Monthly Archives: October 2010

Payday loans are not just for people with bad credit

Payday loans are for anyone. Even those with good credit who are able get personal financing elsewhere often choose to get a payday loan.
A group of payday loan applicants.

Lead poisoning in children

Public awareness is needed when it comes to keeping ourselves and our children safe from lead poisoning. Here are some things to lookout for.
Toy recall

Celebrate National Pasta Month in style

October is National Pasta Month, and the best way to celebrate is to give all kinds of pasta a try. You could even try making your own pasta.
National Pasta Month

Is Applying For A Payday Loan Through A Direct Lender The Best Option?

Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.
Using a lender matching service can get you cash in as little as 2 hours. Direct lenders have a very high denial rate for applications.

Buying a home: How payday loans can help

Are you looking at buying a home and need a loan? If a little extra money is all you need, the best thing to do is to apply for payday loans.
New homeowners

Alternative WTC collapse theories pick up steam

Conspiracy theories about the WTC collapse on Sept. 11, 2001, have been around since day one. Many still question the official explanations.
Iron sphere 911

Space tourism more accessible as competition drives down price

Space tourism came closer to reality with Virgin Galactic's successful test flight, and soon it will have competition from Space Adventures.
virgin galactic space tourism

How Can Installment Loans Help Protect Your Credit Rating?

There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.
There are millions of people each year that ruin their credit score because they did not know they could use installment loans to pay their bills before defaulting.

Are chat rooms dangerous?

When it comes to chat rooms, one of the best things to remember is that the person you're chatting with is probably someone you don't know.
Online chat rooms

Ambani house is a $1.8 billion tower overlooking Mumbai slums

Indian billionaire Murkesh Ambani's new house, the most expensive residential property in the world, towers over the destitute Mumbai slums.
ambani house view of mumbai slums

Low inflation means no Social Security COLA in 2011

For the second straight year, there will be no Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA). Retirees and the disabled are concerned...
FDR-era poster advertising Social Security.

Do Not Fall Behind On Your Bills - See How Short Term Loans Can Help Prevent Late Fees and Penalties.

Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.
Short term loans can help you stay current on your bills by providing quick cash so you do not rack up expensive late fees and penalty charges.

Are you a victim of living in fear?

Fear can even affect your social life and work choices. It can take over your thoughts and prevent you from doing things that make you happy.
A woman in fear.

Fed hints at more quantitative easing despite its failure so far

Ben Bernanke's Federal Reserve has pumped nearly $2 trillion into the economy since 2008, to little effect. The Fed may buy more treasuries.
quantitative easing

Brooklyn Bridge shut down because of flashlights

Police shut down the Brooklyn Bridge for more than an hour this morning to investigate suspicious packages that ended up being flashlights.
Brooklyn Bridge

How To Get A Cash Advance Even With Bad Credit and Bankruptcy On Your Record

Not many people know they are still eligible for cash advances after bankruptcy or losing their credit. There are no credit checks so bad credit does not affect eligibility.
Not many people know they are still eligible for cash advances after bankruptcy or losing their credit. There are no credit checks so bad credit does not affect eligibility.

Shibboleet | The code for getting through to tech support

XKCD's characters had a dream that saying shibboleet will get you through to tech support -- but where did it come from, and will it work?
Shibboleet support

Global Hand Washing Day 2010

The third annual Global Hand Washing Day is on Oct. 15, 2010. Take some time to educate yourself and your children about its importance...
Hand washing

Developers release 4.1 unlock for Apple devices

Now it's possible to unlock your iOS 4.1 devices. Should you jailbreak, or is the danger of losing the warranty and breaking the law worth it?
Unlocking a 4.1 device

Keep Your Debt to Credit Ratio Down By Using Personal Loans Instead of Credit Cards

The higher your credit balance the lower your credit score may be. Personal loans online do not go on your credit report in most cases.
The higher your credit balance the lower your credit score may be. Personal loans online do not go on your credit report in most cases.

CVS Pharmacy fined $75 million for being key meth lab supplier

Methamphetamine makers and users in the U.S. have CVS Pharmacy to thank for allowing sales of the raw materials that support their habit...
smoking methamphetamine, perhaps derived from CVS products

How do you like your tea?

Are you a tea lover? With the many different varieties and choices of tea, you can explore the world of tea and discover new, tasty finds.
Handling oolong tea.