Monthly Archives: December 2011

Alaskan Volcano Put on Alert

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

An explosion at a volcano in Alaska caused the U.S. Geological Survey to put out an alert. USGS detected a drifting ash cloud at the Cleveland Volcano, which is on an uninhabited island in the east central Aleutian Islands, in … Continue reading →

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Jay-Z Sued by Workers Compensation Board of New York

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

Workers Compensation Board of New York filed a lawsuit against rapper Jay-Z for allegedly failing to make workers’ comp payments worth $18,000 for his domestic employees, according to a report. Entertainment news site TMZ.com reported yesterday that the Board filed … Continue reading →

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Maryland Court: Premium Financing Firms Overcharged Auto Policyholders

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

A Maryland court ruled last week that the state’s largest premium financing companies were engaged in illegal financing practices against auto insurance policyholders. In Maryland, most auto insurance policyholders can set up interest-free installment payment plans for their premiums through … Continue reading →

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More Teens Drink and Drive on New Year’s Eve Than on Any Other Holiday

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Finance Top Stories

While New Year’s Eve may conjure images of a celebratory toast, it’s also traditionally one of the worst days of the year for alcohol-related car crashes and deaths for young drivers. New data from a 2011 teen driving study by … Continue reading →

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Solar Power Energy Plant Construction by Matinee Energy Breaks Ground in …

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Science News

With the aim of producing 120 Mega-watts of clean renewable solar energy, Matinee Energy has just broken ground on a new solar energy power facility in Benson, AZ. The new renewable energy facility is part of an ongoing effort by … Continue reading →

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Missouri’s utilities oppose planned 25% renewable ballot initiative

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Science News

Missouri’s electric utilities are opposing a planned 25%-by-2025 renewable portfolio standard (RPS) ballot initiative, Trey Davis, Missouri Energy Development Association executive director, said Thursday. “The 25% RPS is putting a tax on families and small business while expanding state government … Continue reading →

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PIC: Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon’s Daughter Moroccan, 8 Months, Poses With Santa (omg!)

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

Dem babies are growing up fast! 2011 was indeed a big year for Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, who welcomed twins Moroccan and Monroe, now 8 months, in April after a lengthy struggle to conceive. PHOTOS: Stars who struggled to … Continue reading →

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PIC: Lady Gaga Finally Takes Romance With Vampire Diaries’ Taylor Kinney Public (omg!)

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

Lady Gaga‘s going public! In a series of just-released photos taken December 11, the 25-year-old songstress is finally acknowledging her romance with Vampire Diaries star Taylor Kinney. PHOTOS: 2011′s hottest new romances Clad in a black mini dress and lace-up … Continue reading →

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Voice of Darth Vader swears in NY sheriff friend (AP)

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Not every county sheriff gets to be sworn in by the voice of Darth Vader. Actor James Earl Jones performed that duty Thursday for his longtime friend and neighbor Adrian “Butch” Anderson, the sheriff in Dutchess County, … Continue reading →

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Executive change at ABC’s `This Week’ (AP)

Written on December 30, 2011 by Editor - Entertainment News

NEW YORK – After bringing back George Stephanopoulos to replace Christiane Amanpour on Sunday’s “This Week” political talk show, ABC is making a change behind the scenes as well. The network’s news president, Ben Sherwood, said Friday that Jon Banner … Continue reading →

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