Store brands may save you money on household necessities, but generic batteries might not be your best bet, according to recent tests comparing name brand and store brand batteries. CVS AA Long Lasting alkaline batteries didn’t actually last longer than other batteries tested under the same conditions by Consumer Reports. In fact, those generics had […]
How to Earn 6 Percent on Your Cash
At a time when consumers can barely squeeze out a 2 percent yield on their savings, offers to earn 5 percent or 6 percent — on a checking account, no less — may sound downright sketchy. Yet, those rates are being offered now on checking accounts at a growing number of community banks and credit […]
`Law & Order’ is canceled by NBC
There was never any doubt that, someday, “Law & Order” would come to an end. But the death sentence handed down by NBC on Friday caught many observers by surprise. Viewers weren’t prepared to say farewell to this beloved TV warhorse. Not this way, with this sort of abruptness. And not with it on the […]
Want a Bigger Tax Refund?
Six reasons why many taxpayers can save money and time by claiming the standard deduction. Did you know you can legally take a deduction that is more than the total of your receipts? It’s called the standard deduction and for a lot of taxpayers it’s a money and time saver. Year after year taxpayers spend […]
Motorola Droid vs. HTC Incredible
Android titans clash when we pit the Motorola Droid versus HTC Droid Incredible. With the long-rumored HTC Incredible now unmasked and headed to Verizon in just days, many early reviewers claim it may be the finest Android handset to date. But how does this darling ‘droid stack up to the last Google-powered phone to that […]
Shuttle’s Descent May Be Visible Across U.S
CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) – Early risers across the United States may have an unusual opportunity to see the space shuttle on Monday as it glides through the atmosphere, heading toward a landing at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The shuttle Discovery is returning from a resupply and servicing mission at the International Space […]
2011 Office Policy Change Notification
Dress Code: 1) You are advised to come to work dressed according to your salary. 2) If we see you wearing Prada shoes and carrying a Gucci bag, we will assume you are doing well financially and therefore do not need a raise. 3) If you dress poorly, you need to learn to manage your […]
Desperate Housewives Season Three Episode Guide
Season 3 Season 3, Episode 1: Listen to the Rain on the Roof Original Air Date—24 September 2006 Susan is visiting Mike in the hospital, who’s still in a coma. There she’s invited by another man to go on a date with him. Gabrielle and Carlos are getting a divorce, but they meet again when […]