Monthly Archives: December 2010
Julian Assange police report leaked; legal team enraged
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's legal team is outraged because of the release of their client's supposedly confidential police report ...
Monday, December 20th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Hexavalent chromium found in tap water from 31 U.S. cities
Hexavalent chromium, the carcinogen that made Erin Brockovich famous, contaminates tap water in 31 U.S. cities tested in a recent study ...
Monday, December 20th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Discriminatory FHA loans could have cost Baltimore borrowers
Several community organizing groups have made the charge that 2008 FHA loans in Baltimore were discriminatory. What does the evidence say?
Monday, December 20th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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.
New York Gov. David Paterson fined $62,125 for baseball tickets
In yet another controversy, New York Gov. David Paterson has been fined $62,125 for accepting World Series tickets that were worth $2,125...
Monday, December 20th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
A quick loan by phone can save you time, money
With our large network of online lenders, getting a loan by phone is easy. We'll get you connected to the best, regardless of your credit...
Monday, December 20th, 2010 by By Victoria Kingston
Lunar eclipse tonight will be quite the sight
In the evening of Monday, Dec. 20, there will be a lunar eclipse. It will be the only lunar eclipse for the year.
Monday, December 20th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
FCC net neutrality vote could end era of free and open Internet
The FCC votes Dec. 21 on a net neutrality proposal that allows ISPs to charge a premium for traveling in the Internet fast lane ...
Monday, December 20th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Recessionomics: Santa Claus robs yacht club
The recession has hit even Santa where it hurts. Reports indicate that Santa Claus robbed a yacht club in Rhode Island.
Monday, December 20th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
Kroger recalls pet food for aflatoxin risk
Three brands of pet food sold in Kroger and Kroger-owned stores in 19 states have been recalled for a toxin that can cause liver failure...
Monday, December 20th, 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.
Phoenix loans online: Apply for fast, short term payday loans
Our lenders work fast, so there's no waiting or wondering. Our short term Phoenix loans can get you fast cash in just two hours of approval.
Sunday, December 19th, 2010 by By Victoria Kingston
Get creative: Ways for kids to make money
The list of ways for kids to make money is far-reaching. Here are some creative ideas on ways for kids to earn money and have fun doing it.
Sunday, December 19th, 2010 by By Victoria Kingston
Legislating from the bench is a dubious phrase at best
The terms "legislating from the bench" and "judicial activism" often get thrown around. However, there is little consensus on what they mean.
Saturday, December 18th, 2010 by By Peter Stone
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.
Winter Solstice 2010 | Full moon and eclipse welcome back the sun
The 2010 Winter Solstice on Dec. 21 is a day of major significance. The last time there was a lunar eclipse on the Solstice was 632 years ago.
Saturday, December 18th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
Why the claim that fake Christmas trees are eco-friendly is wrong
A study by an environmental consulting firm showed real Christmas trees are a more ecologically friendly option than fake Christmas trees...
Friday, December 17th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Acción promotes success for Chicago microentrepreneurs
Acción is the microfinance company for small businesses in Chicago, Ill. Its 60-month installment loans for business are reasonably priced.
Friday, December 17th, 2010 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Administration: Principal reduction keeps foreclosures in check
The regulator for Fannie and Freddie won't let the agencies participate in principal reduction to stem a rising tide of underwater mortgages.
Friday, December 17th, 2010 by By Thomas Hart
Provo Tabernacle fire destroys historic Utah building
The Provo Tabernacle has been mostly destroyed by a fire of unknown cause. People in the building the night before "smelled something odd."
Friday, December 17th, 2010 by By Mary Rice
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