Monthly Archives: November 2010

Medical loss ratio rules could pay insurance rebates to millions

director of department of health and human servicesHealth and Human Services announced new rules establishing the minimum amount of premium revenues insurers must spend on patient care.

Celebrity credit and debit cards should be avoided

Kim KardashianCelebrity endorsed prepaid debit cards seem great because it's a person from TV endorsing a product. Those cards aren't usually a good idea.

School closures and late start school days

SnowSnow, ice and bad weather can lead to school closures and late-start school days. Most school districts try to inform parents very quickly.

Government collars drunk nuclear weapons transport drivers

General Bernard A. Schriever (right) with members of Avco Cooperation (today: Textron, Inc) inspects an experimental missile warhead re-entry vehicle in 1959. Creating an effective nuclear-armed missile force was one of his main goals. ICBM Test Vehicle of U.S. Air Force Thor-Able Reentry Program. Recovered April 1959 after 5000 mile flight.The U.S. Energy Department has investigated 16 incidents involving drunk nuclear weapons drivers. They were drunk while on duty, not driving.

Insider trading probe affects cross section of financial industry

insider trading this wayA sweeping insider trading investigation by the SEC is affecting the financial industry at many levels, and charges could be filed this year.

Books on tape can help further your education

A young man listening to books on tape.Advance your education! Books on tape provide great opportunities for you to begin learning all the things you've always wanted to explore..

Ingmar Guandique convicted for murder of Chandra Levy

Rock Creek ParkIngmar Guandique has been convicted of the Chandra Levy murder. The conviction is odd, as there is little direct evidence that he did it...

Wi-Fi signals are damaging trees, says Netherlands study

The international symbol for Wi-Fi.The ultra-fine particles in Wi-Fi radiation are damaging trees, according to a Netherlands study. Could other living things be in danger, too?

Situation for New Zealand miners takes a turn for the worse

Coal mine explosionThe status of the New Zealand mine has not improved. The trapped miners have not been heard from, and a rescue is becoming less likely...

One billion people cannot afford health care, says WHO

Poverty and hunger are widespread in the streets of Gode, Ethiopia, where the 746th Air Expeditionary Wing delivered humanitarian supplies on Friday, March 24, 2006. The humanitarian effort is part of the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa - Flex mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. Ann P. Knabe)The World Health Organization has released some sobering numbers regarding just how many people in the world cannot afford health care...

Amazon Black Friday 2010 ads | Save even more this season!

Amazon coffee mugsDon't wait for Black Friday to get started-begin your holiday shopping now. Shop today with Amazon Black Friday 2010 ads and save even more.

St. Louis singled out at the top of Most Dangerous Cities list

CQ most dangerous cities winnerThe CQ most dangerous cities list, based on FBI violent crime statistics, has been called "irresponsible" by St. Louis officials.

47 years have passed since JFK assassination

John F. Kennedy motorcadeIt has been over 37 years since the JFK assassination. It was one of the most shocking events in modern American and world history.

Amazon Black Friday 2010 deals lead to state complaints

Shopping cartsAmazon has started their Black Friday deals almost a week early - but everyone from customers to state tax collectors are complaining.

Find a scholarship: Save money and challenge yourself

A group of college students.There are many scholarships out there, most of which can be found easily online. Start searching and don't stop until you find the right one.

Family meals improve grades for children, prevent substance abuse

Family mealStudies have shown that family meals drastically help improve children's grades as well as help them stay away from drug and alcohol use....

Teen drinking may be a problem of the press, not Four Loko

BeerThe recent Four Loko ban makes it seem kids in the United States are out of control. In reality, people shouldn't worry so much about it...