Monthly Archives: November 2010

Lack of Windows Phone 7 sales news a signal the device is a dud

Media coverage of Windows Phone 7 sales figures has been nonexistent, which leads analysts to believe that demand for devices is low...
Ballmer doesn't mention Windows Phone 7 sales

Googletown: A company town for Google employees

It's been rumored for a while, but it looks like Googletown will be a reality. Now Google employees need never leave the corporate cocoon.
Google's corporate office front.

Planting native wildflowers: Best time is late fall, early winter

Planting native wildflowers is less work if you get them in the ground by late fall or early winter. If the ground isn't frozen yet, it's time.
Native wildflowers

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.

Lisa Murkowski wins rare write-in victory in Alaska Senate race

Lisa Murkowski has won the Alaska Senate election. Some ballots are contested, but it seems voters "refudiated" Joe Miller and the Tea Party.
Lisa Murkowski

Full body scanner images expose private individuals on the web

Full body scanner images that were improperly saved showed up online, adding a dimension to the invasion of privacy posed by the machines...
image from z-backscatter scanner

Four Loko and similar drinks under federal crackdown

The FDA has told makers of Four Loko and similar drinks that their products are unsafe, and caffeine must be removed from such products...
FDA

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.

Even 3-year-olds think being thin is in

A recent Pepperdine University study of preschool girls showed that even they are obsessed with being thin. The implications are disturbing.
A preschool-aged girl gives the camera a “Dad, you can't be serious” look.

U.S. military F22 jet missing over Alaska

An F-22 Raptor fighter jet has gone missing over the Alaskan wilderness. Search crews have been sent out, but nothing has yet been found...
F-22 Raptor

Protect your money and identity from scammers

Despite warnings and mass publicity regarding scam protection, scamming is still a major issue today. Here are some red flags to look out for.
Identity theft

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.

Human Genome Sciences dissed: Lupus drug disappoints Wall Street

Benlysta gives hope to people who have Lupus, such as Lada Gaga, but Wall Street is not very impressed with the drug's profit potential...
lady gaga loves human genome sciences

Save the earth: Recycling compost

Check into your local waste management company to find out if they take compost for recycling; many green consumers earn money recycling it.
Compost

Sweet potato casserole and sweet potato pie | Recipe perfection

Sweet potato pie and sweet potato casserole are different recipes, but when done right both are incredibly tasty. Here are two recipes to try.
Sweet Potato Pie

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.

Business funding with a personal touch

Certain factors often converge to make personal credit cards better suited for small business funding than traditional business credit cards.
Businessman using a business credit card.

GM IPO date of November 17 is finally here

The GM IPO date of November 17 has arrived at last, and the company will finally offer shares for the first time since the auto bailout...
H2

National Unfriend Day | Jimmy Kimmel encourages cutting the fat

National Unfriend Day encourages cutting down your friends list to people you actually want to have relationships with. Is that asking too much?
Social network

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.

Leonid meteor shower 2010: when to watch, where to look

The best time to watch the Leonid meteor shower 2010 is a few hours before dawn on Nov. 18. Look southeast toward the constellation Leo.
leonid meteor shower 2010

Stinky the Garbage Truck | The go-to toy of the year

This year's go-to toy is supposed to be Stinky the Garbage Truck - but who has the best deal on the toy, and is it even worth the price?
Garbage truck