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Monthly Archives: March 2008

MySpace.com Makes Sense For Bands, Not for Others

The Low-Tech Times recently published some pointed commentary saying Facebook Accounts are Completely Unnecessary.  Much of the same criticism could also apply to MySpace pages; however, I think it may make sense for bands to be on MySpace.
I admit it is nice to go to a MySpace page, immediately hear song samples playing, and often [...]

Cell phones cause brain tumors?

The Low-Tech Times earlier recommended using cell phones for emergency use only.  Now, there may be another important reason to heed that advice.
The Independent’s Geoffrey Lean wrote a highly interesting article referencing a study by award-winning scientist Dr. Vini Khurana.  Here is an excerpt from the article:
Mobile phones could kill far more people than smoking [...]

Hand-built Furniture Made In the U.S.

While some report that the manufacturing sector in the U.S. is shrinking, the fact is that some manufacturers in the U.S. are thriving.
Furniture is generally expensive; therefore, I believe that if you’re going to spend a lot of money on furniture, you should spend your money on quality furniture.
My wife and I shopped around quite a bit [...]

Save Money By Doing Your Own Taxes

April 15th, 2008, the federal tax filing deadline, is rapidly approaching.
Every year, I’m surprised to find out how many fellow Americans pay accountants or tax preparation companies to file their taxes for them. If you use a professional service, you still need to provide them with all of your paperwork. In my opinion, [...]

Internet Addiction May Be A Mental Disorder

The Low-Tech Times previously reported that excessive hi-tech habits can lead to stress, cause health problems, ruin relationships, and damage the environment. 
Now, Dr. Jerard J. Block claims that internet addiction appears to be a condition that should be included in the next edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.  Here is an [...]