September, 2009

‘Good Hair’ by Chris Rock Sheds Light on $9 Billion Industry

Comedian turns documentary researcher Chris Rock image from Wikimedia. I wasn’t terribly surprised when I found out that Chris Rock made a documentary. However, I was surprised to find out it was not a comedy, and I was even more surprised to find out it was about hair — specifically womens’ hair. “Good Hair” by Chris Rock reveals ...

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‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ Remake Trailer Draws In Audience

More money to be made from Freddy For the first time, Robert Englund will not portray Freddy. Image from Wikimedia. It just hit the web, but already eager horror movie lovers are eagerly seeking the “Nightmare on Elm Street” remake trailer. The film comes out at the end of April next year, and with this much hype ...

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Calif. Regulations On Flat Screen TVs Worry Retailers

California is about to become the first state to regulate how much energy flat-screen TVs use. If the new rules go into effect in November as planned, many flat screens sold in California in 2011 will have to use a third less energy than they do now. Some retailers have banded together to oppose the ...

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Creating a Completely Automated Financial Household

Meet Bill and Jan. They are my imaginary couple that loves putting their personal finances on auto-pilot. They don’t worry about bill due dates, they never visit the bank, and only check their balances online once a month if there are no e-mail alerts sent to them. (Apparently they also ...

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No collateral required to get a short term loan

No faxing of identity verification documents with short term loans With short term lenders you usually don’t have to worry too much about faxing in any documents. When you get a loan in a walk in store they usually require bank statements, proof of current address, two forms of ID and a social security card or ...

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