Hip-hop star Soulja Boy arrested in Georgia

TEMPLE, Ga. — Authorities say hip-hop star Soulja Boy is facing a drug charge after police stopped his rental car in west Georgia and found marijuana.

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Molycorp signs 3-year agreement with union members

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — Rare-earth mineral producer Molycorp Inc. said Monday it has signed a three-year labor contract with the United Steelworkers union.

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Maximize your melting this winter

Snow typically starts falling across the U.S. in November, according to the National Weather Service. In 2010 more than one-third of the country was covered with powdery flakes by Thanksgiving. It’s during this time people flock to the store to pick up shovels and snow blowers. Yet, one of the most versatile snow safety tools consumers have in their winter arsenal is ice melt.

Identity theft protection tips for mobile device users

If you use complex passwords for your online accounts, have a firewall on your PC’s Internet connection and only shop at secure websites, you may think you’re doing a good job protecting yourself from identity theft. Those precautions are a good start, but don’t overlook another important opportunity for identity thieves – your mobile devices.

What to do when you receive a foreclosure notice

Receiving a surprise foreclosure notice can cause shock and disbelief. But it’s only a notice. Foreclosure doesn’t happen until several more legal steps are taken. In the meantime, you can take a couple of actions to determine if you can – and should – fight the foreclosure and save your house.

How to find the right gift for the hard-to-please teen

Finding the perfect gift for teenagers can be a notoriously difficult task. Their likes and dislikes can often change within seconds based on the latest trends and fads. So how can you please even the most challenging-to-shop-for teen? Gift cards and cash work, but are also very impersonal. Here are a few gift ideas to satisfy even the pickiest teen.

Retailers Weigh In on Coupon Etiquette

Last week, I shared feedback from readers who had strong opinions on shoppers who buy in bulk. “Shelf-sweepers” came in for a lot of criticism from fellow shoppers who feel that it’s only fair to leave product on the shelf so other bargain hunters have a chance to save. But what do stores think of these high-volume customers? Here’s an email from a retailer who offers some great insights:

On the Flip Side

The fifth season of Bravo’s docu-series Flipping Out just ended and, interestingly, this season focused on frenetic house flipper Jeff Lewis converting his floundering flipping business into a successful interior design company. But why change what has made him a successful reality star? After all, he was discovered when Bravo was reviewing his assistant’s audition tape, and within 48 hours Lewis had a show of his own.

Where’s My 20?

I have an 80/20 mortgage. The 80 first loan is being foreclosed, but the 20-percent second loan still is outstanding, and payment is being demanded. This is different than the situation you recently described where the second lender foreclosed but the first did not. What happens now?

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