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February 2009
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how the poor handle money problems
"The poor see money problems only as problems. Many feel they are victims of money. Many feel they are the only ones with money problems. They think that if they had more money, their money problems would be over.
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how the middle class handle money problems
Do you see yourself in this situation?
While the poor are the victims of money, the middle class are prisoners of money. In describing the middle class, rich dad said, "The middle class solve their money problems different. Instead of solving the money problem, they think they can outsmart their money problems.
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update: Drupal 6.10
Platform: Drupal
New version: 6.10
Previous version: 6.9Description: Drupal 6.10 is a maintenance release that fixes problems reported using the bug tracking system, as well as critical security vulnerabilities.
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Cal Hep B Free is phasing out
To all our supporters:During the last semester at UC Berkeley, Cal Hep B Free (CHBF) has made an amazing push in creating awareness around the risks and dangers of the Hepatitis B virus. Our goal was to have as many students “B smart, B tested, B free!” and ultimately, it was a big success as witnessed through our B a Hero Benefit Concert and Rally that attracted over 500 onlookers around campus. In addition, we have increased the number of people who got themselves tested for Hepatitis B at the Tang Center by a statistically significant amount - about a 100% increase compared to the number of students that were tested for the Hepatitis B surface antigen and surface antibody each semester during the past few years. Read more
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grape seed may reduce inflammation from high-fat diets
In a recent study published in the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, researchers evaluated the effect of grape seed procyanidin intake on rats fed a high-fat diet. High fat diets are known to cause an increase in inflammation that is often related to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Read more -
who gets what? Obama's stimulus infrastructure spending by state
Click on any state for details on likely spending projects. The funds listed are the state's total allotment for roads and bridges. The projects are those each state will likely recommend for funding to the U.S. Transportation Dept., which has the final say. There is additional federal money for mass transit, Amtrak and water projects. The job creation numbers are rough estimates.
STATES BY ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS
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Obama's stimulus plan and state of the economy
In a previous article "Why Our Economy is Heading Into A Depression" I wrote at the beginning of February, I made the case for why I think the economy will worsen and enter into a depression based on numerous market indicators and opinions by economic experts. Almost three weeks later and after the recent passage of the heralded Obama $787 Billion Stimulus Plan, market news and experts continue to suggest the forthcoming of a depression. Here's an updated snapshot of the progress of our economy... -
lawyers and your start-up: when & why do you need legal help?
If you are interested in learning about the role that lawyers play in the set up of a start-up and how to prevent costly mistakes by engaging the right lawyer at the right time when setting up your venture then this event is for you. The panel will also address how to use the services of lawyers effectively to save you time and money. Read moreSource:Open Silicon Valley -
got ideas? Bears Breaking Boundaries 2009 $80,000 contest
Big Ideas @ Berkeley and the ASUC (student government) are launching their 4th annual campus-wide contest for soliciting the best interdisciplinary student ideas. Bears Breaking Boundaries is a series of "idea competitions" that will encourage student teams to propose the next generation of research, education, and service activities on the UC Berkeley campus. Read more -
Robert Reich on what it means to be a leader
Last Friday, I had the privilege to lead a workshop entitled "From Vision to Reality: Casting Your Dreams Far and Wide" and listen to a keynote speech by Robert Reich at the 9th Annual Cal Student Leadership Symposium. I was extremely impressed by the large turnout at the event - the entire Pauley Ballroom was completely packed which means there was probably somewhere close to 1,000 people or more present! Read more
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Borders 30% off coupon
Looks like Borders is pretty coupon-happy these days in a cash-strapped economy. I just received a 30% off coupon after getting a 20% and 25% off coupon a week ago. It expires 2/8/2009 and is up for grabs. Read more
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BEARS 2009 Open House
The annual Berkeley EECS Annual Research Symposium (BEARS) Open House is Thursday, February 12 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. International Computer Science Institute (ICSI) scientists will be on hand throughout to discuss and demonstrate their latest research in networking, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, speech and natural language processing, and machine learning. Read more -
what thieves can do with your GPS and cell phones
I got the following story in one of those chain emails people get from time to time and I got to admit that it's pretty shocking what theives can do with your high-tech gadgets such as cell phones and GPS devices these days. Please share with your friends and family if you want them to be aware! Read more -
would you like to own the world's first iPhone laptop?
UPDATE: Notebook is sold to a lucky Craigslist customer and is no longer available. (2009-02-03 12:57:56)
Well okay, it's not a phone but it has all the touchscreen eyecandy of an iPhone plus more! So I'm selling a brand new, upgraded HP TouchSmart tx2z notebook for $1,140 or your better offer. This notebook is the world's first consumer multi-touchscreen notebook that emulates the productivity and stylishness of the iPhone. I received this notebook as a holiday gift early December but have no need for it as I already have two other laptops. This notebook model with all the upgrades (listed below) costed the buyer $1,244 plus tax which came out to $1,350.
If you are interested or would like to make a better offer, send me a private message. Thanks!
Manufacturer: HP
Series/Model: TouchSmart tx2z ultraportable
Warranty: 1 year
Weight: ~4.65 lbs.Specifications:
- Vista Home Premium SP1 32-bit
- AMD Turion 2 Dual-Core Mobile Processor RM-72 (2.1GHz)
- 12.1" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP LED BrightView Widescreen (1280x800) display w/Integrated Touch-screen
- Memory 3GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
- ATI Radeon HD 3200 Graphics with 64MB Display Cache Memory
- 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
- Integrated Webcam
- Networking Wireless-N Card with Bluetooth*
- SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-R/RW with Double Layer Support
- Upgraded 8-Cell Lithium Ion Battery for maximum battery life*
- HP MediaSmart and a bunch of other productivity software included for the optimal multitouchscreen experience
* upgraded from the Base Configuration.
Here's a video fom a review of this notebook brought to you by SlashGear and Kevin Wentzel, HP's Technical Marketing Manager for the Mobility Global Business unit:
Read the full review (with lots of pictures) HERE.
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why our economy is heading into a depression
"If it looks like a duck, swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it probably is a duck." Such can also be said of our current economy, where many indicators suggest that the current recession is unprecedented and is no where near an end. In fact, it looks more like a depression is around the corner. We are just on the tip of an iceberg...
