Why You Should Stay Awake on Your Next Flight
If you’re a flight sleeper—or one of those people who completely tunes out with noise-canceling headphones and a book, movie, or Sudoku—you might want to rethink your strategy.
Author: Laurie Junkins
Who’s Watching You on Social Media?
Social media is still a relatively new concept, and many people don’t realize how closely it’s monitored. The days of keeping your thoughts, likes, and habits between yourself and a few close friends are largely over. Nowadays, there’s nowhere to hide.
The Awful State of Horse Racing in America
Horse racing conjures images of gorgeous thoroughbreds, swanky people in hats, and the rolling, green hills of Kentucky, but it’s not as refined as you might think. There’s a dark side to horse racing in America, thanks largely to an industry driven by big money and hindered by few regulations.
Why the War on Drugs Failed
In June 2011, a high-profile commission made up of global leaders, former Presidents, and even a Nobel laureate, released a report concluding that attempts to lower demand for drugs have had “devastating consequences for individuals and societies around the world.”
The 5 Biggest Perks of Being President
Besides power and prestige, though, the President enjoys numerous other perks—ones we all can appreciate. Between having a huge staff at his beck and call, all kinds of recreational facilities in his own (enormous) house, and transportation tricked out like something out of a James Bond movie, the POTUS has got it good.
The 7 Craziest Tax Deductions
Tax season is upon us once again, which means you’re probably getting ready to break out the old TurboTax or, if you’re lucky, your mild-mannered accountant is sharpening his pencils and dusting off his calculator on your behalf.
How Your Student Loans Could Bury You
A greater-than-ever percentage of Americans are going to college these days, but unfortunately for them, tuition has risen sharply as well and shows no sign of stabilizing. The Federal Reserve Bank of New York says nearly a third of all borrowers are at least 30 days behind on their loan payments.
The True Cost of Piracy
SOPA and PIPA may be dead, but legislators, under pressure from movie and record companies, continue to look for ways to come between you and the free content you’ve come to enjoy. So how badly is the entertainment industry really hurt by piracy, and what does it cost our economy as a whole?
The Enormous Debate Over Healthcare
So, what does the Affordable Care Act actually mean for the average American? What are the biggest changes, and are they good or bad? Who will be most affected? Is there any chance the opposition could successfully repeal all or parts of it, and why do they hate it so much, anyway?
How to Survive Being Hacked
Hacking is one of the great threats of our age, affecting individuals and giant corporations alike. Just how ubiquitous is it, though? How much should we worry about being hacked and, if our online information does get compromised, how do we recover?