The last ten years or so have been widely referred to as the “lost decade.” In many ways this term does accurately reflect our economic and financial market struggles since the year 2000. We have experienced unthinkable terrorist attacks, painful stock market declines, ongoing wars in the Middle East, and the worst financial crisis since …

I believe in numbers, probabilities and odds. How often do mothers of two boys go for a walk, at night, down onto a freeway and wind up dead? How often do drivers who might have struck a pedestrian fail to stop and just go sailing merrily down the road? Answers to both: Hardly ever. But …

I love when new technologies improve our life, making it easier and less complicated. Here is a list of a few noteworthy items to hit the market to help you love applying make-up all over again. “NEW” Gel Eyeliners Remember how eyeliner pencils used to be so hard that it would hurt to apply them? …

While traveling around the back roads of most nations, one often comes across hidden jewels – those treasures scattered about like oases in a desert – that are often ignored by major tour companies. Certainly main attractions such as historical buildings and wide, expansive vistas are on the itinerary of these agencies. But some out-of-the-way, …

Crossovers are still very popular and vital to the U.S. market. A crossover is the blending of the high riding and utility of an SUV, but built on a more fuel efficient automobile platform. In an effort to add a sporty flare, Acura created the ZDX which looks like a four-door sports coupe. The advantage …

Just finished a wonderful cruise from San Francisco to Hawaii and back. Trivia games were played every day and were well attended. It goes to show you that elderly people have fun too. Let’s try some of Princess Cruise Lines’ questions. I am sure there is no licensing problem. What is the only word in …

So, were you surprised by the recent, so-called GSA (General Services Administration) scandal? Shocked? Maybe. Alarmed? Angry? You should be both! It was our money they were spending and as of this writing, with hearings just getting started, it looks as though this is just the tip of the iceberg. I doubt that you were …