Daily Archives: April 2, 2010

Energy Star | Department of Energy says EPA labels may be bunk

A Government Accountability Office report found that the Energy Star certification is being handed out like candy. How does the EPA respond?
Energy Star plaque
Friday, April 2nd, 2010 by
By Mary Rice

U.S. homes with Chinese drywall should be gutted, says CPSC

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has concluded that homes with toxic Chinese drywall should be gutted as soon as possible. READ MORE...
Interior photo of a gutted home. For American homeowners with Chinese drywall from such manufacturers as Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin Company, this may become a common sight.
Friday, April 2nd, 2010 by
By Steve Tarlow

April 2 is World Autism Awareness Day

World Autism Awareness Day is one of the many ways in which the United Nations promotes the rights and well-being of disabled persons...
Autism ribbon, a looped ribbon made of colorful jigsaw puzzle pieces
Friday, April 2nd, 2010 by
By Deborah Weiss

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.

Guardians of the Free Republics have the FBI on edge

The Guardians of the Free Republics have the FBI on alert as their "Restore America" plan calls for governors to resign or "be removed."
An artist's side-by-side rendering of Thomas Jefferson, a pouting child, and a woman with crucifix icon in prayer. In the background is the U.S. Constitution.
Friday, April 2nd, 2010 by
By Steve Tarlow

Divine Mercy Novena: A Good Friday tradition

Divine Mercy Novena begins on Good Friday. Nine days of prayer for various souls is a mandate from Jesus to St. Faustina, in Catholic lore...
A photo of the empty Chapel of the Divine Mercy, near the end of its construction cycle. It is a vitally important place for Roman Catholics during such times as the Divine Mercy Novena.
Friday, April 2nd, 2010 by
By Steve Tarlow

Hard boiled eggs how long | How to make perfect hard boiled eggs

Wondering how long to cook your hard-boiled eggs? Look here for the best method to boil eggs and avoid the ugly green ring around the yolk...
Hard-boiled eggs
Friday, April 2nd, 2010 by
By Mary Rice

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.

Official Holidays | Stock Market, Banks, USPS, Federal Government

Get the official lists of Stock Market Holidays, Bank Holidays, USPS Holidays, and Federal Holidays here. READ MORE...
USPS Truck
Friday, April 2nd, 2010 by
By Mary Rice