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MOST OF US ARE CALORIE COWARDS

Many national fast-food chains are posting calorie information on their menus, but most of us are ignoring them. That’s according to a recent study based on more than 8,000 people buying lunch in New York City in fast-food chains, including Au Bon Pain, KFC, McDonald’s, and Subway. Here’s why you should pay attention: The 15% [...]

A WEBSITE THAT WILL TELL YOU WHEN SOMETHING ON YOUR WISHLIST IS ON SALE

Attention, online shoppers: When you come across a scarf or a dress that’s over your budget, don’t sigh and forget about it – or go for broke. Sign up for a free account at Salemarked.com, then drag its “Salemarked” bookmarklet (a special bookmark that you can access with one click) to your toolbar. The next [...]

HOW TO SAVE ON YOUR FOOD BILL

Head to the supermarket an hour before closing time. Some stores mark down prepared foods and bakery items then because they can’t sell them the following day. You could get a rotisserie chicken or freshly baked cookies for 50% off, or nab two sushi meals for the price of one. If you’re planing to host [...]

INSERT CASH, PRESS BUTTON FOR DRUGS

Vending machines that sell drugs? Yep, they’re here! They’re a great option for those after-hours drugstore runs (currently 34 states have them, according to the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. Some of the kiosks have pharmacists fill the machines, and then you enter your info and pick up your prescription. Others have a robotic [...]

WHY ARE THE ADS ON TV ALWAYS LOUDER THAN THE PROGRAMS?

It’s Sunday night. You’re sprawled out on the sofa with a bowl of popcorn on your lap and The Good Wife on TV. You’re feeling relaxed – until an INCREDIBLY LOUD AD knocks you out of your reverie. This buzzkill is called “sweetening,” a process in which advertisers manipulate their audio for maximum impact. Usually [...]

A WEBSITE THAT HANDLES YOUR CHANGE OF ADDRESS WHEN YOU MOVE

Let’s say you are moving. Just think of all of the people and organizations you will have to contact with your change of address. It’s just mind boggling. Well the website updater.com will file a change of address with the post office and notify friends, family, magazines, and organizations (like your alma mater) – all [...]

PAY-WITH-YOUR-PHONE APPS

Forget about carrying around a wallet stuffed with cash, credit cards, and old receipts. Soon your smart phone might be all you need, thanks to “virtual wallets” that let you pay with a quick scan of your screen. They exist now, though not a lot of retailers have the necessary equipment yet. Another issue: Wireless [...]

HOW MUCH TIME DO PEOPLE SPEND IN THEIR CAR DRIVING AND WAITING FOR LIGHTS TO CHANGE?

The average American with a 75 year lifespan drives for a total of four years and spends six months waiting for red lights to change to green. That’s a total of 6% of your life spent in the car.

NEW APP THAT TELLS YOUR CELL PHONE WHICH NUMBERS TO LET RING THROUGH IN THE SILENT MODE

Download the Semisilent app to select numbers that will ring on your cell even when it’s in silent mode. It’s perfect for the babysitter’s number when you’re out to dinner or at a movie, or your wife’s number if she goes into labor while you’re in a meeting.

THE HOTEL WI-FI DILEMMA

What’s the number one complaint business travelers have about their stays at high-end hotels? It’s not the thread count of the sheets or the temperature of the pool. It’s the pricing of the wireless Internet services. In-room Wi-Fi, once regarded as a perk, has long since evolved into an essential amenity for all travelers and [...]