Brandon Ballenger

I'm a freelance journalist living in South Florida. If I'm not writing, I'm playing video games or at the beach. My favorite spice is oregano, and I thought you should know. I got my bachelor's degree in English and public communication from Florida Atlantic University in 2008.

Study: Weight Loss Is an Emotional Problem
Study: Weight Loss Is an Emotional Problem

on January 10, 2013

Researchers say eating when we’re upset is one of the biggest reasons we don’t manage weight well. Bigger than what we choose to eat.

Target Makes Online Price Matching Permanent
Target Makes Online Price Matching Permanent

on January 10, 2013

Buy something in-store and then hunt for a better price online – including at Amazon.

Coming Soon: The Budget iPhone
Coming Soon: The Budget iPhone

on January 10, 2013

Apple may offer a low-end version of the iPhone for less than $150 later this year.

Google Admits to Blocking Microsoft From Maps
Google Admits to Blocking Microsoft From Maps

on January 10, 2013

First they said they didn’t, but now they admit it. And why.

2013 Forecast: Stocks, Housing, and Oil Prices
2013 Forecast: Stocks, Housing, and Oil Prices

on January 10, 2013

Every year, we round up economic predictions from some of the smartest experts around. Then we get opinions from average people on the street, too. Who do you think will be right?

How to Make Your Yahoo Mail More Secure
How to Make Your Yahoo Mail More Secure

on January 9, 2013

You can now make your Yahoo emails as secure as those in Gmail and Windows Live (Hotmail).

Study: Docs Prescribe More Expensive Drugs Than Needed
Study: Docs Prescribe More Expensive Drugs Than Needed

on January 9, 2013

Sometimes it’s because patients request it. Sometimes it’s because the doctors get free stuff.

Top Phrases Used By Fraudsters
Top Phrases Used By Fraudsters

on January 9, 2013

What do people plotting to steal money say to each other? According to the FBI, this.

Best App for Dieting
Best App for Dieting

on January 9, 2013

A Consumer Reports survey of diet plans found the do-it-yourself one, using this free app, was most effective.

The Biggest Scams of 2013
The Biggest Scams of 2013

on January 9, 2013

Learn what tactics experts think con artists will try this year.

Are You Smarter Than a Wall Street Expert?
Are You Smarter Than a Wall Street Expert?

on January 9, 2013

It’s time for a slew of economists to predict where stocks, oil, and housing prices are going in 2013. But do these well-educated and highly-paid pros really have any more of a clue than you do? Probably not.

Beware: Netflix Can Announce What You Watch to the World
Beware: Netflix Can Announce What You Watch to the World

on January 8, 2013

Upcoming “social features” for Netflix may be more social than you expect. Watch for a way to opt out.

AIG May Sue Government For Bailing It Out
AIG May Sue Government For Bailing It Out

on January 8, 2013

Talk about ungrateful. While the decision hasn’t been made, even the idea is a slap in the face to taxpayers.

Say Goodbye to 75-Watt Lightbulbs
Say Goodbye to 75-Watt Lightbulbs

on January 8, 2013

Manufacturing of the bulbs ended with the new year. 60-watt bulbs are next.

How to Trick Yourself Into Eating Less
How to Trick Yourself Into Eating Less

on January 8, 2013

Where you eat and how the food is served can be almost as important as what you have, research suggests.

Do Energy Drinks Work?
Do Energy Drinks Work?

on January 8, 2013

Experts say there’s little proof they do anything that coffee doesn’t.

Man Rents His House to Homeless Family for $1 a Month
Man Rents His House to Homeless Family for $1 a Month

on January 7, 2013

He spent a year living at his mother’s house so they could have his.

United Airlines Attempts First Fare Hike of the Year
United Airlines Attempts First Fare Hike of the Year

on January 7, 2013

Two airlines were quick to raise prices, but the others wouldn’t play along.

Man Argues Corporations are People to Avoid Traffic Ticket
Man Argues Corporations are People to Avoid Traffic Ticket

on January 7, 2013

Pretending paperwork is a passenger is part of his plan to start a legal battle.

Stronger Glass Coming to Smartphones
Stronger Glass Coming to Smartphones

on January 7, 2013

The newest version of Corning’s Gorilla Glass makes scratches 40 percent less visible, and three times harder to mark in the first place.

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