December 18, 2012

As the holiday season enters the home stretch, be careful that your shopping habits don’t open the door to identity theft. For online shopping, experts advise avoiding public Wi Fi connections where your financial information could be compromised. And if you write checks at a store, use a black gel ink pen to make it harder for someone to recycle the check. Source Link

If you’re looking for an exercise regimen that will help you live longer, try parking the bicycle and picking up the golf clubs. A study of British Olympic athletes of the early 20th century found that those who played cricket lived longer than those who did cycling or rowing. Some experts say long-term extreme exercise can do your body more harm than good. Source Link

Some of the biggest names in groceries are battling to bring Twinkies back to store shelves soon. Wal Mart and Kroger are among several dozen companies making offers to buy all or part of the bankrupt Hostess company that made the iconic cream-filled snacks. No word yet on when any sale will take place. Source Link