Current Affairs

Homosexuality: Cured or Understood? - We hear reports of "curing" homosexuality. What is the liklihood? What is the evidence?

What Is Solar Power? Knowing Could Save You Money - Beyond knowing that it turns the sun's rays into electricity, do you really know how solar power works?

Small Business Petty Problem - In every company there are disgruntled employees who will do just about anything to make it tougher for a legitimate company to profit.

The Latest Federal Rate Cut - Another Attempt to Bolster the Real Estate Market - This article discusses the Federal Reserve's recent third interest rate cut and its likelyhood to stem a future recession.

Is the Superfund Capable of Restoring Confidence? - The subprime mortage sector of the U.S. economy has taken huge losses over the past several months as many high-risk loans have defaulted. A new fund aimed at stabilizing this sector unfortunately just repackages the same problems under a new name- the "Master Liquidity Enhancement Conduit." Can this fund have a positive impact?

Quitting Real Estate: Possibly a Good Career Move - As the real estate market slows alot of realtors have been leaving the real estate profession. This article goes through a few reasons why leaving might be a smart idea.

Mortgage Interest Rates Jump Up - Interest rates have increased recently. This article details what mortgage products have changed and what we might be seeing in the near future.

Healthy Lifestyles, Science - Serene Harmony in Racial Diversity - In quiet areas of earth there are peoples of many nationalities and language groups who are finding ways to live together. They have adapted to living amidst strange people, and if each respects the rights of the other they can get along.

Commodities Stoke Inflation Fears - The Fed has cut interest rates several times in 2008. This article discusses the problems associated with inflation which has followed the interest rate cuts.

Austin Hipness Moves South - 78704 has long been know as the hip area of Austin. Recently though some of the cool Austin establishments have been moving south of Ben White to 78745.