B.T. Ballenger
AIG May Sue Government For Bailing It Out
B.T. Ballenger 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
B.T. Ballenger 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
B.T. Ballenger 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?
B.T. Ballenger 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
B.T. Ballenger 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
B.T. Ballenger 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
B.T. Ballenger on January 7, 2013
Pretending paperwork is a passenger is part of his plan to start a legal battle.
Stronger Glass Coming to Smartphones
B.T. Ballenger 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.
Happy People Make More Money
B.T. Ballenger on January 7, 2013
New research ties wealth to emotional health. One of the keys to success may be a happy childhood.
Despite Giving Billions Away, Bill Gates Getting Richer
B.T. Ballenger on January 4, 2013
The founder of Microsoft has donated more than $28 billion to charity. But his wealth is going up, not down.
Super Bowl Ads Hit Record Price
B.T. Ballenger on January 4, 2013
How much would you pay for a 30-second slot during one of the most-watched events on TV? Probably not this much.
How to Get on The Price Is Right
B.T. Ballenger on January 7, 2013
If you’ve ever dreamed of being a contestant, reading a funny first-person account can’t hurt your chances.
Consumer Watchdog Is Just Getting Started
B.T. Ballenger on January 4, 2013
In its first couple years, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has fined big banks millions and assumed oversight of credit reporting agencies. That was a warm-up.
Should We Make a Trillion-Dollar Coin?
B.T. Ballenger on January 4, 2013
Some people are suggesting the government make a valuable platinum coin that could circumvent Congressional bickering over the debt.
2013’s Most Stressful Jobs
B.T. Ballenger on January 3, 2013
A study measured different kinds of job demands to decide who has the most hectic work. The results are a little strange.
An Apple iWatch?
B.T. Ballenger on January 3, 2013
With a big technology showcase coming up, rumors are flying fast. One of them is that Apple might make a smartphone you can wear.
Government Investigation of Google Over
B.T. Ballenger on January 3, 2013
The Federal Trade Commission decided the company does not unfairly promote its own services.
Rig Company to Pay $1.4 Billion for Oil Spill
B.T. Ballenger on January 3, 2013
Transocean, partially responsible for the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010, will pay up and plead guilty to a criminal charge.
Hormel Buys Skippy Brand
B.T. Ballenger on January 3, 2013
You probably wouldn’t put peanut butter on your pepperoni, but the brand’s apparently worth $700 million to its new owner.
Fiscal Cliff Deal May Boost Home Sales
B.T. Ballenger on January 2, 2013
One measure in the agreement extends a tax break for underwater homeowners.
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