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Daily Archives: December 21, 2010

Confederate gunboat C.S.S. Peedee discovered in S.C. river

Archaeologists from the University of South Carolina have discovered the wreck of the C.S.S. Peedee, a Confederate gunship.

Navy Historical Center -- In this Matthew Brady photograph, a nine-inch Dahlgren gun on a slide-pivot mounting is seen in operation aboard a U.S. Navy warship during the Civil War. A similar gun, originally mounted on the famous Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia, was recently loaned to the Fredericksburg Area Museum, Fredericksburg, Va., for a three-year exhibit. On March 9, 1862, CSS Virginia battled the Union ironclad USS Monitor in the famous Battle of Hampton Roads, an action in which the two ships fought to a virtual draw and revolutionized sea warfare.

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By Steve Tarlow

Congress manages to pass food safety bill despite itself

The food safety bill changes the FDA's mission from reacting to food borne illness to preventing tainted food ...

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

New START treaty close to final vote in Senate

The Senate has passed a cloture motion, killing debate on the new START treaty. The treaty could be passed before the Christmas recess.

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

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.

American Airlines may be cutting ties with Orbitz to cut prices

American Airlines is looking to cut costs, and that may mean cutting Orbitz and other comparison sites off their list of ticket dealers.

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

How to get the house you want with a mortgage loan you can afford

Getting an affordable mortgage doesn't have to involve good credit scores, high down payments and 30-year terms ...

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By Thomas Hart

Debt settlement relief companies ignoring memo from government

Debt settlement relief companies have been growing in number, but not all of them deliver. Many charge enormous fees for doing no work.

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

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.

FCC announces new net neutrality standards

In a 3-2 party-line vote, the FCC has approved a six-pronged net neutrality rule -- but advocates on both sides are disappointed.

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

Be afraid of terrorists poisoning buffets

Homeland Security reportedly thwarted an attack on U.S. soil earlier this year where terrorists would have poisoned food buffets.

Honeymoon shot of a woman standing before a breakfast buffet in a Thailand hotel.

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

What is the real story behind a WikiLeaks Bank of America dump?

If Bank of America is the next target for WikiLeaks, evidence of unethical finance on Wall Street is old news ...

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

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?

Census results lead to 12 seats in Congress changing states

The U.S. Census revealed the slowest population growth in decades, and that 12 seats in the House of Representatives will change states.

Tuesday, December 21st, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

Nevada Attorney General sues Bank of America over foreclosures

Despite 50-state talks that are ongoing, Nevada and Arizona have sued Bank of America, claiming their foreclosure negotiations are not "in good faith."