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Targeted communities get first dibs to buy foreclosed properties

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Banks , Real Estate File this story under “ironic.” Lots of taxpayers bought homes they couldn’t afford. So they lost their homes. Cities — meaning taxpayers — are now going to buy those foreclosed homes

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Karlos Vemola Drops to 205 vs. Seth Petruzelli at UFC 122 in Germany

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:14:35 +0000

Seth Petruzelli is expected to welcome former heavyweight Karlos Vemola to 205-pounds as the light heavyweights look for their first UFC wins when the square off at “ UFC 122: Belfort vs. Okami ” on November 13 in Oberhausen, Germany, MMAjunkie reports.

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Percolating debate in wake of Seattle’s Best expansion

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 14:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Extracurriculars , Career Here’s a Labor Day Weekend conundrum for you: Starbucks Corp.

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Stephan Bonnar vs. Igor Pokrajac Expected for The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale on Dec. 4

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:00:44 +0000

A light heavyweight bout between Stephan Bonnar and Igor Pokrajac has been booked for The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale on December 4 in Las Vegas, according to ESPN’s Jon Anik . Bonnar (12-7), the runner-up on the original season of The Ultimate Fighter, snapped a three-fight losing streak with a second-round TKO of Krzysztof Soszynski in the “Fight of the Night” at July’s UFC 116.

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Bellator 28 Fight Card Complete for Sept. 9 in New Orleans

admin — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 01:21:29 +0000

The Bellator 28 fight card is now complete for September 9 in New Orleans with the additions of former IFL champ and UFC veteran Matt Horwich vs.

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American Shingle files for bankruptcy

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Home , Fraud , Consumer Ally American Shingle and Siding, Inc., the Atlanta-based roofing company accused of defrauding hundreds of homeowners around the country, has filed for bankruptcy , owing creditors $10 million-$50 million, according to the Better Business Bureau. The news does not bode well for consumers, many of whom filed insurance claims for new roofs that were never installed

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Supermarket brings back 1930s-style rewards program

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Bargains , Family Money , Saving Money , Shopping , Recession My local Albertsons supermarket recently brought shoppers a blast from the past: a savings stamps program where loyal customers receive stamps for spending at the store and then trade the stamps in for certain items. In this case it’s cookware. Once shoppers fill up a savings card with stamps, they can get a frying pan or a dutch oven for a penny.

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Freeze your credit? It’s one way to cut out the con artist

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:30:00 +0000

Filed under: Credit , Credit Reports , Credit Cards Many Americans these days are understandably worried about the prospect of identity theft in which a scammer opens up a credit card or other loan in the victim’s name, runs up all kinds of charges and then disappears. The victim is left with the huge headache of trying to clear his or her good name with lenders and credit bureaus alike. This scary prospect may have you considering a credit freeze, but there are some important considerations to keep in mind before you take this step.

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Iams dry cat food recall expanded; was sold at Walmart

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:05:00 +0000

Filed under: Recalls , Consumer Ally Procter & Gamble expanded the recall of Iams dry cat food over potential salmonella contamination and now says 476 bags were put on store shelves at Walmart stores in 14 states after initially claiming they were only sold in one Colorado city, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said

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State parks stay open by selling sponsorships

admin — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Filed under: Extracurriculars , Travel As states scramble to fill yawning canyons in their state budgets, it should come as no surprise that they are willing to accept corporate sponsorship money. Leading the way, that state of great natural beauty and profound fiscal irresponsibility, California.

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