. While you may subscribe to some form of the “money is no object” policy today, eventually you’ll have to confront your looming pile of soul-crushing debt.
Don’t worry, this can be fun!
One of my favorite things to do in the summer is to go to the local Farmers Market, which is held in Corvallis every Wednesday and Saturday. Not only are most markets full of quirky and unique vendors, but they are also chock full of fresh veggies and locally produced products. And I must confess, I love to take advantage of the tasty free samples that are offered to passers-by.
Last weekend I bought some heavenly blackberry honey, which was harvested the day before I bought it.
It seems our future has just gotten a little farther away.
It's common knowledge that the U.S. is one of the fattest nations in the world, so it shouldn't be surprising that obesity and its associated health problems have a significant economic impact on the U.S. health care system. Obese adults were associated with over half of the growth in health care spending between 2001 and 2006 (from $166.7 billion to $303.1 billion--an 82% increase).
On Monday, the annual U.S. budget deficit topped (shouldn't we say bottomed?) "$1 trillion for the first time ever." But don't worry, by October (the end of the budget year) the deficit will be an even more astounding $1.84 trillion.
Coffee is a staple. If it were purely luxury, why would we put so much time and energy into finding a better way to sip coffee in space, or creating a zero-gravity coffee maker.
I love finding deals on the Internet. But for every legit deal out there, there are just as many shady businesses try to make a buck selling substandard goods and passing them off as high quality merchandise. Or worse, they could be scam companies that take your money, then leave you with nothing.
Last week I wrote about the 2009 federal budget deficit cresting $1 trillion. Today I bring you this number: $11,605,521,079,842.13. That's the U.S. government's total debt to the penny, courtesy of the incredibly detailed treasurydirect.gov.
I have always had a less-than-favorable attitude towards tanning beds. Why would I want to pay money to go lay in a claustrophobic, coffin-like capsule that emits UV rays? Now I have even more evidence that supports my case against using tanning beds. Not only are they expensive, but now there is solid evidence that shows they cause cancer.
The government's CARS program -- affectionately referred to as Cash For Clunkers--apparently has been effective… even before it officially began.
