Playing the Odds through Time: A Short History of Gambling

Our ancestors probably made up games of chance long before civilization existed on our planet.  We have been matching skills and betting on possible outcomes for as long as anyone has owned a possession worth envying.  Gambling is in our souls, and modern culture so loves gambling that almost certainly even the smallest nation has laws and agencies which are connected only with gaming.  Academic institutions study why we gamble addictively to help society understand just why people take chances.

Saving Money Is Just as Important Now as Ever

I keep reading that the Great Recession is finally over.  We have recovered all the jobs that were lost.  But is that really true?  NPR just published a study that shows unemployment is still higher in most states than it was before the recession; in some states it is WAY higher.  So why are we saying the Great Recession is over?  I think economists need to come up with a new definition for "recession".  The economy may be doing better but workers are not.

Thinking about the Problem of Thinning Hair for All People

Thinning hair affects both sexes in many ways. The expression, Androgenic Alopecia, is used to refer to hair loss in men and women. The patterns of thinning differ in both sexes although the issue is similar for both. Thinning of the hair at the crown and above the temples are usually the specific areas where Male hair loss commences.

Some Books for People Who Love Food

There are times in every food junkies' life where one may end up staring forlorn at the cookbook shelf, longing for something new and exciting. Before you bend to impulse buy yet another lackluster book, consider these three unique books that will not disappoint.