List/Grid Monthly Archives: January 2011
Should I Pay Additional Points for a Lower Interest Mortgage Rate?
When you find that dream home, the one you just have to have, you may be willing to do just about anything to ensure you close on your dream house….
Republicans Pushing for Health Care Repeal Vote in Senate
Senate Republicans went on Sunday morning talk shows pleading their case for repealing health care reform. The house passed a full repeal of the Affordable Care Act last week. Republicans…
Jared Loughner Pleads Not Guilty
Jared Loughner, the accused in the mass shooting in Tucson, Arizona that killed six and critically injured U.S. representative Gabrielle Giffords, appeared in court on Monday. Loughner did not speak…
Winter 2011: Record Setting Cold Temperatures in the Northeast
Winter 2011 – Extreme cold has gripped the northeast United States on Monday, threatening to break all sorts of records. The thermometer dipped far below zero from upstate New York…
Tunisia Army Promises to Defend Revolution
Tunisia’s Army leader promised Tunisian protesters on Monday that he would uphold the revolution that ousted President Zine el-Abidine Ben Ali and he vowed that the military would guarantee stability…
Apple without Steve Jobs – Will He Return?
Apple posted a media advisory that Steve Jobs will be on a medical leave of absence, but that he would continue as CEO and would still be involved in all…
More Aid for Low Income Families to Help with Heating Costs
The extreme cold temperature that has gripped the nation has been especially painful for the homeless and those that have homes, but cannot afford to pay the rising costs of…
Secured Credit Cards Overview – What is a Secured Card?
A secured credit card gives you the power of plastic, but with the safety of a secured bank account to cover your charges. For those with bad credit, a secured…
Where are the Role Models for African American Teenagers?
Like in real life, I don’t even know what to feel right now. Disgusted isn’t even the word for this. Like where are the parents. These little girls have the…
ADstruc – Rent a Billboard Online!
Did you know that you could easily rent a street billboard online? A small but inspiring start-up ADstruc has capitalized on this niche idea and built an online platform for…
Cutler Not Tough Enough to Defeat the Packers
Jay Cutler disappointed a lot of Bears fans on Sunday with what appeared to be a lack of toughness, or fear of commitment. The Bears had a chance to go…
The Origin of American Football
Traces of American football can be seen in early soccer and rugby games. Both of these games can trace their origins to the United Kingdom where they were played in…
Liability Auto Insurance Required by Most States
There are two detailed types of liability car insurance required by most states as part of the least amount of insurance coverage a driver can carry. Those types are labeled…
What Next Generation Credit Cards Will Look Like and Do
Long gone are the days when a cashier or salesperson took your credit card and a carbon sales slip and smashed them together with a card imprint machine. In a…
Self-Immolation Protests in Egypt
A disturbing new trend is developing in the Arab world; men are committing suicide by setting themselves on fire in a form of protest. A 25-year-old unemployed man died in…
Finding Ideal Credit Cards – What to Look For in a Card
Do not be fooled by a flashing low interest rate or incredible cash back reward benefits when shopping for a credit card. While paying next to nothing in interest or…
New Hospital Visitation Rights – A Win for LGBT Community
New federal regulations regarding hospital visitation rights went into effect on Tuesday, allowing patients to have more control over their medical decisions. The rules were first proposed by President Obama…
China Bans Circuses and Taking the Lead on Animal Rights
The questions began the day that I got engaged. The intensity and frequency only increased all through my relatively short engagement. By the time I was officially married, I was…
