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UNICEF: “Child-friendly budgets” forum in New York

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/usa_52835.html

NEW YORK, USA, 24 February 2010 Last week in New York, UNICEF and Fordham University, with the support of the European Commission, hosted a two-day policy forum and workshop entitled, ‘Child-Friendly Budgets for 2010 and Beyond’.

The meeting brought together development practitioners, researchers and other experts from UNICEF, the UN Development Programme, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and civil society groups such as the International Budget Project and HAQ Centre for Child Rights in India. Academics from Fordham University, New School University and New York University were also on hand.

The purpose of the meeting was to discuss emerging empirical evidence on the impact of the global economic crisis and the key policy responses to protect children from harm notably, those related to social budgets and public finance policy.

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Budgets or schedules uses data contained in the selling and administrative expense budget?

Monday, March 8th, 2010

Which of the following budgets or schedules uses data contained in the selling and administrative expense budget?

A) Cash payments schedule
B) Cash receipts schedule
C) Inventory purchases budget

D) Sales budget

Answer A.

The flow of data in this case is Sales Budget -> Selling and Administrative Budget -> Cash Budget (Cash payments schedule).

What demand exists on state budgets that are inversely related to the education level of Texas politics?

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

As the relative per capita education level decreases in the state, what are at least four areas that will be directly impacted negatively by this occurrence?

Your question makes no sense at all. I hope this was on purpose. If not it is evidence that the education system in this country is indeed abysmal.

Which it is.

The Low Budgets in ‘The Cursed Organ’

Saturday, March 6th, 2010

The Low Budgets star in “The Cursed Organ”!

**WARNING**
contains rated R language… not for kids.

http://www.lowbudgets.com/

Buy their record, “Leave Us a Loan”, here:
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The early reviews are in:

“holy shit
you got joe jack talcum, travis barker AND colonel sanders to act for you…
sweet shit
theres so much littel tiny bits of comedy hidden in here..really awesome”
- hyphen782

“Three’s Company” was written by Don Nicholl

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Are there any D.I.Y. or home renovation TV shows that work with small budgets or realistic rooms?

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

It seems like most of those shows have huge budgets and/or the rooms they redo are huge or have some really cool architecture or feature (like a niche or fireplace). I’m wondering if there are any shows that show you what you can do with a small budget ($500 or less) and a "normal" room – ie: small room with four walls and one boring window. Thanks!

What a fabulous question. I was just talking with a friend and we agreed that some of the networks had pulled their "high end" remodels because they simply were not realistic!

I would highly recommend HGTV’s following shows:

1. The newest addition to their line-up – Myles of Styles, starring Kim Styles winner of last spring’s decorator contest. She prides herself on keeping money to a minimum and class to a maximum. She’s hot and is on:
3/27 at 8:30 p.m. EST
4/3 at 8:30 p.m. EST
4/6 at 2:00 p.m. EST
4/10 at 8:30 p.m. EST
4/13 at 2:00 p.m. EST
4/17 at 8:30 p.m. EST
Her motto is "YOU CAN have GREAT style on a BUDGET!"

In addition, she refers readers to an article entitled "Maximize your Decorating Budget" which can be found at:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_design_principles/article/0,1793,HGTV_3381_5178040,00.html

2. Another favorite has recently undergone a facelift. "Decorating Cents" hosted by Joann Steffand now has 3 features in her 30 minute show – but you don’t feel like they are crammed in. The first part pairs her with a professional decorator who is challenged to do a room with no more than $500. The rooms are usually VERY creative and give you so many good ideas. The second part of the show features guests who spend NO MONEY AT ALL, but just re-arrange the owner’s own furniture and go "shopping" all over the home to find pieces that fit the home in the proper places. Then at the very end [this is my favorite] is a 3 minute trash to treasure feature from a unique store which always shows 3 items you can make (AND THEY ARE NOT EMBARASSING!!) from items bought at flea markets, picked up on the side of the street, etc. Talk about creative!!

3. "Design on a Dime" features 3 young people who don’t look old enough to be out of high school, but ALWAYS amaze by doing 1-2 room and cannot go over a budget of $1000. They make incredible furniture AND SHOW YOU HOW TO DO IT – plus the plans are always on the website.
I simply love the way the threee-some work and blend their talents together.

4. "Free Style" is another rather new show which shows professionals reorganizing and repositioning items in a room to reveal incredibly dramatic new looks without spending a dime. Talk about creative thinking…

5. "Sensible Chic" is an old stand-by (and its companion book) which shows viewers how to apply basic design principles to bring about a satisfying, less expensive version of a very expensive room that is "sensibly chic." It’s all done through careful planning, smart shopping and clever hands-on projects. But the budgets are usually more like $2,000 – $2,500. It’s shown weekly.

6. And, who can forget those folks you’d love to have as next-door-neighbors – Shari Hiller and Matt Fox – who host Room by Room – fantastic ideas that don’t cost a fortune. And no one beats Matt for step-by-step carpentry instructions! At their website: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_rxr/ you’ll find 20 projects ready for you to try, a great money’saving decorating worksheet, and a sign-up sheet for their brand new Decorating Worksheet.

7. Last, but not least is Karen McAloon who hosts "Design Remix" who uses overlooked accessories the homeowner already owns to create a radical room design. Maybe a couple gallons of paint and a cool room-sized rug…and you’re done! So, again, big on creativity low on money.

NOW, SINCE YOU MENTIONED A SMALL ROOM DILEMMA, please don’t overlook the organization shows which can free up a great amount of space for very little money and give the room a much sleeker look and lends itself for "healthier" energy! So "Mission Organization" is a perfect show for you. I’d also watch "Get it Sold," and "Secrets that Sell" since they also show how to put away clutter, rearrange furniture and make small rooms look huge. UNLESS YOU’RE ONE OF THOSE RATHER ODD PEOPLE WHO HAS NO CLUTTER… [And if you are, e-mail me - I need YOUR help]

In my area we don’t get the cousin network DIY, so I can only speak the HGTV shows. Don’t forget the weekly FREE classes held at Lowe’s and Home Depot – a great way to learn how to do something cool, make new friends and impress your neighbors! Hey, it costs money to take night decorating courses!!

Happy decorating. …now what will you do with all that saved money??

Barb

Are there any D.I.Y. or home renovation TV shows that work with small budgets or realistic rooms?

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

It seems like most of those shows have huge budgets and/or the rooms they redo are huge or have some really cool architecture or feature (like a niche or fireplace). I’m wondering if there are any shows that show you what you can do with a small budget ($500 or less) and a "normal" room – ie: small room with four walls and one boring window. Thanks!

What a fabulous question. I was just talking with a friend and we agreed that some of the networks had pulled their "high end" remodels because they simply were not realistic!

I would highly recommend HGTV’s following shows:

1. The newest addition to their line-up – Myles of Styles, starring Kim Styles winner of last spring’s decorator contest. She prides herself on keeping money to a minimum and class to a maximum. She’s hot and is on:
3/27 at 8:30 p.m. EST
4/3 at 8:30 p.m. EST
4/6 at 2:00 p.m. EST
4/10 at 8:30 p.m. EST
4/13 at 2:00 p.m. EST
4/17 at 8:30 p.m. EST
Her motto is "YOU CAN have GREAT style on a BUDGET!"

In addition, she refers readers to an article entitled "Maximize your Decorating Budget" which can be found at:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_design_principles/article/0,1793,HGTV_3381_5178040,00.html

2. Another favorite has recently undergone a facelift. "Decorating Cents" hosted by Joann Steffand now has 3 features in her 30 minute show – but you don’t feel like they are crammed in. The first part pairs her with a professional decorator who is challenged to do a room with no more than $500. The rooms are usually VERY creative and give you so many good ideas. The second part of the show features guests who spend NO MONEY AT ALL, but just re-arrange the owner’s own furniture and go "shopping" all over the home to find pieces that fit the home in the proper places. Then at the very end [this is my favorite] is a 3 minute trash to treasure feature from a unique store which always shows 3 items you can make (AND THEY ARE NOT EMBARASSING!!) from items bought at flea markets, picked up on the side of the street, etc. Talk about creative!!

3. "Design on a Dime" features 3 young people who don’t look old enough to be out of high school, but ALWAYS amaze by doing 1-2 room and cannot go over a budget of $1000. They make incredible furniture AND SHOW YOU HOW TO DO IT – plus the plans are always on the website.
I simply love the way the threee-some work and blend their talents together.

4. "Free Style" is another rather new show which shows professionals reorganizing and repositioning items in a room to reveal incredibly dramatic new looks without spending a dime. Talk about creative thinking…

5. "Sensible Chic" is an old stand-by (and its companion book) which shows viewers how to apply basic design principles to bring about a satisfying, less expensive version of a very expensive room that is "sensibly chic." It’s all done through careful planning, smart shopping and clever hands-on projects. But the budgets are usually more like $2,000 – $2,500. It’s shown weekly.

6. And, who can forget those folks you’d love to have as next-door-neighbors – Shari Hiller and Matt Fox – who host Room by Room – fantastic ideas that don’t cost a fortune. And no one beats Matt for step-by-step carpentry instructions! At their website: http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_rxr/ you’ll find 20 projects ready for you to try, a great money’saving decorating worksheet, and a sign-up sheet for their brand new Decorating Worksheet.

7. Last, but not least is Karen McAloon who hosts "Design Remix" who uses overlooked accessories the homeowner already owns to create a radical room design. Maybe a couple gallons of paint and a cool room-sized rug…and you’re done! So, again, big on creativity low on money.

NOW, SINCE YOU MENTIONED A SMALL ROOM DILEMMA, please don’t overlook the organization shows which can free up a great amount of space for very little money and give the room a much sleeker look and lends itself for "healthier" energy! So "Mission Organization" is a perfect show for you. I’d also watch "Get it Sold," and "Secrets that Sell" since they also show how to put away clutter, rearrange furniture and make small rooms look huge. UNLESS YOU’RE ONE OF THOSE RATHER ODD PEOPLE WHO HAS NO CLUTTER… [And if you are, e-mail me - I need YOUR help]

In my area we don’t get the cousin network DIY, so I can only speak the HGTV shows. Don’t forget the weekly FREE classes held at Lowe’s and Home Depot – a great way to learn how to do something cool, make new friends and impress your neighbors! Hey, it costs money to take night decorating courses!!

Happy decorating. …now what will you do with all that saved money??

Barb

Eat Healthy Food on a Budget Tips – Nutrition by Natalie

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

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Nutrition by Natalie
Eat Healthy Food on a Budget Tips

Save money and eat healthy foods as the same time. Natalie gives ways eat better without breaking the bank.

Tips to eat better for less. A healthy diet will increase health, weight loss, wellness and fitness.

Please visit Natalie’s website at
http://www.nutritionbynatalie.com

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This video was produced by Psychetruth
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© Copyright 2007 Zoe Sofia. All Rights Reserved.

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What is the difference between capital or operating budgets?

Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010

What is the difference between a capital and operating budget?

What does "slippage" mean?

Thanks a lot for your answers!

A capital budget is the amount budgeted for the purchase of assets to either improve production either in speed , quality, or maintain and/or expand production. This can range from either one machine or a whole additional plant. Operating budgets are normal annual budgets or monies used to operate the plant like labor, fuel, power, production supplies etc. Money used to produce product but not improve quality, speed of production, or increase capacity.

What is the big deal about state budgets?

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

I have to write an article for my school about the PA state budget, and I can’t find it anywhere that just explains what the state budget is used for. I understand that it determines state spending, which includes people employed by the state, but like what? I know state representatives and hospitals, but anything else?

Any and all answers are greatly appreciated!

State budgets affect public schools, public colleges and universities, state roads and highways, and prisons off the top of my head.

Not sure about Pennsylvania’s situation, but in SC college professors are being laid off at public universities, degree programs are being cut, and class sizes are increasing.

Furthermore, public school teachers are being furloughed, class sizes are increasing, and some state agencies are considering making another round of layoffs.

The biggest issue is that while the national government can run up a debt through deficit spending, state governments are required to have a balanced budget. This means that when revenues dry up (as in the current recession), they have to cut spending in order to make ends meet. The problem comes when you have a deep recession like we’re experiencing now. Since there’s only so much fat that can be trimmed before you start hitting meat, states are forced to cut programs and personnel.

Budget 2010 – The good life.mp4

Sunday, February 28th, 2010

The $400bn retail sector is clocking an annual growth rate of 30%, it is projected to grow to $700 billion this year

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