Monthly Archives: November 2010

TWLOHA | To Write Love On Her Arms tours for awareness

TWLOHATo Write Love On Her Arms is a movement, started by a true story in 2006, that aims to provide hope for those in rough situations.

The Newsweek Daily Beast | Marrying to go different directions

Newsweek"The Daily Beast" has announced a 50/50 partnership with news magazine Newsweek. Their combined editor says she has big plans for both.

Obama deficit commission considers raising retirement age

File photo of President Obama staring out a window. He appears to be deep in thought.President Obama's bipartisan deficit commission has been unable to gain traction on ideas such as raising the U.S. retirement age four years.

Staying in touch with good memories

A happy familyTaking a trip down memory lane regularly helps keep you focused on the good things in life. This is method will help put you in a good mood.

Do your homework and think hard about a debt consolidation loan

debt consolidation loanA debt consolidation loan can make sense with low interest rates and loosening credit standards, but it's not a quick fix. Do your homework.

Modern consumer debt levels make payday loan trap unlikely

AnchoviesCritics have contended that a payday loan is a debt trap. Current data on consumer debt makes payday loans look like dust in the wind...

Veterans Day Free Meals 2010 | Freebies and deals

Veterans Day Free Meals 2010Dozens of places are offering free meals and deals to veterans in celebration of Veterans Day. Get a comprehensive list of national specials.

Thanksgiving 2010: Dinner menu ideas

Turkey for Thanksgiving 2010Thanksgiving 2010 is just around the corner. And for those of you who want the perfect Thanksgiving dinner, check out these fun menu ideas.

Veterans Day honors 22 million Americans willing to fight and die

veterans day ceremony at tomb of unknownsVeterans Day ceremonies in the U.S. include a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington Cemetery in Washington, D.C...

Google slams Facebook over contact data inflexibility

A “Rock 'Em Sock 'Em Robots” game. The robot boxer in the blue corner represents Facebook, while the red robot represents Google.The latest blow in the Google vs. Facebook war involves freedom to import and export contact data. Is Facebook not playing fair, or Google?

Washington State bans Four Loko in wake of outrage

Rob McKennaWashington State has banned alcoholic energy drinks like Four Loko after several college students were hospitalized for alcohol poisoning...

Black Friday 2010 | Holiday savings with a payday loan

Don't have the cash for Black Friday 2010? No worries. A fast online payday loan can help you save this holiday season. Let me tell you how.

Jewish holocaust scam steals more than $40 million

Photos of some Jews.The recent Jewish Holocaust financial scam at the Conference On Jewish Material Claims was in part an inside job, reports the FBI.

The Matterhorn | A perfectly balanced mountain

The MatterhornThe Matterhorn, which is located on the borders of Switzerland and Italy, is one of the most photographed mountains across the entire globe.

New cigarette warning labels show graphic effects of smoking

new cigarette warning labels follow euro exampleThe FDA is heading in the direction of European countries with new cigarette warning labels that bluntly depict the effects of smoking.

Crocodile Tears | How the saying came to be

CrocodilesEver heard the saying, “They were just shedding some crocodile tears?” Interestingly enough, there is an ancient myth behind it. READ ON...

Florida schools locked down; government buildings threatened

School shootingA call and an e-mail to a local radio station have caused Broward County schools in Florida to initiate a full lockdown for student safety.