Daily Archives: February 22, 2011
Bahraini security forces fire on unarmed protesters
Security forces opened deadly fire on protesters in Manama, Bahrain, on Feb. 18, for the second time in two days. Protesters were not armed.
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Oil prices spike as Gadhafi refuses to leave turmoil in Libya
Unrest in Libya caused oil prices to spike and stocks to slide. Libyan ruler Moammar Gadhafi refuses to leave, despite escalating violence.
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Secured credit cards can get your credit back on track
Secured credit cards are a viable option for consumers trying to rebuild their credit. But be sure to watch out for cards with high fees.
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
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.
Cell phone radiation increases brain cell activity in new study
A new study found that cell phone radiation artificially elevates glucose metabolism in brain cells, but whether this is damaging is unknown.
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Negotiating for better deals: a talent learned from the recession
Hard economic times have made consumers more determined to negotiate for better prices and businesses more willing to make better deals.
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Maryland charging a foreclosure maintenance fee
In effort to slow down plummeting home values, a Maryland county is asking state lawmakers for the right to charge a fee on foreclosed homes.
Tuesday, February 22nd, 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.
Sex.com sets record for most expensive domain
The new owner of world-record value domain sex.com appears to have spent $13 million with no concrete plan so far on how to make money on it.
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Blocking LOXL2 enzyme cut cancer spread dramatically
Researchers in the United Kingdom have found that blocking a single enzyme, LOXL2, can hamper the spread of breast cancer to the bloodstream.
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Bank profits tumble as new laws for credit cards start working
The new credit card regulations are working. Companies that used to rely on deceptive practices are losing profits because of the CARD Act.
Tuesday, February 22nd, 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?
Government shutdown in 2011 could result from deadlocked Congress
The term "government shutdown" has been thrown around as Congress locks horns over the budget. Here's what a 2011 government shutdown would mean.
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
German brewery markets no-alcohol beer in US as a sports drink
German brewer Erdinger is trying to increase its North American market share by marketing non-alcoholic beer Alkoholfrei at sporting events.
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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