December 29, 2009 - 2:39pm — spelzmann
Why American consumers can't add
We all know illiteracy is bad, but failing at math is worse. How America's lack of basic math skills contributed to the housing bubble, and lots of other problems.
When I published Gotcha Capitalism two years ago, I was in for a big surprise. As I talked about systemic hidden fee fraud all around the country, many, many friends (and even co-workers) found me and asked in hushed tones, “What’s a mutual fund?” “What’s comprehensive and collision?” “What’s a mortgage point?”
December 29, 2009 - 2:37pm — spelzmann
Installers Deliver More Than a TV at Christmas
Audio-visual installation technicians got more than they bargained for on Christmas Eve.
Installers Ivan Moelleux and James Blaque, both from Naples delivered a 50″ plasma screen and a baby boy weighing in at 9 pounds 4 ounces. The unexpected double took everyone by surprise, the mother included, as the baby wasn’t due for another three weeks.