Monthly Archives: January 2011
Jared Loughner shooting puts Arizona gun laws in the crosshairs
The Tucson, Arizona, shooting of Rep. Garbrielle Giffords and several others by Jared Lee Loughner shined a spotlight on Arizona's gun laws.
Monday, January 10th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Jared Loughner YouTube channel gives insight into disturbed mind
After the Tuscon shooting spree, thousands of people found the Jared Loughner YouTube page. The videos posted are bizarre to say the least.
Monday, January 10th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Glock is weapon of choice for military, police and mass murderers
The Glock semiautomatic pistol used by Jared Lee Loughner can hold up to 33 rounds and fires as fast as the shooter can pull the trigger ...
Monday, January 10th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Payday loan APR Fees and How They Compare To Other Financing Rates
A fee of $32 on a $100 bounced check can have an APR as high as 2,336%. You would be surprised to see how other fees measure up.
Jared Loughner due in court to face charges in Tuscon shooting
Jared Loughner, the suspect in the Tuscon shooting rampage, will be arraigned in court for the shootings today. He may face the death penalty.
Monday, January 10th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Groups after anchor babies attacking jus soli doctrine
Groups trying to rid the U.S. of "anchor babies" are challenging a doctrine of American citizenship called "jus soli" or "right of the soil."
Sunday, January 9th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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
Installment Loans Online and How They Differ From The Average Payday Loan
One of the most liked features of installment loans is being able to pay them back over a much longer period of time then normal loans you may find locally.
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
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
The Ease and Convenience of Short Term Loans Needs To Be Managed In A Smart Way
It is not wise to go crazy with short term loans just because you can get them online with no credit checks, no collateral and without having to fax in tons of documents.
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
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
What You Need To Know To Keep From Getting Trapped By Cash Advance Addiction
Cash advances are not a long term financial fix for spending spree addictions. Using them should be done so responsibly and in a realistic manner.
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
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
No Credit Check Personal Loans From The Comfort Of Home - A Good Thing or a Bad Thing?
Personal loans are so easy to get it worries some consumer groups. Like anything on the internet it pays to be informed before you pursue any online transactions.
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
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