Monthly Archives: April 2010

Lorena Ochoa retirement rocks the golf world … again

The Lorena Ochoa retirement announcement shocked the golf world as the No. 1 ranked player in the world walks away from the LPGA again.
Lorena Ochoa
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 by
By Thomas Hart

Controversy erupts over Arizona Immigration bill

The new Arizona immigration bill has sparked great controversy over law enforcement regarding immigrants. Will the Arizona Governor sign it?
A US Immigration Official.
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 by
By Peter Stone

NFL schedule for 2010 season unveiled Tuesday night

The NFL schedule for the 2010 season will be released on Tuesday night, a highly anticipated event for football nuts during the offseason...
View of football goalposts during an extra point attempt.
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 by
By Thomas Hart

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.

Darryl Durr: Too allergic to die argument fails to stop execution

Death row inmate Darryl Durr's claims that he had an anesthesia allergy. The "too allergic to die" argument failed to stay his execution.
Photo of the type of strap-down table used by prisons when administering lethal injections to death row inmates. Darryl Durr, a convicted kidnapper, rapist and murderer, was put to death via injection in spite of the fact that he complained that he was allergic to the anesthesia used.
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 by
By Steve Tarlow

Keli McGregor found dead | Salt Lake City police say no foul play

Keli McGregor was found dead in a Salt Lake City hotel room. What is the suspected cause, and will the Colorado Rockies still play tonight?
The Colorado Rockies playing a game.
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 by
By Mary Rice

Supreme Court rules free speech allows animal cruelty videos

The U.S. Supreme Court has struck down a law that made animal cruelty videos illegal. Is this what the Fathers intended for free speech?
A dog looking up at its owner with happiness and expectation. How is it that the U.S. Supreme Court can hold that animal cruelty is illegal, yet rule that the First Amendment and freedom of speech may protect animal cruelty videos?
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 by
By Steve Tarlow

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.

Columbine anniversary sparks annual spike in gun control debate

The Columbine school shooting anniversary has sparked debate on a gun show loophole that allows handgun purchases without a background check.
A closeup of a handgun
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 by
By Thomas Hart

Space shuttle landing today | Shuttle landing path flies over USA

The Discovery space shuttle safely touched down. Why was an across-the-U.S. landing path chosen, and when does the next mission launch? ...
Discovery space shuttle on a landing path
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 by
By Mary Rice

Emergency Loan

An Emergency Loan for emergency expenses can be direct deposited - in AS LITTLE AS 2 hours. Application takes 2-3 minutes.
Don't break that piggy bank! Same day personal installment loans can help.
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010 by
By Lisa Lilliander

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.

420 meaning: cracking the code word of cannabis culture

The meaning of 420 has evolved from its origins over the years to become an all-purpose code word for the cannibis culture. READ MORE ...
Grean leafy marajuana plants in pots
Monday, April 19th, 2010 by
By Thomas Hart

Nick Clegg and Liberal Democrats pressuring Brown and Labour

The upcoming UK General Election is creating a stir, as Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg is seriously challenging Brown and Cameron...
Monday, April 19th, 2010 by
By Peter Stone

Hekla Volcano erupting just a rumor on Twitter, for now

Hekla Volcano erupting was just a rumor on Twitter, but an actual eruption of the volcano in Iceland would be much worse than last week...
A volcanic eruption viewed from space
Monday, April 19th, 2010 by
By Thomas Hart

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.

Ocean garbage patch discovered in the Atlantic

A new ocean garbage patch has been found. While it isn't as large as the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, its presence is equally disturbing…
Close-up photo of a mass of plastic bottle waste found in an ocean garbage patch. Added for artistic effect is an image of the Earth, sinking in the waste. The planet is surrounded by a red halo, representative of the planet's blood. Remember, plastic is non-biodegradable.
Monday, April 19th, 2010 by
By Steve Tarlow

Skinput | Your skin, now a keyboard

Microsoft has started demonstrating the skin-based Skinput system. So how does Skinput work, and when can you buy a phone with the system?
A single hand and arm, with the palm facing up
Monday, April 19th, 2010 by
By Mary Rice

Oklahoma City bombing fuels debate on domestic terrorism

The 15th anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing is fueling debate about extremist rhetoric and rising incidents of domestic terrorism...
Chairs represent Oklahoma City bombing victims at memorial on the site.
Monday, April 19th, 2010 by
By Thomas Hart

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.

Smokeless tobacco poisoning linked to infant, child deaths

Infants and kids suffer a disturbing number of smokeless tobacco poisonings, reports WebMD. How can the products look like candy, when…
Old pipe tobacco advertisement from 1869. There's a young child smoking a pipe in the picture, which indicates that the industry has been marketing to children for some time. Now smokeless tobacco poisoning has raised parents' awareness, as dissolvable nicotine products look and taste a lot like candy.
Monday, April 19th, 2010 by
By Steve Tarlow

NATS | UK airspace to open Tuesday on volcano news

The National Air Traffic Service has announced that flights through UK airspace will resume on Tuesday. Is this because of new volcano news?
British airways jet on the ground in Canada.
Monday, April 19th, 2010 by
By Mary Rice