How I got taken by a work-at-home scam (CNN)
Thandi Zulu was single, pregnant and staying at a women's shelter in Houston, Texas, when she received a mysterious letter one day.
Divisional playoff picks: Don't forget about Titans, Giants (The Sporting News via Yahoo! News)
There's a tendency to overreact, and thus subsequently overhype a team in the NFL because of one week. And it's natural to get behind objects in motion -- in this case the first-round playoff winners -- because they have the momentum, while the objects at rest -- teams that earned first-round byes -- don't make a move.
As economy sinks, scam artists rise (Chicago Tribune)
Con men see an opportune time to prey on a desperate public 5 tips on avoiding scams
Karen Russo, Sac Union Columnist (The Sacramento Union)
Yesterday – up until late afternoon – the terrorists focused their attention on Ashkelon and Ashdod, so Beersheba was quiet, up until about 4:30, anyway, when a Grad missile hit somewhere near Ben Gurion University of the Negev. I only know that because someone who was near there told me.
How to stay one step ahead of scam artists in a sinking economy (The Pantagraph)
CHICAGO -- The economy is tough, and there are crooks out there looking to make things a whole lot tougher. The number of financial scams circulating is on the rise, some experts say, as criminals seize every opportunity to take advantage of the desperation many are feeling due to the economic downturn.
Thinking about launching home-based business? Here's where to start (Erie Times-News)
In the current economy, where 10.3 million people are unemployed, starting a home business might be your best option for finding suitable work to keep an income flowing.