Monthly Archives: February 2011

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.
cell phone brain cell study

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.
negotiating home repair

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.
Foreclosure

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.
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.

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.
Viagra

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.
IV

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.
Bank of America

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.
Budget shocks are something very common these days. Many middle class Americans have started using installment lending products to get through tough times.

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.
Congress

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.
non alcoholic beer

Colombian military seizes drug smuggling submarine

Colombian authorities have seized a drug smuggling submarine, aka Narco Sub, holding eight tons of cocaine near the Pacific coast of Colombia.
Photo of a submarine.

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?
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?

The label on a bottle of wine — breaking it down

Basic information on wine labels can be crowded out by a lot of marketing terms. Here's a crash course in understanding the language of wine.
Bottle of wine.

Only existing high speed rail in America already successful

High speed line the Acela Express travels from Boston to Washington, D.C., at up to 150 mph and attracts more than 3 million riders per year.
Acela Express

Large banks could place limits on debit card use

The nations' largest banks, increasingly coming under fire from legislation curbing excessive fees, may start limiting debit card usage.
Debit

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.
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.

Choosing an iPhone: AT&T beats Verizon in 3G network speed test

AT&T iPhones finished far ahead of Verizon in 3G network speed, but Verizon's 3G network for iPhone was more reliable.
3g network speed

Payday loan reprieve: Kentucky House Bill 182 fails to pass

Kentucky House Bill 182, which would have capped payday loan APR at 36 percent, was defeated 13-10 in a Banking and Insurance Committee vote.
The Kentucky capitol building.

Notre Dame: Second sex assault complaint follows suicide

Notre Dame University is trying to defend itself from a second complaint of under-investigating sexual assault to protect its reputation.
Notre Dame

Personal Online Lending and How It Can Make or Break Your Family Budget During Hard Times

Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.
Hard times befall us all but you do not have to break your budget to pay your bills. Use personal loans responsibly to avoid penlaties and late fees.

Obama administration overhauls health care conscience clause

The Obama administration has altered the health care conscience clause to make it possible for women to access reproductive care more easily.
A Caduceus symbol that represents the medical profession.

House Republicans seek to defund net neutrality in budget bill

The GOP opposes net neutrality rules preventing major ISPs from discriminating against content providers and customers who don't pay extra.
fcc net neutrality rules