27 February 2011
The average new credit card interest rate is now 14.72%. Although, credit cards marketed to those with bad credit can top out at 59.9% interest. Congress passed the CARD act to combat fees that credit card companies can charge, unfortunately capping interest rates was not part of that package. Banks may not retroactively raise customer […]
Posted in Finance
26 February 2011
For the first time, Anne Hathaway and James Franco will host the Academy Awards. However, neither star showed any signs of nervousness during their TV interview last Thursday. Hathaway, only 28-years old, is the youngest to ever host the prestigious award ceremony. The 32-year old Franco is also up for his first Oscar nomination for […]
Posted in Entertainment
26 February 2011
The Kodak Theatre was filled with stars Saturday when Celine Dion, Mandy Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow and several other musicians go through the acts they will perform live at the Academy Awards on Sunday. Moore is playing the nominated song “I See the Light” from Disney movies’ “Tangled” with Zachary Levi while composer Alan Menken, who […]
Posted in Entertainment
26 February 2011
The teen-oriented cable network will bring its college spring break tradition and make it an affair exclusive to adults in the city of sin, Las Vegas. MTV’s yearly tradition will be taken from the typical beaches of Mexico and Florida to the dynamic pools of Palms Casino Resort near the popular Las Vegas Strip. It […]
Posted in Entertainment, Travel
26 February 2011
Legislation allowing same-sex marriage was approved by the state Senate in Maryland on the night of Thursday. The Civil Marriage Protection act would officially legalize gay marriage. But, it would not force religious sects to perform marriages of which they do not approve. The majority party has strong support on the legislation, which was approved […]
Posted in Travel
26 February 2011
Now that the royal wedding is up, who is designing the dress that will transport Kate Middleton from an ordinary girl to royalty? — This question has been buzzing around the London Fashion week during the entire event. As of now Kate Middleton hasn’t announced who will be the fortunate designer to create her dress. […]
Posted in Entertainment
25 February 2011
There were more than 21,000 people affected with whooping cough last year, most of which were teens and children in the United States. The total number of cases is the highest yet since 2005 and is among the worst years beyond half a century, U.S. health officials informed on Wednesday. The health officials are truly […]
Posted in Health
25 February 2011
CBS and Warner Bros. decided to end the production of Charlie Sheen’s high-rated TV sitcom “Two and a Half Men” this season. The decision was reached in the stir of a provocative radio interview with the male actor. The companies gave a joint statement on Thursday saying they concluded based on Charlie Sheen’s conduct, statements […]
Posted in Entertainment
25 February 2011
Four U.S. hostages were shot dead on a private yacht last Tuesday. The incident was the deadliest yet involving Americans who were kidnapped for ransom in the extremely dangerous coasts off Somalia. The hostages were shot by the pirates before Special Forces from America boarded the vessel, according to a statement from the U.S. military. […]
Posted in Travel
24 February 2011
Smoking on boardwalks, beaches, pedestrian plazas, parks and other public areas in New York City will be prohibited starting from the 23rd of May regardless of complaints about government’s interference in the private lives of people. The legislation was signed on Tuesday by Mayor Michael Bloomberg following the city council’s vote 36 against 12 in […]
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