Monthly Archives: September 2010

Blackpad | Seven inches of Blackberry rumors

BlackberryThe Blackberry Blackpad could be the first major competitor to the iPad to come out -- but will it make an appearance at today's DevCon?

Obama Internet policy expands to include greater surveillance

ear budAn Obama Internet bill will be going to congress next year. The bill will grant government greater rights to monitor private communications.

Kosovo: Consequences of independence

Kosovo flagThe "Kosovo case" will remain open for a number of years, maybe even decades, largely because of the problems with legality and legitimacy.

Second look programs may be loosening lending standards

second look program small business lendingAfter urging from the White House, banks have been taking a second look at loan applications that could be loosening lending standards.

Get free Budweiser beer on Sept. 29 at National Happy Hour

A neon bar sign advertising Budweiser beer. A lizard is seated atop the logo, which is a reference to a past advertising campaign where three different frogs croaked out "Bud-wei-ser."Free Budweiser will be available Sept. 29. If you're of drinking age, Anheuser-Busch InBev wants your business to save the flagging King…

Blockbuster Video is getting bankruptcy loan modification

VHS tapeBlockbuster has filed for bankruptcy in order to get some loan modification. The huge video rental chain has been losing ground for years.

Borrowing money is easy with no faxing payday loans

A close-up image of a man smiling.If you need to borrow money but don't want to waste more time and money just to find a fax machine, apply now for no faxing payday loans...

The Republican pledge to repeal health care reform is unrealistic

republicans take a swing at repealing health care reformThe Republican Pledge to America promises to repeal health care reform, but it's an issue where politics may not be able to trump reality.

Parents bug out over Similac recall 2010

Photo of some Similac baby formula.Parents should know about the Similac baby formula recall 2010. Beetle parts and larvae have tainted five million cans of powdered formula.

Miami hostage situation at Coral Gables Bank | Bomb remains

Bank of AmericaThe Coral Gables Bank of America opened at 8 a.m. to a hostage situation this morning. Police confirm that the crime started Thursday.

Report sheds light on controversial lending industry

Payday Lending StatisticsA report that combines 10 years of academic and market research about payday loans, short term credit and the financial realities behind the business.

Facts about extending the Bush tax cuts and the Obama tax plan

tax formsThe divisive debate on the Bush tax cuts and the Obama tax plan rarely takes a close look at the facts and possible outcomes presented here.

Sugarhouse Casino | Dangerous neighbor or badly needed stimulus?

Sugarhouse CasinoPhiladelphia's Sugarhouse Casino is officially open for business -- but that doesn't mean the debate around the issue is cooling off.

Illegal foreclosure documents may vindicate millions of borrowers

illegal foreclosure documentA foreclosure document processor at a major mortgage lender authorized eviction of thousands of homeowners without reading their files.

Easy payday loans

A worried, stressed man with his hands on his head."Easy" and "within 2 hours" aren't usually what you think of when you think of loans, but there are easy payday loans of up to $1,500!

Experts: Stuxnet is a military-grade cyber weapon aimed at Iran

stuxnet worm spreads via thumb drivesThe Stuxnet worm is a new cyber weapon experts believe was designed by a nation state to seek and destroy Iran's Bushehr nuclear reactor.

More new homes that no one wants to borrow money for

ConstructionNew homes are still being built. This summer saw an increase of new home construction, but fewer are secure enough to borrow money for one.