Daily Archives: November 5, 2010

Payday advance industry does a lot of regulation itself

Critics of the payday advance industry claim it needs more regulation. As an industry, it actually does a lot of regulation on its own.
Crusaders

Intrafamily loans, done right, benefit both lenders and borrowers

Intrafamily lending can be a safer investment with a higher return than many investment options currently available.
intrafamily lending return on investment

iPhone glitch means Daylight Saving Time 2010 alarms will be late

Daylight Saving Time clock changes mean frustration for many - but iPhone users will be singled out for an iPhone alarm glitch during this year's "fall back."
iPhone alarm

Payday Loans and How You Can Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft

Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.
Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.

Just over a year in Johannes Mehserle sentencing

The Johannes Mehserle sentencing hearing has given Mehserle just over a year in prison for killing Oscar Grant. Grant was unarmed when shot.
Oscar Grant protestors

Hulu Plus vs Netflix | Online media streaming showdown

Hulu Plus has been recently released to just about everyone. Should you spend $9.99 a month on the service, or is the $7.99 Netflix service better?
Netflix streaming

Gains in October jobs report not enough to dent unemployment

The October jobs report shows the 10th straight month of private sector job growth, but the unemployment rate remains stubbornly unaffected.
october jobs report shows industries that are hiring

How People Are Taking Advantage of Installment Loans To Cover Budget Shocks Today

Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.

Space shuttle launch delayed until after Thanksgiving

The space shuttle launch has been delayed until the end of November at least. After a weather delay, a serious fuel leak has been found.
Shuttle Launch

Mexico tunnel discovery a drop in the drug smuggling bucket

The Mexico tunnel between Tijuana and San Diego linked drug smuggling operations with a passageway the length of six football fields.
drug smuggling passageway

Cooks Source | Delivering homegrown justice for stolen content

New England magazine "Cooks Source" has become the latest target of internet justice. The apple pie article they were caught stealing is just one of hundreds.
Apple Pie

Short Term Loans Are Available Without Credit Checks - What Does That Mean For You?

Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?
Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?

CT scan for lung cancer screening dramatically reduces death rate

In a study, smokers screened for lung cancer with a CT scan had a 20 percent higher survival rate than smokers screened with a chest x-ray.
ct scan for lung cancer screening

Third time is no charm as Rossi concedes to Patty Murray

Dino Rossi has conceded the Senate election to incumbent Patty Murray. This is the third time Rossi has lost a close election in a row.
Patty Murray