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Archive for December, 2007

The Dead Weight Loss of Christmas »

With the passing of Christmas we have all just gone through the rat race, whether physical or online, of finding the perfect present for the so-and-so who has everything and, crucially, finding it at the best price. So it seems like a good time to explore what sort of a waste these gift giving [...]

Saving Green by Going Green: How Eco-Friendliness Can Help Your Bottom Line »

 
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Regardless of whether you buy into the ongoing climate change phenomenon or simply see it as the new gimmick of this generation, there is one fact that is harder to deny: being environmentally friendly can help you save money.

Oil Cost Averaging »

 
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As of the writing of this article the price of oil has dropped from almost $100 to about $88 in one week. There is still plenty of uncertainty in the market, however, and counting for wars, attacks, natural disasters, OPEC’s whims, and just standard complications in getting enough oil from the pumps to the refineries [...]