In the News- Protesters target Apple stores in 'ethical iPhone' campaign February 8, 2012Apple is facing demonstrations on Thursday at a half-dozen of its retail stores around the world from customers concerned about how Apple's suppliers treat their factory workers in China and other overseas locations. […]
- Groupon stock plunges on net loss February 8, 2012Welcome to the big leagues, Groupon. Shareholders punished the stock in after-hours trading Wednesday after the daily deals site posted a surprise loss for its first quarter as a public company. […]
- New nuclear reactors set to be OK'd for Georgia February 8, 2012The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is expected to approve licenses to build two new nuclear reactors Thursday, the first approvals in over 30 years. […]
- Caesar's stock closes up 70% in debut February 8, 2012Shares of Caesar's Entertainment nearly doubled in the casino operator's public debut Wednesday and closed up 70%. […]
- Protesters target Apple stores in 'ethical iPhone' campaign February 8, 2012
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Buying a Suit
Posted on September 7, 2009 | 7 CommentsI have spent the last several weeks looking for a suit. This is not just any suit, this is the suit I am going to wear for my wedding. So... -
Technology Expert?
Posted on August 24, 2009 | 1 CommentMany of my friends would consider me a technology expert. If there is a problem with a computer or some sort of gadget, I’m usually one of the first people... -
I Know I Have Not Made It
Posted on July 28, 2009 | 2 CommentsIt has been hot in California the last few weeks. It has been in the 100′s in some areas. High 90′s in the others. If you are like me, you... -
Net Worth, Two Years Later
Posted on July 19, 2009 | No CommentsI was going through my computer the other day and found a spreadsheet I created almost exactly two years ago. The spreadsheet contained the amount I held in various accounts... -
Quality of Life – A Comparison to My Parents
Posted on July 5, 2009 | 3 CommentsIn thinking about the current financial crisis and its causes I have come to the conclusion that much of this has been a generation in the making. While people will... -
Simple Weddings – So Many Advantages
Posted on June 7, 2009 | 1 CommentI went to two weddings recently. While both were perfectly lovely, they both just reinforced in my head why I am glad I am not having a traditional wedding. For... -
Getting Out of Jury Duty
Posted on April 21, 2009 | 3 CommentsI had to go to Jury Duty today. I went last week, but was told to come back today to see if I was going to serve on a jury... -
I Had to Open My Big Mouth
Posted on April 14, 2009 | 4 CommentsNo more than 30 minutes after I wrote my last post and penned this, Part of me hopes to just get called for a jury. Might be more interesting than... -
Thoughts From the Jury Assembly Room
Posted on April 14, 2009 | 2 CommentsI am sitting in a jury assembly right now waiting to see if I get put on a jury panel. Although I dreaded coming in for jury duty, it really... -
Should You Splurge?
Posted on March 30, 2009 | 3 CommentsThis past weekend was my birthday. I turned 31. Being who I am, we did not do too much. I prefer to stay at home which makes it pretty easy...