Monthly Archives: December 2010
Allianz 4000 hybrid street sweeper cleans up New York City
The Allianz 4000 hybrid street sweeper has staged a huge coup - New York City has chosen them to help clean up the city with less pollution.President Obama signs child nutrition bill into law
The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 has been signed into law. What some call a healthy move for American kids, others call socialism.Decline in underwater mortgages credited to surge in foreclosures
The number of underwater mortgages held declined as foreclosures increased; negative equity is expected to grow as home prices keep sliding.Big Ten logo tries to incorporate 12 teams
The newest Big Ten logo incorporates 12 separate teams but keeps the same name. The Big 12 conference is reducing to 10 members. Confused yet?
Bad credit loans online: One application is all you need
With just a single application, you can find the best direct lenders who specialize in bad credit loans online. Get your app started today!2011 Toyota Sienna recalled due to brake light problem
The 2011 Toyota Sienna faces a 94,000-strong recall because of a problem with the brake light switch bracket near the parking brake pedal...Hybrid vehicle tax rebate expiring
Anyone who wants to get some instant cash for buying a green vehicle had better do it now. The tax credit for most green cars is expiring.Top Twitter trends in 2010 include oil spill, Bieber and vuvuzela
Twitters annual list of top trending topics in 2010 was compiled from 25 billion tweets, an increase of 17 billion tweets over 2009 ...Twitter attack acainews drowns service in berry spam
Acainews is the latest Twitter attack spreading advertising spam with robots. It capitalizes on interest in the so-called miracle açaí berry.Judge rules new health care laws unconstitutional
Henry Hudson, a Federal District Court Judge in Virginia, has ruled new health care laws unconstitutional. The fate of the laws is unknown.Geminids meteor shower tonight said to be the best of the year
The Geminids meteor shower peaks in the predawn hours Tuesday morning, and up to 120 meteors per hour may be seen until early Wednesday...Scientists find possible cure for type 1 diabetes in men
A cure for male diabetes via testicular tissue may be just five years away, thanks to a breakthrough study at Georgetown University.Assange and WikiLeaks part of an old tradition
Julian Assange and WikiLeaks are being condemned, but there is an old tradition of exposing secrets of the government and other high powers.Money-saving ideas: How to plan a wedding on a budget
If you're open to creative ideas on ways to save money, you can plan a wedding on a small budget and have fun doing it. Here are some ideas.Foreclosures halted by loan lenders for holidays
Typically, mortgage loan lenders halt all foreclosure activity throughout late December until after New Year's. This year is no exception. How do I eat a pomegranate? Very carefully
If you're wondering "how do I eat a pomegranate?" you are not alone. The good news is, the answer to this question is relatively easy...Loophole for quick payday from Social Security closed
The Social Security Administration closed a loophole that benefited only the wealthy with a quick payday and was costing everyone else. ...
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