Archive for November, 2008
US voting machines
It is always good to know that the people of a country can voice out their choice. That is what happened in the recently concluded US Presidential Elections.
What I noticed while watching the news was the machine that they used in the elections. It made counting all the more easy for them. Imagine, they started the voting yesterday and just this noon they have the results already! Fast!
So I was wondering while watching the news, why can’t we invest in those machines? Instead of the numerous machines that the Comelec bought a couple of years ago and still remain unused to date. The Comelec should look into investing in the machines the US use. It might be the solution to the widely feared cheating that happens every damn election that we hold.
Going back and being informed
My whole afternoon was spent watching the news and doing some research. I think I will be going back to the corporate world once again. After more than a year of working at home and enjoying the perks that come with it, I think I am ready to face the world of the corporate rats once more. There are a lot of factors that I am considering at the moment. And I am still undecided, to be honest. But before I go into detail about this decision I am about to make, let me check pain pump first. We should all know the law and be informed about different lawsuits as much as possible. Especially now that I might be going back to the corporate world again.
Barack Obama is the next President of the United States!
Congratulations!
And I also salute John McCain for accepting defeat with grace.
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I am listening to John McCain’s acceptance of defeat/concession speech and I am really moved by his words. He is such gracious and generous with his words for his opponent. He congratulated Barack Obama with his win and encouraged everyone of his supporters to do their share in giving their support to the next president of the United States. What grace!
I really wish politicians in this country are as gracious in accepting their defeat like McCain.
Be prudent
I am not a person who goes for whatever is the fad of the moment. For me, as long as the item I am buying will bring me comfort or convenience and fits my budget, then I go for it! Much more if it will be of use to me for a long time. That’s why replica watches are fine with me. As long as I know it will last long, as I have said, I go for it. No need to buy those expensive watches that will put a big dent to your budget. If you can buy a cheaper product for the same quality as that of the branded one, then why go for the latter, right?
This is the time to be more prudent when it comes to spending money. You worked hard for it, better spend it wisely. Remember that the economy is down and that it would be unwise not to save some money in this hard times. Buy only those that you need. If you really have to buy something other than your basic needs, like a watch perhaps, better go for the cheaper one, a replica watch, than the branded and expensive one. Be prudent.
Credit card offers
Credit Card Offers. Are you looking for one right now? Do you know that there are different credit cards that you can avail of that will suit your lifestyle? I did not know about this when I started working. Anyway, you can get a credit card if you are just a student. It will be matched to your capacity to pay. You can get a credit card for a person with bad credit, if you have one. You can get a credit card if you travel frequently. That will surely be a match to your lifestyle.
Do not get a credit card and use it in buying just about every whim you have. It will put you in a neck-deep debt situation. It happened to me before so I know what I am talking about. Student Credit Cards are for students’ emergency needs. Be responsible in using it. Do not use it just because you found a bag or a make up that you like a lot. Use it to pay for school supplies and for other important fees to be paid in school. Use your credit card wisely. Travel Rewards Credit Card, on the other hand, is for those jetsetters out there who are frequently on the go.
And all these credit cards and information about it are in Extra Credit Cards. Go and visit the site now.

I am an accountant, a CPA. I'd been working for 10 years as a corporate rat when I decided to quit. I am now working at home as a consultant and full time blogger.
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