Monthly Archives: August 2009

SC Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer Advises Mark Sanford to Leave

South Carolina Lt. Governor Andre Bauer has had more than enough of cheating, stealing Governor Mark Sanford. He's calling for him to step down…
South Carolina Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer (Photo: schotline.wordpress.com)

75 1/2 Bedford St. in Greenwich Village a Hot Property

Only in New York City would a 9-and-a-half-foot-wide house go for $2.7 million. The house at 75 1/2 Bedford St. in Greenwich Village is on the market. ...
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National Day of Service 9/11 | NOT Political Hijacking

A National Day of Service on 9/11 would fitfully honor those who gave their lives in service of their fellow man. Yet some on the far right are so cynical...
They died in service of their country, as did those who worked to save lives on 9/11. Why shouldn't that be honored as a national day of service, to remember them? (Photo: flickr.com)

Payday loan APR Fees and How They Compare To Other Financing Rates

A fee of $32 on a $100 bounced check can have an APR as high as 2,336%. You would be surprised to see how other fees measure up.
A fee of $32 on a $100 bounced check can have an APR as high as 2,336%. You would be surprised to see how other fees measure up.

KFC New Sandwich | Double Down, Weight Watchers

I've never been a fan of sandwich buns, and KFC knows this. Did they read my mind with the Double Down? The KFC new sandwich uses chicken breasts instead…
Get ready for the Double Down, KFC fans (Photo: flickr.com)

Get $1,500 Extra With Cash For Clunkers From cars.gov

There are several type of online loans you can apply for that will help you get up to $1,500 extra when you trade your clunker in ... READ MORE HERE ...
Short Term Loans are Simple and Quick

Four-Day Workweek Is a Win-Win

Some employers are cutting costs by closing the office on Fridays rather than laying employees off. In Utah, 13,940 workers have replaced "TGIF" with "TGIT"...
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Installment Loans Online and How They Differ From The Average Payday Loan

One of the most liked features of installment loans is being able to pay them back over a much longer period of time then normal loans you may find locally.
One of the most liked features of installment loans is being able to pay them back over a much longer period of time then normal loans you may find locally.

Sen. Ted Kennedy, 77, Dies After Brain Cancer Battle

Senator Edward M. Kennedy, who had the third longest career in U.S. Senate history, has died after a battle with brain cancer. He was 77 years of age…
Ted Kennedy campaigning in 1962 (Photo: commons.wikimedia.org)

Mass Lottery Mega Millions Infects East with Lottery Fever

The Mega Millions lottery jackpot has gotten huge since the Mega Millions winning numbers announced yesterday haven't resulted in a winner yet. ...
Before 2007, Jack Whittaker was the biggest lottery winner of all time. He won in 2002. Photo url:  www.bankrollmob.com/poker-news/2009716/americ...

Sunda Croonquist | Black Swede Comedian Sued By Jewish MIL

At what point did we lose our sense of humor? Ruth Zaffrin is suing daughter-in-law comedian Sunda Croonquist for the mother-in-law jokes in her act…
Sunda Croonquist (Photo: Hamptons Comedy Festival)

The Ease and Convenience of Short Term Loans Needs To Be Managed In A Smart Way

It is not wise to go crazy with short term loans just because you can get them online with no credit checks, no collateral and without having to fax in tons of documents.
It is not wise to go crazy with short term loans just because you can get them online with no credit checks, no collateral and without having to fax in tons of documents.

Avi Ben Stella Car Crash | A Malware Portal?

The saga of 12-year-old Avi Ben Stella appears to be a hoax. There may have been no accident and no coma… but your computer may have been infected!
Who is Avi Ben Stella, and why does he want to infect your computer with malware?

Heather Podesta | Belle du Jour of D.C. Lobbyists

Heather Podesta is the lobbyist of the summer in Washington, D.C., and she is a Democrat. Is the Washington Post amiss in doing a style piece on her? Or have…
Heather Podesta (Photo: flickr.com)

Money Talks

You work hard to bring home the bacon but you live on chicken feed. In a situation like this, an online cash advance is pay dirt worth every red cent...
Nest eggs are hard to com by when you live on chicken feed

What You Need To Know To Keep From Getting Trapped By Cash Advance Addiction

Cash advances are not a long term financial fix for spending spree addictions. Using them should be done so responsibly and in a realistic manner.
Cash advances are not a long term financial fix for spending spree addictions. Using them should be done so responsibly and in a realistic manner.

Standard Hotel in New York Will Ask Guests Not to Strip

The Standard Hotel in New York has become famous for attracting guests who love to show it off for people walking by the bank of floor-to-ceiling windows…
Oh, the things you'll see (Photo: flickr.com)

Rosemary Port Files $15 Million Lawsuit Against Google

Rosemary Port, the blogger behind “Skanks in NYC,” is suing Google for $15 million, saying the company violated her privacy by revealing her identity ...
Rosemary Port

How to Add an Image to Your Signature in Gmail

People are beginning to use Gmail for their professional e-mails. Many users have gotten frustrated when they want to embed an image in their e-mail signature...
Can't figure out how to incorporate your favorite picture into your e-mail signature?

No Credit Check Personal Loans From The Comfort Of Home - A Good Thing or a Bad Thing?

Personal loans are so easy to get it worries some consumer groups. Like anything on the internet it pays to be informed before you pursue any online transactions.
Personal loans are so easy to get it worries some consumer groups. Like anything on the internet it pays to be informed before you pursue any online transactions.

Bump Up Your Credit Score

We’re in a credit crunch, and getting a loan – whether it’s an auto loan, a home loan, or a personal loan – requires better credit than ever before...

Madoff Cancer May Explain Why Bernie Has Remained Silent

Now it seems there's a reason that Bernie Madoff was keeping the Ponzi schemers' names to himself: Madoff has cancer, of the pancreatic kind. Allegedly…
You don't look well, Bernie (Photo: picasaweb.google.com)