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Save On Car Insurance by Raising Your Deductible
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on July 6, 2009
© nalilo
Car insurance is one thing that few people like to change. Once they get it, they often leave it alone. Unfortunately, this can mean that you are throwing some of your hard-earned money away. Saving money, however, means that you need to be willing to analyze your current expenses an...
Neverland's future: up for grabs
in Sox First, on July 4, 2009
...ther an amusement park for kids or children's hospital. The truth is Jackson's approach to finance was pretty similar to many American homeowners and businesses. Sucked in by cheap money, his...
Is plain vanilla the right goal?
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 30, 2009
... many today can't afford. Lenders always convinced buyers, though, that they'd be able to refinance. After all, housing prices are constantly rising, right?
Unfortunately, during the housing ...
Madoff gets the max! What now?
in Sox First, on June 30, 2009
So as expected, Bernard Madoff got the max : 150 years in the slammer for perpetrating his vile Ponzi Scheme. For his part, Madoff delivered a big apology to the victims. But interesting questions remain. Was there money laundering involved? And if so, wouldn't that make some of his vict...
Credit Scores and Car Insurance
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 29, 2009
© me and the sysop
One way to get better car insurance rates and save money is to keep your credit score in good shape. For some time now, insurers have been looking at credit scores in order to determine rates, according to an article by KOMOTV .
This means that if you have not been payin...
Beware the China bubble
in Sox First, on June 29, 2009
Worrying signs are emerging from China with reports that we are seeing the creation of an asset price bubble in that market. There was 4.57 trillion yuan (or about $US670 billion) of new lending pouring into the market but most of that was on speculative assets, not the real economy. Fitch Ra...
Another Way to Save on Car Insurance
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 27, 2009
© elisfanclub
Car insurance exists because of the need to financially cover your obligations in the event of an accident, or of a loss. The insurer rates each customer for potential losses and then charges accordingly. You, of course, want to keep your perceived risk as low as possible so tha...
Firefox 3.5 Release Candidate 3
in Wangtam, on June 26, 2009
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Saving Money on Your Car Insurance Tips
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 26, 2009
© Fabio Aro
Car insurance agencies love some people because they do not think to ask questions about what they are buying. One thing that you definitely want to talk about is what kind of auto insurance discounts you qualify for. This is very important because there could be enough discounts ...
How biotech companies can reduce supply chain risk?
in Supplychainer, on June 25, 2009
... I don't think I have written any post on biotech supply chain management in this blog (at least I don't remember any), but seeing this nice piece in ICIS website became a motivation to w...
How to Save Money When You Buy Auto Insurance
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 23, 2009
© smartvital
Buying auto insurance is not the same thing as buying an electronic item in a store - although it would be nice if it were that easy. Instead, in order to find a good deal and save money on auto insurance, you will need to do some research and shop around.
Getting the best deal...
Save Money on Auto Insurance
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 22, 2009
© Stig Nygaard
Auto insurance is something that a lot of people pay more for than is necessary. There are many steps that you can take to reduce your monthly costs and save money.
One way to get your low cost auto insurance is to get a number of auto insurance quotes and then compare them. ...
Improving working capital through effective supply chain management
in Supplychainer, on June 21, 2009
Aberdeen Group has responded to companies' needs in today's uncertain environment regarding tight credit situation and released a report titled "Inventory Management: 3 Keys for freeing working capital". The report highlights that today is the right time for financial innovation ...
Digital Britain on Filesharing
in P2P File Sharing, on June 21, 2009
The Digital Britain report was finally published earlier this week, laying out new tactics for the UK's approach to filesharing.
" Ofcom will work with ISPs to send written warnings to those who are illegally sharing files with their peers," writes Telegraph.co.uk's Emm...
CCTV焦点访谈曝光谷歌中国大量宣传色情信息
in Wangtam, on June 19, 2009
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Fiber for Nerve Repair Derived from Chitosan and Polyester
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 19, 2009
Researchers have developed a promising new material that can be used to repair severed nerves by combining chitosan , a compound found in the shells of crabs and shrimp, and polycaprolactone , a strong, flexible, biodegradable polyester commonly used in sutures. The hybrid fiber combines the b...
Change Your Thermostat’s Setting to Save Money on AC
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 19, 2009
© bunky's pickle
Another great way to save money on your air conditioning bill this summer is to change the setting on your thermostat for your central air conditioning. If you do not have one that you can automatically set, then you may want to get one.
It is a good idea to set it at a...
CIA recruits bankers
in Sox First, on June 19, 2009
...s and companies". "Candidates with a bachelor's or master's degree in economics, finance, business administration, international management, or economic crimes management or a relat...
Azotobacter vinelandii Genome Sequence
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 18, 2009
© MASH DnArt Researchers have successfully sequence the genome of Azotobacter vinelandii , a nitrogen fixing bacterium found in soil. The data gathered will help advance research on nitrogen fixation and other biochemical processes, using A. vinelandii as model organism.
A. vinelandii has o...
More Tips to Save Money on Air Conditioning
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 17, 2009
© parcelbrat
One thing that will really help a home to absorb heat is the outside color of your home. The darker the color of the outside the more heat that your house will absorb. If you want to lower the cost of your air conditioning over the summer months then you need to have a lighter co...
Blood Test for Aging Protein p16p16INK4a
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 17, 2009
© Divine in the Daily Previously, researchers haveidentified a key protein, called p16INK4a, that increase in mammalian organs as as cells and tissues age. Recently, they have found out that the protein is also present in human blood and is strongly correlated both with chronological age and wi...
Nokia E72 unveiled - pics and video
in Wangtam, on June 16, 2009
• Nokia E72 unveiled - pics and video
• Hunch launches!
• Does Microsoft's Bing have Google running scared?
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• Adobe makes Acrobat.com a business with paid accounts
• Google Voice's Secret Weapon: Number Portability
• Google Calendar Gadgets Appea...
Just Koogle it.
in Sox First, on June 16, 2009
Now I've heard everything. We have reports of a new kosher search engine called "koogle" developed in Israel that allows religious Jews to search the Net without compromising their religious standards. Koogle screens out such forbidden material as sexually explicit images or pict...
Other Money Saving Tips for Your Air Conditioning
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 15, 2009
© redjar
Probably one of your biggest monthly expenses comes from either heating or cooling of your house. This also means that it is an area where a lot of money can be saved, too, if you follow some money tips.
If you buy window air conditioning units, it is not a good idea to buy one that...
Another Way to Save Money on Air Conditioning Costs This Summer
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 14, 2009
© me and the sysop
One condition in your home this summer that will make you feel like you want to turn on the air conditioner is humidity. We all know what sticky weather feels like and how that makes it feel muggy - and we want quick relief from it. The hotter it is the worse the high humid...
Save Money on Air Conditioning This Summer
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 12, 2009
© randyr.net
As summer comes your way, you know that keeping your house cool will also become a concern. This year, however, you can take some steps before it gets here to save money on your air conditioning bill.
Follow these five steps to keep you're A/C bills lower this year:
1. Mak...
Save Money by Not Paying for Water
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 11, 2009
© stevendepolo
Many products contain a lot of water. The water bulks up the product, costs more to package and ship, and of course, costs you more to get it, too. When you really think about it, this means that you could save money by buying the same foods - but without all the water added to...
Art Funds
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on June 10, 2009
... focusing on, with the growing importance of 'art investment' as bridge between the art and finance world." In addition to the financial gains as an investor in the Art Photography Fund, ...
Swine flu and crime
in Sox First, on June 10, 2009
...ion warned: "Criminal groups may also seek to infiltrate legitimate markets such as transport, finance and government sectors to help facilitate criminal activity and confuse the line between the...
Save Money on Groceries by Using All Your Food
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 9, 2009
© bucklava
In most homes, it is rare that everything is eaten with each meal - unless you simply are not serving enough food. Generally, you will have some of this and some of that left over. While it may be tempting to throw out these small portions, you can save money on your grocery bill i...
Jasmonic Acid Treatment Cuts Down Pesticide Use
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 9, 2009
© jilly40uk US agricultural company Becker Underwood, in collaboration with Plant Bioscience Limited, now holds worldwide exclusive licence on the use of jasmonic acid as a natural seed treatment to help cut down on pesticide use on some commercially-important agricultural crops.
Researchers a...
Supply chain video: Short interview on SC Finance
in Supplychainer, on June 8, 2009
... Perera. Mark is co-founder of Procurement Leaders and talks about their research on Supply Chain Finance. He highlights the opportunities, case studies, strategies and pitfalls of this Spend Manage...
Save Money by Avoiding Shopping at the Local Convenience Stores
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 7, 2009
© wilhelmja
Most of us in this country are spoiled by convenience. Stores that are close by can be real time savers and they often carry items that are needed when we are in a hurry. Unfortunately, their prices are not helpful when you are trying to save money food shopping. People expect to ...
Save Money by Buying Bulk with a Friend
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 5, 2009
© philcampbell
You can buy bulk at stores that sell that way and save money. While I have already mentioned this, I want to mention now that if you do not need the larger quantities, you can split them with a friend - each of you paying half - or some other arrangement.
This gives you the s...
Save Money on Gas and Groceries
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 5, 2009
© basykes
You can save money on your groceries just by not having to go to the store as often. Even if you stick to your list and don't go when you are hungry, if you go grocery shopping for just one item - you are not saving money. It is lost to the gas that you used to get to the store....
OTC Prostate Cancer Test Kit in the Making
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 5, 2009
Researchers are developing a diagnostic test for prostate cancer wherein gold nanoparticles screen for the same cancer-related protein marker that is screened for by the FDA-approved Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) test.
Huo and her team at the UCF lab developed the new technique involving go...
Global Rejection of Genetically Engineered Wheat
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 3, 2009
Farmers, consumers and civil society organizations in Australia, Canada and the U.S. released a joint statement confirming their collective commitment to stop commercialization of genetically engineered (GE) wheat .
Here's the summary statement:
In light of our existing experience with ge...
Mortgage delinquencies not slowing
in The Mortgage Roadmap, on June 2, 2009
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I'm waiting for some good news out of the housing-finance industry. Really. I'd like to wake up one morning, open the paper and read this headline: "Foreclosures fall to record lows!...
60+ Amazing Poster and Advertisment Tutorials
in Wangtam, on June 2, 2009
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Save Money on Groceries by Eating First
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on June 1, 2009
© swanksalot
Most of us love to eat and we all know that our eyes are bigger than our stomachs. If you go to the grocery store when you are hungry, you are sure to buy more than what is on your list. And what is worse is that you will also buy a lot of sugar-laden snacks, too. The result - yo...
Eight Genes That Help Predict Patients Response to Melanoma Treatment
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 31, 2009
A group of researchers have identified eight genes that help predict a melanoma patient's response to treatment .
Dr. Tawbi and his colleagues examined the tumor tissues of 21 patients with metastatic melanoma, some of whom responded to chemotherapy and some who did not. Once the cases wer...
Saving Money also Comes by Eating Healthy
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 30, 2009
© pink_fish13
Most of us are well aware that we need to eat healthier than what we are. While this may not mean that you are not getting balanced nutrition, it may mean that you are just plain eating too much.
Along with that "too much" is a whole list of things that are probably ...
Time Warner Inc. Announces Plan to Separate AOL
in Wangtam, on May 29, 2009
• Time Warner Inc. Announces Plan to Separate AOL
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Adult Bone Marrow Stem Cells Can Repair Heart Tissue
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 29, 2009
© denn Using an animal model, researchers have shown that injecting adult bone marrow stem cells into skeletal muscle can repair cardiac tissue and thus reverse damages due to heart failure by doubling myocytes, or heart cells, and reducing cardiac tissue injury by 60 percent.
"Injecting ...
New HIV Microbicide Can Be Produced in Transgenic Plants
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 29, 2009
© Sully Pixel Scientists have developed a new anti-HIV drug as well as a possible means of producing the drug in large quantities using transgenic plants.
In the research paper, Ma and colleagues describe how they combined two protein microbicides (b12 monoclonal antibody and cyanovirin-N) in...
Keep Tabs on Prices for Better Money Management
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 29, 2009
© pittaya
About the only way that you can know a good deal when you see one is to keep some kind of small notebook with you when you go food shopping. Of course, if you have a very good memory, you may not need to do this - but most of us need some help.
However, with food prices (and prices...
Buy Food in Bulk and Save Money
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 28, 2009
© Indiewench
Buying food in bulk is another great way to save money. Buying food in a larger volume often enables you to cut costs over the long run because most stores give a volume discount.
You should be aware, however, that not all stores do this. This means that you will need to look a...
Save Money By Taking Inventory Before Shopping
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 26, 2009
© klwatts
It is an easy thing to get in your car and go grocery shopping - without knowing what you have in your cupboards first. Sometimes, though, all you need to make a certain dish might already be hiding in there waiting to be discovered, or, you may only need one or two more things to m...
P[acman]-Generated Gene Libraries for Drosophila melanogaster
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 25, 2009
Using a tool called P[acman] , group of researchers has established a library of clones covering most of the genome of Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly), an organism widely used in genetics research.
P[acman]- developed by Dr. Koen Venken (http://flypush.imgen.bcm.tmc.edu/lab/koenv/index...
Another Simple Way to Save Money on Groceries
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 25, 2009
© redjar
If you have ever been grocery shopping with a child, then you know that you will never come away from the store with only those things on your list. Their little appetites want everything they see - when they see it.
While it may be easy to say "No" on some things, it is ...
Save Money on Grocery Shopping by Buying Food – Just Food!
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 24, 2009
© Tom Lemos
Even when people have a lot of coupons and are looking to save money on groceries, you can still blow the budget easily by spending grocery money on a lot of other things. This includes paper items, trash bags, aluminum foil, spices, beauty supplies, and more.
If you are on a bu...
Save Money on Groceries with Store Brands
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 22, 2009
© Number Six (bill lapp)
It is normal for people to want to buy the major brands - just because they see those brand names the most on TV. Truthfully, though, brand names are often the most well-known just because they have a larger budget for advertising. If you want to save money on groceri...
Save Money on Groceries by Sticking to Your List
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 21, 2009
© laffy4k
You've heard it said that if you aim at nothing, you will be sure to hit it. This is also true in grocery shopping, except that it could be changed to if you don't take any steps to save money on groceries - you will certainly accomplish it.
You can save money on your groc...
Redder Antioxidant-Richer Lettuce Using LEDs
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 21, 2009
© Leeks 'N' Bounds A team of plant physiologists has developed a method of producing redder- and thus healthier, anti-oxidant-richer - lettuce using ultraviolet light-emitting diodes (LEDs) .
To create red leaf lettuce plants enriched with these compounds, Britz purchased low-power LE...
Cashing in on the disgust with banks
in Sox First, on May 19, 2009
...o put it bluntly, banks will be losing market share to such forces as peer-to-peer lending, Islamic finance, boutique advisory firms and retailers setting up their own banks. All of them will be cashi...
Anti-Inflammatory Constituents of Ginseng Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 16, 2009
© centralasian Scientists have identified immunologically active components in ginseng, an herb used in traditional Chinese and other Asian medicine.
Allan Lau led a team of researchers from the University of Hong Kong who identified seven ginseng constituents, ginsenosides , which showed imm...
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in Wangtam, on May 15, 2009
...s | Mobile Coupons | Now available on the iPhone, iPod Touch and Android! ...
Golden Rice is an Effective Source of Vitamin A
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 15, 2009
Golden Rice is a genetically modified plant developed to contain more beta-carotene in the grains, seen as a viable method of alleviating vitamin-A deficiency particularly in developing countries. In its current form, Golden Rice contains 35 micrograms of beta-carotene per gram. But how much o...
Saving Money with Grocery Coupons
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 15, 2009
© phototram
Coupons can be a great tool to save some money. As you probably already know, they take time to get the right ones, but they really can be helpful in reducing your monthly grocery bills. You can get coupons from different sources, and you may want to regularly check sources that g...
Financial crisis winners to hurt banks
in Sox First, on May 15, 2009
...have their best interests at heart. The other big winners, according to The Economist, are Islamic finance which stresses the ethical side of sharia-compliant finance and supermarkets which are pushi...
Bad retail figures expose recovery myth
in Sox First, on May 14, 2009
While there is still talk about green shoots, the data suggests something else. The US economy is still in serious decline and things are not really looking better. First, there are the reports of US companies winding back their inventories to cope with demand that's just vanished. While ...
Save Money on Groceries with a Discount Card
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 13, 2009
© tshein
Many grocery stores have little cards that can be scanned and will give the buyer a discount on some of their items. If you do not already have one for the store you shop at most, you certainly should get one. These cards will usually enable you to get a larger savings than what you ...
Bioscience Education in America: A State by State Analysis
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 12, 2009
...repared and supported by Battelle. BIO commissioned the report and had the input and support of the Biotechnology Institute.
WHEN: Monday, May 18, 2009, 2 p.m. EDT
WHERE: BIO 2009 International Co...
Using Groceries to Save More Money
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 12, 2009
© Tom Lemos
When you really think about it, what we eat does affect us in a lot of ways - not just your food budget. We've all heard that we are what we eat. This may be truer than you may realize.
For instance, you already know that some foods help your digestive system - and others may...
Even More Saving Money on Food Tips
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 11, 2009
© truk
Saving money on groceries can result in a considerable amount of money saved, if you learn to shop wisely. Here are some more ways to save money on groceries.
Plan Your Grocery Shopping
Grocery stores are in competition with each other, which means that one will always be less expe...
Bacteria with Multiple Antibiotic Resistance in Waste Treatment Plants
in The Biotech Weblog, on May 10, 2009
© DefMo Researchers have discovered increasing populations of bacteria with multiple resistance to antibiotics in waste water treatment plants. They found the so-called superbugs-bacteria resistant to multiple antibiotics-up to 100 yards downstream from the discharge point into the Huron River....
Facebook for Windows Mobile 6
in Wangtam, on May 9, 2009
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More Ways to Reduce Your Food Bills
in The Personal Finance Weblog, on May 9, 2009
© Symlinked
Believe it or not, there are actually many ways to save money on groceries each month. Part of it, though, is being willing to save money by doing what it takes. In some ways, it may be easier to spend money that it is to save it - until you get in the right mindset to save.
Ma...
Microsoft needs LESS focus, not more
in The CIO Weblog, on May 8, 2009
...pplications, then even more specialized applications, leading today to product offerings in CRM and finance, maps and games. They have made repeated, if less clearly successful, forays into hardware a...
A Hippocratic oath for managers
in Sox First, on May 8, 2009
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The global crisis is as much a failure of ethics as it is of finance. Business at the end of the day has to serve society which gives it its licence to operate. Creating virtual products as they d...




