Monthly Archives: November 2010

The sun has an owner, and it is Angeles Duran

Spanish woman Angeles Duran has claimed legal ownership of the sun. She'll charge everyone to use the sun, but will only keep 10 percent.
A beautiful orange and red sunset. Inset of the sun's new owner, Angeles Duran, hovers above in the firmament.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Top holiday websites | Find the best holiday deals online

'Tis the season to save! It's easy to find the best holiday deals online. Here are some of the top holiday-shopping websites of the season.
A woman shopping for the holidays online.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

$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

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.

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