Daily Archives: January 7, 2011
Four Loko being used to create ethanol fuel
Four Loko, the infamous “blackout in a can,” is being recycled into ethanol. The same facilities are also recycling packaging and aluminum.
Friday, January 7th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
CBO: Repeal of health care reform would add billions to deficit
A Congressional Budget Office review of the GOP bill to repeal the health care law concludes it would increase the deficit by $230 billion.
Friday, January 7th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Major banks want more cash advanced from customers
Major banks want more cash advanced from checking account holders. People with some major banks will have to pay more to use their own money.
Friday, January 7th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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.
Facebook IPO 2012 will become reality if SEC has its way
An obscure rule about the number of investors in a company may force Facebook into a 2012 IPO so it'll be publicly traded instead of private.
Friday, January 7th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Orange alligator wandering Florida neighborhoods
Florida subdivisions have seen a new creature: an orange alligator. Is the gator a fan of the the University of Florida, or something else?
Friday, January 7th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Chupacabra identity solved again; creature found to be raccoon
Another Chupacabra has been found to be something far more ordinary. The suspected Kentucky Chupacabra turned out to be a hairless raccoon.
Friday, January 7th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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.
Think Jumpin Jammerz for comfort and convenience
Jumpin Jammerz are wildly popular footed fleece pajamas that are inspired by kids but made for adults. Get toasty and show your inner child.
Friday, January 7th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Feds recommend lower fluoride levels in drinking water
Government agencies recommend lower fluoride levels in drinking water because Americans are getting more fluoride from other sources ...
Friday, January 7th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Maryland mortgage broker pleads guilty to loan fraud
A former mortgage broker in Maryland has admitted that for several years, he turned legitimate mortgage applications into fraudulent money.
Friday, January 7th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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?
Romanian witch tax caps off a big year for witches
Romania has passed a law forcing witches and fortune tellers to pay income taxes. There was a lot of witch related media this past year.
Friday, January 7th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Gene Sperling is new U.S. National Economic Council director
Former Clinton National Economic Council deputy director Gene Sperling has been picked to direct the organization under President Obama.
Friday, January 7th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Walking speed predicts life span and health of seniors and cities
A new study has found that the faster a senior citizen walks, the longer they will live. Walking speed can predict more than that, however.
Friday, January 7th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
You Are Not Supposed To Know Cash Advances Online Do Not Require Any Credit
Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.
Thousands of stolen iTunes accounts sold on Chinese auction site
About 50,000 stolen iTunes accounts for sale on TaoBao offer as much as $200 in iTunes content for as little as $30 ...
Friday, January 7th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Tide with Anthrax stories are the latest riff on old wives tale
There's a chain email and text message going around about tide samples with anthrax in them. It's a new version of an old wives tale.
Friday, January 7th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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