Daily Archives: December 3, 2010

Retailers rejoice at better than expected haul of quick cash

The retail industry can rejoice, because the haul of quick cash for November was better than expected. Consumers are getting more confident.
Department Store

Motorola Droid cell phone explodes and sends Texan to ER

Reports say a Texas man is sent to the emergency room after his Motorola Droid cell phone explodes and shrapnel from the screen cut his ear.
Motorola Droid

BP lawyers dispute oil spill volume in attempt to reduce fine

BP could save billions of dollars if it succeeds in lowering the government's estimate of how many barrels leaked during the Gulf oil spill.
oil spill gulf of mexico 2010

Payday Loans and How You Can Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft

Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.
Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.

Naga Viper pepper could strip paint but makes tasty curry

The Naga Viper pepper has been grown in England, and it reportedly could strip paint -- but most are just happy that it tastes great in curry.
Pepper

Obama pardons nine small-time criminals

President Obama has issued the first pardons of his presidency, but many are wondering why he chose to pardon nine small-time criminals...
Courtroom

Mastermind of Mega-D botnet sent 10 billion spam e-mails a day

Oleg Nikolaenko was arraigned Friday after being indicted as the ringleader of a network accountable for 32 percent of the world's spam...
spam botnet 10 billion a day

How People Are Taking Advantage of Installment Loans To Cover Budget Shocks Today

Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.

Senator Lieberman attacks WikiLeaks with SHIELD Act

WikiLeaks has the United States government hot under the collar, and Senator Joe Lieberman wants to smash the website with the SHIELD Act...
File photo of Independent Democratic Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut.

Maccabeats | Jewish glee group gives Hanukkah a new beat

The Jewish a cappella group Maccabeats' song "Candlelight" has gone viral. But the Maccabeats are not the only Jewish pop music group around.
Drediel

Mortgage rates rise along with several key economic indicators

Mortgage rates have risen for three straight weeks in parallel with private sector job creation, existing home sales and consumer confidence.
rising mortgage rates

Short Term Loans Are Available Without Credit Checks - What Does That Mean For You?

Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?
Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?

Clinton says secretary of state is her last public position

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has announced that secretary of state is “my last public position.” She is looking to humanitarian work.
File photo of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Get instant approval on a holiday money loan today

The holidays are quickly approaching, and if you're like most people this season, you need holiday money now. Take action today - apply now!
Mother and daughter smiling

Forever Lazy puts an adult spin on a childhood favorite

The suit made by Forever Lazy, an adult size onesie, is causing quite a stir. The infamous Snuggie could be facing some serious competition.
Onesie

You Are Not Supposed To Know Cash Advances Online Do Not Require Any Credit

Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.
Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.

X-37B space plane returns intact from mysterious military mission

The X-37B military space plane is a robotic vehicle resembling a small space shuttle. Some believe it may become an orbiting weapons platform.
x-37 b military space plane

Childhood cartoons on Facebook | Child abuse needs more than this

Facebook users are changing their profile pictures to childhood cartoons to "fight child abuse," but more action is needed for real change.
Cartoons from the '80s