Daily Archives: July 28, 2010

UPDATE: Major SB 1070 provisions blocked by judge

SB1070 has experienced a stumbling block as U.S. District Judge Susan Bolton has ruled against some of the major provisions. READ ON…
Arizona Governor Jan Brewer waving to the crowd.

Kalamazoo River oil spill headed for Lake Michigan

Possibly up to 1 million gallons of oil spilled into the Kalamazoo River. The oil slick is now is heading toward Lake Michigan, 60 miles away.
Lake Michigan

Race to the Top finalists compete for federal education grants

Education Secretary Arne Duncan named 18 states and D.C. as Race to the Top finalists for $3.4 billion in federal education grants. READ ON
President Obama and Education Secretary Arne Duncan

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.

West Fire, Tehachapi Fire and others spur state of emergency

A state of emergency has been declared in California, where the West Fire, aka the Tehachapi Fire, and others are causing areas to be evacuated.
Wildfire

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Close up shot of a woman's smiling face.

Record-low mortgage rates create unique refinancing opportunities

Record-low mortgage rates are creating unique opportunities for borrowers willing to take short term losses in order to make long term gains.
the storefront signage of a mortgage bank

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.

Arizona cannot deport illegal immigrants under SB 1070

SB1070 is about to go into effect, but it has been revealed that Arizona cannot actually deport illegal immigrants. That's up to the feds…
A Mexican law enforcement officer on the Mexico side of the United State's southern border fence. A ladder made from welded rebar is extended over the tall fence. The officer has spotted someone climbing into the U.S. illegally. Border Patrol quickly apprehended the perpetrator.

Has the mouse met its match in the Apple Magic Trackpad?

The Apple Magic Trackpad brings multi-touch gestures from smartphones to the desktop and may signal a new era in the user interface experience.
The Apple Computers Logo

BP planning to take a $10 billion tax credit

BP's accountants have decided to claim $10 billion as a tax credit from their losses this year. The move is technically legal. READ ON...
Tax

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.

Catalonia bullfighting ban is about politics, not animal cruelty

The Catalonia bullfighting ban is seen more as a political statement of Catalan separatism than a vote against animal cruelty. READ MORE...
An anti-bullfighting poster in Spain