May, 2010
Mineral Management Service director resigns
As the BP oil spill began, so did calls for people to be held accountable for it, and one of the first people brought down is Elizabeth Birnbaum, or S Elizabeth Birnbaum, the director of the Mineral Management Service. The Mineral Management Service, or MMS, part of the Department of the Interior, is the office ...
Preparing for unexpected situations – Car emergency kit
We heavily rely on cars to take us on long trips and to get us to and from work. Like every complicated piece of machinery, though, a car can break down. When that does happen, it is best to be prepared with a car emergency kit.
Why you need a car emergency kit
You may have OnStar ...
California payday lending laws to be reformed
The California legislature has been extensively considering AB 377. The AB 377 bill is intended to reform payday lending laws in California and has provisions that both expand and regulate the payday lending industry in the state.
California AB 377 creates new limitations
The payday lending industry in California will be limited by assemblyman Mendoza’s AB 377 ...
Viking Appliances Nevertheless Alive And Kicking
Once in a while, we still see vestiges of American manufacturing excellence, like Viking Appliances. Few companies can match the quality or status of Viking within the same areas. The company is fighting to keep its place as a homegrown manufacturing giant, as so many products are manufactured overseas and imported. If you spend a ...
Lettuce Recall 2010 Affects Romaine Lettuce
Freshway Foods of Ohio has called for a romaine lettuce recall 2010. In all, 19 cases of E Coli have been confirmed in connection to the romaine lettuce recall. If you've possibly been sickened by the Freshway Foods lettuce recall, you may need instant money to go see a doctor - though most cases aren't ...