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Tuesday, November 27, 2007

Company 401(K) - why I WON’T be contributing (27 clicks)

From PF Under 30 - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:54 pm ET

So upon reading all the paperwork that came in the mail for new hires, I found out that my new company offers a 401(K) after 6 months of service - and they match 30 cents ... (more)

Bidz Conference Call: CEO Zinberg Didn’t Know Supplier Was Convicted Felon; Gets No Revenue From TV Sales (3 clicks)

From Tech Trader Daily - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:52 pm ET

Speaking on a conference call with investors this afternoon to respond to a negative report yesterday from Citron Research, Bidz.com (BIDZ) CEO David Zinberg said the company learned only yesterday that Saied Aframian, manager of ... (more)

Bidz Conference Call: CEO Zinberg Didn’t Know Supplier Was Convicted Felon; Gets No Revenue From TV Sales

From Tech Trader Daily - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:52 pm ET

8 Christmas gift idea for teenagers (7 clicks)

From Living on a Budget - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:51 pm ET

Teenagers are very hard to buy for! I have a 16 year old nephew and a 14 year old neice. I don't want to break the bank. ... (more)

102 stocks closed at all-time lows

From Ugly Chart - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:48 pm ET

“It is one of the great paradoxes of the stock market that what seems too high usually goes higher and what seems too low usually goes lower.” - William O’Neil Symbol Price Volume Avg. Volume % Vol. Increase BARE 21.03 6727277 1012960 %564.12 JBLU 6.77 6256033 5759000 %8.63 BE 3.24 6213058 3834930 %62.01 XHB 17.14 2977606 4809620 %-38.09 IAR 19.3 2472570 1389550 %77.94 – Click here ... (more)

America's Collective Attention Span for Gratitude: 9 Hours! (8 clicks)

From MoneyChangesThings - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:48 pm ET

Americans' collective attention span for gratitude seems to be about nine hours, but no worries! You can spend about six of them asleep. Get up from the Thanksgiving family feast, watch some football, sleep a few hours, and then rise up at 4 AM to hit the malls for our newest national holiday/aerobic extreme sport, Black Friday. The news media reports deals, traffic conditions, and mall parking lot availability as if they were serious news, up there with blizzards and elections. Actually, Black Friday participation may be higher than elections, at least according the impression put ... (more)

Do you know how much of your house you own? (4 clicks)

From Cheap as Chips - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:46 pm ET

House mortgage is one of bigger, if not the biggest, debts that most people get into. While reading the other blogs, I came across a chart at JosephSangl.com that shows how much of the house ... (more)

34 stocks closed at all-time highs

From Ugly Chart - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:43 pm ET

“It is one of the great paradoxes of the stock market that what seems too high usually goes higher and what seems too low usually goes lower.” - William O’Neil Symbol Price Volume Avg. Volume % Vol. Increase High Alpha RIG 135.75 10060131 7295440 %37.89 CEN 35.94 6647900 1699220 %291.23 PEP 75.92 6445936 5871960 %9.77 D 46.54 3239724 1563090 %107.26 CL 79.15 3222733 2827920 %13.96 – Click ... (more)

Reader Poll - What was Today's Rally?

From Trade 4 Cash - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:41 pm ET

We saw a pretty impressive rally today. But does it mean the worst is over? Are we at a bottom, or was this just a good opportunity to take more money off the table? What ... (more)

Governmental Appointment (2 clicks)

From Becoming and Staying Debt Free - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:41 pm ET

On Nov 13, 2007 the Mayor of Topeka (Bill Bunten) submitted my name to the ShawneeCounty Commission for the Solid Waste Management Committee (SMWC).Today, I received word that yesterday (11/26/07) the Shawnee County Commission approved my appointment of a 3-year term on the board. SWMC generally meets once a month. ... (more)

Explaining Technology With Scissors and Sharpies (9 clicks)

From Mike's Corner - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:40 pm ET

The job of explaining technology can be a daunting task. I have become much better over the years at creating analogies and references that help demystify the aspects of how technology works. I still fall ... (more)

Tuesday PM Linkage (2 clicks)

From Curbed - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:36 pm ET

[Maritime Hotel photo via jpater/Curbed Photo Pool] · Slightly douchey new Hotel Chelsea manager deletes MySpace page [TRE] · Disabled woman files housing discrimination suit against Two Trees [NYDN] · Subprime meltdown could cost New ... (more)

Tuesday PM Linkage

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November 27, 2007 at 5:36 pm ET

Tracinda Withdraws Its Offer: Waiting To Sell Tesoro

From Seeking Alpha - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:34 pm ET

Trader Mark submits:As stated on Monday, [Tracinda Says Rights Plan Threatens Tender] my Tesoro (TSO) buy was based mostly on this Tracinda offer (along with hopes of crude dropping, so margins for the industry would go ... (more)

Goldman Sachs on Housing (1 click)

From Calculated Risk - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:34 pm ET

Goldman Sachs Chief Economist Jan Hatzius released a new report on housing today: Housing (Still) Holds the Key to Fed PolicyThere is no link available.Note: The following excerpts are used with permission. In this new ... (more)

Fatten your wallet and save the environment with this website (5 clicks)

From SavingExplained - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:32 pm ET

Yep, you read that correctly. I typically don’t like to do review-like posts on here simply because there are way too many blogs that do just that but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to ... (more)

BestBuy $20 off $175 printable coupon

From Pro Bargain Hunter - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:30 pm ET

This coupon will come handy during my holiday shopping. Many popular categories included such as Home Theaters, Computer Accessories, Digital Cameras ($249 & up), Camcorders ($279 & up), Phones & Accessories, MP3 Players & Car ... (more)

CurbedWire: Yards Opinions No Longer Wanted, Looking for Lost Buildings

From Curbed - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:21 pm ET

MIDTOWN EAST—At right are the Hudson Yards comment cards and official Hudson Yards shoebox, seen in happier times at the HY storefront on 43rd Street and Vanderbilt Avenue. Reports a Curbed tipster: "One of my ... (more)

CurbedWire: Yards Opinions No Longer Wanted, Looking for Lost Buildings

From Curbed - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:21 pm ET

Hundreds of thousands of bankers, realtors, appraisers, mortgage brokers & REIC will be losing their livelihoods these next few months. Anyone care? (4 clicks)

From Housing Panic - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:18 pm ET

I mean, these are people too. With McMansions, and big mortgages, and vacation homes, and massive lease payments, and huge credit card bills, and horrific private school tuitions, and Nordstroms cards, and, well, TONS ... (more)

Do you change your Underwear? (7 clicks)

From Okdork.com - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:18 pm ET

I was having a delicious Chipotle burrito with a friend today when he explained his business to me. He talked about the way people are and how his service is much easier and more efficient ... (more)

A stock strategy follows Fed rate moves (1 click)

From Investing Insights - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:16 pm ET

With two weeks to go before the Federal Reserve's December 11 Open Market Committee meeting, speculation continues to ramp up about just what the central bank will do next. The futures market seems certain the ... (more)

Hot Stocks - Today's Active Movers (1 click)

From Trade 4 Cash - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:15 pm ET

Today's Big percentage gains on Big volume!DEIXCNEHAPPYDWCHATVIDCIDECK ... (more)

Making your time profitable. (5 clicks)

From The In-Debt Net - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:15 pm ET

I went freelance in June. I am pretty good at my job, and soon got a few contracts in. So why am I not rolling in money? I’ve sat down and had a think, and ... (more)

Milano Lofts Still Having Identity Problems; Plus, Its Funky One-Bedroom Unit

From Curbed Los Angeles - view blog entries - visit this blog
November 27, 2007 at 5:14 pm ET

Stopping by downtown's Milano, the 99-unit building at Sixth Street and Grand Avenue, we checked out this 1,200 square foot studio/one bedroom currently available for $2,700/month. Two observations: One might say the shape of the ... (more)