Cash For Clunkers

I don't think to buy a new car but this program, Car Allowance Rebate System - aka "Cash for Clunkers", from U.S. government sounds good to me. My wife mentioned it during our luch. After lunch, I googled to find more info before head out to car dealers. I can get a voucher of up to $4,500 to trade in my vehicle for new ones that get better mileage.

• CARS.gov - Car Allowance Rebate System
• CBS5: See If Your Car Qualifies For 'Cash For Clunkers'
• ABC: Is 'Cash for Clunkers' for Chumps?
• USA Today: Q&A: How the 'cash-for-clunker' plan would work
• US News: 10 Things You Should Know About Cash for Clunkers
• GM: Cash for Clunkers Rebate Program - Fuel Efficient Vehicle Voucher
• Ford: Let Ford Recycle Your Ride - Find out if you qualify!
• Toyota: Cash For Clunkers - Cars Allowance Rebate System
• Honda: Cash For Clunkers Information Guide

Google Voice Invitation To Be Given Away

I have an unused Google Voice invitation. I'm thinking to pass this to another. How? When? So, stay tuned here.

Updated #1 (07/24 07:07AM): Below is the copy of Google Voice invitation that I received:

You are invited to open a free Google Voice account. To accept this invitation and create your account, visit (link)

If you haven't already heard about it, Google Voice is a service that makes using your current phones much better!

Here's what it offers:

* A personal phone number that rings all of your existing phones when people call
* All of your voicemail in one inbox with unlimited online storage and free voicemail transcripts sent to your phone and email
* Low-priced international calling to over 200 countries and free SMS
* Other powerful features like the first phone spam filter to protect you from unwanted callers, the ability to ListenInTM on your voicemail messages while they are being left, conference calling and more

To learn more about Google Voice before registering, visit: http://www.google.com/voice/about

Please note that Google Voice is only available for sign up in the US.

We hope you enjoy Google Voice,

The Google Voice Team

Update #2 (07/25 07:57AM): I will post the link in the next few days.

Update #3 (07/28 09:55PM): Here the link for Google Voice invitation:
https://www.google.com/voice/inv/RsffJZ-zRDq6ZvNFvnh5Jt5C-Iead4aaXXXXXXXXXX

Update #4(07/29 09:53PM): I just check and see this:
So, someone picked up the link above and used. If I have another invitation, I will post here. If you have an unused invitation to give away, you can post it in the comment area. Thanks in advance.

18 Million for Recovery.gov

Is it worth or just a waste?

General Mills (GIS) Q4 2009 Earnings Conference Call

As of July 2nd, 58.50.
Dividend: 0.43
Ex dividend date: 7/8/09

Excerpt from General Mills (GIS) Q4 2009 Earnings Conference Call transcript posted at Seeking Alpha:

Our businesses generated strong cash flow in 2009 and we returned much of that cash to shareholders through share repurchase and increased dividends. Annual dividends per share grew 10% in 2009, and on Monday of this week, we announced a 9% increase in the quarterly dividend rate to $0.47 per share effective with the August 3rd payment.

Click here for webcast.

Long time no blog

Wow! it's almost a month, I did not blog. It's Ok. Other business matter.