Monthly Archives: December 2010

Allianz 4000 hybrid street sweeper cleans up New York City

The Allianz 4000 hybrid street sweeper has staged a huge coup - New York City has chosen them to help clean up the city with less pollution.
Street Sweeper

President Obama signs child nutrition bill into law

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 has been signed into law. What some call a healthy move for American kids, others call socialism.
A demotivational poster depicting President Obama and a staff member moving a sofa around in the Oval Office. The headline is “Change: We believe there might be some in the couch.”

Decline in underwater mortgages credited to surge in foreclosures

The number of underwater mortgages held declined as foreclosures increased; negative equity is expected to grow as home prices keep sliding.
negative equity

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.
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.

Bad credit loans online: One application is all you need

With just a single application, you can find the best direct lenders who specialize in bad credit loans online. Get your app started today!
A man applying for bad credit loans online to pay off a past due bill.

2011 Toyota Sienna recalled due to brake light problem

The 2011 Toyota Sienna faces a 94,000-strong recall because of a problem with the brake light switch bracket near the parking brake pedal...
A 2011 Toyota Sienna XLE 2.

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.
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.

Hybrid vehicle tax rebate expiring

Anyone who wants to get some instant cash for buying a green vehicle had better do it now. The tax credit for most green cars is expiring.
GMC Yukon Hybrid

Top Twitter trends in 2010 include oil spill, Bieber and vuvuzela

Twitters annual list of top trending topics in 2010 was compiled from 25 billion tweets, an increase of 17 billion tweets over 2009 ...
trending tweets

Twitter attack acainews drowns service in berry spam

Acainews is the latest Twitter attack spreading advertising spam with robots. It capitalizes on interest in the so-called miracle açaí berry.
The Twitter logo.

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.
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.

Judge rules new health care laws unconstitutional

Henry Hudson, a Federal District Court Judge in Virginia, has ruled new health care laws unconstitutional. The fate of the laws is unknown.
VA Courthouse

Geminids meteor shower tonight said to be the best of the year

The Geminids meteor shower peaks in the predawn hours Tuesday morning, and up to 120 meteors per hour may be seen until early Wednesday...
Geminids meteor shower, from asteroid phaethon

Scientists find possible cure for type 1 diabetes in men

A cure for male diabetes via testicular tissue may be just five years away, thanks to a breakthrough study at Georgetown University.
Photo of a NASA researcher running a computer simulation intended to help find a cure for diabetes.

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.
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.

Assange and WikiLeaks part of an old tradition

Julian Assange and WikiLeaks are being condemned, but there is an old tradition of exposing secrets of the government and other high powers.
Mark Felt

Money-saving ideas: How to plan a wedding on a budget

If you're open to creative ideas on ways to save money, you can plan a wedding on a small budget and have fun doing it. Here are some ideas.
Smiling bride and bridemaids

Foreclosures halted by loan lenders for holidays

Typically, mortgage loan lenders halt all foreclosure activity throughout late December until after New Year's. This year is no exception.
Foreclosed

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.
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.

How do I eat a pomegranate? Very carefully

If you're wondering "how do I eat a pomegranate?" you are not alone. The good news is, the answer to this question is relatively easy...
Pomegranate

Loophole for quick payday from Social Security closed

The Social Security Administration closed a loophole that benefited only the wealthy with a quick payday and was costing everyone else. ...
Social Security Card