November 1st, 2012 | by Mark Dixon
Hurricane Sandy has blown itself out, but it will take some time before the Northeast returns to normal. Cleanup and recovery efforts by government agencies, charities, and individuals are underway. Rescue efforts were the first priority in the storm’s wake.
September 20th, 2012 | by Mark Dixon
A new census report shows that although the median income fell last year, the poverty rate actually decreased slightly. This is due in part to an increase in full-time workers across America, particularly in the poorest class. The median income
September 5th, 2012 | by Mark Dixon
Medicare is shaping up to be one of the biggest issues in the 2012 presidential campaign, and it has already become one of the central sparring points between the Obama and Romney campaigns. With roughly 100 million Americans who are
August 31st, 2012 | by Joel Vega
As the Internet has increased the likelihood for local stores and shops to get an international traffic to their website, many major U.S. retailers are slowly entering the arena of international removals. Companies like Macy’s, J. Crew, Williams-Sonoma, Lane Bryant,
August 30th, 2012 | by Bree Olvera
Almost everyone is stretching their dollars as much as possible these days. While it can be tempting to buy inexpensive fast food, the quality of that food is questionable. There are lots of ways to eat a healthy diet without
August 27th, 2012 | by Bree Olvera
New studies show that the average high school graduate is not ready to head off to college each fall. Despite the importance of educated workers for the United States economy, it seems like many graduates just are not performing up
August 25th, 2012 | by Mark Dixon
After suffering a stinging defeat in U.S. federal court and being ordered to pay one of the largest patent settlements in U.S. history, Samsung has vowed to continue its court battle with rival Apple in an effort to either have
August 23rd, 2012 | by Mark Dixon
Fareed Zakaria, a prominent columnist, recently claimed that American negligence in funding scientific research and education is one of the prime reasons that the U.S. economy has remained sluggish. Zakaria cited two facts to back up his claim: the decline
August 20th, 2012 | by Mark Dixon
The social media and networking site Twitter, as well as their affiliate network have made this years Summer Olympic games in London far more interactive than the Olympics of the past. Twitter gives fans seemingly personal access to Olympic Athletes
August 18th, 2012 | by Mark Dixon
Outdoorsmen know how important preparation is to any hike. Two unnamed Utah teenagers, ages 16 and 17, learned the significance of this lesson the hard way on Wednesday when they were stranded on a cliff in Little Cottonwood Canyon. The
August 17th, 2012 | by Joel Vega
Everyone wants vacations to be memorable, and photos can help achieve that goal. The activities a person, couple of family participates in while on vacation are generally documented with a personal camera or cell phone, but too often one individual
August 16th, 2012 | by Bree Olvera
Women who yearn to look fashionable on the beach or poolside while maintaining extra coverage can now choose magnificent modest suits from a wide range of forward-thinking designers. Once hiding behind baggy t-shirts and pants while waterside, women can now
August 15th, 2012 | by Mark Dixon
The markets finished this past week struggling to stay on the plus side as concerns of economic weakness in Asia take root, dropping stocks from their recent highs. On Friday, China reported fewer exports last month with year-over-year growth dropping
August 14th, 2012 | by Joel Vega
Entrepreneur Mark Zuckerberg is at it again. This time, however, he’s not just bringing folks together online, he’s doing it in Silicon Valley on the campus of Facebook, Inc. The social media giant is now building an offline, real life
August 13th, 2012 | by Bree Olvera
Dermatologists frequently recommend generic creams and ointments to treat common skin conditions, such as scabies, athlete’s foot or skin rashes. In fact, most doctors prescribe these drugs without giving it a second thought. However, there have been an increased number
August 13th, 2012 | by Mark Dixon
In a decision likely to ruffle the feathers of cheerleaders and coaches everywhere, a U.S. federal court has ruled that cheerleading does not constitute a legitimate sport under the guidelines of Title IX of the U.S. education law. Title IX