October 2010 Archives

Monthly Archives: October 2010

A few safety precautions when repairing your car

Safety should be of high importance. You can easily hurt yourself when working in tight places under the hood. Check out some of these tips.

Monday, October 25th, 2010 by

By $ Bonnie Jones

Red Ribbon Week | Awareness for prevention may not work

Red Ribbon Week aims to create awareness of drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse, but many say it does not actually reduce the use of these drugs.

Monday, October 25th, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

President Hamid Karzai says he takes bags of cash from Iran

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has admitted he gets “bags of cash” from Iran and the U.S. Yet is he the best rule that money can buy?

Photo of Afghan President Hamid Karzai at the recent World Economic Forum at Davos.

Monday, October 25th, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

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.

Alzheimer’s disease: Raising awareness in the community

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a common form of dementia, which disrupts activities of daily life and damages the reasoning abilities of many.

Monday, October 25th, 2010 by

By $ Bonnie Jones

Firesheep Firefox extension: sidejacking made easy makes a point

Once you know how easily Firesheep can steal info and hack your Facebook account, your coffee shop wi-fi experience will never be the same.

firesheep sidejacking on open wireless network

Monday, October 25th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

Hiccup girl Jennifer Mee arrested for murder

Jennifer Mee, the "Hiccup Girl" who came to national prominence for serial hiccups, has been arrested for first degree murder in Florida.

Monday, October 25th, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

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.

The many faces of loneliness

Loneliness has many effects. Learn how you can cope with the pain or help someone who is struggling, as it's a complex emotion to deal with.

Sunday, October 24th, 2010 by

By $ Bonnie Jones

Payday advance lenders compete for price when allowed

It is claimed that payday advance lenders don't compete for prices. People who maintain this suspicion probably haven't done their homework.

Sunday, October 24th, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

Honey: A tasteful gift from the bee

Ever wondered where honey comes from? The amazing works of the honey bee has proven to be quite beneficial for food and medicine purposes.

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 by

By $ Bonnie Jones

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.

Cut down daily coffee expenses | Frappuccino recipe

Get a recipe to make your own Starbucks' bottled Frappuccino for less than $8 a week here. You can save money by mixing your own coffee drinks.

Saturday, October 23rd, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

Three beaches shut down after deadly shark attack

The 12th deadly shark attack in 90 years in California has shut down three popular beaches. The beaches are expected to re-open by Monday...

Friday, October 22nd, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

Obesity trends project one in three diabetic Americans by 2050

If obesity rates continue to rise, the CDC predicts one-third of Americans will have diabetes by 2050, and treatment costs will triple...

Friday, October 22nd, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

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.