Monthly Archives: May 2010

Atlanta Honda Civic | Finance your Georgia Honda Civic purchase

2009 Honda CivicIf you are looking to buy a new or used Honda Civic in Atlanta, there are a few facts you should know about research and finance.. READ MORE

Somali pirates get ransom, but more ships are fighting back

close up of a pile of gold dobloonsSomali pirates got their ransom Friday, but more naval power and more assertive shipping companies are putting a dent in pirate attacks...

Installment Loans for Bad Credit: Help for people with bad credit

Woman reading a newspaperApplying for a loan on bad credit can be difficult - thank goodness for installment loans for bad credit. You can get help within two hours!

Des Moines declares a moratorium on payday lenders

Urban DecayDes Moines, Iowa, has put a halt to payday lenders opening new stores there. The reason given is that payday lenders cause urban blight. READ ON...

Mosque at Ground Zero | Plans and rumors of the Cordoba House

Muslim prayer rug and a man in socksMuslim-American groups have announced plans to build a community center at Ground Zero that includes a mosque. What are the details? READ ON...

Shuttle launch of Atlantis marks near-end of program

space shuttle lifts off at dawn on a column of flameThe space shuttle launch today is the final mission for Atlantis as Obama's NASA plan signals a new direction for manned spaceflight. READ ON...

Tulsa Public Schools cut 286 teaching jobs

A view of the downtown Tulsa skyline. It's not quite so pretty to the 286 displaced teachers of Tulsa Public Schools anymore.Tulsa Public Schools dismissed 286 teachers all at once, a 10 percent reduction in total workforce. Our kids' future is brighter each day…

BP oil leak has not killed dolphins or turtles yet

Bottlenose dolphinRecently found dolphin and sea turtle carcasses did not die from the BP oil leak. No found dolphins or turtles were killed by the oil spill...

Verizon, Sprint snub Nexus One | Is Google phone a failure?

A giant working model of the nexus one phone at a trade showThe Nexus One Sprint snub follows closely behind Verizon's rejection of Google's Android phone, leading some to predict its ultimate demise...

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have quite the tab

SinkholeFannie Mae and Freddie Mac have cost taxpayers almost $150 billion. The CBO expects it to get worse. How long will this keep up? READ ON...

Oversight in Credit CARD Act could cost you money

The Credit CARD Act created a number of provisions meant to protect consumers.A loophole in the Credit CARD Act regarding payment allocation is costing consumers money. Find out how the new changes affect you.. READ ON

Financial reform goes after consumers who need pay day loans

a sign depicting a hand reaching for money with a slash through itPeople who need pay day loans are being singled out in a financial reform bill created to reign in greedy Wall Street banks. READ MORE...

Michael Bueke executed for 1983 shootings, murder

Alcatraz penitentiaryAfter almost 27 years on Death Row, Michael Bueke was executed on May 13 for killing one man and wounding two more during 1983. READ MORE...

Can instant cash improve your NetworthIQ?

Improve your NetworthIQ with the help of instant cash.Improve your networth with tools like NetworthIQ, Mint.com and instant cash. There are helpful tools available for your needs. READ MORE>>>

Houston teacher beats student and gets caught on tape

HandcuffsA Houston charter-school science teacher was recorded beating a 13-year old student. What happened to the teacher, and will she be arrested?

YouCut blends social networking and government finance

ScissorsRep Eric Cantor (R-VA), the Republican Whip, has created a website called YouCut. It lets people vote on proposed spending cuts. READ MORE..