Daily Archives: February 11, 2011
Pandora files for $100 million IPO
Pandora, the online music service, has filed the initial paperwork with the SEC in order to hold an initial public offering for $100 million.
Friday, February 11th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Administration outlines future for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
The Obama administration has released a proposal for dealing with Frannie and Freddie and getting the government out of the mortgage business.
Friday, February 11th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Payday lenders turn to Indian tribes for business partnerships
In order to stay open despite increasingly harsh legislation, payday lenders have had to turn to Indian tribes and form business agreements.
Friday, February 11th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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.
Valentine gift of a hissing cockroach at the New York Bronx Zoo
Looking for a unique Valentine? The New York Bronx Zoo suggests naming a hissing cockroach for your love. It's more romantic than you think.
Friday, February 11th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Nokia-Microsoft smartphone alliance doubted by insiders, markets
The Nokia-Microsoft alliance is a smartphone Titanic that analysts believe may suffer the same fate as the famous, star-crossed ocean liner.
Friday, February 11th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Feds will formally ban e-cigarettes on US flights this spring
The Transportation Department will clarify its position this spring with an outright electronic cigarette ban on flights in the United States.
Friday, February 11th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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.
World Health says alcohol kills more people worldwide than AIDS
A new report by the World Health Organization says that alcohol kills more people annually than tuberculosis, malaria or AIDS worldwide.
Friday, February 11th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
SBA lending programs to expand on February 15
The Small Business Administration is starting up two new lending programs that are aimed at increasing the number of small business loans.
Friday, February 11th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Government powers handed to army as Hosni Mubarak resigns
Hosni Mubarak resigns: The president of Egypt has resigned from his post amid violent unrest and handed the Egyptian government to the army.
Friday, February 11th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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?
Apple flash crash: $10 billion market cap loss in four minutes
A sudden spike in trading volume sent Apple stock tumbling Thursday in a flash crash that doesn't have an easy explanation but has stabilized.
Friday, February 11th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Money bought dog, Lucy Lou, mayor position in Kentucky
Lucy Lou is a red and white border collie who is making history in Kentucky. In a 2008 election with 200 percent turnout, she was elected.
Friday, February 11th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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