Monthly Archives: October 2010

Is male menopause a myth intended to drive pharma sales?

Many medical experts scoff at the concept of a male menopause that requires medication. Nevertheless, big pharma is profiting on the meds...
A sad man, mid-life to senior in age

Researchers discover koro, a previously unknown language

National Geographic has discovered a human language called koro, which was previously unknown to the world at large. Koro has no written form…
Location of the Arunachal Pradesh state in northeastern India, where National Geographic discovered speakers of the "new" koro language.

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Spokane Tree Service

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.

Banning payday advance loans is not a good idea

Some people think banning payday advance loans will keep people safe. However, a ban would have several bad side effects and few good ones.
Unemployment line

Pink Your Drink has breast cancer groups seeing red

Breast Cancer Awareness Month supporters are livid over drink makers like Mike's Hard Lemonade selling pink drinks to support the cause. …
A six-pack of Mike's Hard Pink Lemonade.

Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad sentenced to life

The Times Square Bomber, Faisal Shahzad, appeared in court for sentencing. He was sentenced to life in prison. Parole will never be offered.
Sing Sing

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.

McDonalds Monopoly 2010 kicks off October 5

The McDonald's Monopoly 2010 game may seem a great way to win prizes, but doing the math to make sure you don't spend too much is important.
McDonalds Monopoly

Graphene discovery earns Russian pair 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics

The discovery of graphene, the thinnest, strongest material currently known, earned two Russian scientists the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics.
graphene, being two-dimensional material doesn't look like this

The advantages of a personal loan over a credit card

Unexpected expenses can be met more cost-effectively over time with a personal loan instead of a credit card.
personal loan vs. credit card for cash

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.

Terror alerts may only be terror hysteria

A website run by libertarian talk show host Alex Jones, ran a post opining that recent terror alerts are only a ruse of terror hysteria.
Dollar Bill

Apple iPad, the Kindle Killer, is now available at Amazon

The iPad is now for sale at the home of Kindle, which makes good financial sense for Amazon and solidifies Apple's tablet PC dominance.
apple ipad, now at Amazon

Pioneer of IVF treatment awarded Nobel Prize

Dr. Robert Edwards, developer of I.V.F. treatment, has been awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine. Nearly 4 million exist because of I.V.F.
test tubes

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.

Heavy laptop users risk toasted skin syndrome from intense heat

Toasted skin syndrome, which could lead to skin cancers, is one of many conditions in medical journals related to excessive laptop use.
laptop users risk toasted skin syndrome

Schwarzenegger cleared to furlough California workers

The state Supreme Court of California upheld an order to furlough California workers from the governor. California is short $19 billion.
Arnold Schwarzenegger

Doctors should work weekends if U.S. wants healthcare reform

America hasn't taken a firm hold of the reins for healthcare reform. Peter Orszag suggests doctors should work weekends, for one thing.
Two professionals walk the course on a golfing weekend.

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.

Installment loans for people with bad credit

If you're thinking "uncomplicated" and "within 2 hours" are things unrelated to installment loans for people with bad credit, think again...
Man applying for installment loans for people with bad credit online.

Payday lenders do not practice predatory lending

Payday lenders get accused of all kinds of things. "Predatory lending" is one. They don't really fit that description at all.
Shark