Passport Check!

Say Cheese! My 2-minute passport pics from CVS.

Passport fees go up tomorrow. Mine expired in May. Got my photo at CVS (print out this coupon to pay $6.99 for two) and mailed in my renewal. You have until midnight tonight to postmark!

Starting Tuesday 7/13:
First-time adult passport: $135, compared with $100
Renewal: $100, up from $75
Kids 16 and under: $105 from $85.

Info on fees and renewal/applications.

Viva Espana!

After 31 days of play, the World Cup in South Africa ended today with Spain beating the Netherlands 1-0 in OT. Have to hand it to Paul the Octopus for picking the winner -- again!
Photo courtesy Gawker.

Happy Fourth of July!

Clearly we are a nation of eaters.

*Americans will spend:

- $203 million on mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup
- $193.6 million on hamburger patties
- $161.5 million for lettuce, tomatoes, relish and onions
- $92 million on chips
- $86.2 million on cheese
- $70.4 million on buns
- $60.3 million on dip

(*National Retail Federation's 2010 Independence Day Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey)