Monthly Archives: December 2010

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

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

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.

Child nutrition bill passed by Congress despite GOP maneuvering

A child nutrition bill was approved by Congress that will spend $4.5 billion over 10 years to feed more children healthy school lunches.
child nutrition bill

Will it be the bankers or us who survive the recession?

Alex Jones (founder of Infowars) wants each American to ask a fundamental question: “Will it be the bankers or us who remain free?”
Cartoon rendering of a big banker pushing the little man down.

Google creates algorithm to weed out bad online retailers

Google has created an algorithm that it says will ensure bad online retailers don't appear at the top of search engine results anymore...
google algorithm

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.

Trustee Irving Picard sues JPMorgan Chase for Madoff fraud

Trustee Irving Picard levied a $6.4 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase for allegedly aiding and abetting Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme...
Outdoor photo of one of JPMorgan Chase & Co's offices, taken in the late afternoon/early evening.

Pajamagram PajamaJeans and other expensive gifts

This year you can get the popular and often sold-out PajamaJeans through the Pajamagram company, but is the high cost worth the comfort?
Photo of a gift wrapped in Christmas paper.

The best way to find a personal loan for the holidays

Getting a personal loan for the holidays from a bank may be tough, but there are other ways to borrow the money you need to get you through.
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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.

Holiday Cash Loans | Stay financially in shape this season

If you need to borrow money fast for all your holiday needs, easily apply today for holiday cash loans online and stay financially in shape.
Mother playing in the snow

Holiday office parties and bad behavior do not mix

Holiday office parties are here, and the alcohol could be flowing. Avoid bad behavior, be thankful you have a job and make sure you keep it.
Image of a man, possibly drunk, who is puckering up for a kiss.

Nutmeg high | Hallucinagenic spice produces legendary hangover

A nutmeg high can cause hallucinations, but that's the only "high" point. It has a huge list of unpleasant side-effects and after-effects...
Nutmeg

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.

NASA scientist discovers arsenic-based alien life form – on Earth

A NASA researcher has discovered a bacterium unlike any other life on Earth living in the arsenic-laced waters of Mono Lake in California...
NASA finds life living in arsenic

2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup hosts announced

Among political tensions, the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cup hosts have been announced. Brazil is currently gearing up for its 2014 tournament.
Soccer

Federal Reserve releases data on bailout installment loans

The Federal Reserve recently disclosed the installment loans it made to various institutions. The Fed lent more than $3 trillion in total.
Ben Bernanke

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.

FTC strongly suggests do-not-track option in online privacy plan

The FTC urged companies in the online industry to adopt a do-not-track standard or the agency will lobby for Congress to do it for them...
do not track option for online privacy

Julius Genachowski announces FCC proposal on net neutrality

Julius Genachowski has announced the FCC's proposal regarding net neutrality. The commission will vote on whether to adopt the rules this month.
File photo of FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski