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Debbie Phelps Back Home, Preps For School (WBAL-TV Baltimore)
While Olympic champion swimmer Michael Phelps is traveling the world doing media stops and shooting commercials, his mother is back home in Maryland and focused on the upcoming school year.
2008-08-21 02:46:21 -
Programmable Matter in Just 5 Years (Fox News)
In just five years from now, cell-phones that can easily be reshaped into a tiny displays could be around if Intel Corp. (INTC) has its way.
2008-08-21 02:46:29 -
School Honors 'Hero Moms' Who Fought Fire (Fox 12 Oregon)
LAKEWOOD, Wash. -- In the Snohomish County town of Lakewood they're known as the "hero moms." Five mothers who helped put out a fire at Lakewood Elementary School were honored with praise and plaques at a ceremony Wednesday night with school officials and firefighters at Lakewood High School.
2008-08-21 02:48:56 -
Thursday stocks mixed on economic news (NBC 26 Augusta)
The housing slump and credit crunch continue to weigh heavy on the U.S. markets, and there is growing concern mortgage giants Fannie and Freddie Mac could need government help to stay in business.
2008-08-21 02:51:27 -
Confusion reigns in stalled ARS sector (Financial Times)
Six months ago, the auction-rate securities market collapsed, providing $330bn worth of evidence that the turmoil in the credit markets would have a significant effect on the ability to raise money.
2008-08-21 02:52:33 -
Seized Bibles Returned To Americans In China (WSMV Nashville)
Four American Christians who had more than 300 Bibles confiscated by Chinese customs officials say they got them back.
2008-08-21 02:58:21 -
Asking the Wrong Questions About Debt - MSN MoneyCentral
Last year, investing guru Ken Fisher wrote that while a little debt may be good for us, a lot more of it can be great. According to the basic tenets of his book The Only Three Questions That Count , he thinks we should forget about our lack of ...
2008-08-21 06:58:00 -
Read all '"lawyers"' posts in Webware - CNET News
SueEasy.com is a matchmaking app that connects people with major and minor grievances in life with attorneys eager to file class action lawsuits for them. Like any good web app, SueEasy is free, simple and perhaps even effective. Let's say your web ...
2008-08-21 12:13:00 -
The new housing credit sounds good, but it's really a loan, so make ... - Boston Globe
Lots of folks have been asking if the much-touted first-time homebuyer tax credit is worth taking. "I'd like to see you write a follow-up on who should take advantage of this credit," wrote Liz Kiser, of Oklahoma. "Being that it's a loan, it ...
2008-08-20 09:58:00 -
E*Trade Carries High Risk-Reward - Street.Com
By Stockpickr Guest Columnist Faisal Laljee of StocksandBlogs.com E*Trade Financial ETFC has had its share of problems. A few years back, it was the biggest competitor to TD Ameritrade AMTD , and the stock traded together with the brokerage stocks ...
2008-08-21 09:43:00 -
Web Extra: The Refinancing Option - CNBC
If you’re struggling to make the payments on your mortgage and considering refinancing, watch the video for Carmen’s advice. Terms of Submission: Thank you for emailing CNBC. Because of the high volume of e-mail, we can't respond to every e-mail ...
2008-08-20 05:51:00 -
Segway Polo Nerds; Also: Your Mortgage Hardball E-Mails - CNBC
While the rest of you are glued to the so-called "sports" at the Olympics, like running and jumping and swimming and...trampoline...the REALLY hot sport of the moment is Segway Polo. Check out the logo! Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is a player/fan ...
2008-08-21 11:01:00 -
Debt Advice – Tips on Avoiding Repossession - Best Syndication
When a homeowner faces the threat of repossession, finding a way to make those monthly mortgage payments jumps to the top of their priorities list. Their first port of call should really be their mortgage lender, who may let them reduce or reschedule ...
2008-08-21 12:35:00 -
Dog Credited With Saving Six Kittens (KCTV 5 Kansas City)
A 2-year-old dog that had been turned over to the Nevada Humane Society's shelter in Reno is being credited with rescuing six abandoned kittens.
2008-08-21 12:15:18 -
A Parent's Prodding (Washington Post)
I often get notes from parents telling me that they have passed along my columns to their adult children with financial issues. Or that they use my column to help keep their children informed about various personal finance issues.
2008-08-21 12:55:38