Monthly Archives: October 2010

Is male menopause a myth intended to drive pharma sales?

A sad man, mid-life to senior in ageMany medical experts scoff at the concept of a male menopause that requires medication. Nevertheless, big pharma is profiting on the meds...

Researchers discover koro, a previously unknown language

Location of the Arunachal Pradesh state in northeastern India, where National Geographic discovered speakers of the "new" koro language.National Geographic has discovered a human language called koro, which was previously unknown to the world at large. Koro has no written form…

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Banning payday advance loans is not a good idea

Unemployment lineSome people think banning payday advance loans will keep people safe. However, a ban would have several bad side effects and few good ones.

Pink Your Drink has breast cancer groups seeing red

A six-pack of Mike's Hard Pink Lemonade.Breast Cancer Awareness Month supporters are livid over drink makers like Mike's Hard Lemonade selling pink drinks to support the cause. …

Times Square bomber Faisal Shahzad sentenced to life

Sing SingThe Times Square Bomber, Faisal Shahzad, appeared in court for sentencing. He was sentenced to life in prison. Parole will never be offered.

McDonalds Monopoly 2010 kicks off October 5

McDonalds MonopolyThe McDonald's Monopoly 2010 game may seem a great way to win prizes, but doing the math to make sure you don't spend too much is important.

Graphene discovery earns Russian pair 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics

graphene, being two-dimensional material doesn't look like thisThe discovery of graphene, the thinnest, strongest material currently known, earned two Russian scientists the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics.

The advantages of a personal loan over a credit card

personal loan vs. credit card for cashUnexpected expenses can be met more cost-effectively over time with a personal loan instead of a credit card.

Terror alerts may only be terror hysteria

Dollar BillA website run by libertarian talk show host Alex Jones, ran a post opining that recent terror alerts are only a ruse of terror hysteria.

Apple iPad, the Kindle Killer, is now available at Amazon

apple ipad, now at AmazonThe iPad is now for sale at the home of Kindle, which makes good financial sense for Amazon and solidifies Apple's tablet PC dominance.

Pioneer of IVF treatment awarded Nobel Prize

test tubesDr. Robert Edwards, developer of I.V.F. treatment, has been awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine. Nearly 4 million exist because of I.V.F.

Heavy laptop users risk toasted skin syndrome from intense heat

laptop users risk toasted skin syndromeToasted skin syndrome, which could lead to skin cancers, is one of many conditions in medical journals related to excessive laptop use.

Schwarzenegger cleared to furlough California workers

Arnold SchwarzeneggerThe state Supreme Court of California upheld an order to furlough California workers from the governor. California is short $19 billion.

Doctors should work weekends if U.S. wants healthcare reform

Two professionals walk the course on a golfing weekend.America hasn't taken a firm hold of the reins for healthcare reform. Peter Orszag suggests doctors should work weekends, for one thing.

Installment loans for people with bad credit

Man applying for installment loans for people with bad credit online.If you're thinking "uncomplicated" and "within 2 hours" are things unrelated to installment loans for people with bad credit, think again...

Payday lenders do not practice predatory lending

SharkPayday lenders get accused of all kinds of things. "Predatory lending" is one. They don't really fit that description at all.