In the movie "The Wizard of Oz," Dorothy and her friends--the scarecrow, the lion and the tin man--had one thing they each lacked. The tin man had no heart; the lion, no courage, the scarecrow, no … [Read more...]
Technology Gadgets Outsell Furniture and Apparel
August 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Hot off the press. U.S. consumers, during our economic doldrums, are buying technology gadgets rather than washers, apparel and furniture that last a few years. Apparently the lure of a smartphone or … [Read more...]
Insurance and the Risks of Life in an Uncertain Universe
July 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Have you ever thought about why we buy insurance to handle risk in our lives? After purchasing auto, home, health and life insurance, you'll probably get a sales pitch from an appliance store sales … [Read more...]
How We Spend Our Time as Unemployment Rises
June 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Once again, the researchers are at work with their computer models and statistical flukes. In this case, the Labor Department recently released its 2009 American Time Use Survey telling us how people … [Read more...]
Smart Meters Invade Northern California
November 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Over the past two years, so-called wireless "smart meters" to measure electricity have been installed in millions of Northern California homes by PG&E, our utility company. The company claims … [Read more...]
