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Hot HDTV trends for 2010 |
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 (ARA) - As we enter the second decade of the millennium, screen technology, Internet connectivity and 3D capability are transforming the experience of watching television, experts say.
A new study from Opinion Research Corporation found that nearly two-thirds of U.S. households now have a high-definition television (HDTV), and another 12 percent are looking to purchase one in the next two years. If the market plays out like this research suggests, by the year 2013 approximately three out of four American households will have upgraded to a flat-screen HDTV.
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Protect yourself from identity theft during the 2010 census |
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 (ARA) - Identity theft remains "one of the hottest scams around," according to William J. Smigiel, CEO of Liberty Bank, a Chicago bank that works with retail and lending customers. "The real risks of identity theft are closer to home than you might think."
The 2010 Identity Fraud Survey Report confirms that there were more victims of this crime than in any period since the survey began in 2003 - and many of these crimes are perpetrated by people who know the victim. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates that more than 9 million Americans were victims of identity fraud last year and it's possible other cases have gone unreported.
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Calling all moms: eliminate morning madness |
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 (ARA) - Every mom knows that the only thing to expect in the morning is the unexpected. Between finding time for a shower, getting the kids' teeth brushed and keeping the dog from drinking out of the toilet, morning madness begins in the bathroom for many busy moms. According to a recent Scrubbing Bubbles survey, 81 percent of women begin multitasking right from the start, with eight in 10 admitting to multi-tasking more now than ever before.
"As a mom of two, I know the difficulties of trying to juggle everything in the morning," says Janice Croze, founder of 5 Minutes for Mom. "Like many women, I start my mental to-do list as soon as I step into the shower, so the last thing I want to look at is a dirty bathroom. By utilizing tools that work hard for me and employing some organizational skills, my mornings run smoother."
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Tackle digital housecleaning this spring |
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 (ARA) - The warmer months are always a great time to do a little spring cleaning, but don't ignore the digital gadgets and gizmos you have laying around the house. It's probably been months since you organized your computer files, or double-checked the batteries in your emergency devices to make sure everything is ready to go when you need it.
So get organized this spring, and make sure you add all your digital devices to the list. Here are some tips for tackling a digital spring cleaning:
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Gambling on college sports can have consequences |
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 (ARA) - The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament tips off March 18. And while the 64 qualifying teams hope to make the Final Four, the rest of the country will follow the tournament through brackets illegally completed on college campuses, in office buildings and in sports bars.
According to Tim Otteman, a Central Michigan University faculty member and an internationally known expert on sports related gambling, the NCAA Tournament creates the perfect storm for gambling on college campuses throughout the country. Because of the popularity of intercollegiate athletics and the passion of college basketball fans, the tournament is fervently followed by millions of Americans each year.
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