Full disclosure upfront: we are big fans of the Volt. In March 2011 we purchased the Chevrolet Volt to replace the two Prius vehicles that we’d owned the previous 10 years. At the time, we opined that …
Getting tired of $1000+ annual cellular bills? How does $300 per year for unlimited talk, text and data sound? Sounds too good to be true, but it is true….and ingenious. There are three wireless phone services …
It’s fast, it’s convenient and it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. But, usually, it really isn’t that good for you. Besides, some of the fast food restaurants are really quite disappointing. …
Consumers want to know. Certain interests in the food industry don’t want them to know. Thus is the controversy over labeling of foods that have been genetically modified (GMO). Interestingly, the US is …
Guar gum, polysorbate-80, locust bean gum, carrageenan, xantham gum, lecithin…..these are all commonly found in processed foods of all types. And they were commonly thought to be safe to consume. It turns out that …
Ever wonder how to handle a dispute with an auto insurance company that has declared your car a total loss? The insurance company offers you a “settlement” that is far less than you think your …
Need a smile break? You found it here. We all know a lot and believe we know more than even that which we know, as you know. But to synthesize life’s wisdom into pithy …
Do not let today’s April Fools date confuse you, it really exists. Yes, Exploding Head Syndrome is a medically-recognized sleep phenomenon characterized by being awakened by a loud, but nonexistent, noise. This noise usually happens …
Inorganic arsenic is dangerous stuff. It is naturally occuring and its levels have been increased due to its release into the environment through the use of pesticides and poultry fertilizer. (Chickens can be fed arsenic.) Therefore, …
Dr. John Kellogg – healer or killer? History’s verdict is still out on the long-deceased 19th century self-styled health guru. Notwithstanding Dr. Kellogg’s well-intentioned goal of improving American nutrition, his inspiration may have …