Daily Archives: February 9, 2011
Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords speaks to medical staff
Wounded Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords reportedly can speak now and is making significant progress in her physical therapy regimen.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Pirates hijack one-fifth of daily U.S. oil imports in one attack
Somali pirates, operating from mother ships, are preying on strategic shipping lanes in the Arabian Sea and recently hijacked a U.S. supertanker.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
L.A. health officials give tips on safe Ecstasy use at raves
The L.A. health department published guidelines for safe Ecstasy use after an Ecstasy overdose death at a publicly sanctioned rave ...
Wednesday, February 9th, 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.
House defeat of Patriot Act bill blindsides GOP majority
Defeat of a Patriot Act bill that would have extended government surveillance authority apparently caught House Republican leaders off-guard.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Woman bites into razor in Walmart ice cream, but won’t sue
A woman who bit into a broken razor blade in her container of Great Value brand ice cream doesn't plan to sue Walmart or the manufacturer.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Bad mortgage nightmare could cost banks $60 billion
A clause in many mortgage securities says that banks will buy them back if they go bad, but banks are gearing up to fight their obligations.
Wednesday, February 9th, 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.
Costly DMAE cream delivers little more than common moisturizers
DMAE cream is being marketed as a face lift in a jar, but dermatologists say you're better off saving your money with a standard moisturizer.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Possible end in sight for mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie
The Treasury Department will make some proposals soon about what to do with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, including letting them go under.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Art Schlichter: Super Bowl ticket probe finds millions in fraud
Art Schlichter is a former quarterback who has used his connections to swindle people out of millions. The Super Bowl was his latest target.
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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