Monthly Archives: November 2010

NASA announces Dec. 2 press conference on extraterrestrial life

A NASA press conference of astrobiologists on Dec. 2 may announce evidence indicating the existence of life on the Saturn moon Titan...
saturn moon titan

Get back on track with a quick loan by phone

Whether you're stuck in traffic or braving the blizzard, a loan by phone can help you get back on your feet financially - anywhere, anytime.
A woman applying for a loan by phone.

Christmas recipes for gifts | Going beyond the cookie plate

Homemade recipes are great for holidays, but you don't have to rely on the cookie plate. Christmas recipes for gifts can be creative and fun.
Christmas gift hot cocoa

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.

As smartphone Wi-Fi gets faster, keep the bill from shocking you

Beware faster wireless connections and more services that make complicated cell phone bills even more confusing to pad phone company profits.
an example of bill shock

UK blocks export of lethal injection drug to US

Using thiopental sodium for execution in the U.S. has taken a hit, as the U.K. has taken measures to block export of the drug on moral grounds.
This gurney is used to perform executions at Terre Haute by lethal injection.

Swastika-branding incident first to test new hate crimes law

The swastika-branding of a mentally impaired man in New Mexico is the nation's first test of the newly expanded Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
An anti-hate symbol.

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.

Chevy Volt will start being seen on U.S. roads in December

GM hopes the Chevy Volt will give it the lead in the electric car race by defeating range anxiety with its innovative powertrain technology.
Chevy Volt electric car

Vitamin D and calcium study questions use of supplements

A new review of almost 1,000 studies has found that most people may, in fact, be overdosing on vitamin D and calcium when they take supplements.
Supplement

Shoppers favored cash over credit cards on Black Friday

Black Friday shoppers this year cut back on credit cards and used instant cash. In fact, Black Friday credit card use dropped 50 percent.
Cash

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.

Russian President Medvedev threatens West with new arms race

Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has warned that if Russia and NATO cannot agree on a missile shield, a new arms race could be the result.
U.S. President Obama meeting with Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev.

The ePrivacy app: See-who-views-your-profile Facebook scam

Watch out for one of the latest Facebook scams. The ePrivacy app promises to show you everyone who views your profile. Don't fall for it ...
Phishing scams

Study indicates service personnel indifferent to DADT policy

A Pentagon study indicates most service personnel don't think negative effects will result if the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy is repealed.
Julius Caesar

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.

$1.4 billion food safety bill gives more money and power to FDA

The Food Safety Enhancement Act survived a political gauntlet to give the FDA resources to increase inspections and issue mandatory recalls.
food safety bill

Comcast demands Netflix toll among net neutrality arguments

Comcast has started charging Netflix a fee for their service to continue "unfettered." Is this extortion, or is this a perfectly legal move?
Netflix

Scientists discover techniques to reverse aging in mice

Harvard scientists have made a breakthrough. A recently published lab experiment resulted in scientists being able to reverse aging in mice.
Lab Mouse

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.

Google offers Groupon $5.3 billion for local search domination

In a move reminiscent of last year's attempt to buy Yelp, Google has offered to buy Groupon for $5.3 billion Why is Google interested?
Google Local

College graduates have a smaller pay day to look forward to

A group with higher unemployment than the average is recent college graduates. More debt and fewer jobs mean less of a pay day to look to.
Graduation