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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.