Rick Warren and Rev. Wright
scrubbing his church Web site to remove language that talked about banning gays from membership (though the church's apparent PR firm (what church has a PR firm?) just emailed me to say they have no rescinded their language on homosexuality, but rather they've "repurposed" it (repurposed?) in a series of videos. Whatever [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 19:18:14
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Gates of Vienna News Feed 1/2/2009
In tonight’s news: Israel is poised to send ground troops into Gaza.A Muslim family was removed from a plane before takeoff, and is being compensated by the airline for the error. CAIR is in high dudgeon about the incident.Thousands of shoes were dumped on a Miami expressway — is that a message for President-eject Bush? [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 04:42:00
Gates of Vienna News Feed 1/4/2009
The overwhelming evidence of global warming continues to accumulate — as does the level of ice and snow in Greenland’s central ice cap, which increases at a rate of about two inches a year.Shhh! Don’t tell Al Gore…Thanks to Abu Elvis, Barry Rubin, C. Cantoni, heroyalwhyness, JD, Lexington, LN, RRW, VH, and all the other tipsters who sent these in [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 04:27:00
SOLAR—GETTING BIG & FACING CHALLENGES
It would be impossible to play a significant role in meeting the world’s energy demands without confronting the challenges that come with scale ... energy’s investment tax credit (ITC) was recently extended for 8 years and expanded to allow ... scale solar. In the current credit crunch, the utilities are likely to be one of the crucial sources [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 14:36:11
First DVD Review
Full review can be found at the NewTeeVee website but it does contain minor spoilers for the DVD extras. Thanks to Dr. Horrible’s minions (OK, the very nice person who sent me an advance copy), I had a chance to explore the disc this week, and I’m happy to report that, no matter who you are, the answer is yes. The devoted fan who’ [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 17:27:03
MICROCAPITAL.ORG STORY: Vietnamese Government Sets Up Working Committee On Microfinance
It was recently reported on the Vietnamese Business News online portal that the Vietnamese Government has decided to set up a Working Committee on Micro-Finance. The Working Committee will be chaired by the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) , Mr Nguyen Van Giau. The Working Committee is responsible for studying and making recommendations to the Vietnamese Prime Minister on the directives and measures necessary to develop microfinance operations in the country. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-30 05:03:06
How To Get Your Free Government Credit Report
How To Get Your Free Government Credit Report by Andy ZainBy law, you are entitled to one free government credit report each year, but you have to apply to get it. The consumer reporting companies are covered by the Fair Credit Reporting Act to ensure privacy and accuracy.Contained in your credit report is personal information like how you pay your bills, any arrests, bankruptcies or legal actions, as well as your full name and address. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-30 08:17:23
What The F@#* Opie? Ya Ain't Seen Nothun Yet!
Here it is, the middle of the week, the predicted coldest night in recent memory, there’s nothing of consequence on TV, ... -agenda item was raised in the form of a council committee report from the housing/code enforcement ... & her entourage of landlords presented CM & Committee Chair John Gonder with a copy of said recommendation prior [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 07:12:00
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
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
Friday wrap
Dem Congress to pump raw sewage into nation's workplaces ... The AFL-CIO advanced an argument detailing why a "majority sign-up" is the best option for preserving "the freedom of working people." Below is a syllogism that encapsulates an argument found on the AFL-CIO website.1. The workplace environment has been poisoned by browbeating employers.2 [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 11:30:00
Fiscal Insanity Virus Strikes Canada, Sweden, Italy, IMF
The world health organization has confirmed new cases of the extremely contagious Fiscal Insanity Virus (FIV) that is rapidly spreading the globe. Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty is one of the latest victims as evidenced by the headline ... the banks to provide adequate credit in Canada,” Mr. Flaherty said at a news conference in Saskatoon [more...]
Date: 2008-12-24 22:38:00
Don't Blame the Internet
Credit: Technology ReviewLast year, after the social-networking site MySpace found that its members included some 29,000 registered sex offenders, the nation's top state prosecutors demanded a technological fix, asking that the industry "explore ... to any significant degree," says the report, written by the Internet Safety Technical Task Force [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 18:44:00
Plagiarism in the Midst of Chaos
The tale of U.S. Airways flight 1549 gripped the world yesterday. A plane, crippled in mid-air, made a safe landing in the middle of the Hudson River. A potential catastrophe ended with no deaths and no serious injuries. Like most breaking news stories coverage of it was widespread and constant [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 18:27:36
I Hate Equifax
I wish I could turn my pure emotion into words on the screen to fully express my hatred for Equifax. It is pure. It is flowing. I. Hate. Equifax. Why I Hate Equifax I’ve recently reminded you to check your annual credit report ... running there has been an issue that results in us not getting her annual credit report. This doesn’ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 13:00:13
Lost Jobs Can Mean Bounced Emails
Email marketers are finding that an unanticipated side effect of job layoffs is increased email bounce rates, ... on their minds is downloading a copy of their email and subscription lists or redirecting their incoming ... require a quick phone call to verify shipping information or credit card issues. Even [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 11:20:26
LifeLock Review
LifeLock is the company that has a picture of their CEO, Todd Davis, ... service guarantee, everything else is free to the public. You May Not Need It If you are diligent ... . They will remember to put fraud alerts on your credit history at the three bureaus every 90 days [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 12:19:44
SBA Loans
8 of the best sites with information about Small Business Administration loans. Know of another site that should be listed here? Leave your suggestions at the bottom of the page. (Related searches: Business Loans , Business Credit Card , Small Business Advice ) 1. SBA Loans at U.S. Small Business Administration - Get information from the U.S. Small Business Administration regarding loan programs to assist small businesses. [more...]
Date: 2009-10-01 17:07:35
Debt Validation And Collection Agencies
Under the FDCPA or the Fair Debt Collections Practices Act , you have the right to “debt validation”. This is a demand from the collection agency and the original creditor that the debt is really your responsibility and that the balances, terms of the loan and any other pertinent information is correct and accurate. A collection agency must also provide proof that they have the legal right to attempt to collect the debt. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 23:06:03
Credit Bankruptcy - Essential Information
Someone once said that bankruptcy is essential in order for capitalism to survive ... s credit rating is affected by bankruptcy, with Chapter 7 (basic liquidation) being kept on report ... if they know that this action will remain on their credit record for a long period of time. Even from the beginning, debtors [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 00:24:18
GM and Chrysler get US$17.4 billion bailout
They’ve done it, the Detroit boys have managed to secure federal emergency loans to execute their plans to stay afloat ... by law, firms must allow the government to examine their accounting books and records, firms must report ... , the healther of the Detroit 3, is still asking for a US$9 billion government line of credit in case [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 09:09:13
Friday Fraudster Mail
I am having difficulty locating local Ministers to work with in the Lord direction. Missionary Program, I have prayed that God will aid me in my search for people to spread his word but now is time to ask your help in this area. Please advise me on what to do [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 08:26:44
Re: Incarnation
Well, I was out sick again yesterday. I had a very high fever and spent the better part of the day in bed, having nightmares. The fever broke at about 6pm, and I now feel as well as I have in ages.Just before coming out of my fever-induced dreams, however, I had a singular vision concerning an angel descending from Heaven [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 15:52:00
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
Second Trust Deeds and Loan Subordination
When you have more than one loan on your property, there are some issues you should be aware of. Keep in mind the fact that some states still use the mortgage system, requiring court action to foreclose, as opposed to Deed of Trust, which does not. For practical purposes they are similar, [more...]
Date: 2008-12-13 17:12:59
PEBO Asks Bush to Ask Congress for Remaining $350 Billion in TARP Funds
Late Monday morning, President-elect Barack Obama reached out to President George Bush and asked him to notify Congress of his intention to pursue ... Stephanopoulos, President-elect Obama said that "keeping flow of credit is critical ... . There hasn't been enough oversight. We found out this week in a report that we are not tracking where [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 17:04:17
Banks Supposedly Will Cut Consumer Credit Card Lines by $931 Billion if Reforms Mandated
There is a rather amusing story at the Financial Times tonight, "Credit card reforms ‘to cost banks billions’". Let's look at the particulars ... that banks will lose $10 billion in interest annually, reduce credit lines by $931 billion, and put ... not get anyone well known for banking expertise to put its name on a self-serving report [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 01:59:42
I think I have been the victim of identity theft. What can I do?
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question ... in any way. Q: I got my social on January of last year and I’ve been trying to make credit applying for credit cards and they send letters saying that I already have bad credit, and criminal accounts [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 00:33:48
Facing mutiny Obama threatens veto
Not even president yet, Obama delivered his first veto threat to fellow Democrats unwilling to allow Obama to spend the remaining $350 billion of the big financial bailout Congress passed last October. Watch the following video report ... any more spending of the blank check they voted to bailout the financial. If the Obama administration [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 13:57:38
Fenty and Police Chief Meet with GLOV
Mayor Fenty and Police Chief Lanier met with Chris Farrisand Todd Metrokin, Co-Chairs of GLOV (Gays and Lesbians Opposing Violence),along with Sgt ... requiring him to submit an annual hate crimes report to thethe City Council Equally important, the Mayor ... acknowledging and condemning theviolence, although we pressed hard for that. To his credit, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 21:20:00
Why Starting a Business in a Bad Economy Is a Great Idea
iStock_000004936705XSmall By now, you’ve probably heard all the warnings about operating a business in the current economic climate ... m going to give you reasons why not only operating, but starting, an online business in a bad economy ... equipment? A lot. The cost of these things is significantly decreased when operating an online business [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 17:10:54
Transcript: President George W. Bush Final Press Conference - January 12, 2009
(Source: White House Press Office) 9:17 A.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. Tapper. We have been through a lot together. As I look through the room, I see Jake, Mike, Herman, Ann Compton. Just seemed like yesterday that — that I was on the campaign trail and you were analyzing my speeches and my policies [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 20:41:57
“We can put light where there’s darkness, and hope where there’s despondency in this country ... S. Bernanke, chairman of the Federal Reserve, laid out the latest terrifying news: The credit markets ... easy credit, consumers who took on mortgages they could not afford and Wall Street chieftains [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 16:01:46
It Is Illegal Under RESPA to Require Even Prequalification With a Particular Lender
RESPA no person shall give and no person shall accept any fee, kickback, or thing of value pursuant to any agreement or understanding, oral or otherwise, that business incident to or a part of a real estate settlement service involving a federally related mortgage loan shall be referred to any person [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 14:43:35
Lending Club P2P: Review of New Post-SEC Changes, Free $25 Lender Bonus
Now that LendingClub has finished their SEC filing and is one of the only P2P lenders currently operating ( ... t be from the following 8 States: Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota ... in the past 12 months, * no more than 10 inquiries on your credit report in the last 6 months [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 14:30:58
Tackling Student Loan Debt
If you have recently finished school and is currently in your period of six months than you on your first student loan payment, ... to their monthly payments, and improving your credit score in this process. Currently, the average ... of existing debt accumulates car payments and credit card accounts. So if you feel overwhelmed [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 00:34:19
Using Free Credit Reports And Credit Scores To Save Money
No doubt you've probably seen a commercial offering you the opportunity to request your free credit report or free credit score. Why all the big fuss? Why the big interest in credit scores and credit reports? To begin, you need to obtain copies of your credit score and credit reports. Let's start with your credit report first. You can get your free annual credit reports from the government. You can request the three major credit bureau reports every year. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-30 01:37:23
Why Even Good Credit Might Get Cut
(Photo: Dan Esparza) You can afford your mortgage, you have a high credit score and you pay your bills on time every month ... and how you shop. Here are a few examples of some of the ways that good credit may get cut off ... . So why did American Express just slash your credit limit? Could be because of where you shop [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 02:35:39
Martial Law, the Financial Bailout, and War By Prof. Peter Dale Scott
Global Research, January 8, 2009 Paulson’s Financial Bailout It is becoming clear that the bailout measures of late 2008 may have consequences at least as grave for an open society as the response to 9/11 in 2001. Many members of Congress felt coerced into voting against their inclinations, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 14:05:21
Roosevelt Island Public Safety Reports For 12/31/08 - 1/13/09 - Mailbox Credit Card Theft, Robbery/Assault, Stuck in Subway Elevator & Egg Throwing
Image of stolen mail from AARPDuring the January 7 RIRA Common Council Meeting it was disclosed that there is a problem on Roosevelt Island with new credit cards being stolen from building mail boxes. The problem is not limited to a particular ... and I. Through mere accident, my husband became aware that a new credit card had been stolen from our mail [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 18:57:00
Lighthouse Group Denied Grant
The Friends of Yaquina Lighthouses have been refused a $1, ... (read tourists) that would be in attendance at the Jazz Festival. With only twenty-five percent ... you need that $1,000?” Wills replied, “This is a fundraiser. I don’t have the financial report in front [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 02:52:49
DrumBeat: December 16, 2008
Robert Bryce: OPEC Was Right About Oil Prices. Now What? Back in June, I wrote a piece for The American in which I argued that oil prices were being driven higher by the immutable law of supply and demand. Today, with prices plunging to near $40 instead of the $145 level seen in mid-July, [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 13:30:26
Kremlin: Belarus, Russia reach gas supply deal - Summary
Kremlin: Belarus, Russia reach gas supply deal - Summary Moscow - Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko in Moscow on Monday struck a deal for ... for a 3.5-billion-dollar credit to the flailing Soviet-style eco... » Russia: Dispute ... in Ukraine dispute » Malaysian wildlife officers seize 600 protected monitor lizards [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 15:54:07
News and Commentary
Children Heavily Represented Among 917 Dead, Say Officialsby Michael Jansen - Irish Times / Common DreamsHealth officials in Gaza said yesterday that the Palestinian death toll since Israel began its offensive against the Strip on December 27th had reached 917 and the number of wounded 4,100 [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 08:42:00
Franken to Coleman: Where's The Beef?
request to prevent certification of the recount until claims regarding alleged double-counted ballots are resolved. Nor will it require any further efforts from the counties in pursuit of such ballots. The Court decided simply that Coleman hadn't presented enough evidence, [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 07:19:00
obamessiah: inaugural emergencies & the end of the beginning
'state of emergency' declared for inaugurationfrom nytimes: It is true, President Bush sounded alarms about Barack Obama during the campaign season. On Tuesday, Mr. Bush went one step further: He declared Mr. Obama’s inauguration an actual emergency. The declaration, though, was not a political statement about Republicans being run out of town [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 06:10:00
The Fed Seeks Ability To Issue Own Debt
The Fed can't get enough money from the Treasury to fund all their ventures, so what do they do? Simple, they request the authority to issue their own debt. If Congress approves this measure it would give the Fed even more power, an idea that should be at least a little scary to taxpayers. Tim [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 20:40:49
What’s the Deal with a Fraud Alert?
What’s the Deal with a Fraud Alert? Prior victims of identity theft may be familiar with the term “fraud alert” but for those who have yet to have ... on your credit report for a year. There is also an extended credit alert that can be used and will remain on your credit report for 7 years. Many people have made the error of believing that a fraud [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 00:44:57
Economic Potpourri December 20, 2008
The barrage of noteworthy economic news continues unabated. Here are a few headline news reports of interest from the past couple days.Legg Mason to Add Miller to All Cap Fund Manager TeamBill Miller, the Legg Mason Inc. money manager whose two funds have each lost more than half their value this year, [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 01:05:00
Fun With Spammers
I got fed up today with one particular spammer who just wouldn't leave me alone. Three to four emails per day from a few domains. I got mean, aggressive, and nasty after a few reasonable attempts to stop it. I did research and found the perpetrator. I sent off this email: From: Eric A [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 00:44:05
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