Monthly Archives: May 2010
Financial statements released from Obama and Joe Biden
The President and Vice President both released their financial disclosure forms, as they are required annually. It may surprise you. READ ON...Scientists say BP oil leak estimates barely scratch the surface
The BP oil leak has been grossly underestimated, according to scientists who expect the oil to be carried by a current to the Florida Keys...Payroll employment increases for the month of April
During April, nonfarm payroll employment rose by 290,000. Despite this increase in employment, the unemployment rate in the U.S. increased...European debt crisis poised to weaken U.S. economic recovery
Europe's debt crisis is proving harder to solve than originally thought, may slow U.S. economic recovery and hints at a global debt crisis...Payday loans in Colorado and the threat of HB 1351
Colorado passed HB 10-1351 (aka HB 1351) by a narrow margin. Numerous consumer groups expect the state to lose 1,600 jobs or more. READ ON...Tradeworx hedge fund makes millions with high speed trading
Tradeworx and other high frequency hedge funds using powerful computers have replaced humans for two thirds of all stock market trades...Juan-Carlos Cruz | Food Network chef arrested
A chef that hosted two separate Food Network shows in previous years has been arrested for murder-for-hire. What happened; what did he host?GM posts first profits in more than two years
For the first time in almost three years, GM has posted a profit. The company had experienced heavy losses for almost two years. READ ON...Supreme Court rules sex offenders detainable after terms end
The Supreme Court has ruled in U.S. v. Comstock that inmates who are "sexually dangerous" can be detained after their sentences are over...Pesticides associated with ADHD cases in kids
A joint University of Montreal/Harvard University study suggests there may be a connection between certain pesticides and child ADHD. READ ON...Bay to Breakers Race Results 2010
Bay to Breakers 2010 boasts over 60,000 participants in San Francisco, California, Sunday, May 16th. Get your Bay to Breakers Race Results!Personal installment loans today | Up to $1,500 – no credit check
Avoid late payments and overdraft fees. If you need up to $1,500 within two hours, apply for personal installment loans today...Richard Eskow cannot prove anti-payday loans claims (Pt. 2)
World Bank consultant Richard Eskow uses the Huffington Post as his anti-payday loans platform, but misses the cracks in his own platform…Richard Eskow and the burden of proof re. payday loans (Pt. 1)
World Bank consultant Richard Eskow criticizes payday loans in the Huffington Post, but he offers no real proof to back his conflicting claims…Gear yourself up for Bike To Work Week
Bike To Work Week is here, and even if you bike one day, you can save yourself time and money, help the environment and improve your health...Will California budget crisis 2010 spread to other states?
The California budget crisis forces Arnold Schwarzenegger to make deep cuts in programs for the poor, but he vows not to increase taxes...More users delete Facebook accounts over privacy concerns
Deleting Facebook accounts has become a top Google search term as Facebook strips away the barriers to personal profile information. READ ON...
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