December 2010 Archives

Monthly Archives: December 2010

School board shooting video shows Panama City, Florida, shootout

During a routine school board meeting in Panama City, Florida, an ex-convict took over the meeting, shooting at school board members.

Wednesday, December 15th, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

Inmate gets kosher meals in accordance with Festivus beliefs

California Inmate Malcolm Alarmo King gets three kosher meals per day while in prison because of his officially declared religion: Festivus.

File photo of veteran comedic actor Jerry Stiller, who played Frank Costanza on TV's “Seinfeld.”

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

Pedro Espada charged with stealing from nonprofit foundation

Pedro Espada has been indicted along with his son for embezzling from the Soundview HealthCare Network, a nonprofit health care organization.

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

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.

Chinese archaeologists discover pot full of 2,400-year-old soup

The bronze cauldron of 2,400-year-old soup was found during construction near the Terracotta Army in the ancient Chinese capital of Xian...

2400 year old soup found near terracotta army

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

Stem cell transplant accidentally cures a case of HIV

German scientists made an accidental breakthrough. An HIV positive man got a stem cell transplant to treat his leukemia and it cured his HIV.

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

Peer to peer loan lenders bypass bank middlemen

A way to bypass the middlemen at the bank is to look into peer to peer loan lenders. People who qualify can get loans at below bank rates...

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 by

By Peter Stone

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.

Google Latitude for iPhone finally approved by Apple App Store

After much anticipation, the approved Google Latitude location-sharing app, re-engineered for iOS 4, is available at the Apple App Store...

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

Bellagio robbery | Bandit rides away with $1.5 million in chips

The Bellagio hotel casino has been robbed; that makes two large casinos in Las Vegas that may have been robbed by the same man in five days.

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

Westin Hotels offers exercise gear for business travelers

Westin Hotels now offers communal exercise wear for business travelers. Good business, or will people be too grossed out to use the service?

Photo of a woman doing a tae kwon do workout in sports bra and shorts.

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

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.

Yahoo login goes down as company lays off 700 employees

Yahoo has announced that the company will be laying off 700 or more employees in order to cut costs. AOL has also withdrawn its buyout offer.

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 by

By Mary Rice

Sal Alosi salary takes big hit as punishment for tripping player

Sal Alosi doesn't make a lot of money by NFL standards, and his salary will suffer big time with a fine and suspension for his actions. ...

Sal alosi wont be dating cheerleaders on his salary

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 by

By Thomas Hart

Global yuan exchange under way for first time in history

The yuan, which had been kept under lock and key in China, is now a global currency trading commodity. Traders are chomping at the bit.

Front view of a Chinese one yuan note. The late Communist leader Mao Tse Tung is depicted on the currency.

Tuesday, December 14th, 2010 by

By Steve Tarlow

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.