DrumBeat: December 31, 2008

The Peak Oil Crisis: Civil Unrest Before grappling with 2009, it might be useful to remind ourselves that there is a dark side to what lies ahead ... College had released a report talking about preparing for civil unrest in the U.S. When you read the report, it turns out to be yet another warning about generals preparing for the last war. It devotes [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 13:58:02

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Credit report: check yours

Checking your credit reportAccording to the Federal Trade Commission, one in six Americans will be a victim of identity theft this year. It’s more important than ever to make sure you check your credit report often to make sure you are not a victim. It is also easier than ever to check your credit report and the best part, it’s free.A few years ago, Congress passed the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACT Act). [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 19:27:34

Golden Globes glow with language like that &*%$#@ Blagojevich

Usually it's pop culture rubbing off on politics ... Blagojevich has in the XXL size. Rourke said "balls" several times on television. But, reports ... to the Hollywood crowd. And in case any angry online detractors of actors and actresses ever wonder late [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 15:12:54

The Wine Value Play

If I am Cameron Hughes, I would have to humbly think I am sitting in the catbird seat ... is that Starbucks reports of a softening of foot traffic is directly related to people tightening up the belts ... . Even if the messaging hasn’t been implicit, the consumer connection has always been, “drink great [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:29:43

Britney Spears Buys New Home, Shows the Kids

With a new cocktail of antidepressants outlook for her life and a really short leash rejuvenated career, Britney Spears is about to change addresses ... BRITNEY SPEARS' "CASA DE NO PANTS" Photo Credit: Splash News Online The troubled pop star looked ... on the market for more than $7 million. There was no official word on where the new house is, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 12:44:20

Hello and Happy New Year!

As 2008 comes to a close (where on earth did it go?), I want to take a moment to reflect on this past year ... are the people I met during my travels, both online and offline. The best thing about social network ... with folks from my pre-online life, which to me is an indicator that online networks are definitely going [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 23:37:04

Link-O-Rama

As those of you who've inexplicably continued to check the Fat-O-Meter despite no change in months have no doubt noticed, I'm back on the weight-loss plan. Again. This is my third attempt to restart the weight-loss process since dropping 92.5 pounds several years ago only to gain most of it right back, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 06:40:28

MENA: Israel and the Use of White Phosphorous in Gaza

The world is looking on in shock at the devastating photographs taken of Gaza victims - some of whom are deformed beyond recognition ... . Photo credit: Amir Farshad Ebrahimi According to Human Rights Watch: On January 9 and 10, 2009 ... , there have been numerous media reports about the possible use of white phosphorous by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 15:57:33

Happy New Year Facebook - your employees think you’re lying about advertising. And they may have a point

A gremlin inside Facebook - or more likely a disgruntled employee - briefly hacked Facebook in the last few hours ... and business, then why do I get shown ads for Credit Rating Reports, as I did today? On thing’ ... get you a 2:1″ and Bad credit? Get a credit card with 39.9% APR!’. Classy.” The thing is, social [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 11:59:10

HOLLYWOOD's HOTTEST BUNS: the fine behind of Beyonce; her backside is beyond the realm of bubble perfect; she has a stupid butt!

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (pronounced /biːˈɑn.seɪ/, born September 4, 1981), commonly known as Beyoncé, is an American R&B singer-songwriter, record producer and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she enrolled in various performing arts schools, and was first exposed to singing and dancing competitions as a child [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 04:59:00

Catching Up

So.  I should really go over what I have accomplished last year (and this year, to date) in my quest to become debt-free. I managed to totally clear up my credit card debt, and, to my surprise, when I sent for my free annual credit reports, and ordered my FICO scores, I found that it had improved, over the time [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 05:41:49

What Can You Do if You Have Problem Fixing Your Credit Report?

Have you ever had a problem that just won’t be resolved? The endless phone calls, letters and hours of worry can really start to get to you ... it to the credit bureau. It will be added to your credit report at no charge. The law, through the Equal ... . Often, there are mistakes made on credit reports that are difficult to correct. Perhaps someone [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 07:34:40

The $300 Million Button and the “registration fatigue”

The $300 Million Button from Jared Spool tells the success story of a web form redesign — a huge success as it brought this additional big bunch of ... is the message left in the voicemail by the client CEO). The post reports also about the resistance ... effort of managing one’s personal identity online, especially when it comes to ecommerce [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 09:55:13

International stock market quotations 16 January 2009

International stock market quotations 16 January 2009 Frankfurt - The following index quotations were noted on the world's major stock markets:.. ... bourses plunge on losses by global markets, Gaza war » IMF warns against credit crunch ... » British adventurer hopes to reach Timbuktu in flying car » Report: Yahoo to name Bartz new [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:57:04

Birthday Campaign Reflection: Will Your Nonprofit Embrace Free Agent Fundraisers?

Photo emailed from Cambodia by Elephant, Sharing Foundation's in-country director In this post, I share some learnings as a free agent fundraiser (an individual who uses personal fundraising to raise money for a charity) who is leveraging their personal network to support a nonprofit's programs that help children in need [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 15:42:28

Free Credit Report and Scores

Free Credit Report and Scores January 14th, 2009 Subscribe To Our Feed Are you kind of person that is regularly updated about the state of your credit report? such thing has become very important nowadays, considering the current ... moves need to be taken with care, a credit report checking could save you problems in the near future [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 14:47:36

Bad Credit Loans - Much Needed Money in the Most Testing Times

For people who do not know much about bad credit, it will often be incomprehensible as to why a financial product has been devoted solely to cater to the class. Nonetheless, the proportions that bad credit people constitute of the population, justifies the creation of a separate loan category. It is however, contestable if bad credit loans [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:20:13

5 Key Microbusiness Trends for 2009

Microbusinesses — firms with fewer than 5 employees — face a difficult environment coming into 2009 and it will be ... to endure these difficult times, thanks to a lean operating style and creative business models ... business growth-cycle day. ♦ Lots more of ‘em — Perhaps the biggest microbusiness trend of 2009 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 19:04:41

Finding Out Your Credit Report And Credit Score

I was watching that web cast of Suze Orman just yesterday and boy did that open up some interesting moments such as that restaurant owner that is ... that web cast made me realize that a lot of people actually don’t know how to obtain their credit ... about what a report can show, I posted my own online credit report way back that you can see at my [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 08:02:39

December California Defaults up 100%

Mr Mortgage is a 20-year mortgage banking veteran, specializing in wholesale and correspondent sales and sales/operations management and bringing ... housing, mortgage and credit meltdown’ and company-specific events. He owns and is the primary ... to the Truth located at http://mrmortgage.ml-implode.com ~~~~ Mr. Mortgage: Dec CA Foreclosure Report [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:15:46

Paid internship @ Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports, a 4 million-circulation monthly magazine that reviews products and services, is offering paid internships this summer in its ( ... content." Apply online. Labels: Consumer_Reports, Consumers_Union, magazine_journalism, New_York ... Yonkers) New York office. Interns will receive a $1,500 stipend and academic credit is available [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 05:21:01

Fans Rallying to Save 'Lipstick,' 'Mad Men's' Hamm to Guest on '30 Rock'

NBC has renewed the comedies The Office and 30 Rock, but still hasn't decided what to do with Lipstick Jungle, ... who, in addition to mailing tubes of lipstick to NBC, have started:-- An online petition which says in part ... Ryan reports that Hamm will play a doctor who lives in Lemon's building and that his first episode [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:06:00

Both sides now

The NYT’s “public editor” takes the predictable approach when dealing with the complaints about bias. Both sides are criticizing us, that means that we must be right. Well yes, one side has promised to destroy the other and the other is defending itself, so being balanced is exactly the way to handle their coverage [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 17:00:42

The Gottschalks bankruptcy

A few thoughts about Gottschalks Inc. filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy earlier today: 1 ... becomes even tougher in a credit crunch; a consultant told me there's precious little credit available ... and online selling. And obviously Gottschalks has struggled to keep hold onto its customers [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 01:15:47

FRIDAY JANUARY 16, 2009

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Date: 2009-01-16 14:29:00

Fed aid to Big 3 to carry conditions

Fed aid to Big 3 to carry conditionsDetroit’s Big Three automakers asked Congressional leaders for at least $25 billion in aid Thursday, warning they could run out of money before the end of next year, The Detroit News reports. But any financial assistance is not likely to come without strings [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 01:22:23

Check credit report

One should review their credit report from each credit reporting agency at least once a year ... one can have copy of their credit report annually with no strings attached. It’s a good to check ... as well. Currently writing for this website Free Yearly Credit Report . For more details please contact [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 05:45:16

You Can Implement your own Credit Repair

by Rob Kosberg One day you realize that you are in a serious personal financial disaster situation ... you. Remember that there are 3 major credit reporting bureaus and you need all 3 reports. You must make sure ... the effort and take the time to get your money management and credit use habits back on track [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 23:27:42

Personal Balance Sheet, December 2008

The stock market found a way to trash my net worth goal last year ... in and read the numbers, click on the thumbnail. The above report is made with Intuit Quicken ... I do every month, but you still want to post your financial reports online, I suggest checking [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 15:00:14

Online Credit Reports

Every time you ask for a mortgage, make a payment, ask for a personal loan or use a credit card, the information is recorded in your credit report. A credit report has all kinds of information about your credit status, mortgage or billing ... you should keep a tab on your credit report. Another important reason is to prevent identity thefts [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 06:17:32

Psst! Wanna see the secret Olympic Village financing docs?

Psst! Wanna see the secret Olympic Village financing docs? By Jeff Lee 01-16-2009 COMMENTS(0) Inside the 2010 Olympics Here they are ... behind council's June, 2007 decision to give Fortress Credit Corp a "completion guarantee ... on a $750 million loan. That credit goes to my friend (and I truly mean so) Gary Mason, the former [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:42:00

Protect Yourself from Identity Theft

Identity theft is on the rise and people must be vigilant not only protecting their personal information, but monitoring their credit to ensure that they do not fall victim.  employeescreenIQ’s Rob ... that individuals can protect themselves. Don’t Let Someone Take Credit For (From) You!- By Rob [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:44:54

War 2.0, Propaganda 2.0 or Public Diplomacy 2.0: The Role of Internet and Mobile in Israel’s Gaza Strip Bombing

On December 27 2008, Israel launched a series of air strikes, known as Operation Cast Lead, against targets in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 400 Palestinians and injuring more than 2200 over the week (Wikipedia/ NowPublic/ Mahalo/ Global Voices/CrisisWire). The Israel-friendly Help Us Win blog (Facebook/ Twitter) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 20:31:36

Latest News in Debt Consolidation - Jan 15, 2009

debt consolidation, counseling, settlement and elimination - Allentown Mornin… 14 Jan 2009 at 1:49am There’s confusion these days when it comes to dealing with unsecured consumer debt. Most ... ; Consolidation of Redundant Labor, Facilities and Contractual Expenses Contribute … Credit Solutions [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:55:16

30 Money Sites to Check Out in 2009

There are so many personal finance resources online that it’s hard to know where to start. There are blogs, web applications, news sites and more. This list is a beginning — if you take a look at the sites included here, I know you’ll find something new for 2009 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 13:30:06

I'm a work-at-home mom & I am making money with this & thought I'd share!

If you would have asked me a year ago if I would be doing this, I would have laughed at you. But, I am a REAL woman…working from home and making money. I’ve made over $800 in the last month. It’s not a million dollars, but it’s a WONDERFUL part time income and I know I will make more as time goes on [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:31:23

MyECheck, Inc. (MYEC.OB) Reports Astronomical Growth for 2008; Revenue Increases 1,096%

Yesterday after the closing bell, MyECheck announced that it has processed about 2 ... system. Unaudited 2008 financial results report that the company’s fourth quarter revenue ... future, particularly in this credit crisis. As credit is reduced, consumers need a fast and safe [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:36:14

A Silver Lining for Holiday Online Sales

A Silver Lining for Holiday Online Sales By Claire Cain Miller Online shoppers are being frugal this holiday season. ( ... Credit: Tim Sloan/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images) It might not be the good news that e-commerce vendors were hoping for, but there is a silver lining to the dismal sales reports of online [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 23:40:42

Voodoo Schadenfreude

Voodoo doll, by SickboyMost hip researchers in cognitive neuroscience and human brain imaging have already heard about the critical new journal ... papers, refrain from such a practice? Is it the "read more widely" part? To their credit, however [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 00:44:00

Free Credit Report

Someone advised me that always one should have a good credit standing so that there won’t be any future problems.  Have you heard about free credit report?  Well it’s an online company that helps you updated with your credit report.  At Nexus  it helps me to be always on track on that is happening so I   avoid [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:38:54

News Content: Newspapers Future Strategy May Be The Aggregation Of News Sources

Should news content be the result of the aggregating and selecting from many and varied sources or the word coming from one single perspective? ... John Blossom analyzes the future of newspapers and openly asks some hard questions in this fascinating and scary article. News_content_newspapers_future_strategy_size485_b.jpg Photo credit: Paul [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 14:24:00

Fraud Alert vs. Freezing Your Credit Report

If you have been a victim of identity theft, you may have seen conflicting information about how to handle the situation. Most sites recommend placing a fraud alert on your credit report to prevent the identity thieves ... . What is a fraud alert? Setting up a fraud alert is like placing a red flag on your credit report [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 17:16:56

More (not just) bicycle stuff

1. Our erstwhile bicycling advocates at Washington Area Bicyclists Association (WABA) ... on big day" on page B2 of today's (Wednesday) Washington Times (the online edition doesn't seem ... "LaHood Sponsored Millions in Earmarks" from the Post.4. And the Frederick News-Post reports [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 14:43:00

Deals of the Day: Dow Chemical Ready to Sue Kuwait For Breakup Fee

Deals of the Day, compiled by Stephen Grocer and Heidi N ... the TV Guide Network and TV Guide Online properties from Macrovision Solutions Corp. for $255 million ... are sidelined by the credit crisis. WSJ Pension popping: HBOS could be “hollowed out” by its takeover partner [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 12:52:35

Building Credit History

Building your credit history is important in today’s time, especially since the laws are changing ... . To build credit you have to keep constant watch of the activities on your credit report. To obtain ... we have excellent, or at most good credit history. Credit is important to rent, obtain student loans, and apply [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 07:54:57

NEA Study Shows Reading on the Rise, No Idea Why

[Note: Don't forget that our survey for Booksquare University is still open ... worded as it is: Online readers also report reading books. Eighty-four percent of adults who read ... print or online. Online reader “also” report reading books? Also? This after, as Carolyn Kellogg [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 03:37:07

Common Tax Forms to Gather For Your Tax Return

January is the month when you need to keep a keen eye on mailbox to make sure you don’t overlook any important tax documents coming in. Online services, desktop software, and tax professionals can do the tax filing work, but the most important part about filing your taxes comes from you [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 13:50:05

Synthetic man

Susan Crane’s book on Ritual, Identity and Clothing During the 100 Years War has a chapter on “Talking Garments” ... (“FTC”) has identified it as the fastest growing white collar crime; federal and state governments [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:37:08

Free Instant Credit Report

It used to be that consumers find it hard to access their credit scores. In order for to acquire a copy of their scores, they would have to pay to have credit report data ... include the credit report. This is one of the reasons why consumers are confused most of the time over [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 08:11:36

CFD Brokers- Finding the Best Broker

by SingaporeReports Now that you have determined to beginning trading before you can deal in stocks, CFDs or Forex, ... , what are the things you have to check? What are you supposed to consider before determining for an online stock broker ... check is the account fees. Make sure that you carefully study the contract agreement before signing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 13:07:50

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