Daily Archives: January 3, 2011
Funding for Birmingham construction jobs has dried up
While Alabama builders in Birmingham and elsewhere seek funding for construction jobs, the number of accepted jobs has plummeted.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Colorado rancher breeds rare Panda Cow
A Colorado rancher has successfully bred a Panda Cow, a rare breed of miniature cow that takes specific genetic manipulation to produce ...
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
China announces newfound ability to reprocess spent nuclear fuel
China has mastered reprocessing spent uranium and plans to become the world leader in nuclear power generation within the next two decades.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Payday Loans and How You Can Protect Your Personal Information From Identity Theft
Encryption of your data is just the basic level of protection you need to look for. You can also check to see if the page has HTTPS in the address bar when on application page.
House Republicans eager to vote on repeal of health care reform
House Republicans with a new majority want to launch the 112th Congress with a vote to repeal health care reform before State of the Union.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
B of A buys bad guaranteed loans back from Fannie and Freddie
Bank of America has recently put aside some serious cash to compensate Freddie and Fannie for bad guaranteed loans B of A is responsible for.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Dollar General to open 625 new stores, create 6,000 jobs
Good news for the unemployed or underemployed: Dollar General, reportedly the largest U.S. retailer, is opening 625 stores and 6,000 jobs.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
How People Are Taking Advantage of Installment Loans To Cover Budget Shocks Today
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.
Goldman Sachs Facebook deal sets bank up to manage possible IPO
Facebook raised $450 million from Wall Street bank Goldman Sachs, which as a major shareholder is positioned to underwrite a Facebook IPO.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Investigation: NYC snow bosses bought beer, encouraged slowdown
An investigation by New York officials is looking into accusations that snow cleanup supervisors purchased and drank beer during work hours.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Ron Franklin loses bowl job over remarks to Jeannine Edwards
ESPN announcer Ron Franklin lost his Fiesta Bowl announcing spot after offensive sexist remarks made to sideline reporter Jeannine Edwards.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Short Term Loans Are Available Without Credit Checks - What Does That Mean For You?
Having access to a short term loan online when every you want without credit checks is a tempting offer but what should you know before applying?
USDA getting into the loan guarantee business
Despite funding that may or may not come through, the USDA is promising four biofuels loan guarantees that it claims will create jobs ...
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Thousands of dead birds fall from the sky in Arkansas town
A perfect storm of New Year's fireworks and hail may have caused thousands of dead red-winged blackbirds to fall from the sky in Beebe, Ark.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
100-Calorie packs diet | An expensive way to cost yourself a diet
Limiting yourself to 100 calorie packs may seem like a great way to diet, but scientific studies have shown that it may encourage overeating.
Monday, January 3rd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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