September, 2009
‘Good Hair’ by Chris Rock Sheds Light on $9 Billion Industry
Comedian turns documentary researcher
Chris Rock image from Wikimedia.
I wasn’t terribly surprised when I found out that Chris Rock made a documentary. However, I was surprised to find out it was not a comedy, and I was even more surprised to find out it was about hair — specifically womens’ hair.
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The Freedom to Ignore Money
I think part of the reason I haven't been posting much is that concerns other than money have been more prominent in my life lately. This is probably a good thing. The reason I started this blog in the first place was that so many concerns in my life seemed to relate to money in ...
Some Coffee Shops Crack Down On Free Wi-Fi
Small independent cafes are trying to stay afloat. Many of them offer free wireless Internet — but they don't want one Web surfer with a small coffee taking up table space all day long. So some are introducing stricter policies to get more turnover.» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
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Economy Watch: Frightening Spike in the Price of Gold
The price of gold has been hanging near its historic highs, selling for more than $1,000 per ounce. In times of crisis -- the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the collapse of Bear Stearns in spring 2008 -- gold has spiked, as fearful investors grabbed for something they could hold onto.
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Ten Things I Will Teach My Children About Money
I do not currently have children, but I have not ruled out starting a family some day. If and when I do have children, I hope I will be able to help them become smart and capable adults over time. I believe this is what my parents have done for me, and I’d like to ...