State deficits have dominated the news lately and none were bigger than the budget deficit that is currently looming over California. With the governor unwilling to raise taxes, there really isn’t much option to cut. Here is a link to LA Times that allows its readers to balance CA budget. Give it a try!
Personally I took a look and I would be willing to pass some of the tax increases in order to balance the budget. However, being a frugal, I like to see the modification to current pension/retirement benefits for state employees. Some of the clauses were simply ridiculous. One example is the UC system. If you work for the education system (UC) and retired, the pension is willing to pay 80% of the yearly salary. It is benefits like this that makes me wonder where all the education money is going to. With all the money pouring into education, California still rank among the least in the country.
With Transformer being the hottest movie these days, here is one I saw on YouTube regarding a guy who build his own transformer robot. Pretty cool stuff!
Here is the description from Wikipedia: Windows 7 Home Premium
This edition contains features aimed at the home market segment, such as Windows Media Center, Windows Aero and touch-screen controls.
Windows 7 Professional
This edition is targeted toward enthusiasts and small business users. It includes all the features of Windows 7 Home Premium, and adds the ability to participate in a Windows Server domain. Additional features include operating as a Remote Desktop server, location aware printing, Encrypting File System, Presentation Mode and Windows XP
You can also download a RC version of Windows 7 here. This version will work until March of 2010. Windows 7 is receiving a much better review than the previous Windows Vista.
Sports Illustrated is currently offering free download version of 2009 Sports Illustrated Calendar on CNN’s website. The download file is an executable file and after you install the application, it has a pre build default calendar. However, you can also customize your calendar base on the model of your choosing. I know we are in June and the year is half over. Better late than never.
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