I second Pandora
Here's a list from my phone:
1. Google stuff
2. Evernote - free note app that syncs across all devices/computers + is accessible through the web
3. iSwim - Thinkorswim's trading app. Interface is clean and nice. I don't necessarily use it to trade but I use it for...
USC: I'm currently living in Las Palmas-just moved in about 3 mo ago.
Pros:
Cheap ($1480, 2br 1ba, 2nd floor)
Gas Stove
Washer Dryer
No bug problems so far
Walkable to Target/Food Court area-other parts might be a bit far to walk in a decent amount of time.
Close to...
<a href="http://www.bing.com/maps/default.aspx?v=2&FORM=LMLTCP&cp=pm95v255fndv&style=b&lvl=2&tilt;=-90&dir=0&alt;=-1000&phx=0&phy=0&phscl=1&scene=32253221&sp=Point.pm95v255fndv_Peace Pole University Park____&encType=1">Peace Pole University Park</a>
Interesting happenings on the global front...
<a href="http://globaleconomicanalysis.blogspot.com/2009/09/us-fires-opening-salvo-in-trade-wars.html">Mish: US Fires Opening Salvo In Trade Wars With China</a>
Great post BK. Your story reminds me a lot about my parents' stories, though yours sound much more difficult. They were born and raised in Burma (Myanmar) and went through some similar circumstances. Extremely poor living conditions, 2 colleges for the entire country (same entrance exam...
Thought this was relevant.
Excerpt from <a href="http://english.caijing.com.cn/2009-08-20/110227359.html">Andy Xie: New Bubble Threatens a V-Shaped Rebound</a>:
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If one accepts that the U.S. household savings rate will continue to rise, emerging economies must decrease...