Daily Archives: June 1, 2010

Company stock tanks as BP criminal investigation begins

The outlook for BP worsens as a BP criminal investigation has begun and BP stock has plummeted since the oil rig explosion. READ MORE...
Oil spill in water

Apple TV rumors hit the grapevine the week after Google TV demo

Apple TV rumors a week after the Google TV demo signal a high stakes battle brewing for advertising billions as TV and the web become one.
screen shot of apple tv logo

Gaza flotilla attack makes Obama/Israel relations more complex

The Obama/Israel relationship, compromised by prior administration decisions, has been complicated further by Israel's Gaza flotilla attack.
the Israeli flag flapping in the wind

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.

The first day of summer 2010 is also Fathers Day 2010

You can save space on the calendar, as the first day of summer 2010 also happens to be, as fate would have it, Father's Day 2010. READ ON...
Tropical Beach at sunset

Hurricane season 2010 starts in gulf as oil spill top kill fails

Hurricane season 2010 has begun in the Gulf of Mexico, where a toxic storm surge could render parts of the coast uninhabitable. READ MORE...
A satellite image of hurricane katrina in the Gulf of Mexico

Suspects must speak to remain silent, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of requiring suspects to actually speak if they wish to exercise the Miranda right to remain silent…
It looks like these police officers are taking this man's right to remain silent quite literally, as they're covering his mouth. In truth, this altercation appears to have occurred in a country that is not bound by Miranda Rights.

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.

Google bans Windows over security concerns

Google has semi-officially banned Windows operating systems from its offices. Is this a legitimate move or a stunt to promote Chrome OS? READ ON...
Operating system icons displayed on a computer screen.

Turkish government condemns Israeli raid

An Israeli raid on a flotilla of ships claiming to carry aid for the Gaza strip killed 9, and provoked condemnation from Turkey. READ ON...
Map of Gaza

Sinkhole in Guatemala 2010 | State of calamity extended

In Guatemala, the state of calamity declared because of the eruption of Pacaya has been extended because of Tropical Storm Agatha. READ MORE...
Sinkhole