Monthly Archives: February 2011

Confession app making a profit from guilt

SmartphoneThe confession app, targeted to Catholics, is a church-approved way of going through the motions. It costs $1.99 but doesn't provide benefits.

Use of credit cards rises for first time in two years

Credit CardCredit cards are starting to make a comeback, as credit card use has risen for the past three months after two consecutive years of decline.

Valentine’s Day gift ideas, Proflowers codes and more

Marble statue of the impish love bandit, Cupid.Before it's too late, savor these Valentine's Day gift ideas and set that mouse to clicking. Rich or not so rich, there are always options.

Bank of America to stop offering reverse mortgages

Bank of AmericaAfter only four years, Bank of America is shuttering its reverse mortgage business in favor of "going other directions," says the company.

Link discovered between marijuana use and mental illness

WeedA new study has found marijuana use can cause mental illness symptoms to emerge years earlier in people at risk for developing mental illness.

Banker bonuses will have to wait three years, says FDIC

The FDIC insignia that guarantees $100,000 deposit insurance for U.S. banking customers.In order to make up for a huge deficit, the FDIC may soon require large banks to put higher amounts of cash into the deposit insurance fund.

Redecorate your kids’ rooms for less than $100

Sticker TreeYou can re-decorate your kids' rooms for less than $100. Redecorating doesn't always have to include repainting or buying new furniture.

Shark attacks worldwide in 2010 rose to highest level since 1980

shark attacks worldwideShark attacks increased 25 percent worldwide, but the recession and BP oil spill may account for a reduction of shark attacks in Florida ...

Trans fats increased risk of depression in six-year diet study

trans fat depression studyIn a Spanish study, eating trans fats increased depression risk while a Mediterranean diet had the opposite effect ...

Internet land rush may lead to .nazi, .gay and .god domains

File photo of the character Sgt. Schultz from “Hogan's Heroes.”A new Internet land rush may be headed to every corner of cyberspace by spring, including such domains as .nazi, .gay, .muhammad and more.

ADHD diet study data doubted by pediatricians

Photo of brain activity of adhd kids.A restrictive diet reduced hyperactivity for some children in a Dutch ADHD study, but pediatricians punched holes in the researchers' conclusions ...

Does Obama actually trigger blackouts?

Photo of a blackout.From the mind of Alex Jones comes a President Barack Obama who triggers blackouts and wages industrial warfare on an unsuspecting United States.

Las Vegas sports book takes a bath on Super Bowl betting

super bowl bettingSuper Bowl betting hit Vegas hard when the favored Packers covered the spread and the Steelers covered the second half line ...

Disney carousel death one of three major injuries in 4th quarter

Disney carousel deathA 76-year-old woman died after riding Disney World's Prince Charming carousel -- one of three injuries to elderly guests this quarter.

Chase Bank in trouble for treatment of servicemember loans

PaperworkActive duty servicemembers with mortgages or student loans through JPMorgan Chase are facing additional fines or changes to repayment.

How to find a cheap couch or love seat

CouchReplacing furniture can be a chore. However, it's easy to replace a couch, love seat or recliner very inexpensively with the right shortcuts.

U.S. auto sales up thanks to new models and pent-up demand

Photo of a carA January year-over-year sales increase for U.S. automakers signals a strengthening recovery for the auto industry. Ford and GM saw the biggest gains.