U.S. Census 2007 Statistical Abstract of the United States, as summarized by Consumerist: "Big news: We drink a lot of bottle water. More than beer, if you can believe that. The most dangerous consumer item is a bicycle, the second is a bed. Yes, 'Bicycles are involved in more accidents than any other consumer product, but beds rank a close second ( Read more... )

autumnhawk has thoughtfully provided us all with an excellent article and opinion about philanthropy. Head on over to read about the news: "Warren Buffet, the second-richest man in the world behind Bill Gates, has long said he would leave his wealth to philanthropy at this death rather than pass it to his children. However, he has just announced ( Read more... )