December, 2009
New Year’s Eve on a budget
This article is presented by Kelly Whalen, Consumerism Commentary staff writer.
At midnight people around the world will be celebrating a new year with celebrations, parties, or a quiet evening at home. You may already have plans to party like it’s 2009, but if you don’t here are a few ways you can celebrate without breaking ...
Earthquake in California | No Damage to Report
Mexicali a little shaken up
So far, no word from the Governator on the California earthquake. Image from Wikimedia Commons.
Residents of Southern California border towns should be thankful that the earthquake in California today caused little damage. The Los Angeles Times says no major damages or injuries have been reported in Calexico or Mexicali. There was ...
Blue Moon New Year’s Eve | How Often Does THAT Happen?
No, the New Year's Eve moon won't look blue
Image from Flickr.
New Year's Eve is always a special day, but this year it is extra special. We've all heard the phrase "once in a blue moon," and that "once" is happening on New Year's Eve. A blue moon is when there are two full moons in ...
Jodee Blanco Makes a Living Off of Being Bullied
Jodee Blanco's anti-bully books
Image from Flickr.
In elementary school, it seems everyone was either a bully or bullied. Sometimes this dichotomy extends to middle school and even high school, and while it's "the norm," author Jodee Blanco says it's not right. Her book "Please Stop Laughing at Me ... One Woman's Inspirational Story" ended up on ...
A New Year’s Tradition Your Mom Didn’t Tell You About
New Year's Eve traditions
There are a lot of widely recognized New Year's Eve and New Year's Day traditions. In the U.S., there are parties and gatherings on New Year's Eve that culminate in fireworks, balls dropping and lots of noise at the stroke of midnight. People spare no expense for these parties and often get ...
