Born in 1955 and raised in Kentucky, Barbara Kingsolver went on to study biology. Determined on her path as a scientist, it was only in 1985 that she began to try her hand at writing fiction. Her first novel, The Bean Trees, was published in 1988, which she wrote while pregnant with her first daughter. Today her books … read more

If you aren't a thief, most likely you've only vaguely pondered what common stolen objects might be – something valuable, you may have thought: a car, expensive beauty products, jewelery, designer clothes, well here some of the most unexpected items that thieves love to steal! Prepare to be shocked, the most stolen b… read more

Most of us aren't mechanics, as such auto parts repair can be a tricky subject – but with some basic knowledge we can be much more secure and protected in the repair process. If you know what work needs to be done you'll understand your mechanic and also protect yourself from getting ripped off. Of course, a mechanic… read more

Cellular phones have changed our relationships with the people around us. Today, instead of sitting down at the table with friends to chat and catch up, we sit down at a table with friends and then we do most of the chatting on our cell phones. Most of us can't resist a quick glance at our phones! Though in theory our … read more

Expect that buying a foreclosed home to be a different experience than buying a typical piece of real estate. Usually there is only one agent involved and the essential piece of paperwork is a pre-approval letter from a lender before he or she will accept the offer. Usually there's not too much room for negotiation reg… read more