Faking The Good Life
I was watching a news reporter on the scene last month on the morning Apple was making available the new iPhone 5, the latest version of its popular cell phone. The reporter introduced us to a line of...
View ArticleWorking Class Thieves
I’ve been keeping a watchful eye lately on the little signs that bear witness to the gradual decline of society. As everyone knows, when prices rise, people are less able to provide themselves with...
View ArticleYou Know We’re In Trouble When Walmart Is Hurting
It’s been a bit of a side hobby with me to take note of “The Signs of The Times” concerning our failing economy. Ever since this thing the establishment prefers to call an “economic downturn”...
View ArticleSequester Cuts: Did You Get Your Cost of Living Adjustment?
If ever an example was needed to illustrate how out of step the federal government is with the concerns of the common man, this recent nonsense regarding Sequester cuts is a textbook case. In spite of...
View ArticleLearning from Cyprus
Just over a week ago, the world was shocked to hear the news of the Cypriots’ proposed banking deal. In Cyprus the banks are failing, and in order to receive a bailout, Cyprus is required to fund most...
View ArticleEconomic Recovery? Don’t You Believe It
When I was a young disc jockey working at a radio station in a mid-sized American city, the News Director left for greener pastures and I was promoted to his position. Not only was my new title...
View ArticleHow to Help a Neighbor in Need When You Can’t Spend Much
So often I feel a call to reach out and help others. I am sure that you do, too. With all of the causes and needs out there, it can often be tough to filter through everything and make the right...
View ArticleIntelligent Reasons to Rotate Your Food Storage
My closest grocery store has a special big sale periodically, and I took full advantage of it this time. It’s a “Case Lot” sale, where canned goods and other items are cheaper by the case. I bought...
View ArticleDocuments for Emergencies
Emergencies come in all shapes and sizes.There are natural disasters, man-made disasters, and personal disasters. We need a variety of things prepared and ready for any emergency. I’m sure you’ve...
View ArticleWhy FEMA Isn’t Coming to Save You – Relying on Yourself
If there is an emergency, FEMA will be there soon to help, right? Those who hope or want FEMA to come save them in an emergency during a big crisis are kidding themselves. FEMA couldn’t handle the New...
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