Archive for January, 2009
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Senate passes bill to delay digital TV switch
Senate passes bill to delay digital TV switch
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Senate passed a bill on Monday to delay the nationwide switch to digital TV signals, giving consumers nearly four more months to prepare.
The transition date would move to June 12 from February 17 under the bill that was fueled by worries [...]
14 good uses for coffee filters
COFFEE FILTERS: Inexpensive when purchased at the dollar store and not just for making coffee (which helps filter out the bad cholesteral raising coffee oils) …
1. Cover bowls or dishes when cooking in the microwave. Coffee filters make excellent covers.
2. Clean windows and mirrors. Coffee filters are lint-free so they’ll leave [...]
Boston Globe article: Mysterious credit card charge may have hit millions of users
Mysterious credit card charge may have hit millions of users
By Mitch Lipka Globe Correspondent / January 11, 2009
Several Internet complaint boards are filled with comments from credit card customers from coast to coast who have noticed a mysterious charge for about 25 cents on their statements.
The charge shows up on statements as [...]
Download Suzie Orman’s New Book Free
Download Suze Orman’s New Book Free
Through January 15th, you get a free copy of Suze Orman’s new book, 2009 Action Plan: Keeping Your Money Safe and Sound, from Oprah.com.
This book is copyrighted. You may view and download the file, but you may not copy the file or share or forward [...]
Earth911.com – how and where to recycle almost everything
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Earth911.com is your one-stop shop for all you need to know about reducing your impact, reusing what you’ve got and recycling your trash, including:
Paper
Metal
Hazardous
Plastic
Glass
Electronics
Automotive
Household
Garden
Construction
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In their recycling database, they can help you find over 100,000 recycling locations across the country. With information provided by local governments, industry insiders, [...]
MSNBC.com Article: Converter-box program running out of money As many as 8 million households still unprepared for digital TV transition
By Joelle Tessler
updated 2:38 p.m. PT, Fri., Jan. 2, 2009
WASHINGTON – The Feb. 17 transition from analog to digital television broadcasts looms and as many as 8 million households are still unprepared, but the government program that subsidizes crucial TV converter boxes is about to run out of money.
To subsidize the converter [...]
USA.gov Resources to support Popular New Year’s Resolutions
USA.gov Resources to Support Popular New Year’s Resolutions
Lose Weight
Manage Debt
Save Money
Get a Better Job
Get Fit
Eat Right
Get a Better Education
Drink Less Alcohol
Quit Smoking Now
Reduce Stress Overall
Reduce Stress at Work
Take a Trip
Volunteer to Help Others
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