July, 2009

UPDATE: House OKs $2 Billion More For Cash For Clunkers

Mo’ money, mo’ clunkers (Photo: wgba.images.worldnow.com) If you were worried like we were that Cash For Clunkers was suspended due to lack of funds, worry not. It’s halfway to be being extended, thanks to a House vote that approved $2 billion more dollars for the program. Now the program might last… a couple more weeks! Because people are ...

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Goldstar: Half-Off Local Events In 8 Major Cities

Feeling the recession, but still want to get out of the house? You might consider signing up for Goldstar, which helps you to “Go out more”. They offer half-price tickets on plays, concerts, sporting events, and museum exhibits. So far, it includes events in these areas: Los Angeles, San Francisco, ...

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Steal This Book

How do you read a book that you can’t buy in bookstores or find in libraries… because people keep stealing them since the title is Steal This Book? Even used copies are selling for double the retail list price. By reading a ripped off copy on the internet, of course. ...

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Transitional Care Cuts Hospital Re-Entry Rates, Costs

A study published earlier this year finds 1 out of 5 older patients who are discharged from a hospital will return within a month, costing Medicare about $17 billion a year. A program in Philadelphia assigns nurses to follow up with discharged patients in order to prevent readmission.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more ...

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Princeton Review Rates 2009’s Best Party Schools

Schools of thought on picking a university Is this what you picture happening at your dream school? A lot of different factors can affect a college student’s decision about where to go for their higher education. Some base their decision on how much money other graduates from that university make. Some students and their families decide based on ...

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