Daily Archives: February 4, 2011
Working mothers have more obese kids, says study
An American University study found a correlation between childhood obesity and the number of hours working moms are away from home.
Friday, February 4th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Verizon plans on throttling heavy data users
Verizon iPhone users are going to be facing throttling for months at a time if they are a part of the top 5 percent of heavy data users.
Friday, February 4th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Plenty of small business credit available but few takers
An NFIB survey found that plenty of small business credit is available. Demand for small business credit remains low, thanks to the economy.
Friday, February 4th, 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.
Reagan Republicans would not vote for the Gipper at gunpoint
Today's Republicans venerate Ronald Reagan, but the Gipper would be vilified today if he supported the policies of his administration ...
Friday, February 4th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
For-profit colleges have highest rate of default on student loans
A recent study by the Department of Education looked at student loan default rates. Students from private, for-profit schools defaulted most.
Friday, February 4th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
U.S. unemployment sinks to 9 percent, spin doctors rejoice
U.S. unemployment fell in January to 9 percent, the fastest decline in 53 years. The true direction for the U.S. job market is still cloudy.
Friday, February 4th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Wild oysters extinct in many areas
The journal BioScience has declared that wild oysters are "functionally extinct." Does this mean no more oysters at your favorite restaurant?
Friday, February 4th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Lovely Faces scraped from Facebook without permission
Facebook, which has prompted identity theft concerns, may sue dating site Lovely Faces for scraping data and pictures without permission.
Friday, February 4th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Watch 2011 Super Bowl commercials without pesky football game
The Super Bowl commercials 2011 are already leaking on YouTube. You can watch them all in a timely matter -- even if you don't have a TV.
Friday, February 4th, 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?
Cost of Cyclone Yasi to Australia will be in the billions
Cyclone Yasi has devastated the state of Queensland in Australia. The cost of the cyclone is expected to be more than $2 billion in total.
Friday, February 4th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Protesters fill Tahrir Square pushing for Day of Departure
After days of violence, anti-government demonstrators in Tahrir Square in Cairo are asking for a "Day of Departure" for President Mubarak.
Friday, February 4th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Louisiana state employees likely forgoing pay raises
Though the state legislature has not yet voted, it is likely that Louisiana state government employees will not get their yearly pay raises.
Friday, February 4th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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