Monthly Archives: October 2010

Get payday advance loans and avoid an overdraft

A man smiling into the camera.If you can't figure out the best way to keep your bank account in the positive, let me give you an idea: A payday advance loan can help...

FCC to propose bill shock regulations that rein in mobile fees

bill shock regulation to prevent this as pictured"Bill shock" regulations proposed by the Federal Communications Commission aim to protect cell phone customers from getting surprise charges.

Michelle Rhee resigns in D.C., schools everywhere lose

Chancellor of D.C. Public Schools Michelle Rhee at a NOAA conference.Michelle Rhee, Chancellor of D.C. Schools, has been pressured to resign. Teachers' unions won't miss Rhee's high-pressure approach.

Apple Inc. patents text filtering technology to prevent sexting

TextingApple Inc. has been granted a patent on its new technology designed mainly to block sexting, but the technology goes far beyond that purpose.

Apple Inc. reaches record high stock price

Red DeliciousDuring a banner year, stock price for Apple Inc. shot to an all-time high of more than $300. The iPad, iPhone and iPod continue to dominate.

Experts: Foreclosure moratorium will harm weak housing market

foreclosure moratoriumGovernment officials and housing industry experts agree a foreclosure moratorium will only further weaken the housing market, not help it...

Oklahoma Earthquake | 4.3 quake does no significant damage

OklahomaThis morning, a light earthquake shook Oklahoma. The quake was felt as far away as Dallas / Fort Worth and no major damage has been reported.

Chile miners rescue live | Chile flag flown at San Jose mine

Chile FlagWatch the Chile miners rescue live here, as well as an explanation of the Texas flag vs Chile flag question.

Should I get payday advance loans?

A smiling woman using a laptop to apply for a payday advance loan.There are many things that are beneficial about a payday advance loan; you would be surprised to know how simple payday advance loans are...

Rogue Burger | Rogue States Burgers forced to move out of DuPont

BurgerDespite its efforts, Rogue States Burgers will have to move out of its DuPont circle location. It will be opening a new location soon, though.

Sony introduces Google TV that allows full internet access

SonyAt Best Buy on Oct. 24, the new Sony TV integrates Google Chrome, Google Android and Google Apps, all controlled via keyboard remote.

Roth IRA conversions surge in 2010

climbing to retirement savings goalsRoth IRA conversions are rising as taxpayers take advantage of tax breaks and try to avoid the prospect of rising federal taxes next year...

Alcohol abuse is multi-faceted with many negative effects

Drinking alcohol; alcohol abuse.Alcohol abuse is dangerous; it negatively affects the brain's normal function and contains substances that could damage the nervous system.

King Pharmaceuticals to be bought out by Pharma giant Pfizer

EipPenIn order to head off the loss of income that results from the "patent cliff," Pfizer is purchasing painkiller maker King Pharmaceuticals...

Recession makes civilian police jobs frighteningly necessary

Two men in police uniforms are riding toy motorcycles down a sidewalk.Police budget cuts and layoffs have forced many U.S. cities to use civilian police officers in jobs for which they may not be qualified...

The Google car uses artificial intelligence to drive itself

artificial intelligence drives google car, not hands on wheelNo hands on the steering wheel are required for the Google car, a modified Toyota Prius that has logged thousands of miles without a driver.

Online loans are risky for lenders

Bull ridingLenders of online loans are a misunderstood bunch. They face higher risk than any other loan lender. Far more, in fact, than a bank does...