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Friday, June 19, 2009
One area of growth in recession: Vocabulary
CNBC, Recessionwire and ABC News are among the folks taking a light-hearted look at some of the terms that have grown out of our current economic plight — the language of the recession.
Some of the terms they mention include:
201(k): Our 401(k) — worth half of what it used to be.
Bleakonomics: The dire forecasts and otherwise gloomy chatter still brewing, despite the recent cheerier economic predictions.
Bridge job: Jobs that you take, that might not be in your profession, but that bring in some income in the meantime.
Brokavore: One who eats locally grown or produced food; “an obsessively cheap but highly discerning eater.”
Canniversary: The anniversary of your joblessness.
Funemployment: “the condition of a person who takes advantage of being out of a job to have the time of their life,” according to Urban Dictionary.
Prayoff: When you hate your job so much you hope to get laid off.
Pre-Fired: Being dismissed before you even start a position. Usually because the company folds between the offer and your start date.
Recession Roadkill: The laid-off, the unemployed, and those generally getting run over by the economy.
Slayoff: A cold-blooded method of laying off employees, such as breaking the news on a company blog, leaving a note in an employee’s chair, dispatching a mass e-mail, or sending a certified letter to a worker’s home.
Any others to add?
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TweetNew Balance shoes and clothes 70% off
DealNews spotted a huge one-day sale on New Balance shoes and gear today, June 19, at the 6pm.com site.
DealNews noted that the items are 70 percent off — not “up to” 70 percent off — with prices starting at $9.60.
“With $6.95 for shipping, that puts almost all items at lowest-we-could-find prices.”
New Balance shoes can be a little pricey to start out, but they are good quality athletic shoes, which makes the sale all the better.
But, if you are interested, don’t wait — styles and sizes are going fast.
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TweetNestle Toll House cookie dough recalled
Say it ain’t so.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers today, June 19, to discard any Nestle Toll House prepackaged, refrigerated cookie dough, since it may contain E. coli.
The FDA also advises that consumers not cook the dough because consumers might get the bacteria on their hands and on other cooking surfaces.
The Consumerist noted that at least 25 people have been hospitalized since March.
The FDA has more information on safe food handling practices, and refers consumers with more questions to Nestle consumer services or by calling (800) 559-5025.
A complete listing of the recalled products can be found at this site.
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TweetRestaurant deals for dear old Dad
Now that you’ve heard all about various sales for Father’s Day, now it is time to take a look at some of the restaurant deals that could be yours, ‘cause the price is right.
As noted in the More With Less Today site, Outback is inviting customers to explore its new menu — 15 meals for less than $15, starting at $9.95.
Outback also is offering a $10 gift certificate to dads on Father’s Day, for use at a future visit.
At the downtown Dayton Spaghetti Warehouse, they are “feeding fathers for free” according to the host in Dayton. The downtown restaurant is offering buy one entree, get one free for dads on Sunday.
And the TGIFridays offer — buy one entree, get another free — although not specifically dad-related, is still going strong through Monday.
This also is a good time to remind folks about Restaurant.com, which offers restaurant gift certificates at far below their face value, like $25 gift certificates for $10, and $10 ones for $3.
Any other restaurant deals of note in the Dayton area?
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TweetCash for clunkers bill passes; could net up to $4,500 for your old car
The “cash for clunkers” bill, as it has been fondly known, recently cleared some big hurdles in Washington and is poised to be signed by President Obama.
What will that mean for you? Hopefully a lot of cash for your old car.
The bill was passed by the Senate on Thursday, June 18.
CNN Money noted this morning that the measure was attached to the $106 billion war spending bill. It drew some opposition from lawmakers who were opposed to spending more money on the auto industry.
The measure would give consumers vouchers worth as much as $4,500 to turn in gas guzzlers and buy new cars that are more fuel efficient.
For more information on this bill, there has been a Web site set up to answer questions.
Tip Hero also has some tips for whether your car could qualify for the program.
And Wise Bread looks at what this bill means for consumers.
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TweetFree A&W float, free Orange Julius today
I like how these free food days are catching on. Thanks to Sonic, White Castle and Krispy Kreme and all the others who have been paving the way to these yummy freebies.
Today’s offerings are a free small root beer float at A&W Root Beer from 2 to 8 p.m. (no coupon required), and a free 20-ounce light smoothie at Orange Julius all day, with this coupon.
A&W is celebrating its 90th anniversary; Orange Julius may just be that nice (and want to draw attention to its light smoothies).
Also at A&W on Sunday for Father’s Day, customers can get a 90 cent Papa Burger.
All of these deals are one per customer.
There are 10 A&W’s in the Dayton and Springfield area. Check the Web site for specific locales.
In Dayton, Orange Julius is located in two Dairy Queen stores — at 1105 Brown St. in Dayton, at 5668 Springboro Pike in West Carrollton. And thanks to Deals Teamer Karen Baird for spotting this deal.
Enjoy!
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TweetLate-breaking sales for Dad
It is getting to crunch time for Father’s Day shopping, and some stores are primed and ready for it — planning their sales for right about now.
Among those is Lowe’s, whose sale started Thursday, June 18, and runs through Sunday. The home improvement store has gifts in categories for less than $10, $25, $50 and $99 — as well as those of more than $100.
Lowe’s also has 10 percent off all mowers, including riding ones, and special value prices on many tools.
Elder-Beerman is having a two-day sale today and Saturday, cutting prices 25 percent to 40 percent. E-B also will give you $10 off your next purchase when you spend $50 or more.
Macy’s is reportedly having its biggest one-day sale of the season (spring? summer? Father’s Day season?) Saturday, with a preview day today.
And, just for fun, Consumer Reports had a feature Thursday on what they found to be the best performing Father’s Day gifts.
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