July, 2009
Erin Andrews 911 Call | On the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
The Erin Andrews parade continues
Give me a break... please! (Photo: chuvachienes.com)
Did you hear the Erin Andrews 911 call? Paparazzi have made her a prisoner in her own home, through no fault of her own. She deserves to be let off this train so she can live her life and resume her career in peace. She ...
15 Ways to Eat Out More and Spend Less
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Dining out is one of the great pleasures in life. Fine food, great drinks, a meal with friends and the next thing you know you’re loosening your belt. But with a troubled economy everyone is tightening their belts. You can still enjoy dining out, even on a budget. Do you know the best days ...
Saving Money on Everyday Stuff
I haven’t made the time to piece together a “links roundup” lately, which is too bad. I’ve collected a lot of articles worth mentioning, even if they don’t merit full posts of their own.
I try to share many of these stories on Twitter, but I’ve collected three that deserve special attention. They’re each packed ...
Transitional Care Cuts Hospital Re-Entry Rates, Costs
A study published earlier this year finds 1 out of 5 older patients who are discharged from a hospital will return within a month, costing Medicare about $17 billion a year. A program in Philadelphia assigns nurses to follow up with discharged patients in order to prevent readmission.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Your Gains, Losses In Minimum Wage Hike
The question of whether the new hourly minimum will help or hurt the economy triggered quite a debate on our Web site and our blog over the past week. So, NPR senior business editor Marilyn Geewax returns to discuss what you had to say with host Liane Hansen.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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