I consider myself a semi-pro expert on luxury watches.   A person who has actually worked in the jewelry or watch industries for a number of years and has handled several different lines of time pieces probably knows much more than I do simply based on the fact that they would have encountered a considerably... read more

The stock market, as always, continues to be an intriguing puzzle on how to make money and not lose it. So long as the averages move upward, it is more likely that a stock purchase will appreciate, rather than doing something far less desirable, because a rising average means most stocks are appreciating.... read more

Have you ever been to a chiropractor? If so, what have you thought? All of us know someone who has either raved about them or would never consider doing so. I’ll share my experiences in case you would like someone else’s insight. I grew up hearing family members complain about adverse chiropractic... read more

Today is a day off from school in our city due to the extreme cold, and already several schools have declared tomorrow the same. If my daughter was still young, we may have spent the day playing some board games, but now she would scoff at such a suggestion. As I worked a crossword puzzle, (when else... read more

Over the weekend, my cell phone met with an untimely accident. I call it untimely because my contract has exactly 6 weeks left on it. Oh, this is great news for my provider, since salesmen have told me I can renegotiate for a free or discounted phone in another 11 days, but the verdict isn’t in yet... read more

I’m willing to bet they do. In fact I know they do. Over the last 3 years or so, free online games have been turning some heads in offices, schools and homes, and while some webmasters have been shaking their heads in disgust about missing the boat on this lucrative enterprise, others like myself... read more

For those who want perspective and insight on the stock market, an example of how profitable a good internet web site can be, MySpace, the most notable of News Corporation’s, NWS-A, internet subsidiaries, is making financial news again because there are negotiations with eBay, EBAY, to enable sales... read more

OK, a couple of days ago I wrote a piece here on the Compendium about my cell phone dilemma and the frustration of dealing with cellular companies. I feel you deserved closure. Well, yesterday I spent several interesting hours on Ebay, only to end up overwhelmed. It seems that hundreds of people, plus... read more

Male dancers-especially those who perform ballet-are often scoffed at by other men for what they do, but as a group, have the absolute best bodies in terms of physique and athletic ability. Their confidence to be seen in very little isn’t a turn off, either! Yesterday a new man appeared in class who... read more

Are you feeling Valentines-y this year? It’s strange, but some years I get more “into it” than other years, and the reason why escapes me. This is definitely a woman’s holiday, from the pink and red hearts to the flowers and lace on chocolate candy boxes to the wealth of lingerie and jewelry... read more