To PV or Not to PV?
THAT really is the question for any San Diego-based Hamlet with a south-facing roof on his home. San Diego is the solar capital of the nation, with more solar power rooftops and capacity installed than … Read more →
Chevrolet Volt Redesign: comparing 2016 Volt to earlier models
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 … Read more →
Hybrid Cellular and other Cool Low-Cost Cell Plans
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 … Read more →
The Best and Healthiest Fast Food
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. So which … Read more →
GMO Labeling: What’s the Story?
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 one of … Read more →
Emulsifiers May Not Be Your Stomach’s Friend
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 may … Read more →
Anatomy of a Total Loss Insurance Claim
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 … Read more →
On the Lighter Side
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 and … Read more →
The Woes and Whys of Exploding Head Syndrome
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 … Read more →
ALERT: Real Dangers of Arsenic in Your Food: What can you do?
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.) … Read more →