Milton Friedman, Adam Smith, and Other People’s Money by Dan Mitchell From an economic perspective, too much government spending is harmful to economic …
If the World were 100 people
Just for fun. If the population of the world was only 100 people, what would society look like?
Bite back against mosquitoes this season with these prevention tips
From annoying itchy welts to serious conditions like Malaria and West Nile virus, mosquitoes have been making humans miserable and …
Why no economic growth will kill the U.S. And why you must prepare.
First quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is in, and well, the U.S. economy still stinks, growing at a paltry, inflation-adjusted rate …
Live report on what to do – and not to do – during a flood
Last year one of our team had a terrifying viewpoint as torrential rains flooded the street outside his apartment block in seconds and …
How to raise backyard chickens
Raising backyard chickens: Egging on the farm-to-table movement at home. As more Americans choose restaurants that take pride in buying …
Build your cardboard house in a day
The dutch designed Wikkelhouse is 3 times more eco-friendly than a traditionally built house. Four years of research and development has led …
Getting yucky stuff off clothes and carpets
Blood: Salt is good on fresh blood. Pour it on and leave to absorb. Use peroxide on dried blood. …
One nasty and one nice remedy for that horrible cough
The worst part of a common cold is the persistent cough. The coughs that come with colds are extremely tough …
Tax Havens Promote Economic Prosperity and Protect Human Liberty, Right?
I sometimes wonder if I was put on this planet to defend tax competition and tax havens. I argue for fiscal …
Cleaning oil with magnets
Oil spills are an unavoidable part of our future on this planet. Until we no longer have to rely on …
I know it’s not winter, but this is awesome!
He makes a meal of setting it up, but it’s not that long compared with say, getting a boat ready. …
Probiotics — do they work? And how about prebiotics?
They’re everywhere. Probiotics. But did you know most of them aren’t going to fix anything? The word probiotic means literally …
Savvy travelers know to use these in foreign countries and basic hostels
If you like to rough it in foreign countries, or use very basic hostels then you might like the DreamSack™. …
Need somewhere safe for elderly relatives to walk – try the mall
Flora Yang is small, spry and not afraid to tell you her age: “90-something.” She walks twice a week at …
Staying healthy abroad: the vaccinations you’ll need
Before going abroad, you’ll want to make sure you have the required vaccinations and inoculations. The shots that you’ll need …
Foraging Spring Greens
Spring has finally lifted her sleepy head, and while your garden veggies may not yet be ready to harvest, there …
DIY Roman shades – Pretty easy to do!
Super cute! A very simple if you have a good eye for a straight line. I have the faux wood …
How to clean fish
In this video Lorianne and Dan give you a quick primer on preparing a bream, bass and catfish. Now if …
Could this spinal cord implant allow paralyzed individuals to walk again?
Oh wow! I found something I agree with the president about! Science is cool and this breakthrough is amazing. Tonight …
No angioplasty. Say goodbye to the stent!
This is an amazing new angioplasty technique to remove blockages in your arteries. No more stents claims the manufacturers! This …
Is Facebook hiding messages from you? It was for me. Here’s how to find them.
I read this article in the London Evening Standard (which I found on Facebook, naturally) describing how Facebook makes decisions …
The Pocket Shot. The Slingshot reinvented.
Love this. When the Pocket Shot is in use, it measures 5 inches long but the Pocket Shot measures only …
More Guns Does Not Mean More Murders
The Squirrel says: Amazingly, this research came out of Harvard. According to proponents of gun control, more guns in …
Instant energy — Roll Out solar panels
Solar power will be easier to install than ever before thanks to this innovation: the Roll-Array which rolls out like a carpet. This flexible …
Vitamin D found to heal damaged hearts
Vitamin D supplements may help people with diseased hearts, a study suggests. According to the BBC, a trial on 163 …
Florida fights back against civil asset forfeiture
Civil asset forfeiture is as regular readers know, a policy that law enforcement often abuses to seize a person’s property, such …
Why we need to understand farts
While researching the IBS story I found this from a BBC article: “What comes out of the backside only tells …
Suffer from IBS. You need FODMAP.
The Low FODMAP diet was developed by researchers at Monash University in Australia. The Monash team, led by Peter Gibson, …