Tag Archives: family

The Tea Party Movement, Racism and the Lesson of the NPR Scandal

At a time when it seems most rational people have moved on from false allegations that the tea party movement is steeped in racism, the accusation once again reared its ugly head. This time, thankfully, it came with repercussions —…

Washington Police Step Up Search for Missing College Woman

This photo, provided by the Perez family, shows 18-year-old Marizela Perez. Police say the University of Washington student was last seen March 5 outside a Safeway store in Seattle. PreviousNext Police in Washington are stepping up their search for a…

Feel The Burn: The Lowdown on Heartburn

Pizza, wings and beer can be a heavenly combination. When enjoyed during a big sports game, these mouth-watering morsels will bring you nothing but wave after wave of intense pleasure – until, of course, the heartburn sets in. If you…

People Get Screwed All the Time: Protecting Yourself from Scams, Fraud, Identity Theft, Fine Print and More

What would you do if you were accused of, and arrested for, a crime you didn’t commit? What if you realized you’d been scammed for thousands of dollars? Suppose your identity had been stolen — and your credit rating and…