QUESTION

Good Question: How can I bank online safely?

Q: I hear so much about hackers attacking Web sites and stealing people's personal information. Is it safe to bank online?

How can I make my computer run faster, for free?

Q. My computer has gotten slower and slower at doing basic things like booting up and running multiple programs at once. How do I improve its performance without spending any money?

What should I consider when picking a health plan?

Q: My company will offer some new choices for health benefit plans during its open-enrollment period. What are the most important things to consider when picking a plan?

What are health insurance options after job loss?

Q: I just lost my job. What are the best options for preserving some form of health insurance?

Obama says he was too flip on abortion question

Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama acknowledged Sunday that he was probably too flip when he said it was "above my pay grade" to answer a question about when is a baby entitled to human rights.

Column: How to ensure online shopping is safe

Q: With so much talk about Internet security problems and credit card fraud, how do I protect myself while shopping online?

Column: How to check a Web site's credentials

Q. How do I tell whether a Web site is legitimate and who's behind it?

Beijing readies for influx of foreign visitors

In a matter of days, hundreds of thousands of visitors from more than 100 countries will flood into China's capital, where non-Chinese faces are still a rarity in some neighborhoods.

Keeping a landline number on your cell phone

Q: I want to get rid of my landline phone service and go all wireless, but I don't want to lose my home phone number. Can I transfer it to my cell phone?

Column: How consumers can cut their grocery bills

Q. The price of milk, rice and other food basics is soaring. How can I reduce my grocery bill while still providing my family with nutritious food?

Column: Digital TV switch won't give you high-definition TV

Q. I've heard that TV broadcasts are going all-digital next February. Is that the same thing as high definition?

Column: How to Save on Holiday Lighting

Q. I'm decorating my house for the holidays, but I'm concerned about my electric bill. What can I do?

Clinton Staff Planted Question at Forum

An aide for Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton gave a Grinnell College student a question to ask the Democratic presidential candidate during a forum this week in central Iowa.

Analysis: Sidestepping Risky for Clinton

It could be a long two months for Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton if she continues to sidestep questions on big issues.

Whta Should I Consider for College Loan?

Q: Given everything that's going on with student loans, what should I consider as I weigh my college financing options this year?

What Does Dow at 14,000 Mean for Me?

Q. What does it mean for my investments that the Dow Jones industrial average hit the 14,000 mark?

Q: Why Does My TV Have Warning Label?

Q: The TV set I just bought has a warning label saying it will need a "converter box" in 2009 because of a switch to digital broadcasting. What's that about?

How Do You Build a Good Credit History?

Q. I am a recent college graduate and have no credit history. How do I build good credit?

Column: What if I Can't Pay My Taxes?

Q. It's getting close to the deadline for filing income tax forms, but I don't think I can pay what I'm going to owe this year. What should I do?

Column: How HD DVD and Blu-Ray Differ

Q. I'm confused about the format war for next-generation DVDs. Should I get HD DVD or Blu-ray, or should I stick with regular DVDs for now?

Column: Individual Health Insurance

Q: Where can I find information on buying a health insurance plan if I don't have one with my employer?

Column: Fixing Music Download Volumes

Q: I've downloaded music onto my computer from various sources, and some songs sound a lot louder than others. Why is that, and how can I make them play at the same level?

Column: What Are Online RSS Feeds?

Q. I keep hearing about RSS feeds on Web sites. What are they and how can I use them?

Column: Are Gas Prices Done Dropping?

Q. Is the plunge in gasoline prices over?

Are Store Credit Cards Worth It?

Q: Are store credit cards worth signing up for, and how do I keep from getting so overwhelmed by it all?

If you could ask our President one question...

and know you would receive a non-political response, what would it be? Mine would be, "Mr. President, can you tell me where you believe we need LESS Federal Government or for that matter, any government (state. city, etc.), participation?"

Why is fluffing the 'West Lothian spinster' so terrible?
Source: The Globe and Mail

Why, indeed? It isn't as if she's selling out with Botox and spandex. Dear Susan Boyle, the YouTube phenom, gets herself done up nice and some people go round the bend.

'Mysterious call' sped fall of Berlin Wall
Source: expatica.com

The story of how the Berlin Wall suddenly fell 20 years ago needs some revising to account for a "mysterious phone call" made before the shock announcement, German television reported Thursday.

Would You Buy the GM-Segway PUMA?
Source: money-cake.com

Would You Buy the GM-Segway PUMA?

I wonder...

I wonder why: "Where's Waldo?" caught on.

A Serious Question for the GOP

Why is the GOP having such a hard time finding ordinary people, who are willing to put their country first, to lead their party?

The question before the community is....

Is it possibile to put too much cheese on Mexican food?

Anthonys: George Regains Will To Live; Police Investigate Lee
Source: WESH.com

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Investigators credited with saving Caylee Anthony's grandfather's life last week said on Sunday that they will be going back to ask members of the family some tough questions. The investigators said they'll be focusing on Caylee's uncle, Lee Anthony.

Video Report: Judge Reprimands Casey's Defense Team In Court
Source: WFTV.com

During Tuesday morning's brief meeting, Orange County Circuit Judge Jose Rodriguez refused to hear a request for the deposition of Casey Anthony, in a civil defamation suit filed against her by Zenaida Gonzalez, to be delayed and scolded Casey's defense team for personal attacks  …

CNN Seeks Mental Health Records, Porn Videos Of Melinda Duckett
Source: ClickOrlando.com

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Lawyers representing CNN are seeking sensitive information about Melinda Duckett, who committed suicide shortly after being interviewed by Nancy Grace in 2006, Local 6 News reported.

BBC Deny Pulling Paul McCartney's Michael Jackson Impression: Exclusive - GIGWISE
Source: gigwise.com

Excerpt: The BBC has tonight (December 31st) denied pulling an interview in which Sir Paul McCartney apparently made "unsuitable" comments about Michael Jackson.

Casey Anthony's attorney concerned about police questioning of private investigator
Source: The Orlando Sentinel

Excerpt: Casey Anthony's defense attorney wants a judge to appoint someone to oversee any law-enforcement questioning of a private investigator who worked on the case.

What Are Caylee's Grandparents Hiding?
Source: MomLogic.com

Excerpt: If you knew your child was a murderer, would you do anything in your power to save them from life in prison or possibly the death penalty? OK -- what if it meant misleading the media or tampering with evidence? What to most people is just a hypothetical question of moral …

Video: WFTV Team Coverage - Judge Denies Anthony Motions
Source: WFTV.com

Hearing summed-up, work at crime scene may take longer than LE expected, comments from Casey's attorney, Jose Baez.

CASEY VISITATIONS: Cindy, George Visit On July 25 - Part 1 AND 2
Source: WFTV.com

This is jail visitation video of Casey's parents visiting on July 25 - PART ONE. (12/04/08) -------- Part Two:

Caylee Anthony – Blogger News Radio On Sun Dec/7 3PM CST
Source: bloggernews.net

Excerpt: Yes folks, we are going to do another talk show on the Caylee Anthony story, but this will be a show with a twist. Jan and I have been working hard and have found a mystery guest for the show.

Behavioral screening -- the future of airport security?
Source: CNN

TEL AVIV, Israel (CNN) -- Keep your shoes and belts on: Waiting in long airport security lines to pass through metal detectors may soon be a thing of the past.

FBI Investigating Email That Could Land Cindy In Jail
Source: WFTV.com

ORANGE COUNTY, fla. -- The FBI is investigating an email, obtained only by Eyewitness News, and legal experts say what's in it could land Cindy Anthony in a jail cell for obstructing justice.

Judge Takes Gag Order Request Under Advisement In Casey Case
Source: local6.com

ORLANDO, Fla. -- A judge on Tuesday listened to arguments on the state's gag-order request and other motions in the case of Casey Anthony, who has been charged with first-degree murder in the disappearance of her daughter, Caylee.

Husband 'left wife's body hanging for eight weeks after backing out of suicide pact'
Source: the Mail online

Excerpt: A husband has been arrested in connection with the death of his wife whose body is believed to have been left hanging in their house for the past eight weeks. Detectives are quizzing the man in his 50s after he called officers to tell them she was dead.

Casey Anthony case: FBI releases tapes of George and Cindy Anthony talking about their daughter
Source: Orlandosentinel.com

Excerpt: Casey Anthony wanted money so bad that she stole from her baby's piggy bank. It's a detail you won't forget.

Third-grader accused of double homicide
Source: etownian.com

St. Johns, Ariz. was in shock Monday last week when an 8-year-old allegedly confessed to shooting and killing his father and another man.

8-year-old murder suspect: There was blood all over his face | LOCAL NEWS | Local Breaking News from AZFAMILY.COM & KTVK 3TV - Arizona's Family
Source: azfamily.com

---Video of boy's interview, along with story.-- ---Accounts from when the story first broke until Nov. 17th update.-- UPDATE: Monday, Nov. 17 ST. JOHNS, Ariz. -- New tapes show the police interview of the 8-year-old boy accused of murdering his father and another man.