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Atlantis Astronaut's Wife Gives Birth 220 Miles Below

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:40:03 -0800

Astronaut Randy Bresnik, in orbit on a space station supply mission, celebrated the birth of his daughter 220 miles below in Houston, saying 'momma and baby are doing very well.' Astronaut Randy Bresnik carried out a spacewalk Saturday awaiting word of the birth of his second child. Mother & baby doing fine.

Credit vs. Debit: Use Through the Years (PIC)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 03:40:02 -0800

While a lack of credit card interest rates might be a nice change of pace, debit cards come with their own set of risks. The following graphic weighs the risks of both and details card usage over time.

Where can companies dig during background checks?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:20:02 -0800

As you might guess, the answer is somewhat complicated. Depending on the job you're seeking, the employer might check one or all of these: credit history, driving record, criminal record, education and references.