Month: December 2017

Fires burn across eastern Australia amid summer heatwave

Sunday, January 13, 2013 1 2 3 4 Despite earlier cooler weather, heatwave conditions are expected to resume in New South Wales, Australia. Local weather service forecasts expect temperatures to rise above 40°C (104°F), as-experienced earlier in the week. The percentage of uncontained fires jumped as high as 20%. On Friday, local fire authorities have […]

Consolidate Credit Card Debt Best Way To Reduce Debts

Read An Opinion On: Independent Financial Advisers Financial Planning Services By Carrie Reeder There is no quick way to reduce credit card debts. Nonetheless, those who outline a realistic strategy for reducing debts, and stick to this plan, will gradually reduce their credit card balances. Consumers have several options for paying off credit card debts. […]

Tennessee Lieutenant Governor suggests that Islam is a ‘cult’

Thursday, July 29, 2010 File:Loya7.jpg A Tennessee politician has been criticised by Islamic groups and Islamic leaders by suggesting that Islam is a cult and is therefore ineligible for protection under the first amendment of the United States constitution, which guarantees freedom of religion. Though Tennessee Lieutenant Governor Ron Ramsey, at a campaign stop in […]

MetLife to acquire Travelers Life and Annuity from Citigroup

Monday, January 31, 2005 Metlife announced on 01/31/05 that they were going to acquire Travelers Life and Annuity from Citigroup. Travelers Life and Annuity is an insurance underwriter. MetLife is a large life insurance and annuities underwriter. MetLife will have to borrow a lot of money to pay for the company, so rating agencies like […]