Monthly Archives: November 2010
Tea Party wins House for Republicans but costs party the Senate
The Tea Party energized the Republican base, but unqualified Tea Party candidates in key Senate races kept the GOP from a complete victory.
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Kye Allums | Transgender athlete to still play women’s basketball
Though living as a male, Kye Allums will continue to play women's basketball. Is this a good answer to the question of transgender athletes?
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 by By Mary Rice
10-year-old gives birth in Spain; grandmother calls it normal
Reports come flooding out of Spain when a 10-year-old gives birth to a daughter. The mother is Roma, or gypsy, a group that marries early.
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
Chris Matthews to Michele Bachmann: Are you hypnotized?
CNBC's Chris Matthews asked Minnesota Sen. Michele Bachmann “Are you hypnotized tonight?” during Election 2010 coverage. It was ... hilarious.
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
California elections: voters embrace green economy, nix green bud
Trendsetting California voters defied big oil companies by upholding a bold climate change law. They also rejected legalization of marijuana.
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Voters side against legalization as Prop 19 goes up in smoke
The controversial Prop 19 in California has failed, according to exit polls. The actual numbers aren't out, but defeat seems inevitable...
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
I need holiday money now!
Are you thinking, "I need holiday money now!" You can apply for quick holiday loans for up to $1,500 in two hours. Bad credit, no credit OK.
Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010 by By Brad A. Plumb
Insurgency and the enemy within
Groups employed by U.S. forces to increase security in their bases were involved with insurgents, according to a Senate report released last month.
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 by By $ Bonnie Jones
Google Buzz settlement will fund internet privacy efforts
Google emailed all Gmail and Google Buzz users in regard to a class action lawsuit. The settlement will not go to users, but privacy groups.
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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.
The natural order | A real animal threat
Because wild animals are dangerous -- they can injure or kill human beings -- we must find a balance between animal rights and human safety.
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 by By $ Bonnie Jones
What the cell phone effect means to Election 2010
The “cell phone effect” could be producing Election 2010 poll results with built-in bias against Democrats, claims Pew Research Center...
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
U.S. home ownership rates falling as foreclosure crisis deepens
U.S. home ownership rates have fallen to the lowest level in a decade, and millions of Americans are expected to lose their homes in 2011...
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
China property values cause families to eschew tradition
Chinese families used to insist on having sons instead of daughters, but property values and burdensome tradition may signal a major change.
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Omega-3 fish oil fails to slow Alzheimer’s, study says
Omega-3 fatty acids failed to reduce cognitive decline in a study designed to test the effectiveness of fish oil for Alzheimer's therapy...
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
2010 election results | Tracking the results of the 2010 vote
The results of the 2010 elections are slowly but surely coming in. Track the results of initiative, legislative, and gubernatorial races here.
Tuesday, November 2nd, 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.
Expression and values in society today
Society is struggling with rapid change and the shifts in behavior regarding expression of its members that adheres or contradicts its values.
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 by By $ Bonnie Jones
SCVNGR goes global, unleashes zombie horde on businesses
The Android and iPhone social gaming app SCVNGR provides real-world coupons for location-based games -- and it could turn you into a zombie.
Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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