Monthly Archives: November 2010
Chinese vase causes sensation after enormous sale price
A Chinese vase was recently sold for 53 million pounds, or $85 million, at auction. Several months ago, it was collecting dust in an attic.Caterpillar spending $7.6 billion on Bucyrus mining equipment
Bucyrus mining equipment is used in mining everything. Now, the company's machines will carry the signature bright-yellow Caterpillar facade.National debt panel recommendations are not surprising
The recommendations from the debt panel aren't surprising. Americans hate taxes, but they don't want to cut services in austerity measures. Mehserle verdict cause for great concern
The Mehserle verdict was viewed as far too light by a lot of people. Incidents such as this can lead to things like the Watts Riots of 1965.Small loans for bad credit in higher demand than mortgage loans
The real estate market is at its most anemic in years. The only credit left for many are small loans like payday loans and cash advances.Garfield creator Jim Davis apologizes for Veterans Day strip
Jim Davis, creator of “Garfield,” didn't know the "National Stupid Day" strip would run on Veterans Day. It was simply a case of bad timing.Gingerbread Android platform may debut soon
Rumors of the Gingerbread Android system have been fueled by Google posting pictures of gingerbread cookies shaped like the Android logo...The decline of monarchies
As revolution and change swept through the world, monarchies were challenged by the common man. Thus, the power of people's rights evolved.Apple disciples will have to wait for iOS and iPad update
The new version of iOS has been delayed by Apple. Apple fanatics will have to wait until Thanksgiving for an iPad update and new features...DADT military gay ban upheld by Supreme Court
The SCOTUS denied a request on behalf of a gay rights group to lift a stay of the federal judge's decision to ban “Don't Ask, Don't Tell.” Revolt against TSA | Pilots lead charge against privacy invasion
The TSA has implemented "enhanced screening procedures" that may have finally crossed the line. Pilots, and many passengers, are simply saying "no."Get a holiday loan by phone or directly online
We'll help get you a holiday loan today quickly and easily. Apply for a loan by phone or online. Holiday loans for bad credit are available.U.S. Postal Service lost $8.5 billion in 2009
The U.S. Postal Service is suffering in the recession. The organization lost a whopping $8.5 billion in 2009. First-Class mail has dropped.Holiday Money Loans: Borrowing money for the holidays
Need money for the holidays? Apply online for holiday money loans and get cash in almost no time. No credit check, no faxing -- no stress...Nutcracker Market 2010 | 325 vendors to fund the arts
The Nutcracker Market 2010 is hoping to make millions to fund the Houston Ballet. Markets like this are increasingly important for nonprofits.Ramon Mercader style assassin possibly sent after double agent
The Russian double agent who informed authorities about Anna Chapman may have had a Ramon Mercader type hit ordered on him by the Kremlin...Facebook unleashes Gmail killer on Monday
Facebook will unveil its Gmail killer on Monday, a webmail client codenamed “Project Titan.”
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