Everyone knows that cell phones are ubiquitous. However, we're quickly reaching the point where laws are catching up to life as we know it. Across the country, new laws are going into effect limiting cell phone usage, especially texting, while driving. Here's the breakdown by the numbers:

In case you didn't catch it last week, my car was recently stolen. It sucked, no question. But it was definitely an interesting experience in terms of seeing how everything worked in that situation, from the beginning (calling the cops) to the end (getting my baby back).

Ever had a really bad day? A really bad week? I had a really bad month, and it started when my car was stolen the night of July 31st. My theory is that it was taken just at midnight, technically August 1st, which messed up my mojo for the whole month. It's an experience I don't ever want to repeat.

We all know the stereotype--used car salesmen are more interested in their Hawaiian shirts, plaid sport coats, and the size of your pocketbook than in actually selling a decent vehicle. While some of it may ring true, your used car buying experience doesn't have to end in a bad joke.