Daily Archives: February 23, 2011
Housing prices decline, but home sales are rising
The number of home sales rose during January, but home values have been falling for some time. The low prices likely contributed to sales.
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Couple staying married as they become priest and nun
A married couple in Germany has converted to the Roman Catholic church, and both have taken vows as a nun and priest. They will remain married.
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Social microlender offers commercial paper to small businesses
Microfinancing site 40Billion.com offers unsecured promissory notes called commercial paper to small businesses rather than large companies.
Wednesday, February 23rd, 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.
Despite 3 million users, Facebook shuts down breakup notifier app
Facebook has banned the breakup notifier app, which received 3 million users in just a few days. Facebook says it took up too many resources.
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Libyan official claims Gadhafi ordered bomb for Pan Am flight 103
Moammar Gadhafi's ex justice minister claims to have evidence the dictator issued personal orders to the Lockerbie bomber ...
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Soft drink tax: Colorado lawmakers may repeal after one year
After only one year, Colorado lawmakers might repeal the 2.9 percent sales tax on soda, citing everything from inequality to ineffectiveness.
Wednesday, February 23rd, 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.
McDonalds oatmeal: Healthy breakfast or marketing sham?
Some view McDonald's new oatmeal as a healthy alternative to McMuffins, but NYT's Mark Bittman sees it as McSame when it comes to nutrition.
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Justice Department to stop defending Defense of Marriage Act
The Justice Department will no longer pursue any Defense of Marriage Act-related lawsuits because it has concluded DOMA is unconstitutional.
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
David Koch poser gets Wis. Gov. Scott Walker to reveal ploy
As unions fight to keep collective bargaining in Wisconsin, a phone prankster duped Governor Scott Walker into revealing a ploy to deceive Democrats.
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
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?
Secrets of dishes for big families can help cut food costs
Creating dishes for big families is a matter of combining four basic elements. For small families, the same concept can cut down food costs.
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Texas statehouse hearing testimony on payday lending regulations
The Texas legislature is looking for a "sweet spot" of financial regulation that will allow payday lenders to stay in business and protect customers.
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
All Providence public school teachers to be fired at quarter end
The Providence School Board is preparing to fire all Providence school teachers in a desperate move to address a $40 million budget deficit.
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
You Are Not Supposed To Know Cash Advances Online Do Not Require Any Credit
Credit is not a factor with cash advances online. There are not credit checks so their is no hard inquiry on your record to lower your credit score.
Rahm Emanuel wins election for mayor of Chicago
Rahm Emanuel, the former fiery chief of staff for the White House, has been elected the next Mayor of Chicago. He easily took the election.
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 by By Peter Stone
US Senator Harry Reid trying to ban brothels in Nevada
Though he is a legislator in the U.S. Congress, Harry Reid has been encouraging legislators in his home state of Nevada to ban prostitution.
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 by By Mary Rice
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