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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 3:09 am

46 days and counting...... Very Happy

EDIT: 38 days and counting

Quote:

U.S. to start economic stimulus payments May 2

Mon Mar 17, 1:19 PM ET

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service said on Monday it would begin sending the first of more than 130 million economic stimulus payments on May 2 and expects to complete the first round of payments by early July.

The IRS said the payments -- tax rebates of about $600 for most middle-income individuals and $1,200 for middle-income couples -- will be sent in the order of the last two digits of the taxpayer's Social Security number. Taxpayers must file a 2007 tax return to receive a payment.

The payments are part of a $152 billion economic stimulus package signed into law last month by President George W. Bush to try to stave off recession amid a deepening housing and credit market crisis.

The IRS said it expects to make about 34 million payment within the first three weeks after it starts distribution on May 2.

Choosing the direct deposit option for their normal federal tax refund will speed the stimulus payments to taxpayers. Those who choose this option on their tax returns can expect to receive their payments between May 2 and May 16 provided their returns were received and processed by April 15.

For taxpayers who did not choose direct deposit on their tax return but whose returns were processed by April 15, paper checks will be put in the mail starting on May 16, with initial mailings completed by around July 11.

Because the payments phase out above incomes of $75,000 for individuals and $150,000 for couples, the IRS has created an online payment calculator to help taxpayers determine if they are eligible, at http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/.

(Reporting by David Lawder; Editing by Neil Stempleman)

Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 3:19 am

If I did get a refund, which I won't, I would pay college students to phone, email and knock on Tsnerps door to ask him his opinion on water crackers, stripped and plain tea towels and he preferred choice of plastic container.

Because he just LOVES polls... Laughing

Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 6:20 am

Topic necroed from February 23.

Link to Original Topic

Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:41 am

whats a water cracker?

Mod Note: Good old Packman. True to form. Totally off-topic Rolling Eyes

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Posted: Tue Mar 18, 2008 4:58 pm

Google is your friend (so is Rover, but that's another issue)

^^ cracker made of only water and flour - see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_biscuit

Posted: Thu Mar 20, 2008 9:20 pm

I don't know how the beginning of this post got split from the original post but here is more information on the stimulus package:

1. When you will receive your money: http://www.irs.gov/irs/article/0,,id=180250,00.html

2. How much you will receive (be sure to have your completed tax information handy): http://www.irs.gov/app/espc/

Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:24 pm

Well there went the hopes of spending my money on a tv.

Quote:

Flat-Panel TVs in 2008: Fewer LCD brands, smaller price drops

from ConsumerReports.org

If you've been putting off buying a flat-panel LCD TV with the hope of getting one for a dramatically lower price this year, it looks like you're out of luck. During the DisplaySearch Flat-Panel TV conference in La Jolla, Calif., earlier this month, panelists said they expect price declines in 2008 to be moderate, and some LCD models may actually be a bit more expensive.

There may also be fewer LCD brands to choose from, several panelists warned. Less familiar brands may be pushed off shelves as some better-known brands, including Sony and Vizio, continue to market models specifically for mass-market market retailers such as Wal-Mart.

In plasmas, the other major flat-panel technology, panelists predicted more and deeper price drops than for LCDs, though nothing to rival the declines of the past few years. In both plasma and LCDs, price drops will be greater for 1080p (so-called "full HD") models than for those with 720p resolution.

Both technologies will continue a growing overlap in screen sizes. In addition to a growing number of sub-40-inch plasmas, some 55-inch LCD models are expected. Ross Young, president of DisplaySearch, predicts we'll also see 46-inch plasmas emerge to compete with 46- and 47-inch LCD TVs.

As for OLED, the new kid on the flat-panel block, speakers predicted a promising future. But they also said OLED technology isn't likely to have a major impact on flat-panel TV sales for several years, for reasons that range from high cost and small size to concern about life expectancy and burn-in. More brands of OLED sets will be available in 2008. LG will begin OLED production during the first half of the year, joining Samsung, Sony, eMagin and others. Sharp is expected to build a pilot line this year. We may also see the arrival of some of the first flexible displays, most likely in eBook readers.

Other news from the event:

Wal-Mart is now the second-largest seller of TVs in the U.S., behind Best Buy, and is expanding its offerings and merchandising;

The use of LED backlights in LCD sets will surge in 2008, and we'll see a growing number of notebooks use this technology, which promises a wider range of colors and more consistent brightness across the display;

In LCD, there will be a heightened emphasis on 120Hz technology, which can help reduce motion blur in fast-moving images. In January, 120Hz models had the majority share of 52-inch sets, despite the 30 percent price premium for sets with the technology;

And retailers will increasingly push product "bundles"-such as a TV, Blu-ray player and software-to help maintain margins as TV profitability declines.

Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:36 pm

Chibuike wrote:

I don't know how the beginning of this post got split from the original post

It got split from the original post when the original post was necroed from February 23. My post that is three posts above yours explains the split and contains a link to the original thread. Wink

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