WASHINGTON - Saved by Senate Republicans, big oil companies dodged an attempt Tuesday to slap them with a windfall profits tax and take away billions of dollars in tax breaks in response to the record gasoline prices that have the nation fuming.GOP senators shoved aside the Democratic proposal, arguing that punishing Big Oil won't do a thing to lower the $4-a-gallon-price of gasoline that is send... read full post picked by bingo 3 months ago

Would you buy...
A life size grim reaper on a horse for $3,000+
A little bottle of essential oils for $11,000+
Or some gigantic book for $30,000?!

This is a funny article on 7 of the most ridiculous things found on Amazon.com with even more ridiculous prices on them picked by addoccini 6 months ago

For two lattes a day, five days a week, 52 weeks a year, that's an extra 26 bucks a year out of my pocket. Time to ask the boss for a raise. picked by Wingnut 2 years ago

The world economy can't handle current energy prices, much less a big increase. picked by goober 3 months ago

Prices for PDA-style Windows SideShow devices will start from about $80, according to a developer. The touchscreen handheld gadgets share many of the features of PDAs, smartphones, and media players like Apple's iPod, but they connect wirelessly to a PC to send or receive data. The $150 version has a slider QWERTY keyboard and wide touch-screen. picked by ClickityClick 1 year ago

The official inflation rate in Zimbabwe is running at 2,200,000%. In response to what this means to the prices of standard goods on shelves the Zimbabwean Treasury has announced they will be printing a one billion dollar bill.

This would probably buy two loaves of bread. picked by pocksucket 1 month ago

Yeah, that could work. picked by arsphidius 4 months ago

General Motors Corp., struggling to return to profit amid record gasoline prices, said it will close four truck plants, make more small cars, and may drop its Hummer brand of large sport-utility vehicles. picked by cheeselog1234 3 months ago

As precious metals prices soar, catalytic converters are targets for thieves picked by tchengrox 7 months ago

With oil prices increasing and the US economy on the downward, people are drinking more and looking for creative ways to make some extra money (for beer). I'd like to think that the following tricks would enable you to do both. picked by deepcleanfun 2 months ago

It looks like it's time to up the prices. picked by suebe 10 months ago

For prices starting at $50, two nonfederally recognized Indian tribes are offering membership to thousands of illegal immigrants, claiming they can achieve legal status by joining the groups.(I remember the pride my native American friends have, this sucks) picked by Bornbad 1 year ago

A cargo ship chartered by the U.S. Defense Department was traveling in international waters when two unidentified small boats approached on Thursday. After the boats refused to respond to radio calls a burst of warning shots were fired. picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

LA Popart offers posters & t-shirts at very affordable prices. What makes these unique is the images of Rocky, Reservoir Dogs, Godfather, Bob Marley, various college logos and more are made up of the script, lyrics, etc of the item in question. See link or the comment below.
just noticed it was posted 7 months ago but I didn't see it and I am sure many others didn't. picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

Canada is putting skilled British workers on a fast track for immigration visas to exploit our soaring cost of living.

Its officials believe superior public services and the ability to weather economic turmoil will lure Britons fed up with fuel and food prices and with the state of schools and hospitals.

(where do I sign?) picked by davethefish 2 months ago

In honor of FAF, I'm posting this link. Zappos has great prices, awesome selection, and often does free shipping, even for exchanges. picked by Maven 8 months ago

He also says the US is "at the top of the list" in needing to improve energy conservation - but wait, didn't Cheney say that was "personal virtue, but not sound national energy policy"...? picked by belvario 2 months ago

I guess falling prices turn him on. picked by tigertony 6 months ago

Found yourself wondering the gas prices in different counties (USA)? Well now you can find out at a glance.

Canadian Gas Buddy HERE, eh? picked by doggylives 3 months ago

This is a fun site to just browse through. It has catalogs that span 1940-1986. See how the styles change along with the prices over the course of almost 50yrs. Another interesting thing I've noticed is "what comes around goes around." Everything comes back again if you wait long enough. picked by carouselle 2 months ago