Balanced News Blog

Job growth is faltering, consumer confidence plunging. The fallout from the worst housing slump in a quarter-century grows. Wherever you look, the signs are unmistakable that the economy is in trouble.

Has Amy Winehouse slipped jumped wholeheartedly off the wagon?

This from the NY Post:

It looks like rehab didn’t have much effect on Amy Winehouse, who is once again spiraling out of control. The British pop sensation spent the

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For those unfortunate people who suffer from debilitating migraines and who don’t get relieve from Triptans (Imitrex, Maxalt, Frova, etc.) or can’t take them due to heart or blood pressure problems…

French vineyard owners are returning to a slower pace of life by starting to export their wine by sailing boat – a method last used in the 1800s – to reduce their carbon footprint.

Ralph Nader is launching a third-party campaign for president.

The consumer advocate made the announcement Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” He says most Americans are disenchanted with the Democratic and Republican parties, and that none of the presidential contenders …