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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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...
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
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.
Santa Claus rally hits markets in countries celebrating Christmas
The Santa Claus rally is a year-end stock market surge occurring in countries where people celebrate Christmas as a national holiday ...
Thursday, December 23rd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
FCC working to keep Comcast from stifling video competition
The FCC is currently in negotiation with the Comcast Corp. to prevent it from stifling video competition after merging with NBC Universal.
Thursday, December 23rd, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Pierogi recipe | Polish potato and cheese or a remixed classic
Every culture has some kind of dough-and-filling dumpling, and the classic Polish Pierogi is one of the most popular. How to make your own...
Thursday, December 23rd, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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.
Flooding hits southwest as storms line up off California coast
Rivers rose and several houses were swept away as a front caused heavy rains and triggered flooding in southern California, Arizona and Utah.
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Senate passes new START treaty and Zadroga bill for 9/11 workers
The Senate, managing to get some work done before the lame duck session is over, has passed both the new START treaty and the Zadroga bill.
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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