Monthly Archives: December 2010
Obama wants KORUS, a NAFTA-style Korea free trade agreement
President Obama has endorsed KORUS, a Korea Free Trade agreement that will allegedly bring jobs. But critics see another NAFTA coming.
Monday, December 6th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
2010-2011 College football bowl schedule pulls in huge money
The official bowl schedule for this season has been set - but with millions of dollars at stake, these games mean more than school matchups.
Monday, December 6th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Concorde crash probe takes 10 years to reach questionable verdict
A decade after the Air France Concorde crash a French court found Continental Airlines guilty of leaving a scrap of metal on the runway ...
Monday, December 6th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
Get clutter under control for the holidays
Get clutter under control for the holidays and the new year, and find inner peace with a few basic tips, courtesy of Psychology Today...
Sunday, December 5th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Large national debt means austerity measures were coming
The White House debt commission panel has a series of recommendations for austerity measures. Current debt levels meant they were coming.
Saturday, December 4th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
Why some social media marketing strategies fail
The best social media marketing strategies won't work -- if you don't. Here are some of the most common marketing mistakes to look out for.
Saturday, December 4th, 2010 by By Victoria Kingston
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.
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.
Friday, December 3rd, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
Friday, December 3rd, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
Friday, December 3rd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
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.
Friday, December 3rd, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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...
Friday, December 3rd, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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...
Friday, December 3rd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
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...
Friday, December 3rd, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Friday, December 3rd, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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.
Friday, December 3rd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
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.
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.
Friday, December 3rd, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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!
Friday, December 3rd, 2010 by By Victoria Kingston
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