Saturday, June 14, 2008

Newsweek - May 26, 2008

His Better "Last Lecture"
-Youtube: "The Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch
-also "Time Management
Link

The New Dream Isn't American
-Immigrants are deterred by the ailing economy and tougher border controls
Link

The End of Entitlement
-We middle-class Americans are in a funk. The overarching economic narrative of the 2008 campaign is the idea that life for the middle class has gotten more difficult.
Link

Small Schools Rising
-This year's list of the top 100 high schools shows that today, those with fewer students are flourishing.
Link

Try Freeloading Off Friends
-How to squeeze in a little bit of travel fun without breaking the bank:
-aaafuelcostcalculator.com: budget exactly how much you'll spend on gas by entering your destination and your car into the calculator at the AAA site
-gasbuddy.com: find the cheapest prices on gas
-boltbus.com/megabus.com: long-distance buses
-travel.booklocker.com: find cheap travel destinations
-priceline.com/hotwire.com: good rates online, but try calling the individual hotel directly for their best rate
-home-swap.com/intervac.usa.com: swap homes with a like-minded family who lives where you want to travel
-citypass.com/entertainment.com: book of passes, coupons, discounts

What Goes Up Might Come Down
-property tax info
-publicrecords.netronline.com
-zillow.com

Asparagus
-when buying, make sure the tips are gight and the stalks are strong, firm, and standing upright

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