5 Counterfeit Scams Worth Millions
Counterfeiting may seem like something reserved for third-world countries and spy movies, but counterfeit scams are huge worldwide and costs companies and their customers millions of dollars each year.
Author: Laurie Junkins
Going for Broke: Bankruptcy and Professional Athletes
Unless world-class athletes are able to translate their successes into lucrative tours and endorsement deals, they (or more, accurately, their families) have to sacrifice vast sums of money, and many end up broke or even bankrupt.
In Search of the American Dream
Immigration is a hot topic in the news right now, especially with the release of the Deferred Action program for qualifying young people brought to the U.S. by undocumented immigrant parents.
7 Olympic Scandals We’d Like to Forget
Some Olympic scandals are more memorable—and, frankly, juicier—than others. Here are 7 of the most infamous.
6 Online Dating Safety Tips
According to the statistics, of the 54 million single people in the United States, a whopping 40 million of them have tried online dating. Here are 6 tips to keep in mind.
The Evolution of Gun Control
In the wake of the horrifying movie theater shooting in Aurora, CO, public discourse on the Second Amendment (the right to bear arms) has flared up once again.
4 Ways to Get Registered to Vote
The 2012 general election is coming up sooner than later (Tuesday, November 6, to be exact), which means that, if you aren’t already registered to vote, it’s time to get that rectified.
Would You Lie on Your Resume?
The better the job, the more desperate the candidates, and even people who would have had their pick of great positions five years ago are now grateful for whatever they can get. The temptation to beef up your resume with a few untruths has never been greater.
5 Police Departments Under Investigation
The purpose of the police department is to “protect and serve”—in other words to make sure all the citizens are safe and sound, and to deal with the bad guys when they come around
How to Protect Your Bright Idea
You don’t have to be a professional “inventor” to come up with the next Sham-Wow, Pajama Jeans, or Shakeweight—you just have to have a great idea.