I wanted to start by telling you that I have not yet been paid by DollarSurveys.net. MaryAnne commented that she had been paid several times but from what I’ve been reading online it seems pretty sporadic.
You can now get a $1 Smart Start printable coupon to use with the Kellogg’s cereal rebate. The $1 Frosted Mini [...]
U.S. GAS REBATES $500 Gas Rebate BonusU.S. Gas Rebates. Free gas and making money while getting it. Yes, this is about blatant self promotion. With the rising cost of gas and the current economy we are all looking to ways to save money. Not only am I getting free gas but am making money just by telling others about it. Does anyone know a couple people who can use free gas. We all do!!How did I get
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U.S. Gas Rebates. Free gas and making money while getting it. Yes, this is about blatant self promotion. With the rising cost of gas and the current economy we are all looking to ways to save money. Not only am I getting free gas but am making money just by telling others about it. Does anyone know a couple people who can use free gas. We all do!!How did I get involved? I attend several real estat
Rebates! Rebates seem to be all the rage in today’s market place. Rebates are everywhere. Out in the brick and mortar world there are ‘mail-in’ rebates and instant rebates offered on every product imaginable from computers to home appliances to cars. In cyber space the rebate is everywhere. Rebates are offered on all kinds of [...]
Credit cards can work or against us. It depends how we use them.
As a consumer who pays off balance every month (except 0% APR deals), I have been taking advantage of cash reward credit cards for years. In the past 12 months alone, I earned 2.68% cash back (equivalent to a pre-tax return of 3.83%) for [...]
Welcome to FXrebates. Are you getting your $4.11 ? Are you trading Forex? Are you getting a cash rebate from your Forex trades? FXRebates is designed to assist the Forex Trader in a variety of ways. The primary focus of FXRebates is to provide you the Forex Trader with a monthly rebate based on your monthly trading volume. There is no minimum account size or trading volume required to join or
Rebate sites are something fairly new to me and I recently wrote up a review of Ebates which I’ve used a few times and have been very happy with. A reader added a comment to my Ebates article suggesting that I check out a competing site call Mr. Rebates. Always on the look [...]
A few months ago, the video card on our server stopped working. The computer is only 4 1/2 years old, but that is getting pretty old in the world of computing. I have been debating rebuilding our workstation that my wife uses for solid modeling and finite element meshing. That computer is 4 years old, [...]
If the idea of a sub-$200 3G touchscreen fashion phone sounds vaguely familiar, trust us, it’s not just your noggin playing tricks on you. Sprint is apparently circulating documentation internally revealing that the Samsung Instinct will run $199.99 on contract after rebates, a move that doesn’t really come as surprise; Sprint itself has worked overtime [...]
The economic stimulus payments - which qualify more or less as “free money” from the government - pushed the federal budget deficit to an all-time high of $165.9 billion in May.
The increase in the deficit includes $48 billion already paid out of the $168 billion planned payments for the economic stimulus plan.
Receipts for [...]
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Although the IRS website was careful to note that the rebate checks would be withheld to satisfy federal obligations, checks are being seized by states in order to satisfy past due state income tax obligations.
The seizures are part of the Treasury Offset Program (TOP). Under TOP, states may enter into agreements with the IRS [...]
Do you do alot of rebates? Do you have some fancy schmancy way of organizing them? Or do you just send them in and then forget all about them, hoping one day you'll get a check in the mail?I don't do too many rebates. Mostly because there usually aren't too many rebates on items I am buying. Also in the past, I have missed out on alot of money just because I simply forgot to mail in the rebate
There are several changes to the low interest, namely the 0% interest on select vehicles.Pontiac G5 is 0% for 60 months or $2000 rebatePontiac G6 is 0% for 60 months or $2000 rebatePontiac Vibe is 0% for 60 months or $2000 rebatePontiac Torrent is 0% for 60 months or $2000 rebatePontiac Solstice and Pontiac G8 have 5.9% low interest or $1000 rebate on Solstice or $500 rebate on Pontiac G8.Buick La
Many people want to know how to process rebates online. This popular work at home was recently rated the #1 work at home opportunity for the year of 2007. It is very easy to see why rebate processing was presented with this high award. After all, who wouldn’t want to work from home in their [...]
Over 770,000 Singapore HDB households to get S$63m worth of rebates
By Julia Ng,
SINGAPORE: More than 770,000 HDB households will be receiving S$63 million worth of rebates for their Service and Conservancy Charges (S&CC) and rents in fiscal year 2008.
The Finance Ministry said all eligible households will receive S&CC rebates.
Three and four-room households will receive two [...]
With its share of the Internet search market in steady decline and its pursuit of an alliance with Yahoo! in doubt, Microsoft is taking a new approach to jump-start its search engine by offering rebates to people who use it to find and buy products.
Microsoft executives said the programme, called Live Search cashback, is part [...]
Rating: 1 Posted By: storl Views: 160 Replies: 2 Pentax just released some new summer rebates on their new DLSRs and accompanying parts. These rebates are for each piece, so you could buy a body and one of each lens if you wanted to and get a fat rebate check. Rebates are good for purchases through 7-26-08.Bodies - $100 rebate - K20D, K200DLenses - $100 rebate - smc PENTAX DA 16-45mm F4.0 ED/A
Is it true that President Bush wants to call tax rebate checks “empowerment rebates”? Is it also true that President Bush wants to replace tax rebate checks with a pair of tickets to the Tony Robbins seminar, Unleash The Power Within?
No, of course not. But that doesn’t keep Mark Jabo at Biz Levity [...]
By Luyanda Makapela
Johannesburg – Eskom is offering homeowners rebates of 15 to 20 percent on the cost of installing solar water-heating systems through its Solar Rebate Programme.
Homeowners can now save from about R1 860 up to R4 900 on the cost of a solar water-heating system.
These systems when installed, typically ranges from about R14 000 to about R33 000 – depending on the make and s
A reader just passed along this letter from Bob Meighan at TurboTax that several folks have apparently already received:
Dear Valued Customer,
We want to provide you with the most up–to–date information about the tax rebate to which you may be entitled.
Recently, you may have received a letter from the IRS advising you when to [...]
So, it turns out that I was wrong.
But the IRS was more wrong.
Way wrong.
It turns out that up to 350,000 households did not receive the $300 per child owed them as part of their economic stimulus rebate payments. The IRS blames “human error” and “computer glitches.” According to the IRS, taxpayers are to [...]
I’ve received a number of emails from angry taxpayers who allege that third party preparers like H&R Block and tax software developers like Turbo Tax failed to properly advise that certain kinds of transactions (such as refund anticipation loans or paying filing fees from tax refunds) would result in a paper check versus direct deposit [...]
For someone who buys 600 gallons of gas at a price per gallon which is $1 higher than it was last year, a $600 federal tax rebate is not much comfort. Merrill...
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The scams rely on a technique known as social engineering to trick computer users into divulging personal information that the cybercriminals or their customers can use to bilk unwary taxpayers.
The new phishing scams use spam e-mails to gull prospective refund recipients into providing their bank account information and other personally identifiable data via a fraudulent [...]
An overwhelming majority of Americans believe that the so-called economic stimulus plan - largely consisting of tax rebates - will not boost the economy. According to a poll conducted by CNN/Opinion Research Corp., a whopping 82% of Americans believe the stimulus package won’t work. This is up sharply from 70% of Americans who [...]
The IRS has updated its website to address questions about rebates. Mostly, it’s the same old story - no real news on why payments may not be on time. But there are some concrete answers about Refund Anticipation Loans (RALs), Refund Anticipated Checks (RACs) and tax preparer issued debit cards.
I’ve posted about Refund [...]
by J. Christoph Amberger
Baltimore — (TFN): Ask any red-blooded Republican these days about what he thinks about the Bush Administration and chances are the reply will not be all that different from the one a liberal Democrat would give. No matter if Christian right or centrist, fiscal conservative or libertarian, foreign policy hawk or isolationist, [...]
Taxpayer asks:
Heeello! I was wondering if it is true that my stimulus payment could be taken for outstanding hospital bills I have yet to pay? If so, “How will that help boost the economy?”
Thanks for your time…
Taxgirl says:
The short answer is no. Rebates are being withheld or reduced for federal obligations such [...]
I’m not sure at what exact point did “saving” become a four letter word. The predicament that we now find ourselves in has an origin in a decade long spending binge. For many decades in our nation’s history, we were a lender and large exporter to other countries so this is a relatively [...]Related Posts:■The Credit Conundrum: The New Loan Shark is the Fed.■Ponzi Financing – The House that Credit Built.■The Plague of Housing: Why we Will Feel and Be Poorer Because of the Housing Bust.■Are you a Debt Slave?■The Housing Wave of the Future: Two Main Mortgage Tsunamis.
Here are a few rebates and satisfaction guarantees I’ve come across.
Peter Pan Peanut Butter - Love it or your money back! Expires 05/31/08 (This may be extended after it expires)
Orville Redenbacher’s Smart Pop - Same great taste or your money back! Expires 05/31/08
Act II 94% Fat Free Popcorn - Same great taste or your money [...]
What are you doing with your rebate? Our family will be paying a few medical bills and we will make one major purchase - a laptop computer. The Laptop will not be an extravagant purchase but a frugal one at the local Radio Shack where they have a few nice clearance ones priced under $400.00
If I hold off for a few weeks I can watch the price go down even further than it has already. One good
Taxpayer asks:
I have a problem. I let my son’s father claim us on his taxes and he died on 3/29/08. What do I do to get the rebate back on, at least on my son and myself? Not to sound morbid! But what can I do?
Taxgirl says:
If [...]
Taxpayer asks:
Hello,
I have a daughter born 3/3/06. There has been a delay in her birth cert. due to name change which also means I have not been able to acquire a ss# for her.
I am going to do an amendment for the past 2 tax years once I receive the proper documents [...]
Taxpayer asks:
Just curious, are the foreign taxpayers who are not American citizens also going to get the stimulus rebate checks? I’ve heard people from all over the world have been filing tax forms for the stimulus payment. (And apparently, these are non-American citizens who have social security numbers).
Taxgirl says:
Permanent residents overseas who are American [...]
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Rating: 0 Posted By: WeaponR23 Views: 2 Replies: 0 Best Buy has the Pioneer AVIC-D3 with the additional add-on BLUETOOTH UNIT which retails over $120.00 both for $699.99. You can use the 10% off coupon which is listed on fatwallet.com somewhere and you will also eligible for a $200.00 MIR by pioneer. HURRY I THINK THIS ENDS TODAY. Make sure you purchase this unit from Best Buy because they are the only ones with the additional add on bluetooth. I just got done installing this unit....and it was worth every penny for what its worth..More Online Coupons from Fatwallet.com.
Friday Bush announced that the rebate checks will be going out four days early in an effort to stimulate the economy. What do you think?I'm guessing it won't make a bit of difference in anything except for possibly sentiment. There are really only two options - spend or save - with save also implying debt repayment. I'm guessing that anyone that would spend has already spent some to all of what they are expecting. Then there are the savers and debt re-payers. That may have an effect on future economies, but we won't see any results from them now.I'm in between the two types - I'll use most of the return for debt reduction. But I decided to go ahead and spend on bike repair and guitar stuff that I've been wanting for a long time. I don't know if that counts because I probably would
The federal tax rebates will start to arrive Monday a few days earlier than planned. George Bush plans to make a statement in a half-hour about stimulating the economy.Let me guess what he'll say: Spend the money.This has been the exact same thing he's been saying about every crisis since September 11th. Because going out and spending money will solve all of our problems.My rebate is staying in the bank, where it's needed the most.
According to the IRS, after implementing a special software program that updates records faster, they will start distributing tax rebates via direct deposit on Monday April 28th - five days earlier than expected. They didn’t say that if it is only the rebates that were supposed to be sent on May 2nd will be sent [...]
Good news for those of you who are expecting your Economic Stimulus Check to be direct deposited. Because of the system updating daily, people will begin receiving their direct deposits starting this Monday as opposed to 5/2/08. 800,000 people will receive direct deposits on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Five million will receive the direct deposit on Friday! Click here for the full story. I'm a little bummed. Mine won't arrive until July. We owed money and therefore didn't put our direct deposit information down, since we filed in February before they implemented the stimulus plan. Oh well, I'm sure whenever it comes it will be a much needed boost for whatever credit card I am paying off that month!
Taxpayer asks:
We thought we’d get an early start on taxes this year, but it didn’t happen. My husband and I used Turbo Tax to do our taxes (we also have two young children) and at first, it said that we owed $1200 or something like that. So, we waited until last minute to redo the [...]
As far as filing your taxes properly this month, many of us will have our share of tax rebates due to erroneous computations or overpayment from the previous months. But while others are trying to settle their tax obligations, would you be looking forward to a tax rebate?
Normally, you will answer this with a simple [...]
This is GM's Rebates and Special Interest Rates for April 2008. Remember if you use the low interest rate, you give up the rebate. But, there is some GM Owner Loyalty Money on some vehicles! Also remember to receive the owner loyalty, you have to own a 99 or newer GM product. You do not have to trade it, but just have to have one titled in your household.The interest rates listed are for 36 months, 48 months, 60 months, 72 months, in that order listed below unless otherwise noted. If you qualify for owner Loyalty Rebate, you can use this with low interest or rebate--not both.2008 PONTIACSolstice: 0 Rebate, Standard Rates, $1000 Owner LoyaltyG5: $500 Rebate, 2.9% for 36, 48, 60, and 72 months, $1500 Owner LoyaltyG6: $1500 Rebate, 3.9%, 5.9%, 6.9%, 7.9%, $1000 Owner LoyaltyG8: 0 Reb
Rating: 0 Posted By: oushi Views: 82 Replies: 0 PNY XLR8 VCG98GX2XPB GeForce 9800 GX2 1GB (512MB per GPU) 512-bit (256-bit per GPU) GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail$569.99 - $60 promo code (VGA32760) = $509.99 NO REBATES!$7.59 three day shippingLinkWhether or not you think SLI is better, this is a great price for the 9800 GX2.More Online Coupons from Fatwallet.com.
Taxpayer asks:
If you owe the unemployment office 1500.00 of being over charged benefits do I still qualify for the check or do they keep my money?
Taxgirl says:
Unemployment is a state obligation unrelated to income tax. It is my understanding that your check can be reduced for federal or state income taxes or non-tax federal [...]
Agents offering illegal Singapore CPF cash rebates resurface
Ads which claim falsely to share commissions with investors make comeback - in a different guise
By Hong Xinyi
AMBIGUOUS: The ads use tags like ‘best returns’ and ‘maximum potential’ for CPF investments. — ST PHOTO: JOYCE FANG
BEFORE you commit your Central Provident Fund (CPF) savings to agents promising ‘maximum [...]
Rating: 0 Posted By: pulverizer72 Views: 28 Replies: 0 This deal must be done in store since MC has blocked all of the low priced Epsons from being purchased online. Obviously, there are more combos that you can come up with. This one just happens to be the cheapest I could come up with.$ 45.99 .... ECS P4.945PL-A(1.0) 775 ATX Motherboard$ 19.99 .... Crappy Digital Camera #1, #2 or #3$ 79.99 .... Epson Stylus C120 Color Inkjet Printer$ 49.99 .... Canon PIXMA iP1800 Photo Printer$195.96 .... Out the door price plus YOUR tax.REBATES$- 20.00 .... Motherboard Rebate. Valid 3/3 - 3/30. Postmark within 21 days.$- 70.00 .... Epson Printer + Digital Camera Rebate Valid 1/13 - 3/31. Postmark within 30 days.$- 70.00 .... Epson Printer + Any Motherboard Rebate. Valid 3/3 - 3/30. Postmark within 15
Everyone’s talking about the rebates. It’s heady stuff, I know. I thought it might be good to mention a little fact that seems to be getting swept under the rug. . . not everyone will get one. Are you on that list? Well, here’s what you need to know to find [...]
Reward credit card and cash back rebates are great because you get to earn money and receive what is essentially a discount for making ordinary everyday purchases. Today I decided to review my credit card accounts and convert some of my accumulated reward points into usable cash back and retail gift cards. For my versatile [...]
Now why would anyone want to spend money at a drug store chain like CVS, Rite Aid, or Walgreens to begin with? Looking at their store prices, it’s clear everything is ridiculously overpriced compared to that offered at supermarkets. The reason why you would shop there - for the amazing drug store rebate deals that [...]
As we all should know, the U.S. Senate has passed President Bush’s economic stimulus plan earlier this month. I don’t know about you, but I already know what I’m going to do with my rebate check. That sure was a pleasant surprise to kick of the month of February. Speaking of February, I’ve been watching [...]
I’ve just finished reading a very useful article in Yahoo about the upcoming tax rebates which I think you will find interesting. It addresses the basic questions of who’s entitled to get a check? How much will we get? What needs to be done? When can we expect the money? How to boost rebates? Etc... The article can be found here “Tax Rebate Winners and Losers”.Another interesting article I thought you’d like was published in “The Economist” titled “Bear Necessities”. This article deals with the notoriously difficult questions of how can one spot the difference between a genuine market low and the staging point for a short-lived “suckers” rally. The article discusses stock dividend yield vs. bond yields, p/e multipliers and the fear factor.My weekly roundup contains s
This is a guide to check your February 2008 GM Rebates and special interest rates for Pontiac, Buick, and GMC. I say this a guide because when you go to your local dealer they will enter the VIN of the vehicle you choose to get exact rebates. Each vehicle has to be entered because there may be extra rebates on some. Also General Motors has different regions in the country that may offer different rebates, so check with your local dealer to get exact information. This is just a guide.The special interest rate is if you give up the rebate to get a lower interest rate. The rates are in order for 36 months/48 months/60 months/72 months. The conquest rebate is for owning a non-GM vehicle and may be limited to certain regions of the country so check with your local dealer for specific details.Po
From The Article:WASHINGTON - "With unprecedented speed and cooperation, Congress and the White House forged a deal Thursday to begin rushing tax rebates of $600 to $1,200 to most tax filers by spring, hoping they will spend the money just as quickly and jolt the ailing economy to life."I hope I get enough back so I can make a down payment on a Dodge Ram 3500 dually diesel. I figure the $130.00 a tank would be worth it to piss my liberal neighbor off with all those emissions.If not, then I'll get a Tundra or Titan. I'm open to suggestion.
Debitel, a German mobile service provider, is going to offer a huge rebate of 600 Euros, for customers who bought the iPhone from T-Mobile.
It was said that Debitel will pay the price difference between unlocked iPhones and those locked to T-Mobile.
Even though T-Mobile has exclusive rights to sell the iPhone, it was ordered by court last week, to make available unlocked iPhones, to customers who desire it for €999. The original price is 399 Euros with a 2 year contract.
Debitel, who resells airtime minutes from T-Mobile, Vodafone, O2, and E-plus, said in conference this Tuesday that they will offer contracts starting at 40 Euros per month, with 200 minutes of talk time, or 200 SMS messages, starting this Wednesday. It is 9 Euros cheaper than what T-Mobile is offering.
“We are happy to offer iPhone buyers the freedom of choice that customers are entitled to expect from a service provider,” said Debitels marketing chief.
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I never expected to see such a great offer from PayPal, but it seems foolish not to take advantage of it. Through Monday, December 10th they’re offering a full 20% rebate (deposited to your PayPal account) for shopping with some major online retailers. We’re not talking about little no-name sites, but the big boys like Barnes & Noble, HP, eBags, and RitzCamera.com. Here’s the most important small print-
1. Offer Description: Eligible customers defined in Section 3 below will receive 20% cash back on their total purchase amounts (including shipping and taxes) made with participating merchants during the offer period. The maximum total amount of cash back per PayPal account is $50 USD.
2. Eligible Purchase: You must use your PayPal account to make purchases on participating merchant websites by selecting PayPal as a payment option during the offer period, except for exclusions at stated in Section 7 below. Multiple purchases are allowed. Payments at Overstock.
Rating: -3 Posted By: rogeshoe57 Views: 142 Replies: 6 Ultra / X-Finity / 600-Watt / ATX / Dual 80mm Fan / SATA-Ready / SLI Ready / Titanium / Power SupplyTigerDirect.com has the Ultra X-Finity 600-Watt Power Supply for $49.97 + $14.79 S/H = $64.76 with no tax for CA (Tiger Direct only charge tax in FL, IL and NC). There is also 4% FatWallet CashBack. No free shipping but no tax in CA (finally) kinda offset the shipping costs. It has alot of favorable reviews on Amazon and TigerDirect. The biggest thing is it does not have any rebates. I see alot of PSU's that have like $30 to $50 rebates and who knows if you will ever get that rebate check. Thought people might be interested with all the recent Dell and fry's computer deals. Below is a link of more detailed review that I found.X-Finity 600 PSU ReviewBlack Friday 2007!
“Get Paid to Process Rebates from Home - $500 - $1,000 A WEEK!”…
Sounds pretty darn good, huh? I saw one of these types of advertisements as a Google Ad and decided it was to time to do some investigation.
If you know me, you know that I’m very skeptical about any program that sounds to good to be true, and this advertisement fit the bill perfect.
To start my investigation, I needed to find
Canon Canada Inc. has today announced a series of rebates on the full frame 12.8 MP Canon EOS 5D digital SLR, along with savings on a number of Canon EF lenses and other Canon accessories including the Canon 430EX and Canon 580EX external speedlite flash units.Purchase any combination of two or more different Products listed on the form and receive the double rebate value for each Product purchased. Purchase an eligible EOS digital camera/kit with any one of the Products listed and receive the double rebate value on that item. Eligible EOS Digital cameras/ kits are; EOS 1Ds Mark III body, EOS 1D Mark III body, EOS 40D body and kit, EOS Rebel XTi body and kit, EOS Rebel XT body and kit.more : digitalreview
Raise your hand if you have bought something with the rebate price in mind, but never actually sent in the rebate, or never actually got the money back from the rebate.
I have made many purchases myself that involved a rebate. Not once (until today) have I actually gotten a check back. Either i forget to fill it out in time, or I throw away a vital thing I am supposed to submit, or I do send them in, never to hear from the company again. I know I have sent them in, but who and for what... that I am hazy on. You see it takes SO long for a rebate to be returned to you that most likely you forget.
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Rebates have become increasingly popular in the last few years on a lot of items and certainly on electronic items and computers. Rebates of $20, $50 or $100 are not uncommon.I’ve even seen items advertised as “free after rebate”. Do these rebates come under the heading of “too good to be true”? Some of them do and there are “catches” to watch out for but if you are careful, rebates can help you get some really good deals.The way a rebate works is that you pay the listed price for an item then mail in a form and the bar code to the manufacturer and they send you a refund thus reducing the price of what you paid for the item except with a time delay of several weeks.Rule #1. Rebates from reputable companies are usually just fine.You can be pretty sure you will get the promised rebate from Best Buy, Amazon or Dell but you should probably not count on getting one from a company you’ve never heard of. If you really want the product and are OK with paying the price listed th
Deal Alert!Until Sept 30th, Calumet Photo is offering rebates on the Sandisk Extreme III 2 GB CF card. It's a steal at $47.99 and with an instant $10 dollar rebate, it's even better at $37.99. I use the 1 GB version of this card and it's plenty fast! It might be time to buy a few.You can follow the link above.
Stop the madness!
We know that everyone hates them, but have you also considered that they waste resources by unnecessarily using:
1. Paper for the envelope, stamps, to produce the extra copies, and for the check itself.
2. Gasoline to transport both the rebate and the check.
3. The time I spend filling out the infernal things.
Not only that, the company has to purchase extra P.O. boxes, hire staff just to sort out and open the envelopes and handle the payment. It also probably loses a few customers by angering them both during the process and after some inevitably don't receive their rebate. Don't their workers have anything better to do than listen to rebate complaints (more wasted time and money)? Are they counting on people forgetting to send the rebates? Am I missing something? Does this make sense to you?
Formerly worth $12,000,000 in the 1970s; in 2007, the bionic couple's parts would be lucky to fetch $12.00 on eBay
OSI (Office of Scientific Intelligence- a division of the CIA) accountants announced today that the upcoming bionic woman could conceivably be built for free. With the decreasing price of computer equipment and electronics in general, the parts for a bionic person, at one time a prohibitive six million dollars, now costs less that three hundred dollars. During sale weekends at Fry's electronics, the OSI claims it can lower that price to zero, or free (excluding sales tax). The new motto for the bionic woman project will be, "better...stronger...faster...and cheaper."
"I remember we had to buy this big Betamax VCR to observe Jamie and Austin's training. That thing cost thousands. Now, we just hook up our Logitech webcam to our Dell and that's it. No tapes, no nothing," said retired OSI head of bionic projects, Oscar Goldman.
The government study cost seven millio
