The Herald-Leader, the New York Times and How Stuff Works have put together questions and answers about the economy.
From the Herald-Leader:
Wondering how much you should worry?
From the New York Times:
‘Is My Money Safe?’ and Other Questions to Ask
From How Stuff Works:
How can mortgage-backed securities bring down the U.S. economy?

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My 8-year-old son wants to ask why is it he coughs when he eats ice cream?
According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, coughing (and sneezing) are reflexes, which means it’s something your body does “automatically.” These reflexes are controlled by the brain, specifically the medulla oblongata. In the early 1980s, a scientist documented that some people [...]

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I had replaced nearly every bulb in my house with a CFL (compact florescent lightbulb) before I learned they have mercury in them. I now have my first one that has blown out and can’t find anything on how to dispose of it. It does state that lots of towns have set up disposal [...]

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Are there places in Lexington that will be broadcasting the upcoming presidential and vice presidential debates for the public to gather?

Both campaigns’ Web sites have searchable databases where you can find a party:
Barak Obama. One of the locations is the Lexington Victorian Square atrium, beginning at 8 p.m.
John McCain. The McCain locations require an [...]

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While I haven’t got an economic crystal ball (or any other kind, for that matter), I can ask others more knowledgeable who might clear-up some economic fog. I want to know what you want to know about the economy. I invite you to ask by posting a comment.

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Where and how does the UK Medical Center dispose of used or outdated pharmaceuticals?

Over the last year, government agencies involved in pharmaceuticals have begun altering instructions regarding disposal of unused or expired drugs. Previously, it was widely recommended to flush any unused drugs down the toilet. But recent studies and news reports have found that [...]

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I have two children in college.  More frequently than I can understand, college bookstores replace the edition of textbooks used during the semester; therefore those books can’t be sold back to the bookstore, even for a miserly amount.  Are there any local non-profits that will take used college textbooks?  I know [...]

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I drove to the back of the Goodwill store at 3101 Clays Mill Road, in Lexington to donate items. I saw two employees with a large bin of donated items, and they were throwing the items from the bin into the trash dumpster. Why do they do this?

Erin Gold, vice-president of [...]

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Question: How did the street called Jaggie Fox Way get it’s name?
The Mystery is solved and is noted below.

The Jaggie Fox name was derived from Mrs. Jaggie and Mrs. Fox who are sisters and there maiden name was Burke. The property where the initial Jaggie Fox Way is located (South side of Sandersville [...]

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I wondered if there was a clearing house or agent who would be a contact for someone who wants to rent their home or part of their home during the 2010 World Equestrian games.  I also wondered if they would check out the places available to see if they were as [...]

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