Topic: Frisbee

The Simple Dollar Is financial independence possible on minimum wage?

If you're single, Hamm argues that you can save for retirement, even on the smallest of paychecks. 

The Simple Dollar The low-cost joy of playing (or watching) sports

Sporting events can be a great gateway to inexpensive social activity in many different ways, Hamm writes.

'I care,' Romney declares, as he duels with Obama in Ohio (+video)

Both Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama campaigned in Ohio on Wednesday. With Obama gaining more and more of an edge in the polls, Romney tried to appeal to voters, telling them he cares about all Americans.

30 Olympic questions spilling out of the XXXth Games

As the Olympics draw to a close in London, a TV spectator in the US is left with a host of random questions.

The Simple Dollar Challenge accepted: Try keeping your weekends money-free

Not sure how to start? Introduce yourself to your neighbors. Write a letter to an old friend. Walk through your house and take care of any maintenance tasks you see. Make a loaf of homemade bread or a batch of laundry detergent.

Culture Cafe Drive-in theaters: a love letter

The drive-in theater was a star attraction during the summer.

Why Dharun Ravi got 30 days in jail in Rutgers webcam spying case (+video)

Dharun Ravi committed 'reprehensible' acts in setting up a webcam to spy on his Rutgers roommate's gay relationship, but they did not reach the level of a hate crime, the judge said.

The New Economy As Chinese wages rise, US manufacturers head back home

By 2015, Chinese wages will be high enough that it will be just as cheap to manufacture goods for the US market in America. Some US manufacturers aren't waiting.

Chapter & Verse The Wizarding World of Harry Potter: dispatches from a diehard fan

The Harry Potter theme park in Orlando, Fla., more than lived up to its hype for this fan.

Rutgers spycam case heads to jury, hinges on 'bias intimidation'

The spycam case drew national attention because of the intersection of alleged discrimination against gays and the intrusion of social media. Dharun Ravi faces 15 criminal charges.

Rutgers spy cam case: Dharun Ravi defense rests

Dharun Ravi faces 15 charges, but the most serious is 'bias intimidation.' Prosecutors in the Rutgers spy cam case must convince the jury that Dahrun Ravi acted out of hatred against gays. He faces up to 10 years of prison if convicted.

Wagging tails replace sad eyes in Westminster ads

Happy dogs will rule the air waves this year, thanks to a new sponsor for America's most prestigious dogcompetition and a decision to air ads that shift the focus away from sad-eyed animals in need of adoption.

Homemade naan

Any Indian dish is made complete paired with warm, homemade naan.

How to pick a college? 10 tips for seniors from their peers

Christmas vacation is often no vacation for college-bound high school seniors, many of whom spend these weeks refining their list of schools, polishing their essays, and completing their applications. The application process can be exhausting, but it’s making the final choice that keeps you awake at night. Which school is “the one”? There’s no shortage of advice from parents and guidance counselors. But people who’ve recently been through the process – and come out the other end – have words of wisdom, too. Here are 10 things your future classmates say you should consider before sending in that deposit.

PlayStation Move review

PlayStation Move may be four years behind the Nintendo Wii, but it's a major leap forward for the age of motion gaming. The new set of peripherals, available this weekend for the Sony PlayStation 3, doesn't revolutionize video games, but it shows Nintendo fans what they're missing out on: surprisingly precise controls paired with current-generation graphics. Click the blue arrows to check out the full review of PlayStation Move and several PS3 motion games.

Gulf oil spill: BP says well cap may work until permanent plug

It will take months, or possibly years to recover from the Gulf oil spill. But there are signs that people are trying to get life – or at least a small part of it – back to normal.

BP, Goldman Sachs, and Massey could learn a lot from ultimate frisbee

The BP oil spill is just the latest example of questionable corporate action that's prompted calls for stronger government regulation. Yet the more profound reform would come from absorbing the lessons of a game with no referees.

Will China ever revalue its currency? Maybe next month.

China is under international pressure to revalue its currency to address trade imbalances. It didn't do it at this week's bilateral meeting with US officials but may ahead of G-20 meetings in June.

Recession slang: 10 new terms for a new economy

The recession may be over, but the new slang it spawned just might be here to stay. Here are our Top 10 picks.

Remembering the Frisbee inventor and his simple sports innovation

The Frisbee inventor, Walter Fredrick Morrison, leaves behind millions of plastic discs and one of America's most popular pastimes.

A passion for pumpkin pie intersects with a love of gardening

A pumpkin lover starts a small garden to grow her favorite vegetable and provide the makings of tasty fall pies.

Mexico: World's fastest-growing bellies meet state slimming diet

Mexico tops the charts in obesity increase, but the government is trying to control the bulging bellies.

Got too much lawn?

Taking the Tom Sawyer approach

They let go of to-do lists and drifted down river with a guitar and an open schedule.

From our files: Eunice Kennedy Shriver - at jet speed

In a 1975 interview with the Monitor, Mrs. Shriver spoke of her family, her heroes, personal ambitions.