We haven't yet heard the last word on CTA budget
2009-11-13 13:00:00 Folks, it's not over yet. Yes, the CTA board on Thursday adopted a 2010 budget with no fare hikes and service cuts. But we haven't heard the last from the board on this budget. The CTA still has almost three months to find about $100 million to avoid all the service cuts. Granted, the CTA probably won't find enough to avoid ALL service cuts, but I'm convinced they will keep working to find more cash. Hell, they found $1 million earlier this week just by asking vendors to cut contract costs by 4 percent. So there still may be hope for that 49X Western express bus, Martha. Weekend work. The big news is there is NO weekend work on the...
With last-minute cash from Quinn, CTA budget meeting won't be all doom
2009-11-12 13:00:00 The CTA board is set to approve the 2010 budget at a 10 am meeting today, and thanks to sleight of hand by Gov. Quinn, the meeting and budget won't be as big a downer as once thought. No big fare hikes, but still service cuts remain for now, and with those cuts come 1,100 layoffs.The deal calls for the RTA to borrow $166 million over the next two years for CTA operating funds. The state would pay the interest of almost $16 million in 2010 and 2011. After that, the RTA is on the hook for the interest.Gov. Quinn calls this a "comprehensive plan," but I would it a "I'm running for governor and didn't raise fares" plan. Meanwhile,...
How I Spent Our $80 Grocery Budget: Nov. 4-Nov. 10
2009-11-11 22:24:00 I spent $63 this week (which ended Tuesday for me), mostly stocking up on DiGiorno frozen pizzas with a coupon/sale combo. Since I went $15 over budget last week, that means I came in just under my $80 weekly grocery budget and I'm back to a clean slate for the current week. I also acquired tons of food in the big Jewel Catalina deal, but I didn't pay for any of it. That's right, for about $200 worth of soup, broth, yogurt and other groceries, I paid nothing. Some of my transactions were small moneymakers, which, along with some of the $x/$xx coupons that have been popping up at Jewel lately, cancelled out the tax I paid on the break-even transactions.
What We Spent Our $80 Grocery Budget on This Week: Organics at Trader Joe&a
2009-11-03 19:51:00 I spent $80 there on my usual TJs staples, like organic peanut butter, organic potatoes, carrots and celery, organic fruit (apples and pears this time), hummus, whole-wheat cous cous, wild salmon (I usually buy the cheaper silverbrite and cook it in a curry dish to compensate for the blander taste) and wine. I also got two organic chickens at $2.79 a pound, some nitrate-free ham for Nutmeg's lunches, and one jar of simmer sauce for an easy dinner (probably with that silverbrite salmon).
Petition Against the 2010 Cyprus Budget
2009-10-30 10:39:00 In recent weeks researchers at the University of Cyprus and elsewhere across Cyprus have heard what the proposed 2010 national budget entails, and we’re pretty scared for our jobs now. The finance minister has delivered the budget to parliament, with proposed cuts to science funding of 75-80% for the coming year. These cuts would mean ...
By: Migrations
Daley's Doomsday Budget
2009-10-23 20:26:00 Mayor Richard M. Daley's plans to pay for city services by dealing away city assets would be silly if it weren't so ruinous. Just how long can Daley hawk the city's assets to pay for police, fire, garbage collection and other city services before he runs out? And what happens then? Don't bother asking Daley; for all his fumbling around, he doesn't know either. Daley has made a lot of blunders, but financing the operation of the city by peddling the city's valuables is perhaps the worst blunder yet. It is the most shortsighted, the most destructive and the most half-baked idea he has had yet.Read more, including what more Daley could sell, on the Chicago Daily Observer...
Daley raids city's savings to balance budget
2009-10-21 19:08:00 Mayor Richard M. Daley is raiding the city's savings account, reports Greg Hinz. That's the centerpiece of the proposed 2010 budget he unveiled Wednesday, a budget that draws down $350 million that had been set aside from the privatization of the city's parking meters.Mr. Daley said that will help balance the $6.14-billion budget at a time when the economy is at its lowest ebb since the Great Depression. But the decision to "borrow" and "advance" the $350 million will be highly controversial, because fiscal experts frown on using one-time revenue to fill recurring budget holes....
What Mayor Daley Is Not Telling You About Balancing The Budget
2009-10-21 14:12:00 Dear Mayor Daley,In a few hours, you will mount the dais at City Hall to give us your annual budget speech.Recently, you've been in the media spotlight explaining to all of us how you're not going to raise our property taxes, or any other taxes, fines or fees....
Chess game begins on CTA budget; let your voice be heard
2009-10-15 13:00:00 The CTA has played the opening gambit in what could be a long chess game. There's still much more chess to be played. This game is not over.For openers, the CTA announced last week that it had found $122 million of the $300 million needed to plug the 2010 budget gap. Then Monday, the CTA announced a big fare increase and cuts in service hours, scheduled to take effect Feb. 7, 2010.Now the fun begins.The CTA has clearly stated it wants its operator and other unions to come to the table to negotiate wage cuts. The CTA has announced 1,000 union layoffs due to cuts in service hours. But it says some or all of those jobs could be saved...
CTA's plan closes almost half the $300 million budget gap
2009-10-08 13:00:00 Well, the CTA is almost halfway toward filling that $300 million budget gap. Unfortunately, $90 million of the $122 million in cuts and "efficiencies" announced Wednesday comes from transferring eligible capital funds to the operating budget. Here's how the CTA found $122 million:$21.6 million -- eliminating at least 70 non-union jobs, reducing intern and fellows programs.$10.5 million -- scaling back contracts, cutting expenses and hedging fuel.$90 million -- transferring the capital dollars.The CTA again will defer pay increases for non-union workers. They also will be required to take extra furlough days and won't be paid for the CTA's six regularly scheduled holidays.The number of required furlough days will be determined on a sliding scale based on salary, with higher earning...
Smart Buys on Car Accessories
2009-09-18 01:33:00 Your automobile is an extension of yourself. It is also provides an impression of your personality. It is therefore important to choose smartly when it comes to buying accessories and parts for your car, SUV, or truck. Carid.com is here to help you achieve that task. Discover how you can enhance ...
By: Gio's Weblog
First Home, Budget Spreadsheets, Gold and More
2009-09-11 12:30:00 Canadian Money Forum has an interesting discussion on what to offer on your first home. Lazy Man and Money has a resource of 60 free budget spreadsheets. Money Energy lists the Biggest Canadian Gold Stocks. Frugal Dad lists 3 Ways to Smooth Out Big Expenses. Canadian Capitalist has some advice for users of the discontinued program MS Money. Sun’s Financial Diary updates his net worth for August. Canadian Dream writes about gut feelings. The Digerati Life compares money management between men and women. Four Pillars has an explanation on how to hitchhike. Brip Blap tells us to take small risks. The Financial Blogger has some tips on commercial financing. Money Smart Life suggests to save money by selling your car. Thicken My Wallet has some practical job skills that everyone should have. My Dollar Plan explains how to make your home more energy efficient. Where Does All My Money Go lists some affordable renovation finishes. Generation X Finance writes about job skills and perfo...
Ten Specific Ways to Cut Your Food Budget
2009-09-10 10:00:00 Since I've started posting about how we're working to save money and live more frugally (i.e. scrape by without a paycheck) I've had quite a few people ask me how I have cut our food budget.Now I hesitate to talk hard numbers--not only does it seem a little low-class, it's hard to make a valid comparison from one area of the country to the next--but I've gone from spending $230-250 per week for a family of six (gasp) to $100 per week. Of course we had to sell two of the children . . .Kidding. But though the prices in your area may vary the principles of cutting back are the same. Maybe these will give you a few ideas of your own. If you have a trick that has worked for you by all means let me know, I'm very open to new ideas right now.1. Get rid of those warehouse memberships. I've written an entire post on the subject of Costco memberships which I will not rehash here except to say that I have found that I spend GOBS less money if I avoid Costco and the like.Yes they have...
By: Scribbit
Pay Income Tax For Buying Property Below Stamp Duty!
2009-09-05 12:27:00 The Clause 26 of the Finance Bill 2009 contains provision to be inserted under Clause (vii) under subsection 2 of section 56 to provide that an Individual or HUF receiving any immovable property or any property either without consideration or without adequate consideration from any person other than relative or on occasion of the marriage of the individual or under a will or by way of inheritance or in contemplation of death of the payer or donor from any local authority as defined in Explanation to clause (20) of section 10; orFrom any fund or foundation or university or other educational institution or hospital or other medical institution or any trust or institution referred in section 10(23C) From any trust or institution registered under section 12AA It means that if you buy any property from any developer after 1/ 10/2009 and the value of the property is less than value taken for charging stamp duty o...
To the Moon, NASA? Not on this Budget, Experts Say
2009-08-27 16:05:00 From USATODAY.com Tech - Top Stories: NASA will test the powerful first stage of its new Ares moon rocket Thursday, a milestone in a program that already has spent $7 billion for a rocket that astronauts may never use. When that first stage is tested, it will be mounted horizont
CTA budget in decent shape, but ridership starting to slip
2009-08-25 13:00:00 Here's another in the continuing series where I read and summarize board reports so you don't have to.At the halfway point through the year, the CTA is reporting that total revenue exceeds budget by about $6 million, while total expenses are about $30 million less than budgeted. That's after some belt-tightening, layoffs, and furloughs, among other cuts.This post details some of those cuts. CTA President Richard Rodriguez also told the board that he saved $3 million by:Deferring budgeted merit increases of abot 3% for non-union employees.Taking away from upper management pay for the remaining standard holidays.Forcing vice presidents and above to take three unpaid furlough days this year. Ridership report. Overall ridership systemwide is up a scant 0.4% through...
Quinn budget announcement cuts no money from religion grants
2009-08-01 01:20:00 Pat Quinn on July 13, 2009, at the ceremony at Marshall High School at which he signed the disputed Capital Bill. Photo by Rob Sherman. Governor Pat Quinn announced, today, that he was cutting a billion dollars from the State budget. However, not one single dime was cut from the recently approved State grants to places of worship, parochial schools or religious ministries. I called Pat's office to ask why. The receptionist at the Governor's Press Office said that nobody was available to answer my question. Everybody was in a meeting, but she would take a message and somebody might call me back by Monday. Five minutes later, my phone rang. It was Robert Reed, from the Governor's Press Office. ...
Top digital photo printers - 3 good choices for every budget
2009-07-29 11:13:00 Today we’re going to have a small post on digital photo printers . You must admit that it is much more pleasant to watch a photo album “in flesh and blood”, than on your PC. A printed photo gives a sentimental value to it. You’ll always be touched while regarding it and reading what’s written on its back, and you’ll be projecting yourself into that moment, one that belongs to you. Digital photo printers - the easy way to get real photos If before entering digital era, you had an apology for not going to developing centers, now, with a photo printer, you can have your own photo album very easily. In the next lines I’m going to suggest you a couple of photo printers for all budgets. For more details about each particular printer, you will have to read the dedicated articles. Canon Selphy CP760- this is one of the best buy digital printer in the market, thanks to its price and decent features. In this post you can find out more about the Canon Selphy CP760. HP A52...
Stress Testing Your Budget: How to Stay Strong in Tough Times
2009-07-24 16:09:00 Money can be stressful. From earning to managing to spending, money consumes a large part of our lives and can even define how we feel about ourselves and how others view us, and that is during good economic times. When times turn tough, any little cracks in our money handling run the risk of becoming giant, ...Original Post on The Sun's Financial Diary Special bonus offers Citi Forward Card 11,000 Bonus ThankYou Points Lending Club $25 Sign Up Bonus Stress Testing Your Budget: How to Stay Strong in Tough Times Stress Testing Your Budget: How to Stay Strong in Tough Times
Rep. Jack Franks Says Gov. Quinn's Budget Is "Reckless"
2009-07-16 22:03:00 Rep. Jack Franks (D) will join me tonight on "Garrard McClendon Live" at 6:30pm this evening to discuss the $26 billion state spending plan Gov. Pat Quinn signed in his attempt to fix the state budget. According to Franks, "We're on the brink of a man-made disaster. This is nothing more than smoke amd mirrors. It's irresponsible and reckless", regarding the state budget. Hear more from Rep. Franks tonight on Garrard McClendon Live beginning at 6:30pm on CLTV. We'll also take your phone calls and response to the state budget as well at 630.575.TALK (8255)....
How the CTA bridged its $35 million budget gap without service cuts or fare
2009-07-16 13:00:00 Using a combination of savings on labor, maintenance, fuel and the proverbial "other expenses," the CTA was able to avoid service cuts and more fare increases in filling another gaping budget hole -- this one about $35 million deep.Earlier this year, the CTA took action on the first $155 million gap by both trimming expenses ($15.3 million in cuts) and increasing revenues ($139.4 million, most of it by transferring capital funds to pay for preventive maintenance).Here's where the latest $35 million in cuts come from:1. $12.5 million in labor savings from:Reduction in OvertimeDelay in Raises for Exempt EmployeesHiring Freeze in Early 2009Furlough Days2. $5.8 million in savings on materials and fuel:Parking of NABI busesNew Buses3. $16.7 million savings on "other...
Ohio Budget Cuts Mental Health Funding
2009-07-15 17:37:00 July 1st was a very important day at the state house in Columbus. It was the day that a balanced state budget had to be passed. As usual, politics got in the way of that and they subsequently passed a 7-day budget as negotiations continued. During week one, the impasse continued, and a second 7-day state budget passed. Negotiations continued....Since I have been in Boston for the past few days, I've been curious to see what was going to happen to the state budget. When I checked the Columbus Dispatch website yesterday, I was surprised that an agreement was reached. In reading the quotes from the politicians, it was a budget that "no one" was happy with." Then, why did you pass it? That confuses me.The big winner was not the citizens of Ohio, but the racetracks of Ohio. Yes, the racetracks - and probably the Governor (when is he up for re-election again?) According to the article "Budget Plan, Keeping Score," "The state's seven horse tracks will get up to 2,500 video lottery termin...
By: Doctor Anonymous
Nautanki.tv Recieves Excellent Response During The Live Budget Telecast Wit
2009-07-14 06:44:00 This year, viewers were hooked up not only to their TV sets for the much anticipated 2009 Annual Budget but also onto the popular Web TV site nautanki.tv Nautanki.tv partnered with Facebook.com to live stream the Budget 2009 on the internet with UTVi as the content partner. This kind of association and live streaming is one of its first in India. A very smart deal, it brought an event of national impact live on our desktops. We have previously covered the rise of online TV and it looks as if the team at nautanki.tv is continuing its creative and innovative steps to bring interactivity into the television medium. I am sure the generation before us will fondly remember the days of listening to cricket matches and parliament debates on the radio set. But now, the line between television and computers grows thinner and thinner and the day is not far off, when both of them would mean the same thing. Online TV’s consistency: Before this, the online network had also broadcasted the ...
By: WATblog
The Illinois "Santa Claus and Scrooge" budget
2009-07-07 23:32:00 The General Assembly wants to play Santa, and have Pat Quinn play Scrooge. Governor Quinn refuses to play along, so the budget is at a stalemate. Will the Santa Clauses simply over-ride Pat's veto, next week? It's just more Government by Scam. Our legislators want to play Santa Claus through the grant system. They want to grant...
India Budget 2009, Highlights
2009-07-06 20:15:00 * Govt plans to bring back economy to high growth of 9% * GDP growth dipped to 6.7% in FY'09 * FM to make pre-budget talks with state FMs annual affair * Fiscal... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Budget Analysis 2009-10 : Digital and Telecom View
2009-07-06 14:05:00 The Annual National Budget is perhaps one of the most important documents discussed and approved by the Government. Just today, we discussed what the IT/Telecom sector could be looking to from the Budget. The budget presented by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee was, however, only mildly reassuring of future development and growth. The markets took a fall possibly due to expectations crashing. Details were also left out of this budget, with the finance minister leaving out respective sectors of interest like Telecom to the respective ministers. The overall tone of the budget was “aam-aadmi” oriented with a focus on inclusive growth and development. We’ll take you through the relevant highlights of the budget that are pertinent to the sectors of Web, Advertising and Technology. Following that, we’ll take you through the details. Going through the key features of the Budget: An aim to reach and sustain 9% growth which had earlier slipped to 6.7% A present...
By: WATblog
Catch Budget 2009-10 Updates Live Online
2009-07-06 06:25:00 The budget is a very important issue of interest for every citizen and it pays to catch the budget news fast accompanied with good budgetary analysis. This election witnessed a major shift towards Election 2.0 (with everyone using Web 2.0 to discuss and analyse developments), the same could be said for the upcoming union budget (today) as online portals try to lure audience with various budget related initiatives. Budget goes Budget 2.0 ? TAN ties up with Microsoft and Facebook TAN (Times Audience Network), the online video arm of The Times Group, will be streaming the live Budget feed in tie-up with Microsoft, Facebook, and Akamai. The site would also be covering the event through major video contributions from its sister networks - ET NOW and Times NOW. It would also provide other on-demand videos, live news feeds, special updates from varied sources. The site will involve its users and invite them to take part in real-time conversations with TV anchors and analysts by taking the ...
By: WATblog
IT & Telecom Sector Expectations From Budget 2009-10
2009-07-06 06:15:00 The run up to the budget has already seen hectic lobbying by Industry wide representatives. For the last few days, various bodies have met the finance minister and have been handling their wish lists earlier for benefits, to see a revival in their particular industry. The Indian IT sector is no different and NASSCOM, the IT industry body is also looking for some relief in terms of budgetary sops in the upcoming budget. The Indian Tech sector has suffered mild setbacks from the Global Financial sector meltdown in the USA. A major chunk of clients comes from that sector. The heavy dollar appreciation has provided some relief for outsourcing biggies but even that has started to fade now. The IT sector is gunning for some major reforms in terms of SEZ (Special Economic Zones) schemes, FBT (Fringe Benefit Tax) abolition, issues of Service tax levied on software and other major decisions such as the extension of the STPI (Software Technology Parks of India) scheme for the next five year...
By: WATblog
State Lawmakers Tweet as Budget Talks Resume
2009-06-30 23:40:00 While Governor Pat Quinn was addressing state lawmakers today, some of them took to Twitter to keep the public updated on what was being said. House Rep. John Fritchey (D-Chicago), told the Chicago Tribune that he had constituents against an income tax increase tweeting him during debates on the topic today. Here are a sampling of Fritchey's tweets during Quinn's speech from just an hour ago: johnfritchey We just adjourned until 1p. We accomplished a little, but not nearly enough. Not sure I've ever been so frustrated. That's saying something 29 Jun 2009 from TweetDeck johnfritchey Protesters blocking the door to the chambers, some being led away by law enforcement. 30 Jun 2009 from TweetDeck johnfritchey Governor to address House...
Illinois Budget Back on Table
2009-06-30 23:11:00 By Molly Horan While the Illinois budget is bleeding in the red, Governor Quinn is prepared to push "reset" on the budget stopwatch before tonight's midnight deadline to settle on something, Chicago Breaking News reports. Among the clots hoped to happen today on the deepening budget cuts, funds for human service agencies at risk of losing financial support. This is a flawed strategy to some, as Quinn's proposed income tax increase is an alienating fix to others. Ranging between Quinn's $9.2 billion figure and the legislators' $7 billion, the talk of big money is taking to the twittersphere this afternoon. Chicagoans making their own statements before the rare 3:30 p.m. session of the Joint Assembly today in Springfield are feeling...
Protesters oppose Quinn's budget cuts and tax hikes
2009-06-25 17:20:00 Per The Chicago Tribune, Gov. Pat Quinn tried to gain support for Illinois budget cuts and a proposed income tax increase on Tuesday at the Capitol in Springfield. The budgets cuts would come to some social services including the CTA in Chicago while Quinn has suggested to raise the income tax rate on individuals by 50 percent. The cut backs and tax increase have met stiff opposition among state legislators while citizens have turned out in Springfield to protest the governor's proposals. Twitter users in Chicago speak up: thenoth @GregHinz: Comptroller Hynes rips Quinn's tax hike plan. http://tinyurl.com/kt28xb I hope more people keep speaking up! 23 Jun 2009 from TwitterFox ibsuperwoman [expletive] pat quinn. illinois' unemployment is at a staggering...
Greens call for new GAO, Congressional Budget Office studies on Single-Paye
2009-06-23 06:00:00 Green Party leaders and health care activists called for new federal studies on the economic feasability and impact of a Single-Payer (Medicare For All, HR 676) national health care program. The study should cover overall and ongoing costs and savings, not just government spending.
Need a Clone of Website . Budget $4000 + by webhostman
2009-06-05 17:54:00 hello everyone, Before i start understand i need only experianced web designer and programmer as its a big project. i need a clone of www.nicheresourcepack.com i need the following things :- 1... (Budget: min $3000, Jobs: .NET, Banner Design, PHP, Website Design)
How to Patent a Technology Idea With No Budget for Prototype
2009-06-03 12:15:00 Hi everybody, I have an Idea which I want to patent but I dont have a budget for the making of this product. I just started working in the technology business and have no experience in technology development. to make my idea work need to use 3 existing products and combi
How to Patent a Technology With No Budget for a Prototype
2009-06-03 12:15:00 Hi everybody, I have an Idea which I want to patent but I dont have a budget for the making of this product. I just started working in the technology business and have no experience in technology development. to make my idea work need to use 3 existing produc
Easily Debunking Villaraigosa?s Claim of CA?s Broken Budget System
2009-05-28 03:59:00 Yesterday, when Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa addresed the Decision Day Rally in West Hollywood, he mentioned his recent trip to the state capitol and whined that our state’s budget woes were caused by a “broken system.” (Note how he used the passive to deflect responsibility.) And that got me thinking. Earlier in the day, I ...
By: GayPatriot
Californians Reject Big Budget Measures
2009-05-20 05:31:00 UP-UP-UP-UPDATE: As I head to bed at 12:30 PST (3:30 GayPatriot blog time), these are the returns with 87.8% of precincts reporting: N 1A ”Rainy Day” Budget Stabilization Fund 1,269,865 34.5% 2,401,086 65.5% N 1B Education Funding. Payment Plan. 1,388,394 37.9% 2,273,903 62.1% N 1C Lottery Modernization Act 1,308,063 35.8% 2,342,675 64.2% N 1D Children’s Services Funding 1,268,490 34.7% 2,380,759 65.3% N 1E Mental Health Funding 1,238,505 34.1% 2,392,099 65.9% Y 1F Elected Officials Salaries 2,714,146 74.3% 943,497 25.7% The “Yes” votes comes first, followed by “Yes” percentages, then the number of “No” votes, with their percentages on ...
By: GayPatriot
GPS Upgrade Behind Schedule and Over Budget
2009-05-19 14:55:00 From CNET News.com: Ubiquitous, reliable, and free to the public, the Global Positioning System (GPS) is now taken for granted, but don't dump those maps from the glove box just yet, since it's uncertain for how long the U.S. government can continue to deliver. The US plans to i
Californians: Vote ?No? on Props 1A-E Today:Higher Taxes and Bigger Budget
2009-05-19 08:00:00 As we Californians head to the polls today to vote on ballot propositions related to the state’s finances, Arthur Laffer and Stephen Moore remind us how the Golden State lost its luster: Is it coincidence that the two highest tax-rate states in the nation, California and New York, have the biggest fiscal holes to repair? No. ...
By: GayPatriot
Pentagon Requests Record $50 Billion Black Budget
2009-05-11 17:26:00 The publication Aviation Week reports the Pentagon is requesting a record $50 billion for its secret black budget. This marks a three percent increase over last year?s total. The Pentagon budget for secret operations is now larger than the entire military budget of Britain, France or Japan. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Ftodayshottopic.co-m%2F2009%2F05%2F11%2Fpentagon-r-equests-record-50-billion-black--budget%2F'; ...
By: Today's Talk
Palm EOS - budget competition for iPhone
2009-05-10 14:45:00 Palm EOS - budget competition for iPhone Palm is upping its game with a new budget phone rumored to launch this fall on AT&T. Deemed to be another iPhone rival with a smaller price tag, the Palm Eos (or Pixie/Castle) sports a size 0 silhouette in a candy-bar form factor with a non-slideout QWERTY keyboard. Preliminary specs leaked by Engadget point that Eos will cost $99 (after a $250 rebate) and will come with 4GB of on-board storage (Pre will come with 8GB), a 2-megapixel camera with flash and video capture (3-megapixels on the Pre), A-GPS and Palm’s WebOS (which will debut on the long-expected Palm Pre). The Palm Eos is said to be 0.42 inches (10.6 mm) thin and weighs just 3.5 ounces (100 grams). Eos’s 2.63-inch capacitive touch screen sports a 320 by 400 pixels resolution, giving it 80 pixels fewer than either the iPhone’s or Pre’s display. Eos will be a 3G phone (HSPA capable) and extra connectivity comes via Bluetooth 2.1 (with A2DP and EDR - so you can listen to s...
An All-in-One Digital Camera That's Right for Your Budget
2009-05-05 23:39:00 And you thought only the high-end, branded stuff could pull this sort of thing off. Surprisingly, this wholesaledual-powered 5.0 mega pixel digital camera with 3 function modes surprisingly does the job just as well. With this, you can take stunning pictures and shoot movies while you're on the go or on a vacation.Take a look at the features: * Imaging sensor: 5.0 Mega pixel CMOS * Max. Resolution: 12.0 Mega pixel (interpolation) * Storage media: - Internal: 4MB - External: Compatible with SD/MMC card (max 1GB) * Sensor sensitivity: Auto * Lens: - F/2.8 , f=8.2mm * Focus range: - Normal: 1.5m ~ infinity * Still image: - Formats: JPG - Resolution: 4032 x 3024 (Interpolated), 2560x1920(Native), 2048 x 1536 pixels - Quality: Fine, Normal, Basic * Movie clips: 640x480 pixels: 11fps or 320x240 pixels: 30fps * PC Camera: 640x480 pixels or 352x288 pixels * Zoom: 4 X digital zoom * LCD screen: 270 Deg Rotating 2.4 inch TFT LCD * Flash: Au...
Make A Budget in Three Steps
2009-04-30 21:19:00 April is National Financial Literacy Month. My contribution to this event, on the last day of the month, is an article that I wrote early on how to create a budget. It is an expanded version of a post that was posted on Quicken Online Blog. When talking about living on a budget, people sometimes mistakenly ...Original Post on The Sun's Financial Diary Special bonus offers Ohio CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan $25 Bonus Lending Club $25 Sign Up Bonus Make A Budget in Three Steps
Life Insurance May Make Better Budget Sense Than You Think
2009-04-24 16:54:00 This is a post by Chris Wilson who is an insurance editor. He writes about various insurance topics. Insurance is one of those necessary evils that people feel they must have, but resent paying for - especially during tough economic times. The law demands we have automotive insurance and most mortgages require a homeowner?s policy. With ...Original Post on The Sun's Financial Diary Special bonus offers Ohio CollegeAdvantage 529 Plan $25 Bonus Lending Club $25 Sign Up Bonus Life Insurance May Make Better Budget Sense Than You Think
Wrigley On a Budget
2009-04-21 20:23:00 Look kids, the economy is rough right now. Not everyone can afford to drop $150 for tickets and a bunch of food at a ballgame. The Tribune, ever vigilant in its quest to help out the "regular guy," has published an article entitled How To Save Money at Cubs/Sox Games. Let's see what they have to say, shall we? At Wrigley Field?There are four remaining "Bronze" home games on the schedule, with tickets starting at $9. They are Thursday vs. Cincinnati, May 5 vs. San Francisco, May 14 vs. San Diego and Sept. 2 vs. Houston. ?The Cubs offer a 50 percent discount to college students for tickets to certain games. ?There is a 25 percent "early bird" discount on all non-alcohol concession items for the first hour after the ballpark opens. Wait. That's it? Come on. I can think of at 50 more ways to save money at Wrigley. Don't believe me? Here we go. 1. First, if you're a woman, there's no reason you should be paying to go to a Cubs game. There are plenty of men with tickets despe...
Obama to ask agency heads for budget cuts
2009-04-18 20:11:00 Obama to ask agency heads for budget cuts WASHINGTON ? President Obama said Saturday he will ask all of his department and agency heads for specific proposals for cutting their budgets at his Cabinet meeting early next week as he searches for ways to streamline government spending. Obama, who is attending the Summit of the Americas ...
By: TexasFred's
What About the Defense Budget?
2009-04-16 15:15:00 The number of programs funded at any time for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) could be characterized as mind-staggering. As referenced in the press, U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates is attempting to rein in cost overruns and 'not yet ready for prime time' technologies by presenting his
Sen. Maziarz: Upstate Democrats Lacked ?Courage? By Voting For Budget Bills
2009-04-12 01:42:00 The Republicans in the New York State Senate minority have been complaining all budget season about the lack of transparency and the lack of inclusion in this year's budget process. That is strong argument to make (and one that I made nearly two weeks ago). The only problem is that ...
By: BuffaloPundit
Sarah Palin Against Missile Defense Budget Cuts
2009-04-10 23:15:00 Alaska Governor Sarah Palin and members of her senior staff discuss budget issues with legislators on April 9, 2009FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 09-80. Governor Palin Argues Against Cuts to Missile Defense BudgetApril 9, 2009, Juneau, Alaska ? Governor Sarah Palin has urged the Secretary of Defense not to reduce the Missile Defense Agency?s budget. In a letter to Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Governor Palin outlined her concerns about the proposed $1.4 billion in budget cuts to the agency.?Your announcement of a proposed $1.4 billion reduction of the Missile Defense Agency?s budget is not the best decision for today?s threat environment. Alaska is committed to supporting continued missile defense implementation at Fort Greely and the development of future technology through our Kodiak Launch Complex, which has access to the Gulf of Alaska Maritime Exercise Area. This unique training space offers a safe and secure location to further develop and test future missile intercept technologi... |
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