So I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to cooking, and I'm wondering a couple things. One, is it possible to take something that cooks at say, 350 for 20 minutes and crank the oven up to 400 and cook it for less time? Or perhaps a better question is, would whatever I'm making come out ok, or would it be cold in the middle or something? And on a related note, how do the people who make frozen food figure out what temperature to cook stuff at? It seems like it'd be interesting. I'm picturing some kind of giant kitchen/lab where mad science happens, but I'm sure it's something much more mundane #openthread
What sort of budget are you thinking of for your case? It's a very important consideration in terms of recommendations - especially as full cases tend to run higher in cost #openthread
Washington. Although I started at the second "Level" because of experience at part time jobs, life experience - the first level makes about 34 starting out, I think.
For me it's all about Best Buy - while the values on most of their games aren't great, there are some gems to be found if you're looking. But the real gold mine is the bonuses. Every one of your listed games had at one point a 50 percent preorder bonus - get an extra 50 percent trading in a game. There's also a 15 dollar yearly subscription which you can buy that gives you 10 percent on any trade in, their magazine, 10 percent off used games, etc.
Now, far be it for me to suggest it, but gamefly frequently has sales of games that best buy will pay MORE than gamefly's asking price. If one were to combine such a money maker (however slight) with the generous bonuses, one might cover half (or more!) of the cost of a new game by trade in alone. It's too late to do it now, but they also had a promotion where preordering five games from their list would garner you 100 reward zone (essentially an expiring gift card) dollars. Which you can then spend on whatever you want at best buy.
(best buy sells kindle gift cards, which are the same as amazon gift cards as far as amazon is concerned - in case you were looking for something to spend all this best buy gift card/reward zone money on)
Now, far be it for me to suggest it, but gamefly frequently has sales of games that best buy will pay MORE than gamefly's asking price. If one were to combine such a money maker (however slight) with the generous bonuses, one might cover half (or more!) of the cost of a new game by trade in alone. It's too late to do it now, but they also had a promotion where preordering five games from their list would garner you 100 reward zone (essentially an expiring gift card) dollars. Which you can then spend on whatever you want at best buy.
(best buy sells kindle gift cards, which are the same as amazon gift cards as far as amazon is concerned - in case you were looking for something to spend all this best buy gift card/reward zone money on)
That's a fair point (although I don't have student loans, and never did, I understand that my situation isn't common), but 200 a month for that debt seems excessive, especially since, as you said, they're very low interest. You're better off getting them into deferment, or something else.
Basically my point is, though, that there are things that can be cut (and imo, should be). Prioritizing debt removal and saving money is far more important than some of the other things on the list.
Basically my point is, though, that there are things that can be cut (and imo, should be). Prioritizing debt removal and saving money is far more important than some of the other things on the list.
While I agree that what Liefehacker suggests is a bit pie in the sky, what you suggest is perhaps the opposite. I managed to save about 2500 on 800 dollars a month (total, taxes took more) and 150 in food stamps. (Americorps is a great experience but man it does not pay well). And I lived in a city too. Rent, utilities, internet and phone (no cell phone) was about 400. My bus pas was 60 a month. I spent nothing other than my foodstamps on food. I still had money to go out when I wanted to (and that was rare - you don't need to go out for "nice dinner", and I sure didnt have fast food every day). While I recognize what I did 8 or so years ago probably couldn't be done now as prices have increased and cell phones have become ubiquitous, that budget you suggest is still unrealistic.
For one, you have student loans in there when that would be covered under debt. For another, 15 dollars a day for food is just ridiculous - 10 is pretty generous. My folks feed 4 people on about 800 a month, which translates down to about 200 a person. Hell, call that 300 even - you just have to like leftovers. That's 400 back in that you can use for rent. I also think that 80 for phone, 200 for gas, and 150 a month for car insurance are also unrealistic - I could easily have 900 leftover a month on what you suggest, before rent. You could eliminate 250 a month entirely if the bus were feasible (100 a month for a bus pass is a bit high).
For one, you have student loans in there when that would be covered under debt. For another, 15 dollars a day for food is just ridiculous - 10 is pretty generous. My folks feed 4 people on about 800 a month, which translates down to about 200 a person. Hell, call that 300 even - you just have to like leftovers. That's 400 back in that you can use for rent. I also think that 80 for phone, 200 for gas, and 150 a month for car insurance are also unrealistic - I could easily have 900 leftover a month on what you suggest, before rent. You could eliminate 250 a month entirely if the bus were feasible (100 a month for a bus pass is a bit high).
My first year of doing IT professionally I think I was just under 45000 at full time (I worked for the state and was only part time in the summers). My pay worked out to between 21 and 22 dollars an hour. I guess if you flip burgers 80 hours a week and got overtime past 40, you could make that.
Wait a minute...I'm at home right now, I can watch The Wire! Thanks Lifehacker!
You can usually get a half-decent price out of Best Buy, especially if you're going to preorder something else at the same time.
Attractive is not how I would describe it. Google has been making awful design choices for their products this year
That kind of is, I hadn't considered that they're both owned by Apple so it doesn't hurt them to cross pollinate. #openthread
A bit late, but hasn't the fifth season of burn notice been going on since this summer?
I'm wondering..if I throw my member number in from say, Best Buy...there's some obvious advantages (purchases then go on my rewards card) but I have to wonder if someone wouldn't just social engineer it away somehow and spend the rewards points...
You can use itunes cards in the Mac App Store? #openthread
All caps is annoying, and can actually serve to make sentences more confusing (albeit only slightly). What does double spacing do (other than annoy people who are being far too pedantic about type setting?) #openthread
Oh man, I remember that episode now. Such a good show
Lemme get this right...you got in trouble because someone else stole your food and then complained that it was awful? There is something seriously wrong at that job.
A Dance With Dragons uses lordling at least a dozen times. Ruh roh, fails the youngling test!
If the door opens toward you, just pop the hinges off, since they'll be on your side of the door. After that, you'll have a much easier time of it.
Seems to me that Slacker radio hates you Whitson.
