Bmibaby luggage gauges too small
Budget airline Bmibaby has been charging customers to put bags in the hold when they are small enough for the cabin, the BBC learns. (full story...)

BMI Baby to review bag size gauges
When flying with a budget airline hand luggage gauges are used to establish that the baggage is of the correct size, but what if BMI Baby are measuring hand luggage in gauges that are too small? (full story...)

Budget Sub-$150 Solid State Drive Round-up
#pc High prices are always a stumbling block to new tech adoption and with SSDs it hasn't been any different.More » (full story...)

Chote set to head Budget office
Economist and former journalist Robert Chote is to become the new head of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). (full story...)

OECD cuts global economic growth forecasts
Major world economies may be slowing faster than thought – although OECD says another downturn 'unlikely'The global recovery may be slowing faster than previously thought, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development warned today as it cut its growth forecasts for the second half of the year. The Paris-based organisation also ....(more) (full story...)

These Budget Compact Cameras from Pentax Look Cool—You Know, for Kids...
#cameras Two more "fun" compact camera series has been announced today by Pentax, with my favorite being the Optio RZ10 (pictured above). For around $270, it has a 14MP sensor, and a 10x optical zoom.More » (full story...)

Quick Draw extended to 23-1/2 hours a day
Lawmakers quietly tucked a provision into last month's state budget to expand the game's hours after sales slumped 6.3% in the first six months of the year - costing the cash-strapped state $13.8 million. (full story...)

Schwarzenegger leads group on trade mission to Asia
Governor says the trip, paid for by a Chinese tycoon, will help raise revenue for California. Watchdogs and economists question whether such efforts are effective.While the state government limps through its 10th week without a budget , Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger is flying to Asia on Thursday with an entourage of about 30....(more) (full story...)

Back in Class, Theme Is: We’ll Succeed With Less
The New York City schools are coping with budget cuts and crowding, but are finding resolve and hope. (full story...)

Deal reached on Michigan's 2011 budget
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Michigan will cut spending and not resort to tax or fee hikes to balance its upcoming fiscal 2011 budget, according to details released on Wednesday of an agreement between Governor Jennifer Granholm and legislative leaders. (full story...)