Who would have believed it. $8 for a dozen eggs! If it isn’t one pandemic pushing up prices, it’s another. In this case, the pandemic is the avian flu that is causing egg prices to skyrocket. California’s egg farms have been hit particularly hard, prompting the governor to issue a state emergency. Sadly, there is … Read more
In a troubling incident that underscores the growing threat of cybercrime, the City of Santee, a suburb of San Diego, was apparently the subject of a cyber-attack on August 20, 2024. Just three days after the attack, on August 23, the city signed an agreement with Coveware, a ransomware recovery firm, at a cost of … Read more
You are incapacitated because of a leg injury or surgery. Walking is limited to crutches, if at all. How can you continue to maintain your exercise regimen while your leg is immobilized? We have a unique suggestion: Virtual Reality headset applications while seated. (see picture below) Exercise apps such as Supernatural and Beat Saber are … Read more
What’s wrong with seeking love on the Internet? Online dating has been around for awhile now and, not coincidentally, so have the horror stories about scammers exploiting seekers of love and companionship. Scammers have targeted love-seekers for as long as people have been seeking love……was the Bible’s serpent a scammer? Perhaps. The FBI warns about … Read more
We are investigating a potential consumer fraud related to mislabeling supposedly “environmentally friendly” and “compostable” consumer bags sold at Trader Joe’s and other retailers in California. Recent reports have raised serious concerns about the accuracy of claims made by particular manufacturers regarding the compostability of their products. The Issue with “Compostable” Bags Statewide, the State … Read more