Monthly Archives: November 2010

Medical loss ratio rules could pay insurance rebates to millions

Health and Human Services announced new rules establishing the minimum amount of premium revenues insurers must spend on patient care.
director of department of health and human services

Celebrity credit and debit cards should be avoided

Celebrity endorsed prepaid debit cards seem great because it's a person from TV endorsing a product. Those cards aren't usually a good idea.
Kim Kardashian

School closures and late start school days

Snow, ice and bad weather can lead to school closures and late-start school days. Most school districts try to inform parents very quickly.
Snow

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.

Government collars drunk nuclear weapons transport drivers

The U.S. Energy Department has investigated 16 incidents involving drunk nuclear weapons drivers. They were drunk while on duty, not driving.
General Bernard A. Schriever (right) with members of Avco Cooperation (today: Textron, Inc) inspects an experimental missile warhead re-entry vehicle in 1959. Creating an effective nuclear-armed missile force was one of his main goals. ICBM Test Vehicle of U.S. Air Force Thor-Able Reentry Program. Recovered April 1959 after 5000 mile flight.

Insider trading probe affects cross section of financial industry

A sweeping insider trading investigation by the SEC is affecting the financial industry at many levels, and charges could be filed this year.
insider trading this way

Books on tape can help further your education

Advance your education! Books on tape provide great opportunities for you to begin learning all the things you've always wanted to explore..
A young man listening to books on tape.

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.

Ingmar Guandique convicted for murder of Chandra Levy

Ingmar Guandique has been convicted of the Chandra Levy murder. The conviction is odd, as there is little direct evidence that he did it...
Rock Creek Park

Wi-Fi signals are damaging trees, says Netherlands study

The ultra-fine particles in Wi-Fi radiation are damaging trees, according to a Netherlands study. Could other living things be in danger, too?
The international symbol for Wi-Fi.

Situation for New Zealand miners takes a turn for the worse

The status of the New Zealand mine has not improved. The trapped miners have not been heard from, and a rescue is becoming less likely...
Coal mine explosion

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.

One billion people cannot afford health care, says WHO

The World Health Organization has released some sobering numbers regarding just how many people in the world cannot afford health care...
Poverty and hunger are widespread in the streets of Gode, Ethiopia, where the 746th Air Expeditionary Wing delivered humanitarian supplies on Friday, March 24, 2006. The humanitarian effort is part of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa - Flex mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Ann P. Knabe)

Amazon Black Friday 2010 ads | Save even more this season!

Don't wait for Black Friday to get started-begin your holiday shopping now. Shop today with Amazon Black Friday 2010 ads and save even more.
Amazon coffee mugs

St. Louis singled out at the top of Most Dangerous Cities list

The CQ most dangerous cities list, based on FBI violent crime statistics, has been called "irresponsible" by St. Louis officials.
CQ most dangerous cities winner

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.

47 years have passed since JFK assassination

It has been over 37 years since the JFK assassination. It was one of the most shocking events in modern American and world history.
John F. Kennedy motorcade

Amazon Black Friday 2010 deals lead to state complaints

Amazon has started their Black Friday deals almost a week early - but everyone from customers to state tax collectors are complaining.
Shopping carts

Find a scholarship: Save money and challenge yourself

There are many scholarships out there, most of which can be found easily online. Start searching and don't stop until you find the right one.
A group of college students.

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.

Family meals improve grades for children, prevent substance abuse

Studies have shown that family meals drastically help improve children's grades as well as help them stay away from drug and alcohol use....
Family meal

Teen drinking may be a problem of the press, not Four Loko

The recent Four Loko ban makes it seem kids in the United States are out of control. In reality, people shouldn't worry so much about it...
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