Monthly Archives: February 2011

TSA agents arrested at JFK, accused of stealing $160,000

Two employees of the Transportation Security Administration have been arrested for theft after admitting to stealing cash from passengers.
JFK airport

Nir Rosen resigns after remarks about CBS reporter Lara Logan

Reporter Nir Rosen has committed what amounts to career suicide by questioning the validity of reporter Lara Logan's claims of sexual assault.
New York University

Why Google One Pass may be no real threat to Apple subscriptions

Google's One Pass content subscription service is publisher-friendly, but with Apple App Store subscriptions, consumers remain the priority.
Apple subscriptions

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.

Family Dollar share price surges on NASDAQ

Discount retailer Family Dollar Stores Inc. was purchased by billionaire Nelson Peltz. It's a sign that dollar chains are now big business.
A smiling young woman hunts for values at her local Family Dollar store.

Federal government might defer interest on unemployment loans

A single line item in the proposed federal budget would allow states to defer interest on the unemployment loans they took out two years ago.
Unemployment money

Mississippi votes for two and a half more years of payday loans

Mississippi House Bill 455 has passed, preserving payday lending in the state for two and a half years if passed by the Senate and governor.
The State of Mississippi as depicted on a U.S. Department of the Interior map.

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.

Natalie Munroe blog raising questions of teacher free speech

One teacher's blog, which didn't identify her school or students, may lead to her losing her job after students and parents found it online.
Classroom

Home Depot jobs push will hire 60,000 workers for spring season

Home Depot announced that it has started hiring to fill 60,000 Home Depot jobs as the national retailer gears up for the springtime rush.
home improvement retailer

Millions of Microsoft shares dumped by Bill Gates in 2010

Bill Gates has been dumping shares of Microsoft stock as he watches his company become an also-ran under CEO Steve Ballmer.
Photo of Bill Gates

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?

Giant planet dubbed Tyche could be sending comets our way

Theories about the existence of a distant planet called Tyche may be confirmed or denied by NASA telescope data to be released this spring.
planet tyche

Experian adding renter history to credit scores calculations

Experian, the credit bureau, is adding rent payment history to its formula for calculating credit scores, which is good news for many people.
Apartments

Will Apple subscriptions give media companies a brighter future?

Apple has positioned itself to be the newsboy for digital publications with its Apple App Store subscription service for iOS-based content.
ipad magazine content

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.

South Dakota bill could justify killing abortion doctors

South Dakota will vote on House Bill 1171, which would call it justifiable homicide if someone killed a doctor who gives a woman an abortion.
Close-up view of South Dakota on a map of the U.S.

Scientists unable to find source of anthrax used in 2001 attacks

A National Academy of Sciences review of the FBI investigation of the 2001 anthrax attacks found some glaring flaws in the FBI's findings.
Anthrax

Plastic heart beats for three days, kicks off revolution

The first plastic heart, implanted in 1969, only beat for three days, but it kicked off decades of research, development and artificial hearts.
Artificial Heart

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.

Businesses and lenders waiting for new SBA program

A 24-month business refinancing program through the SBA is already running down the clock, but businesses don't yet know if they can qualify.
Money

Your wine choice can bring more flavor to the table

What is the best wine to pair with your dinner? If you choose the right wine to complement your dinner, both will taste a little bit better.
Photo of wine and dinner.