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 →
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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 →
The Real Dangers of Arsenic in Your Food and What You Can 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 →
Cereal Killers
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 resulted in … Read more →
Urban Agriculture: vertical and indoor gardening is the new rage
It is an increasingly common sight in living rooms, on rooftops and balconies throughout U.S. cities; a vertical garden. People are installing low-cost vertical structures in order to grow their own food, make salad greens … Read more →
Diamonds are a Cartel’s Best Friend
Diamonds. They sparkle. They tantalize. They lie. Yes, that’s right. Diamonds are the most guileful gem on the market. I don’t trust them and you shouldn’t either. Yes, this is a bold condemnation of a … Read more →
The Wine Ratings Ruse
Hey, we are wine aficionados. So we mean no disrespect to the industry or to wine lovers when we say: STOP IT! We mean, stop it with the points and the awards and the other … Read more →
How to Figure Out When Food Is Spoiled
So let’s get this straight, raw meat should be refrigerated for two days, except for roasts and steaks, that can be up to five days except for poultry or cooked meat, which is only good … Read more →
Common Consumer Miscues Made by Millennials
The Huffington Post recently posted an article listing 9 frequent money mistakes made by people in their 20s or 30s. It is entertaining and largely correct. They include: Incurring too much education-loan debt Spent too … Read more →