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.
Saturday, November 6th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
Friday, November 5th, 2010 by By Payday Loan Advocate
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.
Friday, November 5th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
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."
Friday, November 5th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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.
Friday, November 5th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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?
Friday, November 5th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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.
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.
Friday, November 5th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Friday, November 5th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
Friday, November 5th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
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.
Friday, November 5th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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.
Friday, November 5th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Friday, November 5th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
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...
Thursday, November 4th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Thursday, November 4th, 2010 by By $ Bonnie Jones
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.
Thursday, November 4th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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.
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.
Thursday, November 4th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Thursday, November 4th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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