Archive for January, 2011

Problems with Compac...

Quite some time ago, the market was flooded with a new light bulb.  It was supposed to use a great deal less energy and last almost forever.  You know the ones – the cute, little swirly ones.  They were supposed to be so great, it spawned a new “going green” goal. ...

Is Fluoride Toxic?...

Earlier this month, the government announced that people were ingesting too much flouride.  They went on to say that the amount being dumped into drinking water needs to be lowered. The issues are cited as including: IQ-lowering brain damage in children; havoc the chemical is causing...

Do 3D Glasses Give Y...

If they do, then you are among the majority of people.  Millions of people are uncomfortable or sick when they wear them.  Doctors suggest that as many as 1 in 4 viewers suffer.  The technology either strains the eyes or causes depth perception.  Worst case scenarios are queasiness,...

Is your Stomach Upse...

If you have been finding that you are suffering stomach upset when you eat certain foods such as wheat and grains, or that you are bloating, gassy, have stomach cramps or diarrhea, then chances are good you are having a reaction to gluten.  The condition or disease is called Celiac...

Best Credit Card Off...

The economies of developed nations rests on a foundation of credit.  If we factor out the large credit items like mortgages and business loans, that leaves credit cards or plastic.  US consumers alone hold approximately 610 million cards, averaging 3.5 cards per household.  98%...

Value of the US Doll...

Why would someone want to shrink the buying power of the US dollar?  If you’re an economist your hypothesis would be that the government must have a devalued dollar in order to avoid defaulting on their massive $133 trillion debt and other obligations.  Obligations to seniors,...