Monthly Archives: November 2010

The debate over having Daylight Saving Time

Daylight saving time is an odd, yet old, practice. There are reasons to have it, and there are reasons to simply get rid of it all together.
Benjamin Franklin

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

NASA Deep Impact has deep space encounter with Comet Hartley 2

The Deep Impact spacecraft traveled 2.5 billion miles to pass within 435 miles of Comet Hartley 2 and send stunning images back to Earth...
comet hartley 2

Chinese literature and dissidence

The bold actions of the Chinese Nobel Prize Winner could set the stage for sweeping change in China, especially with new, innovative ideas.
Chinese writing at the Temple of Literature in Vietnam.

Investment firm Terra Firma loses lawsuit over EMI

A jury has found that Citigroup did not lie to the head of Terra Firma's investment group. This means EMI will continue to hemorrhage money.
Lily Allen on EMI

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.

Law school investment may not pay off for most law graduates

Investing in law school is riskier than ever with a glut of law graduates deeply in debt and competing for jobs that don't pay well enough.
law degree

Jones bacon-flavored soda is your pig potable

Bacon-flavored soda will be available this holiday season, thanks to a partnership between Jones Soda and J&D Foods. You'll be in hog heaven.
A large collection of Jones Soda bottles.