The Host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer has been helping the average person learn about the stock market for a long time. He’s written several books on investing, as well as being the Chairman on TheStreet.com. I for one have made quite a bit of money listening to Jim Cramer. . One of the ways you can follow Jim and and the rest of the the staff is at RealMoney.com. You’ll find sound, unbiased advice you can count on. No middle man, no B.S., no delays – just a direct line to peo... Read Full Story

Interesting article from Investors.com. A poll of 1,376 practicing physicians, chosen randomly throughout the country, said they oppose the medical overhaul plan and would think about shutting down their practices or retiring early if universal health care were passes. “The poll contradicts the claims of not only the White House, but also doctors’ own lobby — the powerful American Medical Association — both of which suggest the medical profession is behind the proposed overhaul. ... Read Full Story

I come across good, and not so good, sites in my daily internet travels and I wanted to share some of the ones I’ve enjoyed. Hopefully you’ll find a few you enjoy as well. The Liberator is a free newsletter from the Libertarian site, Advocates for Self-Government. The latest issue has an article on health care being called a ‘right”. The right questions to ask about medical care and medical insurance: * Which laws, regulations, or government mandates drive up the cos... Read Full Story

We’re starting a new contest! Check it out in the adoption forums. If you’re already a forum member, you can head over there to get started right now. If you’re not a member, you can join here: Adoption Forums One winner will receive: 1. A copy of 97 Ways To Make A Baby Laugh. AND *drum roll please* 2. An adoption profile review by our own Lori (Best Light) of  Best Light Adoption Profile Review. She’ll look at your profile through three lenses: its visual appeal, i... Read Full Story

This highly opinionated former teacher and original thinker spent the last half of his life challenging widely accepted classroom practices. The author of 10 books that concentrate on early child development and education, Holt is widely considered the father of the modern-day homeschooling movement because he grew to believe that schools stifle the learning process. In this, his final book, compiled by colleagues from drafts, letters, and magazine essays written by Holt before he died in 19... Read Full Story

The first day of trading after the labor day weekend has been very interesting. The three indicies finshed the day higher, Dow up 56 points while the S&P 500 closed at 1025.39 and the NASDAQ did the best of the three closing at 2037.77 (up 0.94%). . That wasn’t even the most worthy news of the day, that honor goes to the price of gold, which went above $1000 for the first time in quite some time. The U.S. Dollar lost value today and with that going on, the Commodity sector gained... Read Full Story

America’s Third Largest Party The Libertarian Party is America’s third largest and fastest growing political party. Libertarians engage in a variety of projects, working for everyone’s liberty on every issue. The Libertarian Party was created in December of 1971 by people who realized that the politicians had strayed from America’s original libertarian foundation, with disastrous results. Their vision was the same as that of America’s founders — a world whe... Read Full Story

‘This set of four picture books are a lovely way to inspire creativity and imagination in your little one. Each book contains its own season packed full of detailed drawings … The most wonderful thing about these books is that the story is always different, there are always new things to discover and new stories to tell. If you are looking for some creative ways to introduce the Seasons to your kids or even just hoping to get some picture books, this set is a definite must. (more... Read Full Story

Christiane Jory, Best selling author of, The 99c Only Stores® Cookbook, is back in the spotlight again with her first DVD. Join the multitudes who have taken advantage of Christiane s lessons in easy to make, delicious, inexpensive cuisine. Create a gourmet holiday buffet that costs less than a delivered pizza. Watch your guests applaud as you serve them a Tuscan Supper that rivals any bistro. Tips on stylish entertaining for your family or friends…(more…) Share and Enjoy: ... Read Full Story

Valerie Fitzenreiter is the author of The Unprocessed Child: Living Without School, a book about that she describes as “…how we raised our daughter, Laurie, with attachment parenting and unschooling methods. I discuss issues that concern parents who are considering unschooling their children and offer advice on living a peaceful coexistence with children”. She and her daughter Laurie (who was pursuing her PhD in sociology at the time of the interview) were interviewed togeth... Read Full Story