Monthly Archives: March 2010

2010 Census Required Answers | is your information safe?

US Census Ancestry Chart2010 Census forms are arriving in the mail this week. What are questions are you required to answer, and how will the information get used?

Edline | Improving the interactivity of education

Educational Management Systems such as Edline are gaining popularity, but how do they work, and are they worth the sometimes hefty expense?

Los Angeles earthquake: 4.4 at 4:04

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck just east of downtown Los Angeles today at 4:04 a.m. There have been no reports of injuries or damage...

QR Barcodes | Identifying yourself digitally

QR Barcode belt buckle from Fluid Forms.Facebook, SXSW, and Fandango are all experimenting with using QR barcodes as a way to help people connect. How do QR barcode systems work?

Lyssianasid amphipod forces scientists to rethink definitions

Amphipod in a biosphereNASA recently discovered a lyssianasid amphipod under the Antarctic ice. What is a lyssianasid amphipod, and what does this discovery mean?

Seattle named top time-saving city

Downtown Seattle skyline in daytime with Space Needle in foreground.How easy it is to save time may depend on where you live. A CNN Living report identifies Seattle and 20 other time-saving U.S. cities...

St. Patricks Day | Top 10 Ways to Celebrate

Even the Tin Man gets into St. Patrick's Day celebrationsSt. Patrick's Day is about more than just green beer and shamrocks. Find the top 10 ways to celebrate the Emerald Isles this March 17th.

Unemployment Checks Replacing Payday Cash for Millions

Millions of Americans are relying on unemployment checks as their payday cash and still struggling to get back in the workforce. READ MORE...

The Health Care Plan May Create Huge Deficits

Despite the huge, trillion-dollar cost, President Obama is pushing heavily for the new health care legislation.

The 48 Laws of Power | An amoral life guide

The author of The 48 Laws of Power was inspired by Machiavelli's The Prince.The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene is part life guide and part philosophy. What books inspired him, and what are th 48 laws? READ MORE...

Working for money now isn’t as fulfilling as it once was

The Conference Board survey is showing that earning money now isn't as fulfilling as it used to be, as decline in job satisfaction increases.

Corned Beef and Cabbage and other St. Patricks Day celebration meals

Traditional corned beef and cabbage.Learn all about how to make traditional Irish and Irish-American dishes, including corned beef and cabbage, for your St. Patrick's Day party.

Katie Spotz becomes youngest ever to row an ocean solo

Katie Spotz appears to be a normal 22-year-old woman. But inside her beats the heart of a survivor.Katie Spotz' dad said she was crazy to do it, but nobody's saying that after she became the youngest to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

Where is my refund | Find out where your money is

Cash coming to your pocket? Find the answer to the question "Where's my refund?"Find out where to get the answer to "Where's my refund?" for your state and federal tax returns, and learn how to cut down your tax debt.

Your Credit | Establish, Protect and Improve

Consumers need to understand how to properly build and maintain good credit. Learn ways to establish, protect and improve your credit.

Google in China | Google stands up for net neutrality

The Google logo at their Kirkland, WA offices.Google will probably shut down operations in China. Why is Google cutting itself out of China, and how was the government involved? READ MORE

Payday Cash is Not the Only Concern When it Comes to Saving

Just like payday cash is a priority in today's world, so should retirement funding be high on the list of consumer concern.