Monthly Archives: November 2010

Chinese vase causes sensation after enormous sale price

A Chinese vase was recently sold for 53 million pounds, or $85 million, at auction. Several months ago, it was collecting dust in an attic.
Chinese Vase

Caterpillar spending $7.6 billion on Bucyrus mining equipment

Bucyrus mining equipment is used in mining everything. Now, the company's machines will carry the signature bright-yellow Caterpillar facade.
Cat

National debt panel recommendations are not surprising

The recommendations from the debt panel aren't surprising. Americans hate taxes, but they don't want to cut services in austerity measures.
Capitol Hill

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.

Mehserle verdict cause for great concern

The Mehserle verdict was viewed as far too light by a lot of people. Incidents such as this can lead to things like the Watts Riots of 1965.
Watts Riots

Small loans for bad credit in higher demand than mortgage loans

The real estate market is at its most anemic in years. The only credit left for many are small loans like payday loans and cash advances.
straws

Garfield creator Jim Davis apologizes for Veterans Day strip

Jim Davis, creator of “Garfield,” didn't know the "National Stupid Day" strip would run on Veterans Day. It was simply a case of bad timing.
Fan art depicting Garfield and Odie playing in a pile of leaves.

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.

Gingerbread Android platform may debut soon

Rumors of the Gingerbread Android system have been fueled by Google posting pictures of gingerbread cookies shaped like the Android logo...
Nexus One

The decline of monarchies

As revolution and change swept through the world, monarchies were challenged by the common man. Thus, the power of people's rights evolved.
King and queen

Apple disciples will have to wait for iOS and iPad update

The new version of iOS has been delayed by Apple. Apple fanatics will have to wait until Thanksgiving for an iPad update and new features...
iPad

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.

DADT military gay ban upheld by Supreme Court

The SCOTUS denied a request on behalf of a gay rights group to lift a stay of the federal judge's decision to ban “Don't Ask, Don't Tell.”
A mock Uncle Sam sign that reads, “I'm counting on you! Don't ask, Don't tell.”

Revolt against TSA | Pilots lead charge against privacy invasion

The TSA has implemented "enhanced screening procedures" that may have finally crossed the line. Pilots, and many passengers, are simply saying "no."
Airport security

Get a holiday loan by phone or directly online

We'll help get you a holiday loan today quickly and easily. Apply for a loan by phone or online. Holiday loans for bad credit are available.
Holiday candles

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.

U.S. Postal Service lost $8.5 billion in 2009

The U.S. Postal Service is suffering in the recession. The organization lost a whopping $8.5 billion in 2009. First-Class mail has dropped.
A weathered U.S. Postal Service sticker. The image and the words have nearly faded away.

Holiday Money Loans: Borrowing money for the holidays

Need money for the holidays? Apply online for holiday money loans and get cash in almost no time. No credit check, no faxing -- no stress...
Holidays

Nutcracker Market 2010 | 325 vendors to fund the arts

The Nutcracker Market 2010 is hoping to make millions to fund the Houston Ballet. Markets like this are increasingly important for nonprofits.
Craft Fair

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.

Ramon Mercader style assassin possibly sent after double agent

The Russian double agent who informed authorities about Anna Chapman may have had a Ramon Mercader type hit ordered on him by the Kremlin...
Leon Trotsky

Facebook unleashes Gmail killer on Monday

Facebook will unveil its Gmail killer on Monday, a webmail client codenamed “Project Titan.”
A “Google vs. Facebook” graphic depicting Google's Eric Schmidt and Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, each with devil horns.