Monthly Archives: May 2010

Trading error to blame for DJIA nosedive?

Dow Jones Industrial AverageThe stock market today plunged on the news of a falling Dow Jones Industrial Average - but was it all because of a bad mistake? READ MORE...

Oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico 2010: BP reports progress

oil washed up on an ocean beachProgress was reported Thursday in the Gulf oil spill 2010 as one of three leaks is plugged, and a containment dome is en route to the site...

New Hampshire bus | Greyhound bomb scare in Portsmouth

Greyhound bus stationA bus on its way to New York City stopped in Portsmouth this morning and was surrounded by law enforcement. Was there a bomb on board? READ ON...

Will California immigration be the next legal flash point?

A common highway sign visible along the southernmost roads of California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas. Experts predict the California immigration conflict will soon explode as has occurred in Arizona.Is California immigration the next political hot button? Considering resident Latino reaction to the Arizona law, it's likely. READ MORE…

Lieberman Citizenship bill | Making it easier to strip rights

The Lieberman citizenship bill would strip individuals "with ties to terrorist organizations" of their rights. How would this bill work?

Yes, you really can get short term loans today

Short term loans todayYou don't want another late payment on your credit report. You want cash today; what you need are short term loans you can get today. READ ON...

Installment loans for bad credit | Get the help you need today!

man at the table with laptopWorried about a bad or poor credit? Apply for installment loans for bad credit and get the help you need today, regardless of your credit...

Nurses Day a week away as Nurses Week 2010 begins

Florence NightingaleMay 6 begins Nurses Week, ending on Nurses Day on May 12. The day is held then because it is Florence Nightingale's birthday. READ MORE...

National Day of Prayer 2010 canceled is a right wing rumor

President Obama, sans tie, speaking in front of a large American flagNational Prayer Day 2010 cancellation was a false rumor from the right wing after President Obama chose not to hold a White House ceremony...

DeKalb County Schools | Should school budgets be spent on PR?

SchoolhouseDeKalb County schools are taking heat for trying to hire a PR firm. How much are they going to spend, and is this a good use of funds? READ ON...

What can you do with an underwater home mortgage?

brick rancher on a sunny dayHaving an underwater home mortgage doesn't offer many good options, but new federal programs can offer some flexibility. CONTINUE READING...

Senate passes financial reform bill amendment

US Capitol BuildingAn amendment to the financial reform bill has passed the Senate, nearly unanimously. The amendment changes the bill dramatically. READ ON...

Wind power companies see opportunity in wake of BP oil spill

WindmillWind power and the future of alternative energy are rising to the surface of debate in the wake of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

San Antonio refinery fire | Known safety violations at refinery

Oil refineryThe refinery that exploded in San Antonio this morning was cited several times for OSHA violations. What happened this morning? READ ON...

Google Editions e-books: the ultimate Kindle and iPad killer?

a close up of an open book, side viewThe Google Editions launch date promises to turn the ebook world into an open system and become a threat to the designs of Amazon and Apple.

On the border: a border fence and immigration reform debate

the U.S. border fence extending into the oceanOn the border, the controversial U.S. Border Fence Project has become a political football in the debate about immigration reform. READ MORE

May 5 deserves celebration for many reasons

Illustration of the Battle of PueblaMay 5, also known as Cinco De Mayo, has seen a lot of interesting and notable things happen throughout the ages, believe it or not. READ MORE...