The dictionary defines embarrassing as causing to feel self-conscious. However, embarrassing means something different to each one of us.

With the stock market falling and prices rising, mortgage foreclosures and job layoffs, the cost of living is killing us.

The more we learn about animals through scientific experiments and research, the less appropriate it seems to call them "dumb animals".

Good news doesn't sell. The policy for local, TV news is if it bleeds, it leads - which leads to profits.

The dictionary defines beauty as the quality of being very pleasing - but it depends on who's meant to be pleased.

Hear a magician's experience of mixing magic and comedy together during performances.

Without doubt, one of the biggest gripes I have is the pronunciation of the word 'specific' as 'Pacific'. Geography may not be my strong point, but I'm pretty certain there is no Specific Ocean, so why the confusion when asking somebody to do something in a precise and clearly identified manner?

Did American drivers learn a lesson from the high price of gas or is gas efficiency on its last gasp?

The effect of the economy on the average American is seen more in the supermarket, the housing market and the job market than in the stock market.

A tongue in cheek guide to surviving a zombie outbreak this Halloween. All you'll ever need to know to escape the shambling undead hordes should they rise from the grave on October 31st.

When I glanced at the cover, I mistakenly assumed this was going to be some kind of self help and diet book A writing genre that induces a comatose state in me after page 2

Halloween is a great time of the year when families and friends get together, everyone is happy.

In regard to the present economic crisis, the fox didn't guard the hen house. It ate the hen that lays the golden eggs.

The dictionary defines parenting as the rearing of children. It would be a much better world if parenting were defined as the successful rearing of children.

Chuckie is a well known fighter for justice who protects not only the weak and poor, but the entire country from the bad guys. But the thing is, he ran out of weapons for fighting, since there are so many bad guys. What can Chuckie do now?

I remember when Smokey Bear asked us to prevent forest fires and an Indian with a tear running down his cheek asked us not to pollute roadsides. Now there's lots more environmentalists, but lots more isn't being done.

Driving home should be good, sometimes it isn't. This article takes a light hearted look at your commute.

This article takes a look at the likely outcome of the end of this Premiership season. Please note that as the season has not been played out it is impossible to accurately predict the outcome. None of the events that are mentioned in this article have actually happened yet and it could be argued that events probably won't unfold like this.

As the cost of health care goes up, the amount of services goes down - and all we can say is to health with it.

Afternoons at work can become a futile struggle against the gods of time. You are not alone, we all battle with the boredom of the post-lunchtime working environment. Together we can conquer her.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and so on. Seven days, seven explanations. An amusing look at the days of the week and what they mean to this expert in travel consultancy.

An comical look at the months of the year and where they got their names from.

The dictionary defines economy as a system of producing and distributing wealth. It must be the definition of wealth that's changed.

This article takes a tongue-in-cheek look at past fashion items for men.

We've all worked depressing jobs and know how difficult it can be to stay enthused in our roles. As such, it is often up to you, and those around you, to find a way in which to keep entertained in those hours between 9am and 5pm.

Hats are the perfect finishing touch to any outfit. Pop a hat on your hat and make yourself feel like a king. Pop a crown and really do the job properly.

Things that are called names that don't make sense are silly. Unfold the myths of berries, nuts and moths with this article that delves into the misnomer undergrowth.

The U.S. Bill of Rights protects many freedoms. It's appropriately called a bill because some of those freedoms came at great cost.

The dictionary defines security as freedom from fear, doubt, etc. Unfortunately, it's not one of the freedoms mentioned in the U.S. Bill of Rights.

The dictionary defines investing as putting money into something to make a profit - hopefully to profit from more than the experience.