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The word Budget in crude term means the amount of money one has in his/her wallet,to spend on necessary items, to carry on their lifestyle. Budget is an exercise done by businesses and countries at the start of the financial year to make sure that they do not overshoot on their expenses, depending on the availability of funds. However, it is important to note that the United States and many other countries are allowed to run a deficit.

Budget has gained the attention of media and blogs around the world after President Barack Obama chalked out a spending plan to save the failing financial sector and release the nation from clutches of recession via "fiscal stimulus packages". The President  recently released a blue print of the Federal budget on February 26,2009 wherein he has pointed out the urgency of controlling irresponsible budget allocation for wasteful spending and directing the budget allocation towards clean energy, education, health care and new infrastructure.

Moreover, with the onset of the recession, low budget restaurants, airfares and vacations have gained importance among the blogging community.

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  • Fight Ahead Over Bold California Move to Close State-Run Youth Prisons


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    This story was originally published by the Center for Public Integrity California, often a trendsetter, could make history if it approves Gov. Jerry Brown’s bid to close all state-run youth prisons and eliminate its state Division of Juvenile Justice. Much depends, though, on whether the state’s ...
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  • 5 Reasons to Create a Computerized Budget


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    Creating a budget makes good sense. Not only can you keep track of what’s coming in, but you can keep track of what’s going out. Studies have shown that as few as two in ten Americans keep track of their monthly spending. That leaves eight out of ten people wondering at the end of the month just where their money ...
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  • US announces heavy cuts in its defense budget


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    (Nvonews.com) In the budget announced Friday, US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta announced that the government would be cutting nearly 1 lakh jobs in the military as part of its plan to create a “smaller and leaner” military. The Pentagon has been charged with the task of slowing the increase in the defense ...
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  • Budget rental car coupon


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    Take advantage of this Budget rental car coupon for a free day of GPS. The Budget rental car coupon is valid for intermediate through full-size four door car rentals (group C thru group E).
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  • Where to get cheap and fresh fruits and veggies in Alexandria, VA?


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    Grocery shopping in Alexandria, VA without a car and on a $200/month budget? I live in Alexandria, VA around the Braddock Road metro. I know of three grocery stores within walking distance: Trader Joes, the Whole Foods on Duke Street and the Giant on First Street (both seem barely walking distance to me.) Its really ...
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  • Host a Budget-Friendly Night In: Clothing Swap


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    Save money and revamp your wardrobe all at once by hosting a clothing swap with your friends. Not only will you get a chance to clean out your closet, but youll also be able to add new items for free. Make the event as small or as big as youd like, and keep things fun by serving playful cocktails with simple ...
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  • ‘Rogue’ marshal sounds alarm


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    A LONG-SERVING air marshal is taking legal action against the Australian Federal Police alleging he was victimised after raising security concerns about Qantas flights. Tyrone Crosse was employed in the wake of the September 2001 US terrorist attacks as part of a federal government program placing officers armed with ...
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  • The Dangers of Financial Illiteracy


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    Financial illiteracy is a growing problem throughout the world, and as the recent housing crisis has brought to light, it can have dangerous consequences. There are a few basic financial tips that everyone can use to increase their financial literacy the easy way, and many of these tips can help you save thousands of ...
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  • Obama to Link Aid for Colleges to Affordability


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    President Obama is proposing a financial aid overhaul that would tie colleges’ eligibility for campus-based aid programs to the institutions’ success in improving affordability and value for students.
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  • Martha & Jonathans Israel and Prague unconventional Jewish wedding


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    Winter got you down? This week were bringing you some spring weddings for inspiration from March to May! Photos by Or Eitan The offbeat bride: Martha, production manager and freelance fashion designer (and Tribe member ). Her offbeat partner: Jonathan, BI administrator Date and location of wedding: ...
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  • Railways plan new model for PPP projects


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    Kolkata, Jan 27 (IANS) The Railway Board is planning to formulate a new model for public private partnership (PPP) projects in order to create a level playing field for private players without harming the interest of the railways.“For the PPP models to succeed, private entrepreneurs who are going to invest money in ...
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  • Pentagon Cuts? Read the Fine Print, then Think Again


    Irregular Times: News Unfit for PrintAuthority Authority: 517
    Watch Defense Secretary Leon Panetta as he trots out over and over again this week to explain before well-placed cameras that, despite “cuts” to the Pentagon budget, somehow the U.S. military will manage to muddle through, sigh, it’s OK, sigh again, cue rumbly jowls of sadness, cue raised eyebrows of dejected ...
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  • US Defense officials announce fiscal 2013 budget priorities


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    Spending priorities in the forthcoming fiscal year 2013 defense budget request call for reductions in the end strength of the Army and Marine Corps, an increase in special operations forces and maintaining the number of big-deck carriers, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta said here today. The Pentagons budget topline ...
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  • Reading Travel Bloggers – a few at a time


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    Travel Tips: Pick a few bloggers to read most for a year There are so many great travel writers out on the Internet. Are there really top travel bloggers? No! I say now but when I started I thought there were. Now I just pick a few to follow for some time. How do you pick a few? For me, I looked back at whose sites I ...
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  • Budget; Farm Bill; CFTC (MF Global); Climate; and the Ag Economy


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    Budget Issues, Payroll Tax Felicia Sonmez reported yesterday at the 2chambers Blog (Washington Post) that, “The Senate on Thursday voted against proceeding on a symbolic resolution that would have disapproved of President Obama’s request earlier this month to raise the federal borrowing limit, clearing ...
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  • Milani Photo Flash Lip Flash Gloss Pencil Review, Photos, Swatches


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    Milani Photo Flash Lip Flash Gloss Pencil Milani Photo Flash Lip Flash Gloss Pencil Milani Photo Flash Lip Flash Gloss Pencil ($6.49 for 0.10 oz.) is described as a “fuchsia with gold and fuchsia shimmer.” I wouldn’t really describe it as fuchsia; it’s more of a pink-tinged red with fuchsia and red ...
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  • Olympus VG-160 colorful budget-friendly slim camera


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    Olympus is going prepare to launch its new point-and-shoot camera, the Olympus VG-160. This budget-friendly camera is delivers simplicity and quality at a low price. Coming in four color options (silver, black, red and orange), the VG-160 digital compact camera will be available in February 2012 and expected price of ...
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  • Fast Friday – Clean start


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    If you’re still on the wagon – and penniless – after regularly indulging in one too many over the festive season, then treat yourself to a beauty boost this week, instead of a trip to the pub. Try Naked Detox … Continue reading →
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  • Olympus VG-160 Budget-friendly Digital Camera


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    Olympus will release in February the new VG-160 digital camera designed to “deliver point-and-shoot simplicity and quality at a low price”. The 14 Megapixel shooter features a 5x optical zoom lens with 26mm wide angle and a slim body measuring just 19.3mm thick. It includes AF Tracking, Shadow Adjustment ...
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  • Mr. President, America Needs a Penny-Pinching Patriot


    DefenceTalk | Defense & Military News - Forums - Pictures - WeaponsAuthority Authority: 503
    In the fight over the Pentagon budget the battle lines have been drawn. When President Obama releases the military budget later this week, proponents of fiscal responsibility and a leaner, meaner military will, once again, combat the defenders of Pentagon pork and overpaid defense contractors. Buck McKeon (R-CA), ...
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