Monthly Archives: January 2011
Student loans are income, say credit card companies
Even though the Credit Card Act of 2009 made a difference in credit card laws, credit card companies are now considering student loans "income."New prenatal screening test drastically decreases risks
A new prenatal screening method developed in Hong Kong could reduce the need for risky and invasive testing procedures for pregnant women.Romanian birds drank themselves to death on wine
In yet another mass animal die-off, dozens of birds were found dead in Romania. However, these birds died for a much more pedestrian reason.Consumer credit increased by $1.3 billion in November
Consumer credit rose in November, according to Bloomberg. The United States saw a $1.3 billion increase, largely in auto and student loans.Facebook joins with AMBER Alert to help find missing children
By becoming a fan, Facebook users can receive AMBER Alerts on their news feed when word is sent out about a missing child int their area ...Shooting victim Gabrielle Giffords’ condition improving steadily
Gabrielle Giffords' condition is starting to improve. She has reportedly made a few spontaneous movements, but recovery will take some time.Snow in Hawaii means 49 out of 50 states have snow
There are winter storm warnings in Hawaii, with severe storm warnings in lower elevations. This is one of the worst snow years in a long time.Microsoft lawyers file motion to block Apple App Store trademark
Microsoft lawyers have filed a motion saying that the phrase "app store" is a generic term that Apple can't protect as a registered trademark.
Prozac helps stroke patients regain motor skills with treatment
Taking Prozac after a stroke may help patients regain independence and motor function more quickly, but more research is needed to confirm that.Try secured credit cards to rebuild damaged credit scores
People who want to establish or rebuild their credit can try secured credit cards. You will need an upfront cash deposit to set your limit.Limbaugh stirs kettle of hate rhetoric with Loughner comments
Rush Limbaugh has thrown gasoline on the political rhetoric fire surrounding the recent Tucson, Ariz., shooting that killed six and injured 14.Illinois lawmakers approve largest tax increase in state history
The Illinois tax increase is a 66 percent hike in the state income tax until 2015; this was enacted to reduce a $15 billion budget deficit.Germs on the ATM keypad and British study on public toilets
A new study, funded by antibacterial surface makers, found that ATM keypads are loaded with as much bacteria as toilets in public bathrooms.2010 named hottest year by National Climatic Data Center
According to the U.S. National Climatic Data Center, 2010 tied 2005 for the hottest year on record according to ground surface temperature.Louisiana ethanol production plant waiting on short-term loans
A plant intended to turn sugarcane and sorghum to syrup to be later processed into ethanol is ready to go, but it's waiting on loan guarantees.Reverse Mortgages 101 | Reverse mortgages and how they work
Reverse mortgages are a way of selling your home back to the bank and getting the equity out of it -- but the details can be confusing.Stimulate your economy: Spend that payroll tax holiday
If you're going to spend your payroll tax holiday, and you do it right, you could have a hand in helping turn the slow economy around ...
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