Daily Archives: January 20, 2011
Bloom Energy offers 10-year contract for cheap power off the grid
Bloom Energy wants to help companies get off the grid now with clean energy, without having to shell out the money for a $700,000 Bloom Box.
Thursday, January 20th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Google earnings report comes with big surprises
Google has announced the fourth quarter earnings for 2010, and though they are very good, most people are focusing on the management shakeup.
Thursday, January 20th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Alleged cold fusion reactor demonstrated by Italian scientists
A cold fusion reactor, "the holy grail of physics," could produce eight times more energy than it uses, with no radiation, carbon emissions or waste.
Thursday, January 20th, 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.
Housing market: Most in U.S. think now is the time to buy a home
It's a buyer's market, but home sales in the United States continue to suffer as potential home buyers wait for prices to hit rock bottom.
Thursday, January 20th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Carlina White reunites with birth family after kidnapping
After being kidnapped as an infant, Carlina White – who was going by Nejdra Nance – reunited with her birth parents more than 20 years later.
Thursday, January 20th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Prepaid debit card fees can add up to a lot of cash quick
Some people wonder whether using a prepaid debit card is better than using a huge national bank. It can be, but the fees can add up quickly.
Thursday, January 20th, 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.
House Republicans launch quixotic repeal of health care reform
A Republican majority passed a bill to repeal health care reform, “Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act.” It won't pass the Senate.
Thursday, January 20th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Huge FBI sweep nets arrests of more than 100 mobsters
FBI and other law enforcement agencies recently pulled off a massive three-state sweep, arresting more than 100 mobsters on various charges.
Thursday, January 20th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Comcast NBC merger gets federal approval
The FCC and Justice Department have granted approval for Comcast to buy 51 percent of NBC. Some groups worry this will be bad for consumers.
Thursday, January 20th, 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?
The benefits of inflation could jump-start the economy
Most people have a natural bias against inflation -- but in very real terms, it could be just what is needed in order to jump-start the economy.
Thursday, January 20th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Recent Conversations