Monthly Archives: October 2010

Payday loans are not just for people with bad credit

A group of payday loan applicants.Payday loans are for anyone. Even those with good credit who are able get personal financing elsewhere often choose to get a payday loan.

Lead poisoning in children

Toy recallPublic awareness is needed when it comes to keeping ourselves and our children safe from lead poisoning. Here are some things to lookout for.

Celebrate National Pasta Month in style

National Pasta MonthOctober is National Pasta Month, and the best way to celebrate is to give all kinds of pasta a try. You could even try making your own pasta.

Buying a home: How payday loans can help

New homeownersAre you looking at buying a home and need a loan? If a little extra money is all you need, the best thing to do is to apply for payday loans.

Alternative WTC collapse theories pick up steam

Iron sphere 911Conspiracy theories about the WTC collapse on Sept. 11, 2001, have been around since day one. Many still question the official explanations.

Space tourism more accessible as competition drives down price

virgin galactic space tourismSpace tourism came closer to reality with Virgin Galactic's successful test flight, and soon it will have competition from Space Adventures.

Are chat rooms dangerous?

Online chat roomsWhen it comes to chat rooms, one of the best things to remember is that the person you're chatting with is probably someone you don't know.

Ambani house is a $1.8 billion tower overlooking Mumbai slums

ambani house view of mumbai slumsIndian billionaire Murkesh Ambani's new house, the most expensive residential property in the world, towers over the destitute Mumbai slums.

Low inflation means no Social Security COLA in 2011

FDR-era poster advertising Social Security.For the second straight year, there will be no Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA). Retirees and the disabled are concerned...

Are you a victim of living in fear?

A woman in fear.Fear can even affect your social life and work choices. It can take over your thoughts and prevent you from doing things that make you happy.

Fed hints at more quantitative easing despite its failure so far

quantitative easingBen Bernanke's Federal Reserve has pumped nearly $2 trillion into the economy since 2008, to little effect. The Fed may buy more treasuries.

Brooklyn Bridge shut down because of flashlights

Brooklyn BridgePolice shut down the Brooklyn Bridge for more than an hour this morning to investigate suspicious packages that ended up being flashlights.

Shibboleet | The code for getting through to tech support

Shibboleet supportXKCD's characters had a dream that saying shibboleet will get you through to tech support -- but where did it come from, and will it work?

Global Hand Washing Day 2010

Hand washingThe third annual Global Hand Washing Day is on Oct. 15, 2010. Take some time to educate yourself and your children about its importance...

Developers release 4.1 unlock for Apple devices

Unlocking a 4.1 deviceNow it's possible to unlock your iOS 4.1 devices. Should you jailbreak, or is the danger of losing the warranty and breaking the law worth it?

CVS Pharmacy fined $75 million for being key meth lab supplier

smoking methamphetamine, perhaps derived from CVS productsMethamphetamine makers and users in the U.S. have CVS Pharmacy to thank for allowing sales of the raw materials that support their habit...

How do you like your tea?

Handling oolong tea.Are you a tea lover? With the many different varieties and choices of tea, you can explore the world of tea and discover new, tasty finds.