We talk about and complain about oil prices but what we are actually talking about are oil FUTURES prices. When it comes to the actual black sticky stuff, it comes in many grades and with many different qualities.

The Internet Is Too Smart » The WVb: I remember first accessing the internet. If you wanted to know something you’d hit up a chatroom via one of the crappy browser chatrooms or IRC. Doing this you’d meet a ton of people. You’d break the ice by them helping you with your problem, or you  Read more »

The Philadelphia Zoo and the people of Philadelphia suffered a loss today. Petal, the oldest African elephant in an American zoo – died suddenly this morning – at the age of 52.

Older people are especially at risk from heat-related health problems such as heatstroke and heat exhaustion. With the heat wave we are currently experiencing, now is not the time to do chores, run errands or weed your garden. Here are ten tips to help you stay safe.

Advocates for a fairer, better economy, workers, and political improv troupe “Billionaires for Bush” will gather in front of the posh 21 Club in Manhattan on Tuesday to protest John McCain’s support for tax loopholes for some of the wealthiest buyout executives in the country. The $28,500 a ticket luncheon is being organized by some  Read more »