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Written by theshaolinmonk
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008 00:00 |
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IRS Stimulus Checks.
So the the economy is going to shit, the dollar is weakening every day and gas prices creep up to the $4.00 a gallon range. Families are going into debt just buying groceries so what is the government's plan to give our economy a little kick in the ass?
Free Money. Free Money. Free Money. Free Money. Free Money. Free Money.
 For all people who filed a 2007 Federal Tax return, they will recieve a nice little check from the government (up to 600 for singles and 1200 for married folk). The government wants you to take this check cash it and spend it as quick as you can. If uncle sam had it's way they would send you nice sweet crisp hundos in the mail.
So how are you going to perform your patriotic duty to stimulate the economy ? So many options ...
Here are some great suggestions for blowing some of the governments' booty. (* You could stick it to uncle same by just sticking it in your savings account too ... but that's not very American is it?). Let's do what American's do best .. spend ... spend .. spend.
10. Get Some Great Tickets or A Season Pass
I Can't Stand The Lakers ... But Who Doesn't Like The Laker Girls ?
 Have you ever wanted to sit behind home plate ? Or sit courtside next to the Laker Girls at an NBA game ? Hnmm... The Laker Girls :) What about half / season tickets ? Well here's your chance. If you can't make it to the game , why not make sure you're all setup for the upcoming NFL season with the Sunday Ticket.
Sirius | XM Satellite Radio
Direct TV | NFL Sunday Ticket
StubHub
Talk About The Laker Girls ... Check Out The Laker Girls In Action
9. GPS Global Positioning Systems
Tired of getting lost ? Don't have a fancy in-dash GPS system because your car is on it's last legs? Today's new GPS systems are mobile, accurate and relatively cheap. Newer models have live traffic, updates ,news and weather.
Here are some of the best selling GPS Models:
Garmin Nuvi 660
 The price tag is a little hefty, but if you can swing it, the Garmin Nuvi 660 delivers a solid-performing and versatile GPS device that offers navigation basics, tools for the world traveler, Bluetooth, and more. If the Nuvi 660 is too much for you, Garmin offers other models in the Nuvi series with the same great performance, so there's sure to be a model to suit your needs
HP iPaq rx5900 Travel Companion
 The HP iPaq rx5900 Travel Companion delivers a sleek, all-in-one solution that can not only keep you on track during your travels but also with your schedule. This PDA-GPS combo is one of the sleekest GPS Gadgets out there.
The Magellan Maestro 4250
 The Magellan Maestro 4250 is one of the first portable navigation systems we've tested with a voice command feature. While the ability to operate the GPS device with the sound of your voice is cool, we're more impressed with the accuracy and solid performance of this mid-level system.
8. Get a new Camera
Simple point and shoot cameras are great. But if you want the very best photos with absolute control then it is time to move on to a Digital SLR camera. The single-lens reflex (SLR) camera uses an automatic moving mirror system which permits the photographer to see exactly what will be captured by the film or digital imaging system, as opposed to non-SLR cameras where the view through the viewfinder could be significantly different from what was captured on film.
Here are some great Digital SLR Cameras on the market today:
 Canon 5D
- 12.8-megapixel CCD captures images up to 4,368 x 2,912 pixels
- World's smallest and lightest full-frame digital SLR as of August 2005--the sensor operates without a conversion factor
- New larger 2.5-inch LCD screen can be viewed even at extreme angles of up to 170 degrees
- Consecutive shooting allows the capture of 3.0 frames per second for up to 60 consecutive JPEG or 17 RAW frames in a burst
- Captures images on CompactFlash Type I and Type II cards, compatible with cards of 2 GB capacity and larger
 Nikon D300
- 12.3-megapixel captures enough detail for poster-size photo-quality prints
- 3.0-inch LiveView LCD display; new 51-point AF system
- In burst mode, shoots up to 100 shots at full 12.3-megapixel resolution
- EXPEED Image Processing System and similar Scene Recognition System to that found in the D3
- Self-cleaning sensor unit; magnesium alloy construction with rubber gaskets and seals
 Sony Alpha DSLR A200
- 10-megapixel CCD captures enough detail for photo-quality 18 x 24-inch prints
- Kit includes 18-70mm lens
- Super Steadyshot image stabilization; Bionz image processor
- 2.7-inch ClearPhoto LCD; Eye-Start autofocus system
- Powered by lithium-ion battery (supplied); stores images on CF I/II and Memory Stick Pro Duo cards
7. Get a SubNote / Wireless Broadband Connection
 Do you commute to work everyday and get bored out of your mind ? If you carry a laptop you might be in luck. Pop a new Asus-EEpc or a HP Sub Note and an Verizon EV-DO connection that hour+ long commute might be just bearable in no time.
The Asus EEPC and the HP Mini Note are a new breed of compact notebooks designed for extreme portability with full keyboards at attractive price points. The EV-DO connection gives you broadband wiresless speeds without the need to be at a Wi-Fi hotspot.
 Put those two together and you can entertain yourself for hours on your commute. The Internet has a way of making time pass very quickly.
* Want to check that website at work but afraid it might not be appropriate ? Well with an EV-DO connection, you might be able to get away with it now ... because technically you're not on your company's network. Pair it with a slingbox at home and even the work day can get a little shorter.
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