National News From October 2011

How Early is too Early for Christmas

How Early is too Early for Christmas

Everyone loves Christmas, but do the stores start Christmas too early? I was in various stores last week (including Wal-mart and Target) and most of them had Christmas decorations up. I mean whole sections of Christmas decorations, Christmas themed candy…
Are Bank Fees Getting Outrageous

Are Bank Fees Getting Outrageous

Do you have a bank account? Do you feel gouged with fees? It seems like everyday I hear about some bank instituting a new fee. There are already maintenance fees ranging from 5-10 dollars a month for accounts that don’t have direct deposit or a cer…
What Do You Think of The Wall Street Occupation

What Do You Think of The Wall Street Occupation

Have you heard about the Wall Street occupation? Are you for it, against it or indifferent to it? Since September 17th, thousands of Americans have been protesting economic greed and corruption in Zuccotti Park in New York City’s financial district…
World Series: Cardinals or Rangers

World Series: Cardinals or Rangers

In the unlikeliest match up imaginable the St. Louis Cardinals are playing the Texas Rangers in the World Series. Who are you rooting for? Or are you even watching? As New York Yankees fan, if someone had told me the Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardi…
Reality TV: Love It or Hate It

Reality TV: Love It or Hate It

Do you watch reality TV? Do you love or hate it? I admit I’m addicted to reality TV. From the good (Project Runway, Top Chef) to the groan inducing (American Idol, Survivor) to the obviously staged and scripted (Jersey Shore, My Life as Liz), I wat…