Price Increase Of Eggs Caused By Bird Flu
CALIFORNIA—The recent avian influenza epidemic has caused a price increase in eggs across the nation.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), there are...
Two Birds With Many Stones
UNITED STATES—Fads are not necessarily bad ideas. Some evolve out of good ideas. Others are recycled old ideas that worked. The current popularity of...
Mercedes-Benz Compact Sedans: Then & Now
Back in the decade of decadence (the 1980s), members of (what we now refer to as) the Yuppie generation wanted something to brag about....
Some Edible Plants Start Out Toxic
UNITED STATES—Early American settlers from Europe had a lot to learn about the plants of North America. After their first harsh winter without much...
Discovery Sport: An American Safari By Land Rover
UNITED STATES—Affixing a name that has long stood for rugged go-anywhere capability onto a vehicle that has crossed over to the car side of the...
Taco Bell Now Delivers
SAN FRANCISCO—Taco Bell has announced on Wednesday, July 8 that the fast-food chain will now deliver to three major cities: San Francisco, Los Angeles...
Chipotle Prices Increase In San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO—According to a report released earlier this week from wealth management firm William Blair, Chipotle restaurants in San Francisco saw a significant increase...
Riot On The Southwest Chief (3)
UNITED STATES—A muffled announcement came over the loudspeaker, “This is Garden City, Kansas. If this is your stop, get off here. This will be...
Ponds Cannot Conserve Water
UNITED STATES—During a drought, there really is no way to use less water in a garden pond. Aquatic plants cannot survive without adequate water;...
Blue Shield Of California Tax Audit
CALIFORNIA—On June 3, 2014, tax officials sent a 16-page report to Blue Shield California, the state’s third largest insurer. The tax board did not...