June, 2010
Canadian government gives cash advances to flood victims
In Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, Canada, flood victims are already seeing cash advances from the government to help with cleanup. This loan cash is being funded mostly by the PDAP – Provincial Disaster Assistance Program. Residents are already cleaning up, although cost of repair is not yet in.
The flooding in Maple Creek
When Saskatchewan flooded in 2010, ...
Tony Hayward receives G.O.P. apology for White House shakedown
Tony Hayward opened his testimony in Congress Thursday by apologizing on behalf of BP for the oil spill within the Gulf of Mexico 2010. But he then was quickly upstaged by one more apology from a Republican for the White House "shakedown" of BP for a $20 billion dollar fund to cover damages from the ...
BP claims a lack of big spills has hurt oil spill cleanup
Recently, NBC reporter Tom Costello interviewed BP Exploration and Production Chief Operating Officer Doug Suttles on the "Today" show concerning the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Specifically, he asked Suttles for what his response was to the rapidly circulating info that oil spill cleanup technology is woefully behind the times, making ...
Watch out for these potential auto mechanic scams
When you take your vehicle to an auto mechanic, you should have reasonable assurance that they are reputable and trustworthy, rather than someone who is waiting to perpetrate one of many different auto mechanic scams. You should always research your mechanic ahead of time. However, being prepared with knowledge of some of the car repair ...
With credit reform, credit card offers are becoming more deceptive
Credit card reform doesn't suggest consumers can relax and feel protected. Individuals be wary now more than ever. The credit card reform act of 2009 is cutting into some of the a lot more underhanded credit card scams from financial institutions. So now those institutions are just trying harder to sign individuals up for ...
