Bills seek to reduce stigma of criminal records Jul 1, 2009
Supporters of changes to the Criminal Offender Record Information system said that such changes would help former offenders to find jobs and housing, reducing recidivism and saving money. The CORI law is broken, and on a daily basis, opportunity is lost, said Kevin Burke, secretary of the state Executive Office of Security and Public Safety. (Boston Globe)
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It would be cost neutral the first few years but would start saving money in about three or four years, he said. Oregon s senior senator also said his bill would stop the practice by insurance companies of cherry picking their customers, choosing the most healthy people to sign up for coverage and sending those who are fragile in health to government programs. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Read the 'Cost of Freedom' recap Jun 30, 2009
In Focus: Saving Lives vs. Saving Money; Should You or the Government Decide ... DAVID ASMAN: Saving lives versus saving money. (Fox News)
On Your Side: Wind Power Cost Efficient for Md. Homeowners Jun 30, 2009
She switched over and as it turns out, she's actually saving money. "This was the easiest and the cheapest of everything we've done," she said. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Tough Times: Saving money is making a comeback Jun 30, 2009
When he addressed fifth-grade classes at each school he said the message he brought was simple: Saving money is an important part of finding success in life. One of the problems is that saving starts really at home. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Duryea enjoying USU Jun 30, 2009
For bigger schools, it s not about budgets, it s not about saving money and being economical. It s all about getting the schedule how they want it. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
W.E.T. Technology Jun 30, 2009
Considering the current economy and how it is affecting dairy producers, saving money and working more efficiently is a top priority for everyone right now, says Roger Beers, company president and CEO.. Beers notes that single-cycle products reduce cleaning time, water, energy and chemical use, and are proven to clean as effectively as traditional multi-phase detergents. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
Summer travel tips Jun 30, 2009
For more information on the FuelStretch tips and saving money with a Shell branded card, visit. Courtesy of ARAcontent. (South County Chronicle, VA)
* The limits of capital in forging better lives Jun 30, 2009
In the past, Taiwans export-led economy benefited from Taiwanese industriousness and a fondness for saving money. A plentiful supply of capital allowed Taiwan to gradually change from labor-intensive to capital-intensive industries. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Families join forces for great vacation values Jun 30, 2009
But these trips are about much more than saving money. "I love that our group can get together once a year or every other year and feel like we haven't missed a beat," says Carin Kromm, a geologist from Kernersville, North Carolina. (CNN -- Travel)
Van Buren Board rejects tax rate rollback Jun 29, 2009
County Administrator Douglas Cultra said there are grants available for saving money on energy costs. One possible project is new windows and a boiler for the county jail, with costs projected at $640,000. (The Herald-Palladium)
Book offers DIY wedding tips Jun 29, 2009
If there's one way of saving money on anything, it's by doing it yourself. Your wedding day is no exception (um. (Montana Standard, MT)
CT Towns Question Fireworks Budgets During Recession Jun 29, 2009
With the recession causing declines in tax revenue and even more pressure than usual on municipal budgets, some town leaders have taken aim at expensive fireworks shows as a way of saving money. In , some on the city council questioned spending $37,000 on a July Fourth fireworks show, related programs and overtime for police and other city employees when the city was having budget problems. (FOX61, CT)
Activists cite 'step back' on health push, Cahill defends call for cuts Jun 29, 2009
It may be saving money in 2015 or 2013 or 2012. As the treasurer, I m focused on how we can save money now. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
20 comments Jun 29, 2009
"So today, I am announcing an additional $313 billion in savings that will rein in unnecessary spending, and increase efficiency and the quality of care - savings that will ensure that we have nearly $950 billion set aside to offset the cost of health care reform over the next ten years.'' President Barack Obama in his Weekly Radio Address, June 13, 2009In the old days, I remember getting dressed up in my Sunday best to go to the doctor. We were not rich, my father never made much money and my... (Human Events Online)
County must make adjustments or face deficit Jun 29, 2009
The board set a special meeting with department heads and elected officials for 1 p.m. July 28 for a brainstorming session on saving money. Although most of the time was consumed by Cultra's budget warnings, he also introduced and spoke briefly about his proposal for the 2009-10 budget, which goes into effect Oct. 1. (The Herald-Palladium)
Conservationists, builders dissatisfied Jun 28, 2009
Yet those who called for stricter energy-efficiency standards said the homeowner gains in the long run, saving money on energy consumption and paying only a few dollars more per month on a 30-year mortgage. This is not an economic hardship, David Cohan of the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance told the council Thursday. (Missoulian, MT)
Book offers DIY wedding tips Jun 28, 2009
If there's one way of saving money on anything, it's by doing it yourself. Your wedding day is no exception (um. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ambulances an option to Port Orange buying new fire engine Jun 28, 2009
"This council is getting beaten to death on costs. If I don't roll the (fire) truck, I know I'm saving money.". Port Orange is facing a budget crunch as state tax collections decline and property values drop. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Local)
Obama becoming a dictator Jun 28, 2009
What is here anyway, it is there without the T"To our current Pres O, he has promised to fix everything well, time to fix it. But notice how thats been working? The stimuous package thus far has been a bust, jobless rates continue to rise. GM still went into bankruptcy and part of it has been bought by a foreign company (yea that keeps jobs in America). We're already trillions in debt but hey, lets spend more money we don't have i.e. the so called new and improved health care at over a trillion... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Interim police chief named Jun 28, 2009
How much money is being saved wrote on Jun 17, 2009 9:32 PM:" As a tax payer I demand to know what the city is saving by not hiring a qualified chief of police upon Chief Whiteside's "retirement"? I also demand to know what Lt. Dyck will be paid as an interim chief of police. If the city is saving money by doing what they are doing, and I believe they will be, I demand that all department heads be replaced by senior staff members of their departments to fill the void. The city manager's own... (Selma Enterprise, CA)
Adviser program helps Valley youths become money-wise Jun 28, 2009
With the economic downturn, more and more people are saving money, spending wisely and becoming more financially responsible ... The site offers a number of tips, tools, and resources to help teens learn more about saving money and spending wisely. (AZCentral)
Stores, brands tap into power of frugal bloggers Jun 28, 2009
More than 12 percent of all posts on mom-oriented blogs during March and April included mentions of the economy and saving money, up from 8 percent a year earlier, according to Nielsen Online, which has studied 10,000 parenting blogs. Meanwhile, traffic to blogs written by mothers and devoted to saving money has exploded. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The Pinch: Keep cool with free food, films Jun 28, 2009
READ LATINA EMERSON'S blog on saving money and shopping smarter in Augusta at. From the Sunday, June 28, 2009 edition of the Augusta Chronicle Reader Comments Note: Comments are not edited and don't represent the views of The Augusta Chronicle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Corzine promotes relief for heat-less families Jun 27, 2009
They have a weatherization program that is working with our long-run energy efficiency programs to go into a community so that we re using less fuel and saving money at the same time, Corzine said. The weatherization program, which also runs in the summer to provide air conditioning, provides energy efficiency techniques such as insulation so heat is not lost and the money received is not going to waste, said N.J. Department of Community Affairs Commissioner Joseph Doria, who will be... (The Daily Targum, NJ)
Assets for the poor Jun 27, 2009
We argued that some assistance programs inadvertently discourage the working poor from saving money and accumulating assets. The poor, we said, shouldn t have to choose between reaching for a better life and losing support programs that make working possible. (Boston Globe)
Women face different challenges in retirement planning Jun 27, 2009
RETIREMENT planning is supposed to be a systematic way of saving money to ensure a comfortable life during retirement. It is a personal matter, depending on how the person wants to live life and whether he or she is financially savvy and skilful in saving and investing for the future. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Markets End Mixed on Consumer Jun 27, 2009
Stocks finished mostly lower Friday as investors worried that consumers are saving money rather than spending it, a dynamic that could prolong the recession, which is now well into its second year. Todays Markets The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 34. (Fox News)
What was the D.A. thinking? Jun 26, 2009
In a time of catastrophic budget shortages, we desperately need initiatives like this that improve public safety while saving money. Only nonviolent offenders are eligible for Back on Track. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Michael Jackson Dies: Michael Jackson Dead After Cardiac Arrest Jun 26, 2009
I remember the day I held the Thriller record bought by my hard saving money when I was 12. Today I cried as I was driving and they played that song on the radio. (FOX61, CT)
Quarter million road loan approved Jun 26, 2009
The current steering committee, with the premise of saving money, has determined road funding and work based on the participation of township money and road projects, Saltonstall said. Saving money is a good thing but. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Unique Europe: Irish hurling to Riviera cactus Jun 26, 2009
Smart budget travel isn t just about saving money it s about maximizing your experience. Every corner of Europe offers memorable moments like these that you can make happen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Health Care In The Good Old Days Jun 26, 2009
"So today, I am announcing an additional $313 billion in savings that will rein in unnecessary spending, and increase efficiency and the quality of care - savings that will ensure that we have nearly $950 billion set aside to offset the cost of health care reform over the next ten years.'' President Barack Obama in his Weekly Radio Address, June 13, 2009In the old days, I remember getting dressed up in my Sunday best to go to the doctor. We were not rich, my father never made much money and my... (Human Events Online)
* Microsoft launches home energy monitoring tool Jun 26, 2009
com, lets users better understand their energy usage, get recommendations and start saving money, Microsoft said. We believe technology will play a pivotal role in tackling the global energy issues we currently face, Craig Mundie, chief research and strategy officer at Microsoft, said in a statement. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Joining forces Jun 26, 2009
But these trips are about much more than saving money. "I love that our group can get together once a year or every other year and feel like we haven't missed a beat," says Carin Kromm, a geologist from Kernersville, N.C. Kromm gathers with her college friends and their children at a vacation home owned by one of the group. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Budget Doesn't Have To Cool Summer Parties Jun 26, 2009
Tips On Saving Money On Summer Parties. Staff writer. (Click2Houston, TX)
Free groceries Jun 25, 2009
Today s question: What s your best tip for saving money on groceries. (Offer something more specific and helpful than Clip coupons or Don t eat, please). (The Palm Beach Post)
Housing Need-To-Know Info For Tricky Tmes Jun 25, 2009
Get words to the wise, from the wise, on handling, making and saving money. Stories. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Supervisors approve jail staff, contracts Jun 25, 2009
We are saving money in more ways than one, Braby said. Braby said the 27,000 Advanced Correctional Healthcare contract will provide medical care and medications for 30 prisoners and the price will go up or down as the average number of prisoners changes. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
MARSHFIELD COMMENTARY: Consider a reverse mortgage Jun 25, 2009
During our working years, we plan for this time by saving money and making investments for the future. Over time, the cost of living increases, unexpected financial circumstances arise and many seniors find themselves without sufficient funds to maintain their pre-retirement standard of living. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
County's rate swap pays off -- for now Jun 25, 2009
6 million of their government's debt into a complicated interest-rate swap in hopes of saving money on future debt payments. . (Herald Sun)
Balancing SharePoint governance Jun 25, 2009
Ask yourself: Are we saving money and going with a single server. Or are we going for high availability with load-balanced Web front-end servers and a clustered or mirrored set of SQL servers. (SearchWindows2000.com)
Oneida County approves $1.1 million building purchase Jun 25, 2009
The bottom line is we re saving money, he said. Herb Philipson s relocation. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Schools face potential $7 million budget gap Jun 25, 2009
Scott Laurence's position had been empty for sometime and not getting a replacement for him seems to be a great place to start saving money. Posted by Jim H., a resident of the Duveneck/St. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Ensure you have the proper auto insurance coverage Jun 25, 2009
However, it's not about just saving money. If you have the right coverage and you can get the same coverage with a different insurance company at a lower rate -- go ahead and switch insurance companies. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Why did the Winona district shift some funds instead of cut more from the budget? Jun 25, 2009
River Valley Blogs - Nolan Rosenkrans. Published - Wednesday, June 24, 2009. (Winona Daily News, MN)
SV schools prepare to finalize 2010 budget Jun 25, 2009
To curious wrote on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 PM:" Kris Hagerl's position was changed when she assumed additional responsilbilties with the retirement of the director of Pupil Personnel Services, hence the job of 2 is combined into 1, thus saving money. Ms, Quiroz took over Food services as well as business managing. Even if raises were involved, which I have no idea if they were, would you do the job of 2 for the same pay? And don't spout off "They should be hapy they have jobs in this economy" they... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Young adults brace for a lower standard of living Jun 24, 2009
"Their generation they were all about saving money. They understood the value of every single dollar," says Durr, who will be a senior this fall at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland ... Although experts consider Millennials overall an optimistic bunch, the down economy has made many cynical, saying they have less confidence in traditional approaches to saving money. (USA Today)
Phoenix to dip into rainy-day fund to fill budget gap Jun 24, 2009
The cuts took effect in March so the city could begin saving money earlier; the council formally adopted the fiscal 2010 budget last week. City Manager Frank Fairbanks said additional reductions, including layoffs, may be needed later this year if revenues continue to fall short of projections and the cash-strapped state raids local funds to close its own deficit. (AZCentral -- News)
Today's U.K. Jun 24, 2009
Probably on the plus side, the government is considering reopening rail lines and stations closed more than 40 years ago in the name of greenness, saving money and reducing oil consumption. Newspapers in the United Kingdom still seem alive, if not healthy, although a daily can cost $1. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The Young Pro Jun 24, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Book lovers trade tomes through Web sites Jun 24, 2009
"We believe in saving money," Pickering said. "We also believe in recycling.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
No big Oconee budget surprises Jun 24, 2009
Some expenditures, such as educational travel funding, will be cut less than previously proposed, but board members grappled with the task of saving money without cutting programs too much. "There was a lot of soul-searching - and there still is to this day - trying to find a budget that's fair," said Commissioner Chuck Horton. (Athens Banner-Herald)
AARP Launches Money-Saving Prescription Drug Resource Jun 24, 2009
Aronstein added: "Saving money on prescription drugs is going to mean pressing hard in Washington to close the doughnut hole; yesterday we were proud to help announce significant progress toward that goal. In the meantime, we also want to give Americans the tools they need to cut their drug costs and stay out of the gap in the first place. We encourage every person in Medicare to take a few minutes to find the right drugs at the lowest prices.". The calculator is powered by DestinationRx as part... (PR Newswire)
Newton's Ward 8 crammed with candidates Jun 24, 2009
That could be a good way of saving money. If that kind of system works, you could apply that to technology, too, he said. (Newton Tab, MA)
A room to call home Jun 24, 2009
She is saving money to get into subsidized housing by working part time as a supervisor at Fenway Park. Her boyfriend brings Jaidel home-cooked food because, she said, he was losing weight from eating microwaved meals. (Boston Globe)
More of this story Jun 24, 2009
Sun Reader wrote on Jun 23, 2009 11:27 PM:" Shibboleth, while I agree with your comment about the computer skills of our students, I believe your criticisms of opinions expressed regarding the DPW are unfounded. The article is about saving money via consolidation sizing - if you took the time to read correctly (as you so harshly judged others for not doing) you would have realized they were making suggestions as to where this down sizing should occur - and I completely agree!. ". shibboleth... (Westerly Sun, RI)
Cutting insurance in recession can be risky choice Jun 24, 2009
Saving money is chic; another way to impress the neighbors. But others are making far tougher choices that threaten to cost them far more than they save. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Flavorful, Budget-friendly Fun Foods Jun 24, 2009
Saving money and eating healthy will benefit not only your family but your wallet. has several recipes available for your family to try including Kiwi Mint Lemonade -- perfect for a warm afternoon on the porch, and Mediterranean Kiwifruit Couscous -- which compliments any lunch or dinner menu. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Anglo shares jump on merger talk Jun 23, 2009
Anglo and Xstrata both have coal mines and infrastructure in Australia and South Africa, while analysts say there was also potential for saving money in their copper mining operations. Cost synergies of such a deal were likely to be about $700m (426m) per year, added Mr Ladwa, saying "the creation of a mining powerhouse will give Rio Tinto and Billiton a run for their money". (BBC News -- Business)
Ameren Illinois Utilities Offer Tips on Staying Cool and Safe While Spending Less on Energy Jun 23, 2009
Saving Money Tomorrow. There is no substitute for insulation. (PR Newswire)
Stretch Grocery Budget with Frozen Fruit Jun 23, 2009
(ARA) - Saving money is on everyone's mind these days. Gas prices may have fallen, but other costs are still rising. (Fairfax Chronicle, VA)
W.E.T. Technology Jun 23, 2009
Considering the current economy and how it is affecting dairy producers, saving money and working more efficiently is a top priority for everyone right now, says Roger Beers, company president and CEO.. Beers notes that single-cycle products reduce cleaning time, water, energy and chemical use, and are proven to clean as effectively as traditional multi-phase detergents. (Midwest Bulls Eye, NE)
John Kelly: Rockets warrant objective analysis Jun 23, 2009
Those rockets could be modified to carry Orion to orbit, too, perhaps saving money and time, as well as shoring up demand for two rockets the U.S. says are critical to national security. Rocket operator United Launch Alliance and respected independent analysis group Aerospace Corp. say the Delta IV could do the job now assigned to Ares I.. (Florida Today)
Tense times in Buchanan (605) Jun 23, 2009
She said the proposed change to 10-hour days isn't about saving money but providing better customer service to the public. The proposed changes, and statements from Mullendore and others that city taxes may have to go up, have some residents upset. (St. Joseph Herald-Pallidium, MI)
