Monthly Archives: February 2011
Is the NYSE-Deutsche Boerse deal a blow to US national pride?
The NYSE Euronext merger with Deutsche Boerse dilutes a U.S. icon and gives a German company 60 percent control over the combined entity.
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Silvio Berlusconi will go to trial for prostitution in April
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlsuconi will go to trial on charges of engaging the services of an underage prostitute, beginning in April.
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Secret formula for Coca-Cola found in old newspaper column
The secret recipe for Coke is said to contain ingredients anyone can find, and it's even easier for people who do their shopping online.
Monday, February 14th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Payday loan APR Fees and How They Compare To Other Financing Rates
A fee of $32 on a $100 bounced check can have an APR as high as 2,336%. You would be surprised to see how other fees measure up.
E-mail evidence in Bell, California, salary scandal surfaces
E-mail records of the Bell, Calif., salary scandal have been made public as the trial of City Administrator Robert Rizzo, et al, continues.
Monday, February 14th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Clothing prices rising in 2011 because of cotton, oil prices
Clothing prices will be affected by rising prices for cotton as well as oil, which is used to make alternative fabrics like polyester ...
Monday, February 14th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
The adjustable rate mortgage is staging a comeback
The adjustable rate mortgage was labeled a cause of the real estate crash and recession. An ARM isn't evil, and ARMs are starting to return.
Monday, February 14th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Installment Loans Online and How They Differ From The Average Payday Loan
One of the most liked features of installment loans is being able to pay them back over a much longer period of time then normal loans you may find locally.
Claims of Horseman of the Apocalypse in Egypt video run wild
The pale green Fourth Horseman of the Apocalypse video from the Cairo riots has gone viral. Is it the Last Judgment – or just lens flare?
Monday, February 14th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
More real life superheroes donning costumes to fight crime
Members of a group in North America called the Real Life Superheroes are donning masks and capes to fight crime and perform community service.
Monday, February 14th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
60 years in prison for killer of Chandra Levy
Nearly a decade after she disappeared amid an affair with a congressman, Chandra Levy's killer has been convicted and given 60 years in prison.
Monday, February 14th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
The Ease and Convenience of Short Term Loans Needs To Be Managed In A Smart Way
It is not wise to go crazy with short term loans just because you can get them online with no credit checks, no collateral and without having to fax in tons of documents.
Top TARP auditor Barofsky resigns as banks struggle to repay
Head TARP auditor Neil Barofsky has resigned. There are currently more than 150 TARP banks in default on their government installment loans.
Monday, February 14th, 2011 by By Steve Tarlow
Reno microlending program targets unbankable businesses
A new financing program in Reno is targeting businesses that have been denied financing from traditional loans, but the money is going fast.
Monday, February 14th, 2011 by By Mary Rice
Rumors fly about small, cheap iPhone Nano this summer from Apple
Apple is reported to be leveraging its brand with a new family of connected smartphone devices that will compete in Android's price range.
Monday, February 14th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
What You Need To Know To Keep From Getting Trapped By Cash Advance Addiction
Cash advances are not a long term financial fix for spending spree addictions. Using them should be done so responsibly and in a realistic manner.
Energy drinks could pose serious health risks for kids
A new report, published in the journal Pediatrics, says energy drinks could pose a health risk to kids because of the high caffeine content.
Monday, February 14th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
Global food prices rising along with temperatures
World food prices have been driven to an all-time high by flooding, drought and increased demand -- all trends that are expected to continue.
Sunday, February 13th, 2011 by By Thomas Hart
Cal Berkeley saved from Title IX penalties by fundraising
Cal Berkeley students and supporters have kept the athletics department from being penalized under Title IX by aggressive fund raising.
Saturday, February 12th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
No Credit Check Personal Loans From The Comfort Of Home - A Good Thing or a Bad Thing?
Personal loans are so easy to get it worries some consumer groups. Like anything on the internet it pays to be informed before you pursue any online transactions.
Silvio Berlusconi likely to face criminal trial in Italy
Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi is likely to face criminal charges in Italy. He allegedly engaged the services of an underage prostitute.
Saturday, February 12th, 2011 by By Peter Stone
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
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