Posted by: diychica on: November 9, 2009
After voting against H.R. 3962 – Affordable Health Care for America Act, Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today made the following statement:
We have been led to believe that we must make our health care choices only within the current structure of a predatory, for-profit insurance system which makes money not providing health care.
Source:http://kucinich.house.gov/News/DocumentSingle.aspx?DocumentID=153995
Posted by: diychica on: September 16, 2009
The banknote as a form of currency goes back to the 7th century in China.
When Marco Polo returned to Europe after his travels in the Far East in the 13th century, Europeans scoffed at the idea that the Chinese used paper for money. It wasnt until 1661 that paper currency was introduced in Europe.
Source:http://www.moneycompare.com.au/blog/the-intricate-art-of-the-banknote.php
Posted by: diychica on: July 22, 2009
After a brutal year that included a bankruptcy and taxpayer bailout money, General Motors appears to have a hit on its hands.
The redesigned Camaro has been generating buzz – and more than 15,000 have already been sold.
Source:http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106811668&ft=1&f=1001
Posted by: diychica on: May 4, 2009
# Adjusting the way you drive can save you money on gas
# Expert: Anticipate traffic stops, take foot off accelerator and coast when possible
# It takes a lot more energy (gas) to 75 mph than 65 mph
# Don’t accelerate too slowly in hybrid and keep batteries charged
Check it out here:http://edition.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/wayoflife/05/01/aa.how.get.100.mpg/
Posted by: diychica on: April 11, 2009
Some good insights, here is one of my faves: “If we want to make money as a graphic designer, we must concentrate on the work not the money: Whenever Ive taken on design projects just for the money, disaster has invariably ensued.
When we put money first and work second, we end up with [...]
Posted by: diychica on: March 31, 2009
Integrity in action: Barack and Michelle Obama have decided not to use taxpayers money to renovate the White House.
They are not using public funds or accepting donations of goods for redecorating their private quarters, says Camille Johnston, director of communications for the First Lady.
Source:http://nymag.com/news/intelligencer/55679/
Posted by: diychica on: March 27, 2009
While RealAge promotes better living through nonmedical solutions, the site makes its money by selling better living through drugs.
Pharmaceutical companies pay RealAge to compile test results of RealAge members and send them marketing messages by e-mail. Literally millions of people have unknowingly signed up.”
Get the low-down here:http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/26/technology/internet/26privacy.html?ref=business
