Roughly half of those jobs would be "induced" jobs, those "generated when highway construction workers respend their income on consumer goods and services -- like lunch at McDonald's or going to the movies or buying new clothes, " said Wells.
We have to return to some very common-sense principles that everyday Americans live by every time they go to the grocery store or want to go to the movies or cash their paycheck, and that is you can't spend more than you have.
And in a recession I think it is safe to say I am not the only person faced with pay the bills or go to the movies?
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Launched in recent months, the service allows consumers to watch online or mobile versions of the movies they buy on DVD or Blu-ray.
This is no different than the reasons we read books, watch TV or go to the movies.
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He has always been low key, passing the time at weekend carne asadas with friends or going to the movies.
The correlation between online trailers that were popular and the movies or games with the biggest budgets was very strong, Elberse found.
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The company also appears to have some longer-term plans for the service, including downloading or streaming movies over the Internet, although it's not providing any more specific details just yet.
Unlike iTunes or really anything else out there, Intel's Insider will allow those with Core 2011-powered laptops or desktops to purchase or rent the latest movies in full HD -- yes, good ol' 1080p.
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Amazon.com announced the launch of the Amazon Instant Video app for PlayStation 3 (PS3), making the PS3 system the first video game console system to offer Amazon Instant Video, and allowing PS3 users to stream Prime Instant Videos and rent or buy the latest movies and TV episodes directly from their PS3.
Using a TV remote control consumers can easily navigate their smartphone's media content to watch their HD videos, the latest movies or favourite TV shows on the big screen.
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On an iPhone, for example, you can buy digital goods like music or movies at the iTunes store.
Palm Pre is active while charging, so you can access the touch screen, watch movies or video, or use the speakerphone.
The group often spent spare time playing Guitar Hero or watching Disney movies, although the student wasn't certain Mr. Holmes always attended.
Part of the problem with this perception is that it appears that most of these views are shaped by what is in movies or the media.
Canon's publicity statements paint the sleek, silver camcorder as being perfect both for boardrooms and classrooms, and a perfect medium for sending corporate videos or home movies over the Internet.
An unstated aspect of the engagement is that most haunted, expressionist figures and faces we see today are likely not ones glimpsed in real life but images in the news or movies or works of art.
But also, for the last decade, Harry Potter fans have been disappointed by what plot points were left out of the movies and the inexplicable additions or director choices made when bringing the books to cinematic life.
While not an academy member, Friday said that if he were picking nominees his list would be similar to those announced Tuesday because there were so few films with people of color in principal roles or behind the scenes of movies that would be considered.
When personal data is easily swapped and shared on the network, a couple of keystrokes gets you, say, a United reservation, frequent-flier number included, plus the kind of rental car you like and your hotel reservation--even listings of the movies or restaurants that have opened since your last visit.
The Bluetooth portable speaker doubles as mobile home theaterin the office, garage or dorm room, providing the same impressive audio when playing movies, TV shows, or games on a connected mobile device. boomBOTTLE also features a built-in microphone for use as an enhanced speakerphone capable of delivering clear, echo-free phone conversations.
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Founded in 1965 and best known for high-quality audio and surround sound in environments from the cinema to the living room to mobile devices, Dolby creates innovations that enrich entertainment at the movies, at home, or on the go.
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If your favorites are mostly on one channel, then they can also be added as a Favorite, so all of that channel's shows will be in the list, all the time, or you can add shows and movies to the queue directly for easy access to them on streaming services.
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My brother and I dropped the stack of Betamax tapes on the coffee table and got to work, two or three movies on Friday night, the rest on Saturday.
Or, amplify the volume while streaming YouTube videos or watching movies.
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If more than one Movie ties for the most awards ("Most Decorated Movies"), the highest-scoring entrant that named one of the Most Decorated Movies will be the Winner or move on to the next tiebreaker.
Whether it's The Bourne Legacy on demand, Despicable Me in 3D, or Ted on the go, Sky Movies customers will enjoy the biggest and best selection of movies on their terms - and at least a year ahead of any other subscription service.
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It says, you know, one of the most loved stories of our time, or - and one of the most anticipated movies of the year.
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