Great article, an excellent and concise explanation of the current situation with sensible advice. The recommendations you make seem to be cropping up more and more in the media these days - however I think you've gone the extra mile by adding "later, buy valuable stuff cheap". This is absolutely true, there is both hope and opportunity despite what is going on.
This isn't to say any investment (or purchase) at a heavy discount is worthwhile; but if you have or can attain the capacity to move in this environment, there is a lot of potential.
Very similar version, except you do mix up the yellow cake mix according to the directions on the box:
2 large cans of sliced peaches including the juice - pour into a 9x13 pan
Sprinkle approx 1/2 of a box of instant Tapioca pudding over the top
Sprinkle with a bit of cinnamon over the top
Pour the yellow cake mix batter all over the top of the peach mixture
Bake in a 350 oven for at least one hour, or until the center of the cake feels mostly firm to the touch.
This is truly one of the yummiest, easiest cakes I've ever made, and it's very popular at our office get togethers too!
Advice is to continue to invest on a regular basis; Proper allocation among stocks, bonds, and cash is vital; Only shift investments if you would not buy them at the moment.
I love the buffet. When we choose to do the buffet we usually plan on a late-lunch/early-dinner type meal and usually won't need to have a full sit down dinner later, so it saves us money there too. We have a Asian buffet near us that serves sushi, and good sushi at that. So we're able to get lots of fresh (like you said), lean protien and omegas. (They usualy have snow crab on the buffet line too, but they keep it on ice and I don't like cold crab.)
Obviously this is going to be a spendy buffet, but if you hit the lunch hours it's considerably more affordable. And don't forget the clubs. Sign up for the restaurant newsletters for coupons or deals. We regularly get a $5.00 off coupon to the Asian buffet and a buy one/get one coupon for the local salad bar style all-you-can-eat.
Great post, Philip. I really appreciate how you broke things down for us into simple, comprehensible terms. The current economic crisis is pretty confusing to those of us who are non-experts, but I feel that often, the concepts behind the crisis are left unexplained, which in my opinion, probably leads to further panic among the general public. After all, we tend to fear that which we do not understand.
Wow! I almost forgot. We didn't have a buffet near my college, but we would make the 30 mile drive once in a blue moon to the KFC buffet (back when they had one.) I couldn't get enough of the mash and gravy right before finals!
Besides families, buffets are great for college students. There is nothing better than being able to eat your fill of good quality food for a decent price. Thanks for the great post.
The buffets in my area charge for a drink but that drink charge includes refills as well as different drinks (e.g. soft drink and coffee).
The idea of combining lunch and dinner is a good one; I always aim for a 1:30ish to 3:30ish meal which combines lunch and dinner for the price of lunch.
- Certain fans MAY have problems working due to the higher amount of force needed to start up/keep constant, but that usually won't be a problem because 1) you can rely on passive cooling due to the massive surface area of the oil, or 2) just use a high pressure 120mm fan (high CFM).
- The reason the CD/DVD drive and hard drive aren't submerged (though I think it is POSSIBLE to do with a hard drive) is because they both have mechanical components. Hard drives have holes to equalize pressure inside. Solid-state hard drives are probably best for this, if you can afford them. The CD/DVD drive cannot be submerged because the liquid will distort the optical laser from reading a disc. I also can't imagine an optical drive reaching a good speed in liquid either.
- While a very good cooling solution for people who like quiet computers, I can't imagine this being overall a reliable setup:
1) It doesn't short circuit, which is a good thing, but any impurities in the liquid can be dangerous,
2) I'm not sure how oil could affect this in the long term, but it could be acidic or corrosive in some respect. I'm not a chemist, so I might be wrong,
3) Could you imagine trying to upgrade your RAM or Video Card?
I might do this sometime soon, but I'll stick to my air cooling for now, even if it means dealing with a bit of humming.
This is really great to hear. I always read about natural cleaners, but the devil is in the details -- and that's what I'm glad to be learning about from the readers! Thanks!
Anyone want to split $50? Let me know if you get Mediterranean. =) Thanks for the heads up on the game. I remember a news story about a trash collector peeling off an instant $1 million prize from an unpeeled cup. Not sure if it was real, but it was on TV!
It wasn't that the book really told us a secret we didn't already know, it was just that we hadn't bothered to consider the possibilities before. I was completely inspired by this book!
Do as our Grandmothers did. If the tablecloth is white wash and let dry in the full sun. The sun is a wonderful natural bleach. TIP: item needs to face the sun at all times.
Once you get your grout white, you need to seal it or it will just get dirty again soon.
I "accidentally" discovered a way to do this v. cheap which adds to the appearance. A gallon can of white latex paint spilled in our tile entryway (then the cat ran through it and all over the house... lucky we don't have carpet).
After wiping it all up, we noticed the white paint lightened and sealed the grout lines so we went over the rest of the grout with the paint.
Basically, put on a thick coat of paint, let it soak in, then wipe off the excess. It does not stick to the tile. It does not turn the grout white like a painted wall, but a lighter gray.
The pumice stone is a great toilet bowl cleaner. They sell one in hardware stores under the name "Pumie". I discovered it once in desperation when we were selling a house that had hard water lines in the toilets.
Also the Mr. Clean=type melamine pads which clean everything with no chemicals can be purchased in the cleaning section of asian grocery stores for way less. We have a Japanese dollar store here that sells a big package of the same stuff for $1.50.
I love this thread, as I have three kids and the ideas of parties always seems to be one boggling my mind. Now that they are older (preteen to teen), we have settled into the habit of having a "party" year, and a "travel" or "special event with special friend year". So, one year each kid will have a party within our budget limits (usually slumber or costume parties at our house, occasionally we have done parties at the kids museum or somewhere else if we've had a renovation project going), and then the next year each child might pick a destination within a few hours that they (or all os us) have really wanted to go.
One year, it was caverns for the 8 year old, Natural Bridge of the 9 year old, and
DC for the other one. (We have friends that live there, so it was not as much of an expense as you'd think, but of course we took the family out to eat that hosted us, while we also all took advantage of the FREE Smithsonian museums etc in the area. Celebrating a birthday in some other locale entirely makes for a memorable, family-based event, and usually costs about as much as having a party that might take several weeks of planning, but be over in just an hour or two.
We love both, so we have decided this works for us, except during the years when one kid wants a "party party" and its a "travel" year. Oh, well!
Great article, an excellent and concise explanation of the current situation with sensible advice. The recommendations you make seem to be cropping up more and more in the media these days - however I think you've gone the extra mile by adding "later, buy valuable stuff cheap". This is absolutely true, there is both hope and opportunity despite what is going on.
This isn't to say any investment (or purchase) at a heavy discount is worthwhile; but if you have or can attain the capacity to move in this environment, there is a lot of potential.
Very similar version, except you do mix up the yellow cake mix according to the directions on the box:
2 large cans of sliced peaches including the juice - pour into a 9x13 pan
Sprinkle approx 1/2 of a box of instant Tapioca pudding over the top
Sprinkle with a bit of cinnamon over the top
Pour the yellow cake mix batter all over the top of the peach mixture
Bake in a 350 oven for at least one hour, or until the center of the cake feels mostly firm to the touch.
This is truly one of the yummiest, easiest cakes I've ever made, and it's very popular at our office get togethers too!
Thanks for posting such an informative article. Always stay the course and continue to invest throughout difficult times.
Advice is to continue to invest on a regular basis; Proper allocation among stocks, bonds, and cash is vital; Only shift investments if you would not buy them at the moment.
Nice review Kate! I've been considering buying this book and now I think I will. Off to Amazon.com!
I love the buffet. When we choose to do the buffet we usually plan on a late-lunch/early-dinner type meal and usually won't need to have a full sit down dinner later, so it saves us money there too. We have a Asian buffet near us that serves sushi, and good sushi at that. So we're able to get lots of fresh (like you said), lean protien and omegas. (They usualy have snow crab on the buffet line too, but they keep it on ice and I don't like cold crab.)
Obviously this is going to be a spendy buffet, but if you hit the lunch hours it's considerably more affordable. And don't forget the clubs. Sign up for the restaurant newsletters for coupons or deals. We regularly get a $5.00 off coupon to the Asian buffet and a buy one/get one coupon for the local salad bar style all-you-can-eat.
Great post, Philip. I really appreciate how you broke things down for us into simple, comprehensible terms. The current economic crisis is pretty confusing to those of us who are non-experts, but I feel that often, the concepts behind the crisis are left unexplained, which in my opinion, probably leads to further panic among the general public. After all, we tend to fear that which we do not understand.
Wow! I almost forgot. We didn't have a buffet near my college, but we would make the 30 mile drive once in a blue moon to the KFC buffet (back when they had one.) I couldn't get enough of the mash and gravy right before finals!
Linsey Knerl
Wise Bread
Great article, I'll have to try these tips! Am bookmarking now.
Besides families, buffets are great for college students. There is nothing better than being able to eat your fill of good quality food for a decent price. Thanks for the great post.
The buffets in my area charge for a drink but that drink charge includes refills as well as different drinks (e.g. soft drink and coffee).
The idea of combining lunch and dinner is a good one; I always aim for a 1:30ish to 3:30ish meal which combines lunch and dinner for the price of lunch.
A few answers to your questions:
- Certain fans MAY have problems working due to the higher amount of force needed to start up/keep constant, but that usually won't be a problem because 1) you can rely on passive cooling due to the massive surface area of the oil, or 2) just use a high pressure 120mm fan (high CFM).
- The reason the CD/DVD drive and hard drive aren't submerged (though I think it is POSSIBLE to do with a hard drive) is because they both have mechanical components. Hard drives have holes to equalize pressure inside. Solid-state hard drives are probably best for this, if you can afford them. The CD/DVD drive cannot be submerged because the liquid will distort the optical laser from reading a disc. I also can't imagine an optical drive reaching a good speed in liquid either.
- While a very good cooling solution for people who like quiet computers, I can't imagine this being overall a reliable setup:
1) It doesn't short circuit, which is a good thing, but any impurities in the liquid can be dangerous,
2) I'm not sure how oil could affect this in the long term, but it could be acidic or corrosive in some respect. I'm not a chemist, so I might be wrong,
3) Could you imagine trying to upgrade your RAM or Video Card?
I might do this sometime soon, but I'll stick to my air cooling for now, even if it means dealing with a bit of humming.
How do I get rid out ink on my front seat from an ink cartridge
Thanks for these tips.
I have a persuasive presentation assignment for school and I have chosen the topic of bottled water and all the hype in the last decade.
My question is:
Are water coolers (those at the offices) pure water or are they the equivalence of bottled water?
Thank You
This is really great to hear. I always read about natural cleaners, but the devil is in the details -- and that's what I'm glad to be learning about from the readers! Thanks!
Linsey
Anyone want to split $50? Let me know if you get Mediterranean. =) Thanks for the heads up on the game. I remember a news story about a trash collector peeling off an instant $1 million prize from an unpeeled cup. Not sure if it was real, but it was on TV!
Moral Hazard
PPT (plunge protection team)
and it took you several "years" to figure that out? You're not to bright - that fact should be common sense.
Thank you for the glossary...I'm sure I will be referring to it again in the future.
It wasn't that the book really told us a secret we didn't already know, it was just that we hadn't bothered to consider the possibilities before. I was completely inspired by this book!
Do as our Grandmothers did. If the tablecloth is white wash and let dry in the full sun. The sun is a wonderful natural bleach. TIP: item needs to face the sun at all times.
That Monopoly background music is hypnotizing. I think i like it!
Once you get your grout white, you need to seal it or it will just get dirty again soon.
I "accidentally" discovered a way to do this v. cheap which adds to the appearance. A gallon can of white latex paint spilled in our tile entryway (then the cat ran through it and all over the house... lucky we don't have carpet).
After wiping it all up, we noticed the white paint lightened and sealed the grout lines so we went over the rest of the grout with the paint.
Basically, put on a thick coat of paint, let it soak in, then wipe off the excess. It does not stick to the tile. It does not turn the grout white like a painted wall, but a lighter gray.
The pumice stone is a great toilet bowl cleaner. They sell one in hardware stores under the name "Pumie". I discovered it once in desperation when we were selling a house that had hard water lines in the toilets.
Also the Mr. Clean=type melamine pads which clean everything with no chemicals can be purchased in the cleaning section of asian grocery stores for way less. We have a Japanese dollar store here that sells a big package of the same stuff for $1.50.
I love this thread, as I have three kids and the ideas of parties always seems to be one boggling my mind. Now that they are older (preteen to teen), we have settled into the habit of having a "party" year, and a "travel" or "special event with special friend year". So, one year each kid will have a party within our budget limits (usually slumber or costume parties at our house, occasionally we have done parties at the kids museum or somewhere else if we've had a renovation project going), and then the next year each child might pick a destination within a few hours that they (or all os us) have really wanted to go.
One year, it was caverns for the 8 year old, Natural Bridge of the 9 year old, and
DC for the other one. (We have friends that live there, so it was not as much of an expense as you'd think, but of course we took the family out to eat that hosted us, while we also all took advantage of the FREE Smithsonian museums etc in the area. Celebrating a birthday in some other locale entirely makes for a memorable, family-based event, and usually costs about as much as having a party that might take several weeks of planning, but be over in just an hour or two.
We love both, so we have decided this works for us, except during the years when one kid wants a "party party" and its a "travel" year. Oh, well!