The Dow will be just fine. Government is bought and paid for by Business. No sacrifice of the Middle Class is too great for our politicians to keep collecting their over and under-the-table 'campaign contributions.'
Of course this obscene legislation won't even slow a recession, but with globalisation, that's not what it was ever about. This is purely a measure to keep the powerful wealthy people wealthy and powerful. Watching the bigger players eating up the big ones, it wouldn't surprise me if the whole thing was staged.
With 19 years to go, I'm continuing putting new 401k deposits into stocks, and after the trend of freezing and discontinuing
defined pensions, there are going to be riots if the government pulls an Enron on the entire nation.
America has a short attention span, but it's only one month to election day. This may be the single most UNPOPULAR piece of legislation to ever become a law. Hold your grudge until election day, and make sure your vote counts.
$2 million tax benefit for makers of wooden arrows for children
$100 million tax break to benefit auto racetrack owners
$192 million in rebates on excise taxes for the Puerto Rican and Virgin Islands rum industry
$148 million in tax relief for U.S. wool fabric producers
$49 million tax benefit for fishermen and other plaintiffs who sued over the 1989 tanker Exxon Valdez spill
I want my damm money back this is not right to spend my money this way why. Why would i let any one spend my money and on this crapp its time to vote in new blood. these people are going to drive us in the ground if let go. NO MORE boot them out of a job a 10 year old knows more about how to spend and save this is just not right
I kind of thought it was a strange concoction, but because it's just the cocoa and not the sugar, it's not sticky like I'd thought. And even the commerical odor-free tanners smell kind of bad. This is good for just a nice bronze look when having to wear shorts on a winter vacation!
CARLOS...u didnt leave any advice in ur comment either. If u were so good, u would have provided a good alternative...not just use good carrots. the whole point in making baby carrots was so they didnt throw away culls. Y would they use good carrots to make baby carrots....
I love the idea of using milk cartons to organize and store small fridge items. I also used a similar idea in my last few apartments using soda 12-pack cartons. I cut off the open end flaps, and about 3/4 of one side to shape it like a stand-up magazine rack, then used it to store the various lids I have for my tupperware containers. Then I cut out a few more and used them for smaller various kitchen stuff like rubberbands, coupons, etc. They're really handy when you don't have any kitchen drawers!
I don't think of rice & beans as a 'sacrifice' at all. And it's amazing how you can introduce so many different cultural influences just by varying the type of rice and/or beans and the inexpensive seasonings used with them.
So switch it up! Go with black beans and add a dash of chili powder & garlic for a more Cuban-style fare. Use (or make) refried beans and add a spoonful (or two) of salsa in the rice and you've gone South of the Border. Use lentils and toss a little curry into the rice and you're doing it up Middle Eastern-style.
Don't forget to try brown rice for extra fiber. You can also add in some wild rice for texture. And there are many, many varieties of beans that you may never have even tried before.
Wonderful ideas, very practical. I can't wait to try my frozen cooked rice, glad I'm not the only one who can't figure out the right amount to cook. Plus, I love more uses for my margarine bowls!
You guys are screwed. Vote for McCain/Palin, and you got somefast-talking, non-sensical woman who could literally be a heartbeat away from the Presidency? It sure is good comedy watching her and Tina Fey on YouTube.
But in all seriousness, America is in deep trouble with these bozo's running the country. Nearly a trillion dollar "bail out" plan? Come on. If the market dropped by nearly 200 points on Friday, you ain't seen nuthin' yet. Say it aint so, Joe!
I, I'm sorry to say. It will get worse from here on in. Near 7000 for the DOW by the end of the year.
A way to make money? Short the DOW. Everything will tank. When gold is not manipulated anymore, that will go up. Try to get physical gold. You just cant anymore.
Seeing all of this from my perch on my igloo in Canada. No doubt it will hit us hard up here in the Great White North.
Rice and beans are the answer to so many cash-strapped woes. I'm working on a post on that very topic, actually!
Oh, and I love freezing rice and then re-using in a fried-rice dish. I sometimes use butter instead of sesame oil, because it makes the rice crispy and delicious.
How is that insensitive? Did I say anything against the Jewish religion? Please. Don't jump at every chance to be offended. Jon Stewart (by last count, Jewish) even mocked the idea Congressional members who are NOT Jewish to take off in the middle of a crisis to 'celebrate' a Jewish holiday.
I'd expect Congress, even devout Christian members, to work over Christmas if it meant getting to the bottom of a serious problem.
Used to you might smirk if you guessed right. You,used to think if you knew the facts you could solve the problems.
But, really you start to feel old when you realize knowing doesn't really help and being right has no satisfaction.
Thanks for the Pork Barrel Market update. Back to figuring out how to get rid of debt and learn how to grow and process your own food.
Man we went through a lot of this in the 70's and 80s"
Be sure an vote what ever your preference but remember McCain and Obama made sure they both were there to vote this through the Senate to encourage the House to agree.
They both are in it together there isn't a nickels difference between the whole bunch but, we put them there.
Vote ON! while you still can.
I don't overstuff my wardrobe - a regular inventory helps. Having too many clothes crammed together not only makes it difficult to see what I've got, it can mean that finer fabrics are being damaged by rubbing against coarser fabrics, zips or buckles. It will also exacerbate the destructive effects of any cloth munching pests like moth larvae.
To keep the pests at bay, I use a very little eucalyptus or lavender oil in the final rinse of my woollens (I like it on my sheets and towels, too) and I have sachets of dried lavender in my chest of drawers. The pests do not like the smell. Eucalyptus is a strong smell and a little goes a long way.
I store my shoes on a shoe rack. Leaving them jumbled at the bottom of the wardrobe will shorten their life by damaging the heels and scuffing the leather. I polish my office shoes after every third wear. Even in an office environment, they get dusty and dull looking. It is true that tired or scruffy shoes will let down an otherwise good looking outfit. Letting the shoes air properly is essential if your feet tend to be 'pungent', as is not wearing the same pair every day.
I am very short and like to wear heels with my office clothes to give a better line to skirts and dresses but I always have a decent pair of flats to wear if I need to walk somewhere during the day. Not only can I move faster in flats, it saves my expensive heels from wear. Driving in heels is difficult and damaging to the shoes so flats are a wise choice for this, too.
I always use a smalls bag for machine washing bras and hosiery (in separate bags, natch). I like to buy micro-fishnet stockings as they seem not to snag as easily as the sheer ones. The have an interesting texture and, because they are micro, I don't look like the wrong sort of working girl.
Machine sewn shirt buttons come lose really easily. I hand stitch them on as soon as I see them working lose. It takes only a couple of turns to secure the button.
I use about half the manufacturer's recommended dose of laundry detergent and put a quarter cup of vinegar in my rinsing water to remove any trace of remaining detergent. Detergent in the dry clothes is not good for the fabric, can leave white traces in the folds and may irritate your skin.
I wash most things, including my young son's school uniform and play clothes, in cold water and I am a fanatical pre-wash colour/fabric sorter but it is most important to follow the care instructions on the clothes if you want them (and your significant relationships) to last. My boyfriend has never been entirely forgiven for throwing a precious and pricey woollen top in the machine on a regular cycle.
I live in a small isolated town where everything costs more due to the costs of things being shipped here. Over the last few years I found that my expenses were getting higher and higher. That being said, I have to say that one of the best things for me has been a local dollar store. There's nothing over a dollar, and I've gotten some great deals.
While of course as a dollar store they have a lot of the unheard of brands of toiletries which I personally refuse to buy, quite often they manage to bring in a decent selection of name brand products, usually items that are being discontinued or packaging has changed so the store is able to get them at a discounted price. When that happens I stock up big time! I've found Biore facial cleansers, Dr. Scholls foot care products, Sunsilk conditioner, Degree and Dove deodorants, and recently I stocked up big time on Dove hairspray and John Frieda shampoo and conditioner. I also happen to know it's all authentic brands because I happen to know the manager and she only gets that kind of stuff from reputable sources.
I highly recommend checking out dollar stores. Ours has saved me a ton of money!
I have to let you all know my daughter had eczema as a baby and she drank soy formula. The Pediatrician said she would grow out of it and so as a toddler she could have regular milk. Well as a Toddler she refuse to drink soymilk, so I tried regular milk. everytime she drank milk and ate yogurt she would break out. I tried her with organic milk and no more eczema. I'm not a doc but as a parent, organic milk and yogurt works well for my daughter and I'm sticking with it. I've told several moms who have this problem and have had no complaints. There is something to say about all the pesticides and antibiotics in American food. I don't care what anyone says about gimmick. It works for me.
I just heard from a relative that all the banks in her area have jumped the rate on CD's from 1.25% to 3.5%, in the last couple of days. Hyper-inflation here we come! We ARE living in interesting times.
The reason why the residents of the aforementioned states can deduct their state sales tax from their federal income taxes is because in those states, sales tax takes the place of a state income tax. State income tax from the other states is deductible as well [of course, it all depends on how much you make and if you itemize, etc].
And that's not new, either. It's been that way for several years.
I agree another party might be the answer. If one could gain the traction necessary to compete. But The Greens? You can't be serious. They've been around and haven't been able to do anything. They seem to want to control everything.
Maybe something that would work is something different: a political party interesting in having a limited, small constitutional government.
Probably an idea that's considered too out-of-date. An idea that was ahead of it's time and something too advanced for mankind.
You betcha! Emailed all my congressmen that if there was ONE SINGLE ear mark they've lost my vote -- actually it was a form, a form into a black hole I'm sure. If you REALLY want change; change Congress first. I've only got one thing planned for Nov 4 and now I can't wait!!
The Dow will be just fine. Government is bought and paid for by Business. No sacrifice of the Middle Class is too great for our politicians to keep collecting their over and under-the-table 'campaign contributions.'
Of course this obscene legislation won't even slow a recession, but with globalisation, that's not what it was ever about. This is purely a measure to keep the powerful wealthy people wealthy and powerful. Watching the bigger players eating up the big ones, it wouldn't surprise me if the whole thing was staged.
With 19 years to go, I'm continuing putting new 401k deposits into stocks, and after the trend of freezing and discontinuing
defined pensions, there are going to be riots if the government pulls an Enron on the entire nation.
America has a short attention span, but it's only one month to election day. This may be the single most UNPOPULAR piece of legislation to ever become a law. Hold your grudge until election day, and make sure your vote counts.
$2 million tax benefit for makers of wooden arrows for children
$100 million tax break to benefit auto racetrack owners
$192 million in rebates on excise taxes for the Puerto Rican and Virgin Islands rum industry
$148 million in tax relief for U.S. wool fabric producers
$49 million tax benefit for fishermen and other plaintiffs who sued over the 1989 tanker Exxon Valdez spill
I want my damm money back this is not right to spend my money this way why. Why would i let any one spend my money and on this crapp its time to vote in new blood. these people are going to drive us in the ground if let go. NO MORE boot them out of a job a 10 year old knows more about how to spend and save this is just not right
I kind of thought it was a strange concoction, but because it's just the cocoa and not the sugar, it's not sticky like I'd thought. And even the commerical odor-free tanners smell kind of bad. This is good for just a nice bronze look when having to wear shorts on a winter vacation!
CARLOS...u didnt leave any advice in ur comment either. If u were so good, u would have provided a good alternative...not just use good carrots. the whole point in making baby carrots was so they didnt throw away culls. Y would they use good carrots to make baby carrots....
And you put this stuff on your skin......:-S
I love the idea of using milk cartons to organize and store small fridge items. I also used a similar idea in my last few apartments using soda 12-pack cartons. I cut off the open end flaps, and about 3/4 of one side to shape it like a stand-up magazine rack, then used it to store the various lids I have for my tupperware containers. Then I cut out a few more and used them for smaller various kitchen stuff like rubberbands, coupons, etc. They're really handy when you don't have any kitchen drawers!
I don't think of rice & beans as a 'sacrifice' at all. And it's amazing how you can introduce so many different cultural influences just by varying the type of rice and/or beans and the inexpensive seasonings used with them.
So switch it up! Go with black beans and add a dash of chili powder & garlic for a more Cuban-style fare. Use (or make) refried beans and add a spoonful (or two) of salsa in the rice and you've gone South of the Border. Use lentils and toss a little curry into the rice and you're doing it up Middle Eastern-style.
Don't forget to try brown rice for extra fiber. You can also add in some wild rice for texture. And there are many, many varieties of beans that you may never have even tried before.
Wonderful ideas, very practical. I can't wait to try my frozen cooked rice, glad I'm not the only one who can't figure out the right amount to cook. Plus, I love more uses for my margarine bowls!
Butter... :)
Linsey Knerl
You guys are screwed. Vote for McCain/Palin, and you got somefast-talking, non-sensical woman who could literally be a heartbeat away from the Presidency? It sure is good comedy watching her and Tina Fey on YouTube.
But in all seriousness, America is in deep trouble with these bozo's running the country. Nearly a trillion dollar "bail out" plan? Come on. If the market dropped by nearly 200 points on Friday, you ain't seen nuthin' yet. Say it aint so, Joe!
I, I'm sorry to say. It will get worse from here on in. Near 7000 for the DOW by the end of the year.
A way to make money? Short the DOW. Everything will tank. When gold is not manipulated anymore, that will go up. Try to get physical gold. You just cant anymore.
Seeing all of this from my perch on my igloo in Canada. No doubt it will hit us hard up here in the Great White North.
I am just so pissed right now I don't even have words.
Can I get a couple million for some rum??!
As much as I read, I still don't get any of it...like, I read it, but I can't seem to put it together in a logical sense that doesn't make me angry.
But seriously, about that rum...
Rice and beans are the answer to so many cash-strapped woes. I'm working on a post on that very topic, actually!
Oh, and I love freezing rice and then re-using in a fried-rice dish. I sometimes use butter instead of sesame oil, because it makes the rice crispy and delicious.
How is that insensitive? Did I say anything against the Jewish religion? Please. Don't jump at every chance to be offended. Jon Stewart (by last count, Jewish) even mocked the idea Congressional members who are NOT Jewish to take off in the middle of a crisis to 'celebrate' a Jewish holiday.
I'd expect Congress, even devout Christian members, to work over Christmas if it meant getting to the bottom of a serious problem.
Used to you might smirk if you guessed right. You,used to think if you knew the facts you could solve the problems.
But, really you start to feel old when you realize knowing doesn't really help and being right has no satisfaction.
Thanks for the Pork Barrel Market update. Back to figuring out how to get rid of debt and learn how to grow and process your own food.
Man we went through a lot of this in the 70's and 80s"
Be sure an vote what ever your preference but remember McCain and Obama made sure they both were there to vote this through the Senate to encourage the House to agree.
They both are in it together there isn't a nickels difference between the whole bunch but, we put them there.
Vote ON! while you still can.
Thanks for the link, and . . . how 'bout the DIY tanning lotion?
I don't overstuff my wardrobe - a regular inventory helps. Having too many clothes crammed together not only makes it difficult to see what I've got, it can mean that finer fabrics are being damaged by rubbing against coarser fabrics, zips or buckles. It will also exacerbate the destructive effects of any cloth munching pests like moth larvae.
To keep the pests at bay, I use a very little eucalyptus or lavender oil in the final rinse of my woollens (I like it on my sheets and towels, too) and I have sachets of dried lavender in my chest of drawers. The pests do not like the smell. Eucalyptus is a strong smell and a little goes a long way.
I store my shoes on a shoe rack. Leaving them jumbled at the bottom of the wardrobe will shorten their life by damaging the heels and scuffing the leather. I polish my office shoes after every third wear. Even in an office environment, they get dusty and dull looking. It is true that tired or scruffy shoes will let down an otherwise good looking outfit. Letting the shoes air properly is essential if your feet tend to be 'pungent', as is not wearing the same pair every day.
I am very short and like to wear heels with my office clothes to give a better line to skirts and dresses but I always have a decent pair of flats to wear if I need to walk somewhere during the day. Not only can I move faster in flats, it saves my expensive heels from wear. Driving in heels is difficult and damaging to the shoes so flats are a wise choice for this, too.
I always use a smalls bag for machine washing bras and hosiery (in separate bags, natch). I like to buy micro-fishnet stockings as they seem not to snag as easily as the sheer ones. The have an interesting texture and, because they are micro, I don't look like the wrong sort of working girl.
Machine sewn shirt buttons come lose really easily. I hand stitch them on as soon as I see them working lose. It takes only a couple of turns to secure the button.
I use about half the manufacturer's recommended dose of laundry detergent and put a quarter cup of vinegar in my rinsing water to remove any trace of remaining detergent. Detergent in the dry clothes is not good for the fabric, can leave white traces in the folds and may irritate your skin.
I wash most things, including my young son's school uniform and play clothes, in cold water and I am a fanatical pre-wash colour/fabric sorter but it is most important to follow the care instructions on the clothes if you want them (and your significant relationships) to last. My boyfriend has never been entirely forgiven for throwing a precious and pricey woollen top in the machine on a regular cycle.
I live in a small isolated town where everything costs more due to the costs of things being shipped here. Over the last few years I found that my expenses were getting higher and higher. That being said, I have to say that one of the best things for me has been a local dollar store. There's nothing over a dollar, and I've gotten some great deals.
While of course as a dollar store they have a lot of the unheard of brands of toiletries which I personally refuse to buy, quite often they manage to bring in a decent selection of name brand products, usually items that are being discontinued or packaging has changed so the store is able to get them at a discounted price. When that happens I stock up big time! I've found Biore facial cleansers, Dr. Scholls foot care products, Sunsilk conditioner, Degree and Dove deodorants, and recently I stocked up big time on Dove hairspray and John Frieda shampoo and conditioner. I also happen to know it's all authentic brands because I happen to know the manager and she only gets that kind of stuff from reputable sources.
I highly recommend checking out dollar stores. Ours has saved me a ton of money!
what do you mean they pretended to be Jewish to take Rosh Hashanah off? That was an insensitive, at best, comment.
Linsey Knerl
Don't get me started. We have 4 :) And half don't have their "aim" yet.
Thanks for the tips!
Linsey
I have to let you all know my daughter had eczema as a baby and she drank soy formula. The Pediatrician said she would grow out of it and so as a toddler she could have regular milk. Well as a Toddler she refuse to drink soymilk, so I tried regular milk. everytime she drank milk and ate yogurt she would break out. I tried her with organic milk and no more eczema. I'm not a doc but as a parent, organic milk and yogurt works well for my daughter and I'm sticking with it. I've told several moms who have this problem and have had no complaints. There is something to say about all the pesticides and antibiotics in American food. I don't care what anyone says about gimmick. It works for me.
I just heard from a relative that all the banks in her area have jumped the rate on CD's from 1.25% to 3.5%, in the last couple of days. Hyper-inflation here we come! We ARE living in interesting times.
The reason why the residents of the aforementioned states can deduct their state sales tax from their federal income taxes is because in those states, sales tax takes the place of a state income tax. State income tax from the other states is deductible as well [of course, it all depends on how much you make and if you itemize, etc].
And that's not new, either. It's been that way for several years.
I agree another party might be the answer. If one could gain the traction necessary to compete. But The Greens? You can't be serious. They've been around and haven't been able to do anything. They seem to want to control everything.
Maybe something that would work is something different: a political party interesting in having a limited, small constitutional government.
Probably an idea that's considered too out-of-date. An idea that was ahead of it's time and something too advanced for mankind.
You betcha! Emailed all my congressmen that if there was ONE SINGLE ear mark they've lost my vote -- actually it was a form, a form into a black hole I'm sure. If you REALLY want change; change Congress first. I've only got one thing planned for Nov 4 and now I can't wait!!