Archive for March, 2009
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The British Bankers Association has reported an increase in net mortgage approvals between January and February.
A Bad Bank By Any Other Name Still Smells Like A Bad Bank
Let me start this off by saying that it was nice yesterday to see confidence return to some people’s faces. Stocks blasted off, investors rejoiced, CNBC studios had a Mardi Gras feeling to them, and the local news anchors were nothing but smiles. Most importantly, Tim Geithner finally handed in his semester term project and [...]
If you recently bought organic brown eggs … [Eggs]
If you recently bought organic brown eggs from a Costco, Safeway, or Pack ‘n’ Save in California or Nevada, you should check to make sure they’re not part of yet another salmonella recall. [MSNBC] (Photo: Bonzo McGrue)
AT&T Might Charge You For “Free” Mobile-To-Mobile Calls Unless You Notice [Att]
Jeff canceled one of the two lines on his AT&T Mobility family plan, and on his next bill he noticed the remaining line had been charged for mobile-to-mobile calls on the AT&T network—even though those minutes are supposed to be free.
Meet the New Plan, Same as the Old Plan.
Here it is! Details on Public Private Partnership Investment Program There’s no real surprises here. It is very similar to theplanthat started leaking out at the beginningof the month. The plan deals with problem loans and problem securities. Thegovernment combination of the Federal Reserve,FDIC and Treasury will be providing capital andfinancing to bothloans and securities.Both [...]
Walgreens Doesn’t Want You To Print Your Own Passport Photos [Walgreens]
Walgreens charges a hefty $7.99 for passport photos. Is it because they’re super fancy, or technically challenging to create, or the paper is strawberry scented? The answer to all of these questions is no. It’s because it’s an easy way to make a quick buck. That’s why they hate it when you find a cheaper [...]
Big D Says We Shall Overcome
Well the only game that went down to the buzzer in yesterday’s NCAA action was WESTERN KENTUCKY against Gonzaga. Luckily we had the HILLTOPPERS of WESTERN KENTUCKY who covered the generous 11 point spread. TEXAS A&M wasn’t too close but MICHIGAN wasnt too awful. Alas, we went 1-2. Today we have 2 nifty plays.
Comcast Threatens To Cancel Your Service Over "Leaky Signal" That They Can’t Understand Or Fix [Comcatastrophe]
Comcast keeps sending Andrew’s parents letters insisting that “there is a leak of our electronic signal into the air,” and that if it can’t be immediately fixed, their service will be disconnected. Andrew’s parents always immediately call Comcast to schedule a service visit, because nobody wants a signal leaking into the air, especially not one [...]
Big D Asks How We Doin So Far?
Well that’s 4-2 in NCAA Selections thus far and it’s only day 3of the tournament. Do you look smart now because Big Dick clued you in on a little team called CLEVELAND STATE? Of course you do.Geez, you make moneyall kinds of ways on this blog, don’t you? Without any further adieu-doo, let’s lay down [...]
Sylvania Lights The Path To Good Service With Bulb Replacements [Above And Beyond]
SJ replaced his Volkswagen’s bulbs with Sylvania Silverstar lights that were twice as expensive, only to watch them fail after three months of use. Disappointed, since the standard bulbs lasted for three years, SJ wrote to Sylvania telling them that he expected, at a minimum, a voucher for new bulbs. Sylvania’s response managed to brighten [...]
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