That's four times the amount of personal data compromised in 2006.
Monday, December 31, 2007
2007 ID Theft: 79M Records Compromised
That's four times the amount of personal data compromised in 2006.
The Great Fall of China
Largely ignored by the media, the latest story to come out of Washington changes the world. The story's unlikely source was the staid World Bank, which published updated statistics on the economic output of 146 countries. China's economy, said the bank, is smaller than it thought. About 40% smaller.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Congress Doesn't Exist Unless I Say It Does
Bush is now claiming a "pocket veto" on the Defense Authorization Bill even though Congress is still in session. The Constitution explicitly states that 'pocket veto" only exists when Congress is not in session.
Benazir Bhutto says... Bin Laden was Murdered?
In this interview Benazir says that Bin Laden was murdered.
Wal-Mart says resolved December 26 gift card issues (Reuters)
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Wal-Mart cancels movie download service
Wal-Mart Stores Inc quietly canceled its online video download service less than a year after the site went live
Buffett starts up bond insurer to rival MBIA, Ambac (Reuters)
Tribute to Jimmy Carter For Work With Habitat For Humanity
Regardless of political persuasion, we all have to admit that Carter's Work with Habitat For Humanity is worth recognition. If your tired of the negative news, here's something worth reading.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Fox News limiting next debate to 'so-called' Top Teir
According to this website, only Rudy, Huck, Mitt, McCain and dead Fred will be on the next Fox debate. Even though Ron Paul is polling higher than Thompson on all national polls. Gonna be a boring debate when everyone agrees.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
Michelle Obama: A First Lady in Waiting
Who needs a warm-up campaign? Having scaled down her career to support her husband’s political goals, Michelle Obama says “it’s now or never” for the couple to take the White House. As Barack gathers momentum, Michelle speaks candidly about America’s need for change, and a different kind of political marriage.
Human greed is a threat to the planet, warns Williams
A stark warning that human greed is threatening to destroy the environment was issued by the Archbishop of Canterbury in his Christmas message
Sunni, Shia March Together in Baghdad for Peace
Approximately 1,000 Iraqi citizens, of both Shia and Sunni religions, joined together on the sectarian fault line in Rawaniyah, the Karkh District of Baghdad, to march with one another in what they called a “Peace March”, Dec. 19.
Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Political Reality Check: Presidential Candidate's Homes
A guide to presidential candidates’ humble abodes.
Home prices post record annual drop (Reuters)
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
When Cops Trick Innocent Kids into False Confessions
Convicted of killing his wealthy parents after confessing 19 years ago, Martin Tankleff moved closer to freedom Friday when an appeals court said there's enough new evidence to convince a jury he's innocent.
Credit jitters spread to student loan market
Credit-market tremors — like the ones linked to the housing crisis — are beginning to show up in the $85 billion student-loan market.
Cheney accused of blocking Californian bid to cut car fumes
The US vice-president, Dick Cheney, was behind a controversial decision to block California's attempt to impose tough emission limits on car manufacturers, according to insiders at the government Environmental Protection Agency.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Investors eye shoppers this week (AP)
Alternative minimum tax growth blocked
Congress acted in its final hours Wednesday to block growth of the alternative minimum tax, putting off an economic hardship affecting more than 20 million taxpayers.
A User's Guide to Mortgage Shopping
Elisabeth Leamy's tips, advice and warnings for those looking for a mortgage.
Sunday, December 23, 2007
Santa Delivers 37,000+ Copies of Constitution to Bush
Kringle hopes the President can find time to read the document and abide by its laws.
Columnist jokes: What was Cheney trying to hide with fire?
Conspiratorial wheels started spinning in plenty of people's minds this week when a fire broke out in Dick Cheney's ceremonial offices.For one Washington Post columnist, Wednesday's fire sparked reminders of G. Gordon Liddy's abandoned plot to firebomb Brookings to get Daniel Ellsberg's Vietnam papers.The question is what did they burn this time?
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Roofing Billionaire Dies in Fall Through Roof
Wisconsin mogul had net worth of $3.5 billion, according to Forbes.
The Terror Train Bears Down
Why Jane Harman's "Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act of 2007" is a profoundly bad idea, one likely to skew and misdirect the fight against genuine terrorism into an ideological witchhunt that poisons our constitutional rights.Unfortunately, this Orwellian bill is very much on the verge of becoming reality.
Sooner or later? When to take Social Security
While most people take their Social Security benefits before reaching retirement age, it may not be the best choice, especially in the face of increasing life spans.?
Friday, December 21, 2007
Tech sector leads Wall Street rally (FT.com)
FT.com - Wall Street stocks rose on Friday after strong results from Research (NASDAQ:RIMM) In Motion provided a boost to the technology sector and on reports that Merrill Lynch may get a multi-billion dollar capital infusion from Singapore.
If you're happy and you know it ... spend
Those with rosy outlook more likely to make prudent financial decisions, but extreme optimists make riskier investments a study finds.
Time to Fix or Trash Your Appliances?
Elisabeth Leamy's tips about what to do with your aging appliances.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Why Old Rockers Sound Better Than Ever
They might be eligible for AARP, but the old folks' tours still make big cash.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
New Roth 401(k) offers options
Refer to the Roth 401(k) and the likely response will either be a blank stare or a correction: “Oh, you mean a Roth IRA.” But the Roth 401k is real and may be the right plan for you.
Give Dodd Material For His Filibuster, Part 2
Write a letter to the last man in Washington to stand up for the rule of law. Let congress know what civil liberties mean to you!
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
How Low Must Home Prices Go Before They Become "Affordable"?
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. (MarketWatch) -- Housing will revive when prices come down to the point where demand rises enough to reduce the huge supply of unsold homes now overhanging the market. That said, this point is a long way off..."Figure at least another 20% before families can afford to buy"
What does ‘core’ inflation mean anyway?
Last week's reports on a strong uptick in prices have readers wondering how worried they should be about inflation.? The Answer Desk by msnbc.com's John W. Schoen.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Who Will Stand with Chris Dodd for the Constitution?
Sometime today, Chris Dodd will take the floor in the US Senate and begin talking - a filibuster - and what he has to say touches on the most important issues facing this country. The topic, a bill to provide retroactive immunity to telecom companies who violated the law by helping the Bush Administration illegally spy on America. ..A CALL TO ARMS!
'12 Days of Christmas' Gets Costly
The price of gifts listed in 'Twelve Days of Christmas' Carol Hits $78,100.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
It's not too late to nurture that nest egg
In a perfect world, every 40- or 50-something would have a tidy nest egg. But in real life, other financial priorities often come first. But now's the time to buckle down.
US 'serial killer' gets 438 years
A US court has sentenced a suspected serial killer to 438 years in jail for sexual assaults of two sisters in 2005.
Person-to-person lending online picks up
Saturday, December 15, 2007
House Passes Ban On Waterboarding
The House of Representatives on Thursday approved an intelligence bill that bans the Central Intelligence Agency from using waterboarding, mock executions and other harsh interrogation methods.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Kasparov Ends Bid for Russian Presidency
Garry Kasparov, the chess grandmaster and relentless critic of President Vladimir Putin, has ended his long-shot presidential bid, citing official harassment he said prevented him from holding a legally required nomination meeting.
Auto Insurance … for Your Pet?
One insurer is offering up to $500 if a dog or cat is hurt or dies in a car cras
Answer Desk front page
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Waterboarding torture - what it looks like
This video gives a clearer idea of what water boarding is all about as you see Kaj Larsen actually go through it. It looks like torture to me.
Is a reverse mortgage right for you?
The mortgage meltdown has been dominating headlines for months. The reverse mortgage market has been cruising along briskly. These loans aren’t for everyone, though.
Tips for Finding and Securing a Virtual Assistant
Finding the right business is important to achieving your goals. Having the money to finance it is one thing, but if you can't get passionate about it, you will never succeed. Other than finding the right area of business to get into, you need to find the right employees, and perhaps more important, finding the right assistant. You are going to be extremely busy and it may be tough to handle all your responsabilites. To alleviate some of your worries, read Tips For Finding and Securing a Virtual Assistant.
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An Iraqi refugee shares her story - a blogger in Syria
"The first weeks here were something of a cultural shock. It has taken me these last three months to work away certain habits I’d acquired in Iraq after the war. It took me at least three weeks to teach myself to walk properly again- with head lifted, not constantly looking behind me."
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Lower your medical bills over the long haul
Regardless of your status – healthy or sick, insured or uninsured – these ounce-of-prevention-type tips may help you feel at least a little bit better for just pennies a day.
And Here Comes The Spin On Tasers
Today a report is out about how Tasers are used by police officers to prevent suicide. And guess who sponsored this report? The Taser manufacturer. Damage control at its best.
In Debt? I have The Perfect Christmas Gift For You!
It can be extremely hard, and extremely emotional to buy a present for your loved ones when you are in debt. You want to get them the finer things in life, but you can't afford it. This is a problem which is becoming more and more prevelant in our society. It's sad, but we can't seem to control ourselves, and it's not showing any signs of stopping. We should take a page out of Perfect Christmas Gift, where they explain how to satisfy the toughest critics, without putting yourself in the poor house. Pay attention to detail, maybe you will learn a thing or two. Who knows, you might even save some money!
Dems Hold Fire On Huckabee; See 'Easy Kill' In Gen. Election
Democrat party officials are avoiding any and all criticism of Republican presidential contender Mike Huckabee, insiders reveal. The DNC has told staffers to hold all fire, until he secures the party's nomination.Within the DNC, Huckabee is known as the "glass jaw -- and they're just waiting to break it."
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Fed Rate Cut Fails to Calm Jittery Financial Markets
The Dow Jones industrial average lost more than 290 points today.
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