Monthly Archives: November 2010

The myth of home ownership challenged

Housing DevelopmentIn reality, a typical United States resident will never actually own his or her home. Most homeowners are nothing but minority shareholders.

A credit card cash advance can really cost you

CheckCredit card cash advance fees are rising. The risk inherent in typical cash advances can actually be gotten around using a payday loan.

How to have happy holidays without going into debt

avoid holiday debtGetting organized now can help you have a happy holiday season of debt-free gift-giving, which will keep stress levels low for the holidays.

What to do with erroneous charges on your bill

A man dealing with bill charge errors over the phone.If you want to get rid of those charges that don't belong to you, the best thing to do in situations like this is to stay calm and polite...

U.S. Senate offers black farmers $1.15 billion settlement

Black chicken farmer with chicken coop battery cages in the 1950s.Black farmers who suffered racial bias when applying for farm loans have been awarded $1.15 billion by the Senate after a 10-year court case.

Going fishing: Take the time to enjoy it

Fishing buddiesGoing fishing is one great way to get out and enjoy nature. But if you want to acquire new skills and techniques, listen to others first....

Doctrine Man to the rescue: Facebook comic makes military friends

Doctrine manDoctrine Man is the anonymous creation of an Army officer who uses a Facebook comic strip to satirize the absurdities of military life...

New Zealand mine explosion leaves 29 trapped underground

New Zealand coal mineThe New Zealand mine explosion has left 29 men trapped underground. So far, it's unknown whether any survived the blast that hit Nov. 12...

Judge Jack Camp guilty of doing drugs with Sherry Ann Ramos

CocaineFederal district court Judge Jack Camp has pleaded guilty to buying drugs for, doing drugs with and paying for sex with Sherry Ann Ramos...

TSA confiscates nail clippers from gun-toting soldier

An M4 carbine rifle (left) versus baby nail clippers.TSA found nail clippers on a gun-toting soldier returning home from Afghanistan – only AFTER they'd authorized hours of needless inspection.

#touchedbyTSA tweet could win free iPod Touch after body search

#touchedbyTSA will further slow down pre flight screeningBecause of a promotion Nov. 23 called #touchedbyTSA, air travelers who share their body search experiences on twitter could win an iPad Touch.

Darvocet and Darvon pulled from U.S. market

DarvocetFive years ago, European Union drug approval agencies pulled Darvocet off the market. The FDA has just announced the same move for the U.S.

Birth or Not abortion site: Real or hoax?

A human fetus in the womb.Pete and Alisha Arnold say they want you to vote at Birth or Not whether they should give birth or abort. Evidence suggests political hoax.

Nordstrom Rack Groupon crashes coupon site

NordstromThe combined Nordstrom Rack/Kiva Groupon today has practically crashed the site. There are other coupon sites that may be better for business.

Gettysburg Address by Lincoln rallied a weary nation to fight on

the battlefield site of the Gettysburg AddressLincoln's Gettysburg Address honored the Battle of Gettysburg dead with a plea to accept nothing but a total Union victory in the Civil War.

Let no credit check installment loans see you through!

Smiling coupleWith no credit check installment loans, you can overcome short-term, unexpected financial emergencies as quickly as they come... Apply now!

World Toilet Day | Bringing attention to sanitation

World Toilet DayWorld Toilet Day brings attention to proper sanitation - but that doesn't always mean a flush toilet.