Here is a somewhat disturbing article about the materials being used to make some of the common things we use everyday. Be sure not to put any of these in your mouth! {more}

Ron Watson, a champion Frisbee-dogger, and Apryl Lea, a professional dog trainer and metal-artist, are opening the Pawsitive Vybe Canine Boutique on Tuesday May 9, 2006 in Rockford, Michigan. Not only do they offer a unique brand of training, which they refer to as obedience through interaction, they also feature products used and endorsed by Ron and Apryl in their years of running with their high energy pack of Frisbee dogs, as well as equipment not found in any chain pet stores. Add their one-of-a-kind dog art gallery featuring such artists as De De LaRue and Apryl Lea, and you have a truly unique dog shopping experience. {more}

I recently heard about some hot new properties that may be hitting the real estate market soon and thought I would write my senator about this. If you are interested in doing the same, click here. If you would like to hear her response, click {more}. {more}

As you may know, I do not watch television (Beat Back the Box). However, tonight I will be making an exception and watch the HBO Documentary Film Too Hot Not to Handle. I had not planned on watching it until I read an interview with the executive producer Laurie David on HBO's web site, in which they discuss the film and what you can do to help. Read the interview or watch the trailer. {more}

No wonder they took so long to deliver all my packages over the holidays! Apparently they were too busy opening them all up and snooping around! Are freedom and democracy history in this country? Are we too busy trying to attain it for other far away lands that we forget what it means to us? I guess history has proven that nothing lasts forever. Why should we be any different? {more}

Like it isn’t hard enough keeping up with all your bills, now MBNA, Bank of America and Citibank have announced that they will be raising their minimum monthly payments, in some cases by DOUBLE! (1) When this will start and how much your payment will go up all depends on your bank. Keep in mind, this does not mean that you are paying more interest. In fact, this actually means you will be paying less interest in the long run, which is why this change was made. {more}

I don't know about you but I am furious over the shipping delays I have experienced this year, especially from the United States Post Office. I sent a package for example, via priority mail, on December 15th and it has, as of today December 23rd, yet to arrive to its destination. That's 8 days for something that is suppose to arrive in 2-3 days. Now they did tell me that there would be delays, but this seems ridiculous. {more}