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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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