Monthly Archives: December 2010
Get ready for New Year’s by learning Auld Lang Syne
One of the best things to do before New Year's Eve is to brush up on "Auld Lang Syne." The song is credited to Robert Burns, legendary poet.St. Louis BOOST Loan helps businesses buy real estate
St. Louis businesses in need of 20-year installment loans should look to St. Louis BOOST loans to get a leg up on real estate buys.ESPN anchor Will Selva accused of plagiarism
Will Selva, an ESPN news anchor, has been placed on indefinite administrative leave for what is being called "unintentional plagiarism."Steven Rattner to pay $10 million for raiding N.Y. pension fund
Former Obama car czar Steven Rattner has agreed to pay New York $10 million to settle a case involving his alleged raids of a pension fund.Sugar prices at 30-year high as supplies deplete
The sugar prices 30-year high can be attributed to volatile weather, increased demand for "real" sugar and additional government regulation.Finance expert Peter Schiff says home prices to fall considerably
In the Wall Street Journal, Euro Pacific Capital CEO Peter Schiff warns that home prices still have a long way to fall before they hit bottom.Texas lawmakers propose SB 253 and HB 410 to limit payday loans
Texas payday loan stores are facing a re-definition bill and additional regulation that will, if passed, go into effect on September 1, 2011.Indiana earthquake measures 3.8, riles heartlanders
A 3.8-magnitude Indiana earthquake was recorded Thursday by the U.S. Geological Survey. No damage was reported, but people were shaken.2011 holidays list and 2011 holidays observed
The full list of the official list of 2011 holidays observed by the federal government, banks and stock market, and holidays just for fun.Retailers lost $1 billion, thanks to blizzard
Retailers were hit by the East Coast blizzard. Estimates are that $1 billion was lost to the heavy weather that kept people in their homes.Forever Stamps good regardless of future postage rate increases
Buy Forever Stamps now and never deal with needing those annoying 1- or 2-cent stamps again when postage rates inevitably increase ... Bill Richardson to deliver decision on Billy the Kid by New Year
Bill Richardson, outgoing Governor of New Mexico, will soon decide whether to grant a pardon to dead but well-known outlaw Billy the Kid. Black Eyed Peas recipe | Hoppin John is New Year’s good luck food
Black eyed peas are considered a good luck food for New Year's, and they are easy to cook and cheap. Try this basic recipe, or Hoppin' John.Surge in mephedrone abuse sounds alarms about latest legal high
After racking up a body count in Europe, the synthetic amphetamine mephedrone is filling hospital emergency rooms in the United States.Payday loan collection scam victims at risk of identity theft
In a payday loan collection scam, callers claim they are collecting overdue payday loans, but don't believe them and don't give information.Independa Inc. nominated for San Diego EvoNexus assistance
Health information technology startup Independa Inc. won assistance from San Diego EvoNexus. Business is apparently doing well because of it.New York airports are open but still paralyzed by snow
The three major New York airports are still open despite conditions. However, flights in or out are slow due to paralyzing conditions...
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