December, 2009
Cancel Your Sprint Contract Without Penalty – January 2010
This is just a reminder that as of 1/1/10, Sprint is changing their contracts to add a “Regulatory Charge” of 20 cents per month. This is essentially a fee that they are adding to your contract, as it is not a consumer tax nor is it required by law. ...
Whose Responsibility are Green Investments?
At last: EPA announces danger to human life
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has now confirmed that scientific evidence clearly shows that greenhouse gases "threaten the public health and welfare of the American people". The EPA has identified the main pollutant as “carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels” and called for a reduction in these emissions ...
New Travel Restrictions Kick the Airlines While They’re Down
New travel restrictions require extra time
Airports will likely be a little backed up for New Year's travel. Image from Flickr.
Federal officials have been purposely vague about the new travel restrictions being put in place after an attempted terrorist attack on Christmas Day. But one thing is for sure: It can't hurt to get to the ...
12 Last Minute Gift Ideas
This article is presented by Kelly Whalen, Consumerism Commentary staff writer.
With only one more day until Christmas you may still be in the market for a few last minute gifts. If you are like me, the idea of driving through traffic and elbowing through crowds to find gifts is not going to bring you any ...
What is the definition of the unemployment rate?
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We’re all hearing that the US is suffering from the highest unemployment rate in decades, over 10%. But what does the 10% stand for. A person is unemployed when he or she wants to work, is able and available to work, but cannot find a job.
The unemployment rate is ...