Monthly Archives: February 2011
Study finds sugary drinks may increase blood pressure
A study in England has observed a correlation between consumption of sugary drinks, like juices and soft drinks, and higher blood pressure.
Monday, February 28th, 2011 by By Sam Hoober
World set to commemorate Dr. Seuss on his 107th birthday
March 2, 2011, will mark Read Across America Day and the 107th birthday of the prolific children's author Dr. Seuss, who passed away in 1991.
Monday, February 28th, 2011 by By Sam Hoober
Americans losing faith in mortgage loans and real estate
Fewer people in the United States believe that real estate and homeownership are still the good investments they were once believed to be.
Monday, February 28th, 2011 by By Sam Hoober
How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
Jamba Juice may not be so healthy, says Mother Jones
Say it ain't so: Jamba Juice may no be quite as healthy as you thought, writes Ashley Bates in Mother Jones. Beware Splenda, healthy ones.
Monday, February 28th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Texas white men scholarship offers $500 to Caucasian students
Men who are 25 percent Caucasian with a 3.0 GPA can qualify for a $500 scholarship from the Former Majority Association for Equality in Texas.
Monday, February 28th, 2011 by By bryanh
Reno’s mishandling of short term loans going uninvestigated
Reno, Nevada, mishandled an $8 million loan short term from the state, but rather than investigating, the state is stretching out payments.
Monday, February 28th, 2011 by By bryanh
Facts About Installment Loans Everyone Should Know Before Applying Online
Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.
Sirhan Sirhan claims to not remember Robert Kennedy shooting
Sirhan Sirhan says he does not remember killing Robert F. Kennedy in 1968. His lawyer maintains Sirhan was the victim of a brainwashing plot.
Monday, February 28th, 2011 by By Sam Hoober
Walmart of Weed | weGrow warehouse expanding as a franchise
The so-called "Walmart of weed," weGrow, is planning franchise stores in many states. Franchising could help the company avoid legal issues.
Monday, February 28th, 2011 by By bryanh
Efficient tips for reaching credit card debt relief
Learn how to reach credit card debt relief with "easy to adapt" strategies. Save money, create more income and start living debt free today!
Sunday, February 27th, 2011 by By bryanh
How To Get A Cash Advance Without Providing Collateral or Submitting To A Credit Check
Credit checks can hurt your credit score and providing collateral for a loan is an unneccessary risk which can be avoided.
FDA opens lap band surgery to greater number of Americans
The FDA's lower BMI threshold, 26 percent body fat, for lap band surgery makes 26 million more Americans eligible for the weight loss procedure.
Saturday, February 26th, 2011 by By bryanh
New research: More than half of Alzheimer’s cases misdiagnosed
A study found that the brains of 50 percent of the people diagnosed with Alzheimer's lacked the lesions associated with the disease ...
Friday, February 25th, 2011 by By bryanh
Rising gas prices could be a setback to recovering U.S. economy
Middle East unrest is driving up prices at the pump, which is dampening consumer spending when the United States economy needs it the most.
Friday, February 25th, 2011 by By bryanh
How Personal Loans Online Can Prevent Your FICO Credit Score From Going Down
Traditional loans require a credit check which puts a hard inquiry on your credit report which in many cases lowers your overall credit rating.
Mortgage modification programs under fire from Republicans
Federal mortgage modification programs are coming under fire for not working. Congressional Republicans want to cut them and save $38 billion.
Friday, February 25th, 2011 by By Sam Hoober
Surgery saves girl’s face from Parry-Romberg syndrome
One in a million have Parry-Romberg syndrome. The autoimmune disorder causes one side of the face to stop growing as the body rejects it.
Friday, February 25th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Chinese censorship of LinkedIn could affect proposed IPO
LinkedIn has hit the Great Firewall of China after a discussion group asked for opinions about the Jasmine Revolution in the Middle East.
Friday, February 25th, 2011 by By bryanh
How To Use Short Term Loans To Get Through a Budget Crisis Wisely
Everyone finds themsevles in a budget crisis from time to time and short term loans are only the answer in some circumstances when used wisely.
Credit card delinquencies and debts fall in 2010
TransUnion reports that during the final three months of 2010, delinquencies and the national average debt for credit cards declined.
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 by By Sam Hoober
Wall Street bonuses fall as executive salaries rise
Wall Street bonuses declined on average in 2010, but overall executive compensation rose because companies raised executives' base salaries.
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 by By bryanh
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