Monthly Archives: May 2010

Insight Communications cable service down

Cable TV service provided by Insight in several states is not working. What caused the issue, and when will it be fixed? READ ON...
Cable box

Is Times Square Bomb Muslim revenge for South Park Muhammad?

TheTimes Square bomb in New York was near the home of Comedy Central, fueling suspicion of Muslim revenge for South Park portraying Muhammad.
An NYPD mobile command post in Times Square

40th Anniversary of Kent State shootings

Tuesday, May 4, marks the 40th Anniversary of the Kent State Shootings. The Ohio National Guard killed four unarmed students. READ MORE...
Kent State University Campus

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.

Oil spill 2010 in Gulf of Mexico: Cost for BP up to $8 billion

The cost of the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico rises for BP, along with oil futures, while BP's reputation slides and sealife suffers...
underwater shot of a sea turtle

Warren Buffett defends Goldman Sachs, Ben Bernanke

Investment titan Warren Buffett vigorously defended Goldman Sachs against fraud allegations. There's good reason to believe him. READ ON...
Warren Buffett

Tennessee flooding: Cumberland River swamps Nashville

Tennessee flooding has displaced thousands and killed several people after a storm dumped up to two feet of rain over the weekend. READ MORE...
the brown water of a flooding river

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.

Teacher Appreciation Week 2010 gift idea: adequate funding

Teacher Appreciation Week 2010 comes at a time when public schools in America are in trouble because of shriveling education budgets. READ MORE

Yes, you really can get bad credit installment loans today!

Avoid late payments or overdraft fees. If you need cash now, there really are bad credit installment loans you can get today.
Yes, there are such things as same day personal installment loans.

Cinco de Mayo and Arizona Immigration Law protests

Cinco de Mayo is a big, mostly family-friendly fiesta in America. But it could get ugly in Arizona, thanks to the new immigration law. READ ON...
A Mexican woman participating in traditional dance. Her brightly colored dress is flaring and swaying to the motion of the dance on Cinco de Mayo.

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.

What online pay day loans mean for your financial reform – what you can do

Stop playing tag with your bank that refuses to offer credit; look to online pay day loans for a safe, convenient access to quick cash now...
Get online pay day loans today.

Better Marriage Blanket toots a useful horn

The Better Marriage Blanket is a potentially useful tool. It won't repair emotional trauma, obviously. But what does it do? READ MORE...
Mixed beans

Continental, United airlines to become largest airline in world

Continental and United airlines are expected to announce today that they will merge and become the world's largest airline. READ MORE...
United airlines

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.

Recall on childrens medicine 2010 | Tylenol, Motrin included

The 2010 recall on children's medicine includes liquid medicines such as Tylenol and Motrin. What should you do with the recalled product?
Take your medicine

Bloomsday Race Results 2010

Bloomsday 2010 boasts over 50,000 participants and was held in Spokane, Washington, Sunday, May 2, 2010. Looking for your Bloomsday Results?
Know where to get the Bloomsday race results 2010.

Proposed consumer protection agency to target lenders

Congress is hotly contesting a proposed consumer financial protection agency, but it isn't clear yet what that would actually mean. READ ON...
Mother Duck and Ducklings

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.

Payday Lending Limitation Act of 2010: Changing the TILA

NC senator Kay Hagan (D) and the Center for Responsible Lending want the Payday Lending Limitation Act of 2010 to shackle payday loans. READ MORE
File photo of Democratic North Carolina Senator Kay Hagan. With a little help from the Center for Responsible Lending, she is presenting the Payday Lending Limitation Act of 2010 to the Senate.

Gardening on May Day | Celebrating spring with plants

May Day, a celebration of spring, is the perfect day to work on your garden - even if you don't have planting space of your own. READ ON...
Backyard vegetable gardening