Monthly Archives: January 2011
State of the Union address to focus on competitiveness
President Obama is due to give the annual State of the Union address soon. The economy will be the main focus of the address.
Monday, January 24th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Fahrenheit to Celsius temperature conversion merges in cold snap
Fahrenheit to Celsius conversion became necessary in the 1960s after most of the world converted to Celsius as the U.S. stuck with Fahrenheit.
Monday, January 24th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Free loan program searching for business customers
Dozens of loan programs, supported by federal, state, and local governments, are having problems finding small businesses to use the money.
Monday, January 24th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
Domodedovo Airport explosion from possible suicide bomber
Moscow's busiest international airport, Domodedovo Airport, was attacked by a possible suicide bomber, and there are fears of another attack.
Monday, January 24th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Mississippi Congress stalls on payday loan legislation
The Mississippi state legislature has stalled on passing a bill that would further regulate the payday loan lending industry in the state.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Walmart plans a healthy Great Value brand
Wal-Mart has promised that over the next five years it will reduce food prices while making processed foods healthier.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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.
Will Mayan apocalypse occur when Betelgeuse goes nova in 2012?
Betelgeuse, a star in the constellation Orion, will eventually go nova, and some mistakenly think this will trigger the Mayan apocalypse.
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Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
FiSCA moves to where the financial regulatory action is
The Financial Service Center of America (FiSCA) has moved to Washington, D.C., to be close to the payday lending legislation changes to come.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Gas prices expected to continue rising in the year ahead
Gas prices are rising, and they may go higher. Rising demand along with seasonal supply restrictions could result in $4-a-gallon gas in 2011.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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?
Joe Lieberman declines to run in 2012
Senator Joe Lieberman is retiring, as he is declining to run for re-election in 2012, after four terms in the United States Senate.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Do orthotics help? One study says maybe not
Two biomechanical researchers say orthotics do not have a "measurable effect." That doesn't necessarily mean they help, but they don't seem to hurt.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Chinese monetary policy has the world seeing red
China's monetary policy of controlling the yuan could spell another global crisis, says the New York Times' Paul Krugman in a Jan. 21 op-ed.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Google seeks to overpower Groupon with Google Offers
Google Offers, an online coupon site aimed at competing with Groupon, will go live soon. Google couldn't buy the company, so it made its own.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Buyouts and cuts featured heavily in new Maryland budget
The new Maryland budget, proposed to the legislature today, contains cuts in employment and health care to make up a $1.6 billion shortfall.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Mary Rice
The shocking story of the evil Apple pentalobe screw conspiracy
Apple is frustrating technophiles with the pentalobe screw, which makes it impossible to take iPhones apart without the rare pentalobe screwdriver.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Personal Online Lending and How It Can Make or Break Your Family Budget During Hard Times
Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.
National Hug Day, January 21, celebrates healing power of hugs
National Hug Day and the Free Hugs Campaign are not officially associated, but they're a perfect pair for encouraging simple acts of kindness.
Friday, January 21st, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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
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