Who's your daddy?
All those talk shows that host the "Who's Your Daddy?" episodes are soon to be out of commission. (What was with all of those anyway, Maury Povich?) Meijer and Rite Aid stores are going to start stocking low-cost paternity tests. I can't imagine there's a huge market for such an item, but the manufacturer, Identigene, feels that there are people that would like to solve paternity disputes quietly and economically -- without involving lawyers. The kits retails for $29.99. They include cotton swabs for taking cell samples from inside the mouth. The swabs are then sealed and sent to a lab with an additional $119 processing fee. Results can be accessed online within three to five business days.
I picked up a copy of Curves' 
Father's Day is one week away... do you know what you're getting for dad yet? My dad is particularly hard to buy for. He actually gets upset if you spend too much money. (Apparently, he's convinced all of his children are headed for the poor house and one little gift for him is going to be the thing that finally breaks the bank.) Despite his official hard-to-buy-for status, I've noticed my dad tends to prefer useful items, especially things that could be described as a "gadget." If you're as stumped as I am about what to buy for your dad, why not opt for a gift that supports health and wellness? There are plenty of options that suit any budget: 
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These healthy foods cost less than a buck
