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Yes, I sometimes eat at McDonalds. Yes, I made a special effort not to eat at McDonalds before I came to Taiwan. It was a long process of becoming friendlier with this evil fast food chain and now I [...]
The Apollo Alliance is a coalition of business, labor, environmental, and community leaders working to catalyze a clean energy revolution in America to reduce the nation's dependence on foreign oil, cut the carbon emissions that are destabilizing the climate, and...
What are you doing towards making yourself food independent?
I challenge myself and all of you to work on creating food Independence Days this year - that all of us try to do one thing every day to create Food Independence. That means in each day or week, we would try to:
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In the United States July is the month to celebrate independence. While folks may be celebrating a country's independence, I would like to mark July as the start to breaking free from the following:StressInsecuritiesThe feeling of being stuckLack of...
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush shocked world energy producers in 2006 when he pledged to slash America's reliance on Middle East oil.But today one of every two barrels of oil consumed in the United States still comes from foreign suppliers like Saudi Arabia, and that picture is not likely to change much through 2030.With Bush entering the final months of his presidency, the challe
Israel at 60 is as prosperous as it has ever been, but not without challengesThis weekend Israel celebrates its 60th year of independence. Since 14.5.1948 this small country in the heart of the Middle East has turned from an agricultural based economy into a full blown economic wonder and success story.I chose to review Israel economic success through this list of little known facts and figures which, unfortunately, hardly ever make it to the news. The list will be divided in to Geography and Government, Economic Review, High-Tech Industry, Education, the Stock Market and Challenges.Geography and Government1. Israel has a very small land area of approximately 8,500 sq. miles (vs. 3,794,100 sq. miles of the US).2. Israel is a representative democracy with a parliamentary system.3. Israel’
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Israel is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its establishment as an independent nation. There are parades, speeches and parties as Israeli citizens continue marvel the nation has remained intact despite wars and conflicts. On the same day an alternative “celebration” was being held by Palestinians who regard the birth of Israel as a sad event [...]
The Navy has just launched the U.S.S. Independence, also known as the Littoral Combat Ship by General Dynamics. At $208-million, this “trimaran can move huge weapons around faster than any ship in the Navy.”
Littoral means close to shore, and that�s where these fleet-hulled babies will operate, tailor-made for launching helicopters and armored vehicles, sweeping [...]
Navy is going to launch the U.S.S. Independence a.k.a Littoral Combat Ship which have designed by General Dynamics. This trimaran is the first of the new fire-breathing breed, ready to scoot out of dry dock at a rumored 60 knots. The ship itself bargain at $208 million and Navy planned to build approx. 55 unit.
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La armad a de los EEUU ha lanzado el U.S.S. Independence, también conocido como el Littoral Combat… este trimarán es capaz de mover una gran cantidad de peso, por lo que puede trasportar sin ningún tipo de problema, helicópteros, vehículos blindados, etc… y puede ponerse en posición de combate más rápidamente que cualquier buque de [...]
I recently told one of my friends that for the first time since AJ joined our family I was able to sit back and watch him, thoroughly enjoying him acting and playing like a little boy.I read, with introspect, how other bloggers like Stephanie and Jenna, watch in awe as their children grow and amaze them each and every day. I love that they can see the wonder in their children's eyes, see their intelligence and creativity, and that they can recognize that even though they only get a few hours of sleep a night that the rest of the hours in their days are precious.When we adopted AJ we were full of all of that hope. We wanted, after infertility, to have a child. We specifically wanted a "normal" child and we actually indicated that on our adoption papers because we were not sure if we could f
How much more accommodating can Israel get? They are obviously more accommodating than anyone should be to people who hate them and morn their existence.According to Arutz Sheva, IsraelNationalNews.Com, the Nazareth District Court has allowed the radical anti-Israel Islamic Movement to conduct a Naqba (Catastrophe) ceremony on Israel's Independence Day, next Thursday. Many Arabs believe Independence Day actually marks their own Naqba, and commemorate it as such.The ruling was given on Thursday after the authorities of the Arab town of Kfar Kana refused to allow the ceremony, claiming it was political in nature. The court rejected this claim, and the anti-Israel ceremony will be held on Israel's actual Independence Day in the Kfar Kana stadium.----------ref:
When we were younger and growing up we all wanted to find our independence and freedom away from our parents in whatever way we could. For many of us this meant building a tree house or a den at the bottom of the garden or in local woods, somewhere we could escape to with no [...]
The concept of shower chairs has been around as long as the shower but their popularity has increased drastically with the elderly population of today. With the increase in mobility related disabilities, various medical conditions, as well as the loss of balance resulting from a mixture of reasons these chairs are quickly gaining in popularity. [...]
An Interview submitted by Lynette Clark, Chairman, Alaskan Independence Party 1. What can you tell us about any new strategies or ideas developed at the recent Alaska Independence Party convention? Yes, AIP members voted to support taking the Statehood case their founder, Joe Vogler, had prepared, and present same, to the United Nations for full International review. 2. Is there any progress on organizing a vote about secession? At this point, some progress. The AIP leadership realizes more education of Alaska's population regarding this slice of Alaskan History is necessary and have committed to that effort. When the vote occurs, an informed public is necessary. 3. I doubt very many US citizens know the particulars regarding what happened when Alaska was made a state. Would
Yahoo!'s (YHOO) Q1 earnings were not enough to prove the case that the company is making tremendous progress. That stock dropped slightly after the news....
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For a mom with young children, having an extra set of hands or several extra sets seems not only helpful but critical! Do you wish your kids could do more tasks independently? Here are some tips to making this wish a reality.
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When choosing a care home for yourself or an elderly relative, it’s important to find one that will enable you or your relative to remain as independent as possible. Just because you are living in a care home doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t be able to make your own choices about your care and lifestyle.
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Camp Bondsteel and America’s plans to control Caspian oilCamp Bondsteel, the biggest “from scratch” foreign US military base since the Vietnam War is near completion in the Yugoslav province of Kosovo. It is located close to vital oil pipelines and energy corridors presently under construction, such as the US sponsored Trans-Balkan oil pipeline. As a result defence contractors—in particular Halliburton Oil subsidiary Brown & Root Services—are making a fortune. In June 1999, in the immediate aftermath of the bombing of Yugoslavia, US forces seized 1,000 acres of farmland in southeast Kosovo at Uresevic, near the Macedonian border, and began the construction of a camp. Camp Bondsteel is known as the “grand dame” in a network of US bases running both sides of the border be
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One hundred years have passed since the end of the first Independence War, and far from the riches of Sol and the core systems, trouble is brewing. Now, Independence War 2 gives space sim fans multiplayer action and lifelike spacecraft physics in this sequel to Independence War.
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Tips For Helping Kids Learn Independence - For a mom with young children, having an extra set of hands or several extra sets seems not only helpful but critical! Do you wish your kids could do more tasks independently? Here are some tips to making this wish a reality. More: continued here Other Review: Nature's Inventory Antibacterial Diaper Wellness Oil (Pack of 2) (Health and Beauty)
Education System Suffering From Bad Policy Decisions, Archer Says:
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Nassau, Bahamas:
The country’s education system is still suffering from some of the bad policy decisions made after independence in 1973, according to former High Commissioner to CARICOM A. Leonard Archer, who is also a former educator who headed the Bahamas Union of Teachers.
Mr. Archer, who was the special guest on the Love 97/JCN programme "Jones and Company" on Sunday, said that after independence many good teachers felt they were no longer welcomed in the system and so they left.
The result, he said, was a shortage of educators in the public school system and the powers that be lowered the standards teachers had to meet before being hired.
It meant that many teachers were brought in with lowe
Zimbabwe and observers around the world are holding their breath for the outcome of the nation's elections. President Robert Mugabe is at the center of the fray -- a man who helped usher in Zimbabwe's independence and became president in 1987, but whose policies have reflected a growing distance between himself and the reality for Zimbabweans. The nation was once known as "the breadbasket of Africa," with a highly productive agricultural sector. But around the turn of the century, the term "basket case" was more commonly applied to the struggling country.Mr Mugabe's legacy is now forever tainted with the odious whiff of corruption, the rank oppression of human rights, the stunted growth of the economy, the clawing grip of early mortality, and the rasping destitution of people just trying t
Bolivia proclaimed independence from Spain in 1809, but 16 years of struggle followed before the establishment of the republic.The fight for independence re-started after the Battle of Ayacucho, on December 9, 1824, as part of Bolívar's War in the Republican Campaign when Antonio José de Sucre's republican army of 5,700 defeated José de La Serna's Royal army of 6,500 royalist (500 Spaniards soldiers). The republicans suffered more than 1,000 casualties as compared to more than 2,000 Royalist casualties and more than 2,000 captured, among them La Serna. The Spanish surrender came after the battle.After Ayacucho, the royalist troops of Pedro Antino Olañeta surrendered after Olañeta suffer and assassinate died in Tumusla, Bolivia, 2 April, 1825. It was Sucre who made the Declaration of I
It is widely accepted that the decision to make the Bank of England Independent was a positive move for the economy. Furthermore recent economic data suggest that the the Bank has been successful in achieving its target of low inflation and stable growth.
The Bank can take some credit for this improvement in UK inflation performance. In particular,
The Bank's independence means they avoid
Royal Caribbean International has decided that the Godmother for the Independence of the Seas should be from Great Britain, and opened a website to create a nationwide search for a British Godmother to reign over the cruise line’s newest and largest ship, Independence of the Seas, when she launches in Southampton, next month (April 2008). [...]
Being financially independent is just a dream for many people, yet it does not need to be. Need proof? Look at the several examples of janitors and other low-wage earners managing to save up enough to give away seven-figure (yes $1,000,000+) gifts or leave similar sized estates. If they can manage the [...]
“Calvary Chapel is a fellowship of independent churches.”
There are two words in this statement that are at odds with each other. The first word is, “independent”. This incites images of the Lone Ranger (pastor) and his side kick Tonto (board of good ol boy buddies who agree with everything Pastor [...]
Independence Rock, a natural landmark along the old Oregon Trail, can be found near Casper, Wyoming. The independence rock was an important landmark for pioneers; it served as a campground and watering hole, and it marked their progress westward.
Three main pioneer trails – the Oregon, California, and Wyoming – led past [...]
The governments of the Croatia, Hungria and Bulgaria had announced vehemently in this Wednesday (19) that they will recognize the independence of the Serbian former-province of Kosovo, proclaimed of unilateral in 17 of February and denied form for Belgrade. In an emitted joint document in this Wednesday (19) in the respective capitals, the three countries anticipate the recognition of the Kosovo, and assure that its decision takes in account the conclusions emitted regarding the question for European Union (EU) and for European Conseill(EC). However, none of the three neighbors of the Serbia specifies a concrete date for the recognition of the Kosovo. The document detaches that the sovereignty to kosovar was after proclaimed the failure of the nego
One of the biggest box office hits of all time delivers the ultimate encounter when mysterious and powerful aliens launch an all-out invasion against the human race. The spectacle begins when massive spaceships appear in Earth's skies. But wonder turns to terror as the ships blast destructive beams of fire down on cities all over the planet. Now the world's only hope lies with a determinded band of survivors, uniting for one last strike against the invaders - before it's the end of all mankind.View more details at Amazon
Father I pray for your blessing that I may be one of the fifty to be chosen on March 30 to become financially independent. That I may help my family here and abroad for their financial need, I claim it in the name of Jesus John 14 :13 -14 . [...]
Shashank Paranjape, the real-estate developer generally credited with introducing retirement homes to India, opened his first project, Athashri, in 2003 in Pune as a complex explicitly modeled on Western retirement homes. With roughly 1,000 residents in four branches, Athashri is a thriving community that looks as though it were plucked straight from Florida, right down to the early-bird specials — spicy lentils and rice.Paranjape plans retirement homes in five more Indian cities, but he and other developers face major hurdles. To read more, please,visit:The Associated Press: In Booming India Retirement Homes SpreadTags: real estate, Indian real estate, Pune real estate, retirement homes, Golden Nest, Vascon Engineers,
Automatic Wealth: The Six Steps to Financial Independence 让财富自动流进你的口袋# Author:Michael Masterson # Format:PDF 1.9MB# Page Count: 288 pages# Publisher: Wiley (February 24, 2006)# Language: English# ISBN-10: 0471757667# ISBN-13: 978-0471757665The advice and concepts outlined in Automatic Wealth are best suited for those in their 30s-50s who recognize that their current job will never afford them true financial independence. Rather than encourage readers to quit their day jobs today and launch into a new scheme tomorrow, Masterson shows how to turn your skills and experience into significantly more money within seven to fifteen years. For those just getting by, he details how to get the biggest pay raises now and how to move into more lucrative ventures in the near future
Thousands of people experience new disabilities each year because of surgeries, health conditions, or accidents. As a result, these individuals experience traumatic changes, including the loss of physical mobility and independence.
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Wheelchair users, in order to be mobile and independent, need to be able to push themselves without having to juggle whatever items they’re carrying with them. Wheelchair accessories are not only comfortable and convenient, but they also make a real difference in helping a wheelchair user retain independent mobility. Carrying several items [...]
Guram Gumba, head of the committee of foreign subjects of the Chamber in the Abkházia, said that the legislative one of the region will pass a resolution in this friday (7), asking for to the world that "recognizes our independence and estabeleça official relations with our State." In the beginning of the decade of 1990, with the disintegration of the Soviet Union, the Geórgia conquered its independence. In middle of the passed decade, ethnic groups not-Georgians, as ossetas and abkházios, had started to ask for independence - the confrontations with the authorities of Tbilisi and the Georgians who live in the two provinces had left some thousands of deceased. Already the legislative one of the Ossétia of the South passed in this Wednesday (5) a resolution that appeals to the
Today is the 51st Independence Day celebration for Ghana, the first former colony in sub-Saharan Africa to gain independence. The newspapers are also calling this an historic celebration. It is historic not because of the number of years (that was the big Ghana @ 50 celebration from last year). It is historic because this is only the second time a democratically elected President will have served
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In a speech given in Texas, Mike Huckabee talks about how the U.S. is outsourcing our independence to other countries.
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Not all Texans are like the former governor of Texas who currently serves as President of the United States (324 days left, and counting). I have to explain this difference when I meet some New Yorkers and they find out where I'm from. I, for one, prefer to think that the Texas Man, if we're talking gender, is better represented by Robert Rauschenberg, Freddy Fender, Terry Allen, Luis Jimenez, Tommy Lee Jones, Willie Nelson, Bill Moyers, Buddy Holly, Kinky Friedman, Tommy Tune, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Rip Torn, and Alvin Ailey than by Dubya. Call it Texas pride. I, as Texas Woman, like to think that I follow in the kick-ass traditions of Ann Richards, Barbara Jordan and Molly Ivins, women who made some horse sense of politics.Today is March 2, Texas Independence Day, the day to commemorate the
In case you missed it, Kosovo recently declared its independence from Serbia.
Background. Kosovo is a tiny nation with a population of around 2 million located in the Balkans (southeastern Europe), formerly a part of war-torn Yugoslavia. Historically, Kosovo (consisting of an overwhelming majority of ethnic Albanians who practice Islam) had been a province within [...]
Taiwan has been amongst the first to congratulate Kosovo on its independence, a telling move given its own struggles and current status.
” Despite a multitude of barriers, the people of Kosovo have insisted on an ideal that they believe in, which is to peacefully pursue independence, without being threatened or scared away. Their determination in [...]
As you know by now, Kosovo has declared its independence from Serbia. The internet is bustling with theories on if this is a good or bad thing. Even John Bolton is weighing in on the issue by saying it is no bueno. I myself couldn't be happier for the Kosovars, and I am much more optimistic than many out there.Hotair asked the question earlier on if this was good or bad, but they missed some key points while remaining reserved in their optimism.There are a few things we must keep in mind before we start making assumptions that Kosovo will become FOB al Qaeda. First and foremost is that the Kosovars love the United States. Let's not forget that it was the Christians who were the bad guys in that conflict, and the Muslims were fighting for their lives. While the Muslim world, including
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Lockean Liberalism and the Declaration of Independence
Scholars and historians have continued to probe into the political theories behind our Declaration of Independence in an effort to locate the source of its inspiration. Although they have often held Lockean Liberalism as a central tenant of the Declaration’s ideology, such [...]
The last link in the trilogy of pre-independance posts. I fear this will be far from the last. Confident in Europe and U.S support, Kosovo’s parliament hastily declares unanimous independence. All eyes now turn to Russia, whose actions will heavily determine the future of the state, and the region.
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Just a few minutes ago around 16:00 on Sunday 17-th February the International Law was once again humiliated with planned and supported declaration of independence of Kosovo. The independence did not humiliate Serbia but US, it’s president and administration and Europe who obligedly stud up and supported this unnatural creation and unprecedented experiment on the [...]
The shift towards Kosovan independence could lead to a resurgence of similar nationalist sentiments across the globe.That’s according to Dr James Ker- Lindsay an expert in international conflict.Momentum towards the creation of a separate ethnic Albanian state independent from Serbia has grown significantly following the election of Hashim Thaci as Prime Minister in the province.The region had been reasonably stable following the rise of ethnic tensions within the Balkans over a decade ago.Yet despite the presence of international peacekeepers thoughout the more volatile parts of the former Yugoslavia, the issues of identity that helped enthuse rivalries have not disappeared.As Serbia looks to build greater links with the European Union it may have to reluctantly accept not only greater
That amazing holiday of picnics, grill-outs, road-trips, and of course fireworks is just a few days away. It is amazing how this holiday seems to fit so perfectly with summer. I have often wondered if our founding fathers madethe choice of July 4th as our Independence Day because that was when they signed the Declaration of Independence orbecause they knew families couldn't have their holiday cookouts in the dead of winter. My guess would be theformer, but we should be ever grateful to them for both liberating us from the British and choosing a summer day asthe time to celebrate our freedom. It also allows us to wear some of our more comfortable and fun outfits. This weekend is always a whirlwind of trips to the beach, to friends' parties and family BBQs. As nice as thesesummer days are, t
The Lakota American Indian freedom movement for independence and a nation of their own has been a hot topic of discussion. The Lakota Indians are a tribal Native America group that resides in the northern part of the United States. The Lakota Indians, the tribe of legendary warriors Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse, have declared their independence from the United States on Wednesday. Also known as Dakota Indians, they announced secession from United States. The Lakota Indians plan to issue passports and driver licenses and say that citizens will enjoy tax-free living.Native Americans are considered the first nation of North America. Although a large number of Indians have immersed themselves into American culture, several tribal groups carry out their daily affairs on Indian reservations. The Lakota Indian's primary location is in South Dakota and North Dakota. Furthermore, this particular Indian tribe speaks the Lakota language, which is a dialect of the Sioux tribal gro
A new poll for the Sunday Herald has recorded a 5% incraese in support for Scottish independence. When asked whether Scotland should negotiate with the UK government for a settlement for independence, 40% of people agreed.Does this simply reflect the recent (illegal) antics of the Scottish Labour party (HERE and HERE) making voters willing to consider any alternative to oust Labour even if the main agenda of the only credible alternative is independence for Scotland - or is there an increasingly genuine desire to go it alone?Salmond is certainly pursuing policies to wind up those south of the border, especially the south-east. His most recent proposal are to freeze council tax. Unless the English keep cool and make a strong case for the Union, he may get his way.It's shambolic that a botched programme of devolution has threatened the Union. It's more shambolic that there's no offer of a solution from the head-in-the-sand-don't-ask-the-West-Lothian-question Labour government.
If you live in Burkina Faso. I decided that today I’d hunt you up some yo momma jokes to read that are special to today.
Hm. No jokes about Burkina Faso. Well, the calendar says it’s also Tango Day!
No tango jokes either. Hm. Okay, it’s also the feast of, uh, Pope Damasus the First?
Nothing there. Uh… oh! It’s Colorado’s state holiday!
I search for Colorado, and I get this:
Decent burn, kid, but the Grand Canyon is in Arizona.
"Declare Independence" es una canción escrita y grabada por la cantante islandesa Björk.Según la web: icelandreview, señala que Björk fomentó a Islas Feroe y Greenland "declarar la independencia" de Dinamarca, cantando: "raise your flag higher, higher".Video - Björk - Declare IndependenceLetra - Björk - Declare IndependenceDeclare independence!Don't let them do that to you!Declare independence!Don't let them do that to you!Declare independence!Don't let them do that to you!Declare independence!Don't let them do that to you!Start your own currency!Make your own stampProtect your languageDeclare independenceDon't let them do that to youDeclare independenceDon't let them do that to you[x4] Make your own flag![x6] Raise your flag!Declare independence!Don't let them do that to you!Declare independence!Don't let them do that to you!Damn colonistsIgnore their patronizingTear off their blindfoldsOpen their eyesDeclare independence!Don't let them do that to you!Decl
Aprovechando que estamos a dos días del festival Sonofilia, aquí les dejo el nuevo video de Björk dirigido por Michael Gondry. Chéquenlo y díganos qué opinan. ¿Es lo que esperaban? ¿Pudo haber quedado mejor?
Bjork is out with the video to her new single 'Declare Independence', the third release from the Icelandic singer-songwriter's sixth full-length studio album 'Volta', out now. Watch it below the fold.
Tousa, the parent of company of Engle Homes and current company funding the development of Independence in Winter Garden stated it may file for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after reporting a $619 million loss at the end of November. Chapter 11 is a reorganization filing so people under contract in this community will probably get their deposits returned but how quickly is really the question to be asking. They’ll also be wondering if and when they’re home will ever be built. I’ve recently noticed Engle Homes advertising a lot of discounts for their homes but if it was me, I’d stay tuned to news about Tousa before signing any contracts with them. It’s just my opinion though.
Another local builder Levitt and Sons filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy a few weeks ago and their customers are sitting in limbo. They have no idea when their home will be built or deposits returned. Construction has ceased in Levitt’s communities and Tousa will most likely take
Royal Caribbean's Independence of the Seas, due in service in spring 2008 and currently under construction at Aker Yards in Turku, Finland will, according to a Royal Caribbean statement, reposition to Ft. Lauderdale for Caribbean voyages, becoming the largest ship ever to call the Florida port home.
Her repositioning cruise will be a 13 night transatlantic crossing departing November 6, 2008. Her itinerary will then be a rotating series of six-night Western Caribbean and eight-night Eastern Caribbean cruises from Ft. Lauderdale throughout the winter of 2008 and spring of 2009.
At 154,407-ton, and able to carry some 3,634-passengers, the Independence of the Seas joins her sister ships, Freedom of the Seas and Liberty of the Seas as the largest cruise ships in the world.
(Clearwisdom.net) My name is Pan Yu, and I sued former Chinese Minister of Commerce Bo Xilai for torture. As Bo failed to provide a defense for the case, the New South Wales Supreme Court in Sydney issued a default judgment in favor of me on November 5, 2007. The court ruled that I won the [...]
This year again clouds were very low, so fireworks were not visible very well. This is one of the first shots, and luckily I managed to take it well. After some time all the fireworks were behind the smoke and clouds.
Royal Caribbean has announced that Independence of the Seas will have heated outdoor pools, a first for the cruise line. This is as a result of concerns for the UK climate; she is due to cruise for 6 months of the year out of Southampton. P&O are the only other cruise line that offers a full season of ex UK cruising with heated outdoor pools.
“According to Democrats, it’s greedy to want to keep your own money, but it’s ‘justice’ to demand someone else’s.” — Jonah Goldbergread more | digg storyLiberty Central- Conservatism's Blog of Choice
I was just thinking about something that I never would have guessed at before. In ID4, Randy Quaid plays a drunken pilot who has claimed to have been abducted and experimented upon by aliens. Up until today, I had assumed that even while most people doubted him, he really had been abducted, because of his righteous moment at the end of the movie. I figured the moment would have been weaker if he hadn't really been abducted.But today it occurred to me that that just might be the case. One of his "buddies" who made fun of him and his wild allegations was seen on the news in the movie as describing how Quaid had been abducted by aliens and abused, sexually.Up to now, I never thought much of that short clip, but recently I wondered, could Quaid's "buddies" have been the "aliens?" Did they kidnap him, mess him up, and then laugh when he kept saying aliens did it? And then did the one guy go on the news and take the opportunity to pin his own transgressions on extraterrestrials?It wa
You know what the big dream is. Getting a major label record deal. Or sign your soul to a contract while they take 90 percent. When you sign a record deal it is like going to a big family reunion and everyone has eaten all the food. All you see is one piece of Cake and then someone takes that too.
Unless you are already wealthy, your chances are slim of getting a record deal.It costs hundreds of dollars for promotion and cd duplication, packaging, marketing and whatever else. There are so many licensing fees, rules, and make sure everybody gets their money. Producers, agents, managers, and people you don’t know want their money. What is left, a maybe a salary of $40,000.00 a year or less. You do all the work, they make millions off of you. That is a major label deal.
Major Labels have dominated the music market forcing many artists to go independent. If you go on MySpace, you will see thousands of very talented recording artists that are unsigned. Don’t bother sending a maj
While I will argue that the specifics of financial independence will vary from individual to individual, there are some commonalities. Using these,it is possible to create a common definition.
Financial Independence is having sufficient mix of assets to both meet current financial needs and a comfortable probability of meeting future needs.
I suspect that you have noticed the qualifier in that definition. It is an important one, because we are talking about the future. In many cases, it is a future that could be 40, 50, 60, maybe even 70 years long. During that time frame, a lot can happen that would not be predicted now.
Lets break that statement apart.
...meet current financial needs...
Current Financial needs is the defined part of financial independence. It is what takes into consideration your current standard of living. A 30-something individual with a $2500/month mortgage and 3 kids at home will have a hugely different set of current financial needs than a 70 year ol
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By: Joe RispoliAll of us would like to be financially independent, but what can you actually do to become financially independent?1. Be in business for yourself2. Sell a product that is in demand3. Absolutely guarantee the product4. Give better service than your competitors5. Reward those who do the work6. Attain your success by building the success of others.One way to gain financial independence is through Network Marketing.Network marketing as predicted by experts, is showing definite signs of going mainstream. More and more people who previously rejected Network Marketing, are now getting involved, and large companies that used traditional methods of marketing in the past, are now adopting the concept.What is it? Network Marketing, as it is called today, has been around since the 1950s. Network Marketing originally known as Multi Level Marketing (MLM), is probably one of the most misunderstood concepts in America today.In Network Marketing, companies move products through a group o
One thing that really disgusts me is when people are advised to do something, don’t do it, ridicule those who suggest it,
then complain about facing the consequences.
There are plenty of things you can do if you want to watch your favorite show on PBS uninterrupted by power failure.
First you might consider installing solar panels and [...]
Get a judgment somewhere in China. Then try to collect. There is little value in a judgment when the authorities flout its enforcement. Read this Washington Post article. The local government, against whom the judgment was entered, won’t pay and can’t be forced to.
Yuci township, the subject of the story, is not a rogue element (although it may be run by rogues); in fact, it displays typical administrative behavior. It might possibly disgorge its illegal gain if a superior authority compels it to — a strategy used by a number of American bankers collecting on bad loans in China (”The governor of the province is a personal friend of mine, and if you don’t give me my $23.6 million today I will be having lunch with him tomorrow). But then, the judiciary is once again circumvented by the power structure which would — or would pretend? — to espouse judicial independence in the first place
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Get a judgment somewhere in China. Then try to collect. There is little value in a judgment when the authorities flout its enforcement. Read this Washington Post article. The local government, against whom the judgment was entered, won’t pay and can’t be forced to.
Yuci township, the subject of the story, is not a rogue element (although it may be run by rogues); in fact, it displays typical administrative behavior. It might possibly disgorge its illegal gain if a superior authority compels it to — a strategy used by a number of American bankers collecting on bad loans in China (”The governor of the province is a personal friend of mine, and if you don’t give me my $23.6 million today I will be having lunch with him tomorrow). But then, the judiciary is once again circumvented by the power structure which would — or would pretend? — to espouse judicial independence in the first place
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I'm beginning to think of last Wednesday less as Alleke's first birthday and more as her Independence Day. Last night April and I were sitting on the couches and talking after Alleke was in bed. At one point April looked at me, puzzled, and said, "I barely saw Alleke tonight. Did you have her?" I shook my head."I guess she must have been playing with her friends," April said, thinking out loud. I smiled. I couldn't help thinking of the night before. Our friend Troy had also celebrated his birthday this week, so we threw him a surprise party at his house. I had been working for a few days straight, however, and I hadn't seen much of Alleke. So, even though we were at a party, I decided to spend some time with my daughter. Alleke had already run off somewhere, so I began looking around for her until I found her in her friend Nic's bedroom digging through toys. When I came in, she glanced up at me and handed me a wooden, yellow block, as if to say, "Take this. You'll need
I got the official word…Finally, finally, FINALLY! And when I say official, I mean official! From v to p, now back to v, and NEVER to return to p!!! What a year! And man, what a lifetime!!!
Don’t decode this, people, it’s not meant to be decoded. It’s meant to be understood by a very select few only. I just had to say it here. So that I never forget! And also in the name of freedom!
Gel, Gi, Ivy, Belle, Nellie, Fritz, Scott, Tris, are you getting this?! Whoopppeee!!! Congratulate niyo naman ako!
Lemme say it again…
LIFE IS FUCKING GREAT!!!
From ihtBEIJING: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao called on Taiwan to resist moving toward formal independence from the mainland, speaking Sunday in an annual National Day address traditionally used to appeal for unity between the rivals.Wen said China stood ready work with Taiwanese for unification and stressed that Beijing wanted to accomplish that peacefully."We will continue to work with all the Taiwan compatriots to oppose and repulse separatist activities for 'Taiwan independence' and advance the great cause of China's peaceful reunification," Wen said in the speech, delivered with Communist Party leaders seated nearby, and addressed an audience of Chinese political elite and foreign diplomats in Beijing's Great Hall of the People.Wen's remarks contrast with Beijing's recent alarmist rhetoric against Taiwan.China and Taiwan split amid civil war 58 years ago. Though a chilly peace has characterized their rivalry in recent years, Taiwanese President Chen Shui-bian has pushed for a
Today is September 16. That means that its officially Mexican Independence Day.A time of celebration, fiesta, and Fresh Salsa, Mexican Grocery Shops.I don't know anything about Mexican Independence Day, so I'm going to find something out about it.One thing I found out is that its bigger than the cinco de Mayo celebration.Its a major Mexican holiday where Mexico celebrates its independence from Spanish rule.They celebrate yearly with Mexican food and dancing.
(Photo courtesy 123Greetings)Wanna send someone a fabulous Mexican Independence ecard? You can send the gorgeous mariachi above to someone special by visiting 123Greetings. If my hubby, the Mexican, had email ... I'd send him one.If you really don't know much about Mexican history, here's a brief history about this special day complete with links to learn more:On September 16th of 1810 Padre (Priest) Miguel Hidalgo declared independence from Spain in the small town of Dolores Hidalgo in the Mexican state of Guanajuato after an inspirational speech in the late hours of September 15th that encouraged the people to fight for independence.The words of Padre Hidalgo are known as Grito de Dolores and every year at 11:00 on the 15th of September the President of Mexico rings Hidalgo's bell. Crowds of people await to hear the words that sparked a war for independence that lasted more than a decade.I love Mexican history and was extremely intrigued by it in college. I guess it helped that
In my post, Are you wealthy? Here’s a test, I defined financial independence as: “when income from my assets can cover all my family living expenses and a few luxuries”. These words were never vivid in my mind until I read Your Money or Your Life by Dominguez and Robin and saw the illustration, which the authors called this the “Crossover Point.” This is perhaps the best graphical representation of the words financial independence.
Take for instance the graphic above. If my income (green line) is less than my expenses (red line), I can quickly accumulate debt (black line below $0). However, if I am diligent at reducing my expenses and improving my income, I can climb my way out of debt, and build assets (black line above $0) that appreciate in value and generate income. If the earnings from my investments (blue line) exceed my expenses, then I have achieved basic financial independence (the first crossover point). If it exceeds my current income, then I
Yes today is Malaysia’s 50th Independence Day and on 31st August all Malaysian celebrate it. From we were young until now we’re taught how to appreciate this special day and remember how our old generation faught for this Independence that is so precious to this day. We are not be able to taste this kind of freedom if not for them and I feel grateful to God. Anyway, what I want to say here is that is it really that we feel independence? When people shout “Merdeka! Merdeka!” at the top of our lungs, do people know what Merdeka is? One of my friends got interviewed by a local newspaper reporter and asked him “What is Merdeka? (Independence)” and my friend couldn’t answered it. And then I told him why don’t you just said to that reporter: “Do you really think we are Independence?”. Yes that’s what I want to say here. Are we really that Independence?
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Tomorrow will be Merdeka, Malaysia’s Independence Day(31st August) and it it will be 50 years of independence!Malaysia became independent on 31st August 1957. I am proud to be a Malaysian. Malaysia is a beautiful country with beautiful people and delicious food to eat. We live in harmony. The name of our Malaysian flag is Jalur Gemilang meaning, stripes of glory. Our National Anthem is Negaraku.
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Merdeka!Merdeka! Malaysia, I Love you!
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Before 12 AM tonight, I’m going to post something that touched my heart when I read it on newspaper yesterday. It was from New Straits Times. I don’t usually read NST (I prefer The Star far better, of course), but this one got me thinking for a very long time.
It goes like this…
“History has a purpose.
We learn from its mistakes so that we may not repeat them.
We learn from its achievements so we may emulate them.
For a nation that is now celebrating 50 years of Independence,
it pays to look back even as we move forward. If only to learn from the best.
Along with the like of Tun Abdul Razak, Tun Dr, Ismail, Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Tun HS Lee, Tun VT Sambanthan, and a band of others, Tunku Abdul Rahman fought for independence from the British Empire in a way that all political crises should be resolved - not by bloodshed, but by negotiation.
He and his fellow visionaries then laid the foundation for parliamentary democracy that has lasted till today.
This was a lif
Before 12 AM tonight, I’m going to post something that touched my heart when I read it on newspaper yesterday. It was from New Straits Times. I don’t usually read NST (I prefer The Star far better, of course), but this one got me thinking for a very long time.
It goes like this…
“History has a purpose.
We learn from its mistakes so that we may not repeat them.
We learn from its achievements so we may emulate them.
For a nation that is now celebrating 50 years of Independence,
it pays to look back even as we move forward. If only to learn from the best.
Along with the like of Tun Abdul Razak, Tun Dr, Ismail, Tun Tan Cheng Lock, Tun HS Lee, Tun VT Sambanthan, and a band of others, Tunku Abdul Rahman fought for independence from the British Empire in a way that all political crises should be resolved - not by bloodshed, but by negotiation.
He and his fellow visionaries then laid the foundation for parliamentary democracy that has lasted till today.
This was a lif
Malaysia Today today posted a very interesting posting quite related with the subject in hand.In the light of our nationwide dissent and dissatisfaction towards the current ruling government, Malaysia Today has tabled a few ideas that were originally contributed by their readers. They were ideas that strongly conveyed the moods and hopes of the Malaysian public. I personally find them to be inspiring! :-)Okay now, let us see what this is all about. Malaysia Today said, quote:“Some readers have suggested that we fly a royal flag. The most important ‘royal flag’ is the Standard of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, a yellow field bearing the crest of Malaysia between two sheaths of golden paddy. The correct protocol is that the Standard is flown in the presence of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. Though this is the most important outward display of royalty, it is quite understandable that most ordinary Malaysians would neither have access to it nor seen it flown. So how do we otherwise show our
Governor Huckabee talks energy independence in West Des Moines, Iowa
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Indonesia is celebrating the 62nd Independence Day by holding traditional activities.Indonesian young men climb slippery poles to get prizes during a popular game known as "Panjang Pinang" in Jakarta.The prizes including bicycles and rice cookers.More related:Japanese Human Bowling Jump From Roof To Pool Bridezilla Cake Contest Special Shape Hot Air Balloons The Simpsons Game - Electronic Arts 92 Years Old Woman Performs Skydiving Korean Sex Theme Park Japanese Funny Show
This posting is the 100th articles that have been posted in TAP (The Aroengbinang Project). What is so important then about the 100 number and the independence? The first one is only a mark, a good...
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Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Friday led a national flag-hoisting ceremony to mark the 62nd anniversary of Indonesia's Independence Day at the Merdeka (Freedom) Palace in Jakarta. The ceremony began at 10 a.m. local time sharp and culminated in the recitation of the text of the Proclamation of Independence uttered for the first time on Aug. 17, 1945 by the nation's first president, Soekarno.Indonesia News Blog: http://indosnesos.blogspot.com
Stubsy from Financial Independence had the distinct pleasure of inflating my ego a little bit on Tuesday by publishing an interview he did with me earlier in the week. He runs a solid blog with great tips and advice in regards to gaining your financial independence. I encourage everyone to check it out!
- Also, you may notice me tinkering with a new commenting system here on IBFTM. A big thanks to Intense Debate for letting me beta test their software!
