December 2010 Archives

Monthly Archives: December 2010

Leon Walker charged with felony hacking for reading wife’s e-mail

Leon Walker has been charged with felony hacking, a crime that carries a five-year sentence, for checking and reading his wife's e-mail ...

Monday, December 27th, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

Earliest human remains found in Israel

The earliest human remains may have been found in Qesem Cave near Tel-Aviv. What many believe are Homo sapiens teeth are 400,000 years old.

Photo: British Museum (Natural History). SIDE-VIEW OF A PREHISTORIC HUMAN SKULL DISCOVERED IN 1921 IN BROKEN HILL CAVE, NORTHERN RHODESIA Very striking are the prominent eyebrow ridges and the broad massive face. The skull looks less domed than that of modern man, but its cranial capacity is far above the lowest human limit. The teeth are interesting in showing marked rotting or "caries," hitherto unknown in prehistoric skulls. In all probability the Rhodesian man was an African representative of the extinct Neanderthal species hitherto known only from Europe.

Monday, December 27th, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

Ensure your happy new year with a year-end financial checklist

Before you pop the cork on New Year's Day, find some extra 2010 tax deductions and make your 2011 financial resolutions to have a better year.

Monday, December 27th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

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.

Pay down credit card debt | Using science to pay it down faster

Studies have found that most people don't pay down their credit card debt using the fastest formula. Here's how to get out of debt faster.

Monday, December 27th, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

Avoid work rumors | 4 ways to keep out of the rumor mill

Avoiding work rumors is easy -- if you keep a few simple things in mind. Here are four easy places to start.

Monday, December 27th, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

New tax law littered with weird, wonderful business tax breaks

The Obama tax bill has been made law, and businesses are sopping up the tax breaks. Even buying a race horse earns a tax credit.

Monday, December 27th, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

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.

U.S. rare earth metals mine reopens to combat Chinese monopoly

A rare earth metals mine in California is reopening as a Chinese monopoly controls 97 percent of the world's supply...

Monday, December 27th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

Texas lawmakers considering a payday loan from casino interests

Facing a huge budget shortfall, lawmakers in Texas are thinking about trying to push through a bill that would legalize gambling in the state.

Monday, December 27th, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

MTA in NYC, NJ Transit and LIRR snowfall disruptions

The NYC MTA trip planner is down. Use alternatives for planning your transit throughout the Northeast, on the LIRR, MTA or with NJ Transit.

Monday, December 27th, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

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.

FDA approves use of Gardasil against anal cancer

The controversial Gardasil vaccine – already approved to help prevent cervical cancer – has now been approved to help prevent anal cancer.

Sunday, December 26th, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

Christmas quotes to warm the cockles of your heart

Here are some Christmas quotes for the rest of us. Have a merry, safe holiday season, and don't be afraid to say “Merry Christmas" to all...

The “congealed wobbling blob of copyright,” just in time for Christmas.

Saturday, December 25th, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

Easy Christmas Eve dinner | Recipes to reduce your stress

Christmas and holidays shouldn't mean stressing over your meal, so try these easy Christmas Eve dinner recipes to make your day less stressful.

Friday, December 24th, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

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.