How to spot a military romance scam
Romance scams are hot and it’s not about love — it’s about money. In a military romance scam, the bad guy frequently adopts the online persona of an…
Month: December 2022
Do you really only use 10 percent of your brain?
You’ve heard it said that we only use a tiny percentage of our brain, the implication being that if we could just access all of those unused cells, we…
Loose gas cap wastes fuel
Nearly one in five cars on the road has a loose gas cap. The Car Council says an unsealed cap allows gasoline to evaporate. It can reduce your mileage by…
Banana nog
Here’s a nog that doesn’t use eggs: Puree four bananas with 1-1/2 cups skim milk, 1-1/2 cups plain nonfat yogurt, 1/4 teaspoon rum extract and some ground…
Why we say ‘Pardon my French’
If you are on a roll, talking fast, and suddenly you spit out a profane word or two, then you say it: Pardon my French. But why do you say that last bit?…
Planning to go to the Super Bowl? Break open that bank
Super Bowl LVII will be in Arizona, a state whose motto is Ditat Deus, or God Enriches. If you want to be there, you better hope the Almighty is on your…
Amazon betting billions on Thursday night football. Here’s why.
When you look at the size and scale of the online behemoth Amazon, it’s easy to forget that the company originally focused on selling books. Now they…
CEOs fear recession in the near future
No matter the day, week, or year, if you check out business headlines, there’s a good chance that you’ll read that the sky is falling. Thing is, one day…
Taco Bell’s zany breakfast menu becomes more traditional
When you think of fast food breakfast, Taco Bell probably doesn’t jump right to the top of the list. Taco Bell has become known for its wacky breakfast…