Daily Archives: January 19, 2011

Why the Alternative Minimum Tax should be changed by Congress

The AMT was created four decades ago to close loopholes for wealthy taxpayers, but today it places an extra tax burden on the middle class.
middle class amt

Buy real estate and other things for dirt cheap through GovSales

If a person is looking for serious discounts on real estate, they could look at GovSales, an auction site for surplus government property.
Dirt

Wikileaks Swiss bank data leads to arrest of Rudolf Elmer

Rudolf Elmer, a former Swiss banker at Julius Bär, has been arrested. He has been accused of giving Wikileaks Swiss bank customer data.
Photo of former Swiss banker and Wikileaks associated Rudolf Elmer.

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.
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.

Evidence of 9,400-year-old domesticated dog found by grad student

A 9,400-year-old domesticated dog was identified from a bone fragment in human dung unearthed at an archaeological site in Texas ...
diet of ancient humans

200 cows dead in Wisconsin – viruses suspected

In yet another mass animal die-off, over 200 dairy cows were found dead in Wisconsin. No dangerous disease or conspiracy is suspected.
Dairy Cow

Huanglongbing | Incurable bacteria threatens citrus groves

A bacteria that cannot yet be killed and is transmitted through insects is killing off huge numbers of Florida juice oranges.
Citrus grove

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.
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.

Review questions data supporting statins to prevent heart disease

Statin drugs are a multi-billion dollar business and drug companies want healthy people to believe statins will prevent heart disease ...
do statins prevent heart disease?

Starbucks mobile phone payments going live in all US stores

All U.S. Starbucks stores are going to be accepting payments via your Starbucks Card app on your mobile phone -- but is there a security issue?
Starbucks Card

Spokane bomb interrupts Martin Luther King Day parade

A Martin Luther King Day parade was interrupted in Spokane Wash. by a bomb. City workers found a bomb, which was disposed of by police.
Bomb disposal

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?
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?

Proposed Texas budget looks for short-term solutions

Texas is trying to fill a huge budget shortfall -- and the proposed 2012-2013 budget cuts budgets by billions of dollars.
Texas

Top party dips recipes | 5 quick dips for your party

When you're planning a party, an array of dips can be made quickly and easily -- and be sweet, savory, and everything in between.
Dip