Monthly Archives: May 2010
Consumer confidence index climbing while stock market plummets
The U.S. Consumer Confidence Index increased for the third straight month despite a tanking stock market and global economic uncertainty...Wal-Mart iPhone 3GS sale clears shelves for Apple 4G iPhone
The Wal-Mart iPhone sale cuts prices in half. Many see this as a move to clear inventory for Apple's introduction of the 4G iPhone in June...Housing recovery may be fiction as mortgage rates plummet
Though home sales have spiked recently, mortgage rates are at their lowest levels in years. This may have negative consequences. READ ON...So an alligator snapping turtle walks into a Chinese lake…
An alligator snapping turtle was found in a Chinese lake. Does this mean, freshwater lakes of the southeastern U.S. aren't good enough anymore?If you like Dutch Colonials, try the Amityville Horror House
The house where the incidents chronicled in the book "The Amityville Horror" took place is for sale. It's actually a nice place. READ ON...Dell Streak hybrid: Android tablet meets smartphone
The Dell Streak is a hybrid crossover between an Android tablet and a smartphone that critics say offers mediocre performance in both areas.BP pays off fishermen as oil spill destroys sea life
BP has cut checks for thousands of fishermen as the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico has closed vast areas of ocean and continues to spread...Bear market buzz builds as stock market grows more unpredictable
The bear market buzz has been getting louder as recent events scare investors, but while some analysts see a crash, others see a correction.Toyota and Tesla team to top electric car market
Toyota has pledged a huge investment of capital into Tesla Motors ahead of its Initial Public Offering, a good move for both companies. ...Arizona Predator drone bid intensifies immigration reform debate
Arizona's governor wants Predator drones to prowl the border for illegal aliens, adding fuel to the debate over the Arizona immigration law...No Credit Check Loans | Help for people with bad credit
Here's a quick guide to understanding no credit check loans. Know what to expect and what is needed to get you approved today. READ MORE >>>Kingston Jamaica declares monthlong state of emergency
A fight over extradition of a local businessman and suspected drug lord is causing civil unrest and an emergency state in Kingston, Jamaica.Financial Reform | Credit and borrowing for the average person
Financial reform is about everyone's access to credit, credit reporting, affordable mortgages and how credit/debit cards affect our finances...Existing home sales surged as the home buyer tax credit expired
The big existing home sale increase in April may be unsustainable as home buyers raced to beat the deadline for home buyer tax credit 2010. South Carolina Rep. Nikki Haley accused of affair
SC Gov. Mark Sanford staffer Will Folks claims he had an affair with gubernatorial candidate Nikki Haley. Will the state's drama never cease? Make your Chick-fil-A Spicy chicken reservations
Reservations for a free spicy chicken sandwich at Chick-fil-A are available online. Find out how to reserve your free sandwich here. READ MORE...Quit Facebook Day wants users to delete Facebook accounts May 31
Quit Facebook Day is May 31, but Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg hopes to make changes that stop people from deleting Facebook accounts.
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