Friday Stories: Hero Pilot, Bad Birds & Sea Kittens

Stories I’m watching this Friday: Everyone lives, the pilot averted disaster by ditching in the river, and ordinary humans acted like heros ... American help in the oil business Peru must not have a great credit score MarketWatch: 6 brutal facts you need to realize about your retirement Good for you, bad for phone companies: possible cell phone [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 03:49:36

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Twitter Terror

I was amused to read that a draft Army intelligence report identified micro-blogging service Twitter as a potential tool for terrorists ... are our tools: sneakers, sandwiches, credit cards, cars, steak knives, box cutters, cameras, cell phones ... digital communications, Twitter is a pretty weak medium for planning bad things. Copies of every post [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 15:12:22

Even Paranoid Racist Nutjobs Have Bad Days

(Note: The cell phone provider I worked for does not have call centers outside of North America ... you for calling C*** Wireless. How can I help you?” Customer: “I want a credit to my account.” Me: “Well ... Mary, Florida.” Customer: “I want a credit because the last person I spoke to from your company [more...]

Date: 2008-06-07 17:35:14

Oregon's mileage tax proposal

A few days ago I was intrigued by a couple news stories about Oregon's proposal to tax mileage instead of gas ... a cell phone or a credit card, which can be traced. Furthermore, in the study of the people ... in the stories on why a mileage tax might be a bad idea. First, there are supposedly complaints [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 04:59:00

Cathleen Falsani: The Coen Brothers Get "Serious" with a Comic (and Spiritual) Masterpiece

Earlier this week, I had a bad day. Epically bad. I ran out of cash. I lost my credit card. I missed my flight. And then, standing outside the United Airlines terminal at O'Hare, I dropped my cell phone, and as if in slow motion, watched in horror as it bounced and dropped over the barrier and onto the roof of the baggage claim area 10 feet below into an inch-deep layer of pigeon guano and dead cigarettes. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-18 22:39:42

FlipSwap.com - Go Green: Cash for iPhones

What it does No doubt, the iPhone is the coolest of the cool when it comes to mobiles, ... a new cell phone every 12 months, which means more than one hundred million working phones become ... recycling, giving to charity, in store credit, or cash without your having to pay a thing is not bad either [more...]

Date: 2008-06-30 09:04:00

Reality Show ‘13: Fear is Real’ is Scary Bad

CHICAGO – Every time we think we that we may have hit the bottom of the barrel when it comes to reality show television, someone, usually at The CW, ... a note to the wall that says “Answer the Phone”. They find a cell phone under the floor (ooh, scary ... : Fear is Real debuts on The CW on January 7th, 2009 at 7pm CST. Photo credit: Patrick Wymore/The CW [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 19:30:37

Need a loan? By pass banks and turn to social lending

Saturday morning I woke up to a dead cell phone. I left it in the charger so I knew it wasn’t the battery ... the loan and your financial history. Not bad considering the interest rates are better than banks ... it the most. This got me to thinking about money and lending. As the credit crunch continues [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 15:29:16

How We Saved $10,000 in a Year Giving Up Nothing We Knew About

Times are tough.  People are losing their homes at record pace, sinking further and further into debt.  Auto repossessors are making a killing as car loans drop like flies.  But the truth is that things aren’t nearly as bad as we seem to think.  We perceive it as such because we are, in short, an utterly wasteful and gluttonous society.  Even those who constitute the low income households waste more money in a month than many people in the world will see in a year.  I know, I know.  This is the [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 11:38:44

ScamBuster 284

Hello friend, My name is Scott Whittington, I am an American soldier, I am serving in the military with the 1st Armored Division in Iraq , as you know we are being attacked by insurgents everyday and car bombs.We managed to move part of funds belonging to Saddam Hussein’s family in 2003. The total amount is US$12 Million dollars in cash, mostly 100 dollar bills,this money has been kept somewhere outside Baghdad for some time but with the proposed troop in increase by president Barrack Obama, [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 07:53:34

Debt Buyer Beware

If you receive quotes from anyone who does NOT ask you who your creditors are, you better RUN! With so many people in a financial hardship these days, many unscrupulous, untrained or ignorant people are jumping onto the debt consolidation band wagon… unfortunately this could mean big trouble for you! Did you know Citibank, Discover and Bank of America are much more likely to file a lawsuit against you if you make the mistake of enrolling into a bad debt setllement program over 24-30 months. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 15:22:37

Snuggle Up With a Gadget or Two

Looking at Gizmodo today, this little fleece blanket and pillow set seem to be quite a nice addition to my gadget world. Designed straight into the blanket is a pocket for your cell phone, music player, or whatever else you would wish to put in there that would meet those dimensions – yes, I could also cut a small hole and put a camera into there…or even have my Axim do a wifi site survey. All of this stealthy geekiness while having the ability to stay warm and be comfortable for only $28. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-19 05:25:41

How to Make Your Life More Organized

September 18, 2009 | By Chuck R Stewart In Online Business | There are numerous females who will agree that their lives are stressful and it is hard to keep everything together. Also, numerous females will tell you that their purses are normally big messes with everything in the world shoved into the handbag. This is where a is a wise decision to make. Purse organizers are for those types of females who are tired of hunting through their purses to find car keys, a credit card, lip gloss, etc. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-18 13:15:13

THE CLIMATE CHANGE HOAX HOAX

“The greatest hoax ever perpetrated on the American people!”-Senator James Inhofe Thanks to an outspoken American Senator, the world is being set straight on climate change. Working tirelessly to block Al Gore’s Capitol Hill celebration as part of a seven-continent “Live Earth” concert tour intended to rally the planet in cheerfully addressing runaway global warming, Oklahoma Republican James Inhofe speaks with the conviction of a Holocaust denier when he calls climate change “The greatest hoax [more...]

Date: 2009-09-24 18:27:00

10 Simple Tips to Master the Art of Haggling and Savvy Shopping

If you’re a news junkie like me, you may have read about a recent finding produced by America’s Research Group, which found that in the past holiday season, approximately 72% of customers haggled with a retailer, compared with 56% the year before.  Upon hearing this news, the consumer advocate in me was delighted and I proceeded to do a little dance in the head — or so I thought until fellow passengers on the bus started starring at me funny. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 00:13:23

How to Make Your Life More Organized

How to Make Your Life More Organized There are lots of ladies who will agree that their lives are stressful and it is hard to keep everything together. Also, numerous females will tell you that their purses are normally big messes with everything their entire lives shoved into the handbag. This is where a can be a good idea . Purse organizers are for those kinds of women who are tired of hunting through their purses to find car keys, a credit card, lip gloss, etc. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-17 18:10:34

Easy Ways to Have a Less Stressful Life

Easy Ways to Have a Less Stressful Life by Chuck R StewartThere are numerous females who will agree that their lives are stressful and it is hard to keep everything together. Also, numerous females will tell you that their purses are normally big messes with everything in the world shoved into the handbag. This is where a can be a good idea . Purse organizers are for those kinds of women who are tired of hunting through their purses to find car keys, a credit card, lip gloss, etc. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-25 14:29:15

Kate Kelly: Organize Your Recycling

Many years ago recycling happened naturally. In the early 1900s, people "made do" and re-used, from jars for canning home produce to hand-me-down clothing and toys for children. And items were frequently transformed to new uses. Good lumber from a ramshackle house was removed and used in building a new house; old newspapers were stuffed into walls for insulation; worn-out clothing was cut up for quilts. The world has changed, and today we create a lot of waste. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-16 22:46:31

The New of The Day: Are You Texting Me?

I understand cell phones, really I do. There are a hundred reasons to have one. Personal security is certainly on the top of the list. Walking late at night to your car and someone is following you. Maybe your car breaks down on a dark, deserted road and you need assistance. I could go on and on, they should be a good thing … should be. The truth is I’m rather amused by the epidemic of cell phones. When I was in school, you needed a job so you could afford to buy some old clunker. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 07:38:44

Where do you put money if you’re concerned about bank failures?

Over on this post Placebo has a question: I’ve noticed you’ve posted quite a bit on banks failing. So where are you parking your money in light of this widespread problem? I know gold is one place … Thanks! Right now the FDIC is still guaranteeing everything. I don’t think anyone needs to panic as long as their accounts are FDIC-insured. Keeping your money in the bank is still safer than keeping it in your mattress where robbers and fire can take it. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-24 13:10:35

Today’s horoscopes: Listen to your heart, Aries

Here is your astrological forecast for Monday, Sept. 21, courtesy of your resident scopetress Jen Bem. Virgo 08.23-09.22 Let the moon help you get what you want today. Whether you’re trying to seduce a cute neighbor or persuade your boss you need more time off, let the celestial body do its work. Libra 09.23-10.22 Ignore a friend’s advice today. While he is helpful, you need to make decisions on your own. Scorpio 10.23-11.21 Being a little naughty never hurt anyone. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-21 11:30:54

The Price of Pain - The real million dollar bust - The Gerry and Marilyn Greene Campbell Story

This is a follow up to a local story from August, Sophisticated hydroponic marijuana operation found and my own post on it. Thanks to Kim Davenport for this and giving us a perspective that the MSM rarely does. The real million dollar bust A CannonWire exclusive, as told by Barbara Broads. It's the secret no one talks about. “If you say it, everyone thinks you do it. That if you think it’s ok to legalize marijuana, you must want to buy marijuana. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-21 18:12:00

How to Handle Terminating an Employee

Be Prepared Before Terminating an Employee Determine is any contractual obligations are owed to or owed from the employee. Examine any applicable employment contract, collective bargaining, non-disclosure or non-competition agreement. Review the employee’s compensation and benefit issues. Calculate what may be owed and identify which benefits may be continued. If possible, have the necessary notices and/or forms ready. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 15:36:10

The Dictionary of Bike Commuter Slang: The Unabridged Volume

Behold, the new and improved unabridged version of the Dictionary of Bike Commuter Slang. The first attempt was more of a personal commentary on riders I frequently see and although I can assure you the intent was not to offend, some readers were not pleased with the execution. So first, thank you to all those who commented. Second, thanks to those that submitted new additions. I certainly welcome others to make suggestions over time as well. The more the merrier. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-21 06:01:43

Get your finances under control in a single day.

Many people in today’s economy are struggling to stay afloat. They are working to rein in their spending and get their finances under control, but when they see the amount of debt they have, or the 0 balance in their savings or retirement accounts they feel overwhelmed. The good news is that regardless of how big of a challenge your getting control is for you, you can do it. Doing so actually isn’t that hard, but it will take time. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-24 09:00:57

Lower Your Cable Bill in 10 minutes

A couple months ago my cable bill increased. We have a newborn and life has been busy, so I put off calling them to doing anything about it. The other day I finally got around to calling the cable company and negotiated a reduced cable bill. The result? I saved over $7.50 per month over the next 12 months, and I didn’t need to agree to a new contract. That’s $90 a year in savings for 10 minutes of work. Not a bad ROI! How to lower you cable bill Research pricing. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-20 16:49:53

Debt Managment and Debt Consolidation Loans For Bad Credit

Amazon.de Widgets What is debt consolidation but a way to financial freedom with positive actions to bring about resolutions of high interest rates, late fees, over the credit line fees, etc. and see ones balances decrease instead of increase with positive impact on the credit rating. The question is frequently asked by consumers who find that answers to accumulating debt are on the wire and something has to be done. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-22 05:45:34

Pretending To Fly In California

The Press Democrat reports from California. “The collapse of the housing bubble continues to reverberate through Sonoma County, according to a report issued Tuesday. Just over half of the homes sold in August were dumped by desperate owners trying to avoid foreclosure or by banks that seized them from borrowers who fell behind on their mortgages [more...]

Date: 2008-09-17 19:31:08

Interview, Chat and Contest with Author Julie Kenner

A big welcome to our readers today! Be sure to read to the end of the interview to find out how to WIN the fabulous prizes being offered up. PLEASE NOTE: This is not a fixed time event, the post just goes live at 10:30 am CDT. You can stop by any time during the day or evening and leave your questions and chat. PLEASE KEEP SPOILERS TO A MINIMUM . Not all of the readers today have read Julie’s books. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-22 15:36:57

POLL: Best and Worst of the Week in Comics: Sept. 24, 2009

First of all, a little business. The name of this feature, "Best and Worst of the Week," just ain't cutting it with me. I'm thinking of re-naming it "A Scanner Dorkly." What do you guys think? Hit the poll at the end of the post. The world of comics turned inward last week as heroes and villains alike were caught in a series of private moments. Some of these private moments harken back to another time, and other herald important revelations. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-24 04:00:07

Demanding Hackability

This article was written by Jeremy Faludi in November 2006. We're republishing it here as part of our month-long editorial retrospective. [ ... power adapters is bad. Standard connecters shall have pinouts defined. If it snaps shut, it shall ... for all perpetuity at archive.org. Ease of repair shall be a design ideal, not an afterthought [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 21:42:00

Techie Tuesdays My EYE!!

The term "Luddite" gets thrown around like so much used scrap iron nowadays, but when my friend called me one almost a decade ago, ... up to laziness. But I don't have a cell phone because I have a phone at home and don't want ... .  What is wrong with thinking like this?  Credit card?  NEVER! Scares me more than anything, since I could [more...]

Date: 2008-08-19 17:14:39

Online Retail's Killer Mobile App Hasn't Offed Anybody Yet

Amazonmobile A plethora of new mobile phone applications allow users to type in a code or snap a picture of a product to find out exactly how much ... the bottom line. The Google Android phone's variable-focal-length camera has led developers ... . That said, it could be very bad for business. Consumers buying online at rock bottom prices while [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 19:18:56

Writing Your Debt Collection Dispute Letter

This is the second guest post in a special How to Fight Debt Collectors series on Bargaineering.com. Writing a debt collection dispute letter is the first line of defense against a debt collector. Make them prove that the debt is legitimate before you do anything. Just because they have your name doesn’t mean the debt is legitimate. If you don’t remember it or you remember paying it off, a dispute letter can help you resolve it quickly. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 11:01:53

Poor Credit Loans – No Checking Account Loans Accessible?

Poor credit loans are being applied for much more often since the beginning of the recession. Getting a poor credit loan with no checking account can sometimes be difficult but it is possible. The reason that you do not have a checking account may go a long way in deciding if you can get a poor credit loan. If you have had extremely bad credit and you have no paid bills in the past, most lenders of money are going to look down on this and you will not qualify for a loan. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-23 16:07:25

Yesterday's post argued that deflation might be the new normal for much of the economy – just as it has been the norm for high tech at least since Moore's law took effect. I also argued that deflation might not be as bad as many economists make ... ; and 2) monetary deflation is a bad thing. It's easy to tell whether a commodity's price has gone up or [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 21:32:06

How to Write a Resume That Will Land an Interview

Many people haven’t looked at their resume in years; they haven’t needed to. But in 2009’s collapsed economy, jobs are shaking out like coins from a piggy bank. If you’ve been laid off or you’re worried you might be, blow the dust off your old resume and bring it back to life. Whether you are just updating or starting from scratch ( [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 17:10:41

300 Trust Quotes

In this world, who or what can you trust? One big red flag for me is the delivery of any critical information that begins with the naked assurance “trust me” or ends with “I know what I’m talking about.” Accepting empty declarations of credibility, without more, is like playing Russian roulette with your understanding of the world [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:35:15

Five Things It’s OK to Spend a Little More On

With all the talk about trimming budgets and trying to control our spending, is there anything that it’s better to spend more money on? Of course ... done on the system. I had forgotten to recharge my cell phone and, of course, our regular phone ... , was going to get very bad, very quickly. She recommended buying an electric toothbrush, so I did, ever [more...]

Date: 2008-07-14 10:00:16

Combating Abuse: A Model That Works

Abuse, especially of children, continues to be the elephant in the Orthodox room. The news stories won’t go away. The cynicism won’t go away ... , raises the funds, and answers the cell phone at midnight when a call comes in from the LAPD sex ... it with one of successful partnership. A huge amount of credit goes to Debbie Fox, a licensed clinical [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 21:24:36

Cell Phones For People With Bad Credit

by Chuck Stone Are you looking for cell phones for bad credit? Well the good thing is that you will not have to look very far. That is correct even if you have not so good credit; you will still be able to get a cell phone. This article is going to reveal how anyone can have a mobile phone; even if your credit is not so “hot.” Everyone seems to be searching for the latest phones; however they do not want to sign a contract; well you just found the answer. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 17:58:21

Bitten by a snake?

I was reading NoDebtPlan’s recent experience with CC.  He made a mistake in paying his CC off and is not hit with fees.  OUCH.  Couple of a things ... in about 8 years.  And we’ve never not paid a cable, phone, cell phone, utility, credit bill late ever ... fees and interest on a credit card.  When we first met my DH was not very responsible.  He didn’ [more...]

Date: 2008-08-30 13:00:56

The First Steps Away from Paycheck-to-Paycheck Living

Out of all of the blessings that have come into my life over the last two and a half years or so ( ... . Whenever something bad happens, like a car breaking down or a child needing emergency dental work ... . Dreaming of a big family vacation? How about a new car, or a new house? If you’re living paycheck [more...]

Date: 2008-07-10 20:00:05

Eagle Eye

(Caution - Possible spoiler alert!) It’s ten o’clock at night and I’m leaving the movie theater with my friend Mike ... d ya think?” I ask Mike as we walk towards my car. “Great movie,” Mike replies. “Awesome.” “ ... ’s case, however, is poor. “Let’s not argue about it,” I say, opening my car door. “You can never [more...]

Date: 2008-10-07 02:48:03

A Ph.D. In Loss

A report from Oregon Public Radio. “In the last several years high-end resort communities have sprung up across the West. But those destination resorts are suffering big time under the housing slump and credit crunch ... Boomers were looking for vacation homes. Getting credit was easy and there was a huge rush in real [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 21:21:40

Latest App Store Victim: CastCatcher by Return7

Apple has rejected an application called CastCatcher by Return7. The application allows you to stream radio directly onto your Phone ... 5th and have not responded to our request to reconsider. To their credit, it hasn’t been very long ... and inconsistent manner. I’ve never been able to get through to their 800 number.” It’s too bad that Apple [more...]

Date: 2008-11-09 04:02:25

Posts about Mobile Internet as of September 21, 2009

Sony Xperia X3 gets unboxed! - gadgetsteria.com 09/21/2009 One of the most lusted after Android handsets on many Android fans’ lists is that of the Sony Xperia X3. While the X2 is still brand spanking new and not even available yet, the X3 brings in a much nicer looking and functional Android core, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, and that much hyped “Rachel UI” that have many second guessing their current phone of choice. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-21 18:48:47

Who’s To Blame for Tech’s Woes? You and Me

The last time technology investments took a hit, it was easy to look around at the scattered sock puppets and dark fiber, ... t their wholehearted embrace of the web — it’s consumers’ wholehearted embrace of credit. That’s right, this tech ... debt, in the form of home equity loans and credit financing, which they’ve used to buy fancier cars [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 04:01:17

Transporter

Hangover Theater I Get No Kick from Champagne Transporter & Transporter II / Brian Prisco I drink cheap beer ... was a much more convenient and less publicly humiliating way to pay off my bar tab before the advent of cell phone videos and YouTube. But the point is, despite the supposed lowly peasant quality of my [more...]

Date: 2008-06-13 17:46:31

An American Hero: Wendy and Lucy

By Lauren Wissot ... dog. The car mechanic Wendy approaches has a hilarious exchange on the phone right in front ... a cell are basically sub-human. Yet we rarely think about how poor itinerant workers like Wendy [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 07:00:00

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