Monthly Archives: July 2010
Anna Fermanova detained for alleged weapons smuggling
America has a new so-called Russian spy on which to fixate: Anna Fermanova, a Latvian immigrant, is accused of trying to smuggle munitions.
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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…
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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.
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
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 by By Victoria Kingston
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.
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.
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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…
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
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...
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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...
Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Chevy Volt price almost reasonable with electric car tax credit
The Chevy Volt price announcement was widely anticipated because analysts are waiting to see if electric cars will fly in the mass market...
Tuesday, July 27th, 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.
Chocomize | Custom chocolate with a charitable twist
You can now customize your chocolate with Chocomize. What's more your purchase will help out a charitable organization of your choice ...
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Michelle Rhee dismisses 226 D.C. teachers
Chancellor of Public Schools Michelle Rhee has fired 226 teachers who received poor peer evaluations and put another 737 on a watch list...
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 by By Victoria Kingston
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.
New Colorado payday lending laws to go into effect
In August, new regulations on payday lending in Colorado will take effect. The new limitations extend terms and reduce rates. READ MORE ...
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Tow boat smacks into New Orleans oil well, causes new spill
Louisiana is reeling from another oil spill. This time, the tow boat Pere Ana C. struck a well near Mud Lake. Oil is gushing 20 feet high…
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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