Monthly Archives: December 2010
Julian Assange police report leaked; legal team enraged
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's legal team is outraged because of the release of their client's supposedly confidential police report ...Hexavalent chromium found in tap water from 31 U.S. cities
Hexavalent chromium, the carcinogen that made Erin Brockovich famous, contaminates tap water in 31 U.S. cities tested in a recent study ...Discriminatory FHA loans could have cost Baltimore borrowers
Several community organizing groups have made the charge that 2008 FHA loans in Baltimore were discriminatory. What does the evidence say?New York Gov. David Paterson fined $62,125 for baseball tickets
In yet another controversy, New York Gov. David Paterson has been fined $62,125 for accepting World Series tickets that were worth $2,125...A quick loan by phone can save you time, money
With our large network of online lenders, getting a loan by phone is easy. We'll get you connected to the best, regardless of your credit...Lunar eclipse tonight will be quite the sight
In the evening of Monday, Dec. 20, there will be a lunar eclipse. It will be the only lunar eclipse for the year.FCC net neutrality vote could end era of free and open Internet
The FCC votes Dec. 21 on a net neutrality proposal that allows ISPs to charge a premium for traveling in the Internet fast lane ...Recessionomics: Santa Claus robs yacht club
The recession has hit even Santa where it hurts. Reports indicate that Santa Claus robbed a yacht club in Rhode Island.Kroger recalls pet food for aflatoxin risk
Three brands of pet food sold in Kroger and Kroger-owned stores in 19 states have been recalled for a toxin that can cause liver failure...Phoenix loans online: Apply for fast, short term payday loans
Our lenders work fast, so there's no waiting or wondering. Our short term Phoenix loans can get you fast cash in just two hours of approval.Get creative: Ways for kids to make money
The list of ways for kids to make money is far-reaching. Here are some creative ideas on ways for kids to earn money and have fun doing it.Legislating from the bench is a dubious phrase at best
The terms "legislating from the bench" and "judicial activism" often get thrown around. However, there is little consensus on what they mean.Winter Solstice 2010 | Full moon and eclipse welcome back the sun
The 2010 Winter Solstice on Dec. 21 is a day of major significance. The last time there was a lunar eclipse on the Solstice was 632 years ago.Why the claim that fake Christmas trees are eco-friendly is wrong
A study by an environmental consulting firm showed real Christmas trees are a more ecologically friendly option than fake Christmas trees...Acción promotes success for Chicago microentrepreneurs
Acción is the microfinance company for small businesses in Chicago, Ill. Its 60-month installment loans for business are reasonably priced.Administration: Principal reduction keeps foreclosures in check
The regulator for Fannie and Freddie won't let the agencies participate in principal reduction to stem a rising tide of underwater mortgages.Provo Tabernacle fire destroys historic Utah building
The Provo Tabernacle has been mostly destroyed by a fire of unknown cause. People in the building the night before "smelled something odd."
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