December, 2009
Jodee Blanco Makes a Living Off of Being Bullied
Jodee Blanco's anti-bully books
Image from Flickr.
In elementary school, it seems everyone was either a bully or bullied. Sometimes this dichotomy extends to middle school and even high school, and while it's "the norm," author Jodee Blanco says it's not right. Her book "Please Stop Laughing at Me ... One Woman's Inspirational Story" ended up on ...
Mostly Clean and Mostly Sober
If I were to tell you that I think I drink too much liquor, you’d likely conjure up some images of alcoholics you’ve seen, maybe picturing some guy falling down, abusing the people he loves, making terrible decisions and driving like an idiot. So I want to be clear right from the start that I ...
Brazil: The New Land of Opportunity?
(Over Kind Man)
At first glance, it might seem old hat to anoint Brazil as the land of new opportunity. Long characterized by crime and corruption, Brazil has historically fallen short of its moniker as “the country of the future.” However, data has emerged in recent years suggesting that Brazil’s economic forecast is brighter than most ...
Why Can’t I Buy an iPhone in New York City Online?
Take a walk if you want an iPhone in NYC
IPhone image from Flickr.
The Wall Street Journal has reported that online sales of iPhones in New York City have been halted. People who live in New York City can still purchase an iPhone from an AT&T store or an Apple store, but as of right ...
Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?
This is a guest post from Francine Huff, a freelance journalist and the author of The 25-Day Money Makeover for Women. She has appeared on a variety of TV and radio shows. Visit her web sites Huff Writes and Super Savvy Spender.
Whether through recent news articles or over the water cooler, you’ve probably heard something ...
