Lifestyle

“Content is King,” the saying goes, but words are cheap, the king is dead, and cheap is the new king.  What you knew has been turned around and twisted inside out in this brave new world. Folks are rabid for bargains and thankfully, they’re still not all that hard to come by … if you [...]

With the exception of a brief flirtation with contact lenses, I’ve been wearing glasses since I was a wee lad. While I was always more than a bit near-sighted, now that I’ve reached that point in my life that I’d rather not label, my near vision has begun to fail me. Perish the thought, it [...]

Need a job and an adventure?
Want those big federal government benefits?
It’s not just the benefits.
It’s all the fun you’ll have, chasing perps with all sorts of technology and toys.
Love driving 4×4 pickup trucks and quads?
Crazy for high-tech binoculars, GPS, cameras, and surveillance gear?
Your ship may have come in … because the Border Patrol is hiring [...]

Call Joe Dirt! Know someone with a killer mullet? Do they love bull riding, by chance? Just when you thought you’ve seen every email promotion known to mankind, someone sets a new benchmark. The Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, New Jersey and the Professional Bull Riders Tour are running a contest to give away a [...]

Sick and tired of wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses? Want to wear the latest and greatest sunglasses, but you can’t because they’re not available with prescription lenses? Ever considered laser eye surgery, but you’re not sure what to expect? This could be your chance to find out what’s up without dropping a dime. National laser [...]

What’s up with all of these web advertisements for sleep deprivation? Although it might not keep you awake at night, Sleep-deprivation.com promises articles on sleep derivation causes, effects, and dangers, along with a dictionary of terms and community forums. I must admit, I was quickly intrigued, as I battle with insomnia from time-to-time …
Alas, when [...]

According to Reuters, Bill has a big yacht… a really big yacht. How big, you ask? Try 177 feet and see how it fits. Common folk might dream about chartering a yacht to cruise Mediterranean and Caribbean waters. But Bill and Melinda have succumbed to the charms of Phuket, Thailand, where the locals are planning [...]

Is this the beginning of a trend? NPR reports that loan companies in Finland are accepting loan applications via text message. It seems these Finn lenders have taken the payday loan scheme a big step further into impulse land. “The loans are approved quickly but come with exorbitant interest rates.” The lure of cash in [...]

What’s that? You missed the news that CompUSA is closing down stores left and right? Love ‘em or hate ‘em, CompUSA is closing more than half their stores. Blame it on Best Buy. Blame it on economic realities. Or you could just lay the blame on lame. Here’s a list of stores that CompUSA is [...]

My introduction to computers and caffine happened nearly simultaneously, when I started my first real job, many moons ago. The graphic artist’s position I landed led to long hours and a neverending flow of free coffee. Before long, I was hooked on both the computers and the coffee. These were the days before personal computers [...]

I want a Nintendo Wii!
I never thought I’d say this. I thought I was done with video game consoles. I thought I’d just grown up.
It wasn’t always this way, of course. We started out with the Atari 2600, many many moons ago. My wife and I spent more on Atari game cartridges than we did [...]

I’ve been looking for healthier eating alternatives ever since my doctor got on my case about my blood pressure and cholesterol level. I came to the decision that eating healthy made a whole lot more sense than eating a bunch of crap, only to compensate for it with prescription medications. I started by eliminating fried [...]

We’re getting to the time of the year when the pounds start adding themselves at a frightening pace. I’m convinced that this onslaught of weight gain is initiated by a massive intake in sugar, in the form of all of that leftover Halloween candy. This triggers the body into its annual, “hey, it’s almost time [...]

Every year, about this time, I vow to create my own custom holiday cards. This is the year I do it. I’m finally going to create a custom holiday card to annoy and amaze all of my friends and associates. Having cut my teeth in the printing and design world, I’ve always been too [...]

I stopped in the local hardware store the other day. The leaves aren’t all off the trees yet, but the snow throwers are all on display. (Some folks call them snow blowers. Others call them snow throwers.) You can call me anything but late for dinner (after I’ve thrown out my back shoveling snow [...]

I always feel foolish when I’m out shopping for a bottle of wine. Wandering through those aisles of reds and whites is a bewildering experience. While I freely admit that I need help picking out a dinner wine, I’m always too embarrassed to ask the wine store clerk. Consequently, I’ve been thinking about signing up [...]

Fantasy football is big business. A report issued by Challenger, Gray & Christmas this week boldly states that “the time lost at work could cost employers as much as $1.1 billion per week.” With as many as a purported 36.8 million folks indulging, it’s no wonder that ESPN, CBS, FOX, and AOL all have their [...]

Have you ever been out on a long walk or run and wished for a pedometer to keep track of the miles you’ve covered? Just today, I was out on a two-wheeled off-road excursion with my son. I thought wistfully about pedometers as we racked up the miles. With nary a way to record mileage [...]

Backyard putting greens are all the rage. Is there a golfer that doesn’t need to work on their short game? With synthetic putting green technology, the expense (and potential nightmare) of maintenance is a thing of the past. Duffer or aspiring pro, all it takes is enough disposable income (not to mention square footage) and [...]

Why do we choose the brands we choose? Can it merely be attributed to an attractive logo, catchy jingle, or enticing advertising campaign? Or is it something more? When I think of computers, televisions and cars, my brain automatically cues up Apple, Toshiba, and Honda … three brands I’ve had great luck with over the [...]