An e-mail was sent to me which a professor of economics in Georgia came up with "Bar Stool Economics". I thought it was worth sharing. BAR STOOL ECONOMICS Suppose that every day, ten men go out for beer and the bill for all ten comes to $100.If they paid their bill the way we pay our taxes,
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10/31/2008
After reading Katerina & Nestor Gasset's post "Where I Came From and Where I Went - Journeys Through Poverty and Abundance", I think it is time for me to put in my 2 cents worth. This is something for each and everyone of you to think about before voting. I am speaking to you from experiences
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10/30/2008
I received this in my e-mail this morning and thought it was worth sharing with you. With Veterans Day coming up, I thought this would be an appropriate time for it. The Sack LunchesI put my carry-on in the luggage compartment and sat down in my assigned seat. It was going to be a long flig
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10/30/2008
Last week I wrote a post titled "In A Rush? Slow Down or You May Pay For It!" In light of this post,I thought this would be a good follow up. Read it carefully and see if you are able to identify yourself. Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they haven't tho
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10/28/2008
Last week the National Association of REALTORS(r) and the US Conference of Mayors named Allentown, PA, an Ambassador City for its Hometown Heroes Program. This program creates home-ownership opportunities for police officers, firefighters and emergency personnel for the city. The Hometown He
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10/28/2008
Winter and cold weather are fast approaching. Some of us have even experienced freezes. Now is the time to warm up your home and save energy with some easy, and sometimes less obvious fixes. Here's how: Either add or change weather stripping to doors that lead to the outside of your home.
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10/27/2008
Someone just sent me this political funny and I thought I would share it with everyone. By this time, I think we all can take a break from the political campaigns and use a good laugh. Enjoy! While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul
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10/24/2008
Sadness has darkened our home this week. A close friend and co-worker of my husband's died a tragic death Tuesday. Even though I never had the opportunity to meet the man, I feel as though I knew him well since my husband talked about him constantly. They both work construction and were wor
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10/23/2008
Once again it is the Presidential Election time. With the finger-pointing and promises being made by the candidates, here are some words for you to ponder before deciding on which candidate to vote for: * You cannot help the poor, by destroying the rich. * You cannot strengthen the weak, by
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10/21/2008
This past weekend I went out to Harrisburg, PA to see the 63rd Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show. There were many classes and different types of riding to see. Saturday's highlight of the day was the $75,000 Budweiser Grand Prix de Penn National, World Cup Qualifier sponsored by Anheuse
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10/20/2008
