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No, really. I have learned a lot of valuable things over the past few weeks and I thought it high time to share it with y’all, yanno? Ok. So, I haven’t been the most faithful blogger as of late. I understand. But....how do I put this...have y’all ever had that “not so fresh feeling”? Srsly. That’s the way I have felt about my blog for some time. I kind of look at it like I look at a ne

My blogging buddy FGS issued me a great challenge last week, in response to my mentioning the Single-Step Personal Finance Challenge: Get some friends together to do routine, free nights together. Here’s the recap of week #1: Event #1 came to me, without my doing much work: an e-mail announcing a free foodie event in the [...]

This morning we loaded the bikes and “drove” over to the Little Miami Scenic Trail or as we call it -the Loveland bike trail.  As luck would have it the slightly overcast sky kept the heat down for awhile and we enjoyed our time on the trail. Since my husband bikes often, I am left to my [...]

I was thinking today about my first agility trial and my very first competition run. I was just two days over my 18 month birthday. It was a Gamblers run in USDAA, indoors on astroturf.Mum had a great plan even though she had never run Gamblers before. She timed out the opening as best she could. It was a big 'ole wide circle of obstacles, very flowing and very fast. Jump, dog walk, jump, teeter,

1. Picky eating can begin at birth. Since I have nursed two other kids for a year each, I wasn’t overly concerned with how breastfeeding would be this time around. Apparently I should have been. Baby Eli is an extremely picky nurser and I am still trying to figure out how to [...]

Strong Values Learned at a Young Age Tend to Stick - Without a doubt the USA and many other countries around the world have a much better understanding of allowing children to develop young strong attitudes and become involved with money at a much younger age than in the UK. I was reminded of this most recently when the gentleman from the USA had introduced some excellent principles to his sons al

  The video Chris had shown for the prelaunch of Google Nemesis is now kept hidden. Luckily my browser can recall the link, so if you haven’t seen it, you ought to because Chris is revealing just about EVERYTHING he did for a very hot niche. And what a niche! This is Chris’ $2,750/day site. Quite some [...]

I’m on my way home…and Karen’s bringing you the last of the guest bloggers for a little while… tomorrow, I hope to get back in my normal routine of blogging… but i may have to sleep. Or clean. Or unpack. Or do laundry. Regardless, enjoy Karen’s post and go pay her a visit… When [...]

Dr. Leila Denmark was born on February 1, 1898 in Bulloch County, Georgia. The year she was born, the average life expectancy in the U.S. was 49 years. Currently, she is the 67th oldest person in the world, according to the short list of super-centenarians (people at least 110 years old or older.) Dr. Denmark was [...]

In Dr Strangelove or "How, I Learnt to stop worrying and Love the Bomb", we see the crazy potential of a nuclear war become a reality. Our economies have become so dependent on oil, it seems equally crazy that we could live without oil; thus rising oil prices spark an instinctive fear, especially amongst oil importers. However, a world without oil is not only possible, but, at some time an inevit

Well, we finally made it home today. After 1750 miles, ~85 gallons of gas, 3 billion hours in the car, and more lapses in sanity than I can count, we're resting in our own beds tonight. Okay, so it wasn't that bad - but Lil'er E did wake up at 4:00 this morning and never went back to sleep, so we're all a little exhausted tonight. On a different note, here are a few things I've learned while we'v

Don't Know Much About the Bible: Everything You Need to Know About the Good Book but Never LearnedAuthor:Kenneth C. DavisFormat:PDF 1.6MBPublisher: Harper Paperbacks Number Of Pages: 560 Publication Date: 1999-09-01 ISBN-10 / ASIN: 0380728397 ISBN-13 / EAN: 9780380728398 With wit, wisdom, and an extraordinary talent for turning dry, difficult reading into colorful and realistic accounts,

Happy Independence Day, US’ers!!!  This was originally scheduled to be a vacation post, because I took my baby into the Geek Squad tonight…but I decided to keep her and give her a good treatment at home, nursing her along until she croaks…and/or we can afford the pretty laptop I saw tonight. So, instead I’m going to [...]

The Rays are the best team in the American League East right now. They have everything, from young power pitchers to young, exciting hitters. They might have more “tools” than any starting lineup in baseball. Their only weakness is youth. Their pitching staff is loaded with guys who aren’t used to throwing a ton of innings. Because of that, they probably won't hang on in the AL East. But

I’m mixing my movie metaphors, I’m afraid. The headline is a reference to Dr. Strangelove, but an article in today’s New York Times is more reminiscent of The Manchurian Candidate. Well, part of it, anyway. The part where the Chinese commandant brainwashes Americans such as Laurence Harvey (never mind that accent) and Frank Sinatra. I don’t know if Richard Condon had seen the article title

I have always said that I prefer the company of my dogs to many humans I know. I write a lot about my daughter and husband. I write a lot about the thing that still amazes me – that somehow I am a Mom. Not a morning passes without me waking up and wondering how, after all these years such a wonderful thing happened so late in my life. I write about marathon training, and injuries and foibles th

My maternal grandmother was the youngest of eight children, three boys and five girls. She must have been a bit of a rebel, as the first girl to marry. I remember my great-grandmother as a stern woman who managed to get three daughters to never leave the nest. Those daughters were my [...]

Technically Easy is my first attempt at blogging. I had designed web sites in the past, but never took up the task of blogging, especially on a regular basis. I have learned many lessons over the past year, and now know what it takes to make a better blog.I have written posts in the past about what not to do with regards to web sites, but this post will share my experiences of what I have learned

I got late this morning because i expected no traffic would jam my way, but oh! there was. Plus I left home not that early, and not that late, as a result, I was damn late. Well anyway, i can take it as an opportunity, or maybe a luck, because when i came in our classroom, F300, they were already rearranging seats, so that means i will sit at the back, alone. Then, i thought everything would be fi

with Professor of Fangeekonomics, Ms. Melissa Voelker Reference Materials for today's class: Xena: Warrior Princess, Episodes 1-19 With only five more episodes to go in the first season of Xena: Warrior Princess, it is time to review what we have learned so far. (It may seem more logical to wait until the season is completely over, but I'm the Professor and I've decided to do it NOW…and I p

Try for a second to flash back to 1992. What were you doing back then? Like many during this time, you may have been feeling some of the pinch from the 1990-91 recession. Even though recessions may have exact dates, their impact is powerful years before and after the official dates. [...]Related Posts:■New Century Financial Now Has A Market Cap of $92 Million and Owes $8 Billion. Now That is

Thank god I made a trial run at the IMU!!! It is waaaay outside my comfort zone, and I have changed directions as a result.The photos below are of the style we will be using to cook the pig. MUCH easier and fun for sooo many reasons. I can handle building the custom BBQ oven for the new style and enjoy the whole process as is develops but the IMU is just too difficult to be fun. You can't see what

As you may have read in my previous post, Blogger Buster is now one year old! While I may not have amassed a readership to rival that of other blogging gurus, I'm very happy with the successes achieved so far.Celebrating my first "blogoversary" has helped me reflect on the learning process of becoming a professional blogger. So in this post, I'd like to share some of the most important lessons I'v

Today, Ahmed Abdellatif Sherif Mohamed, an Egyptian student in Tampa, Florida, entered a guilty plea in Federal Court in Tampa to one count of providing material support to terrorists. The plea stems from the case wherein he and a cohort, Youssef Megahed, who is another student at the University of South Florida (USF) and whose charges are still pending, were stopped by Sheriff’s deputies ne

Welcome to this week's Sincerely 'Fro Me to You Carnival!  I'm glad  you're here.  Newbies, please read these guidelines if you want to link up.   This week has been Men's Week on the ol' blog in celebration of Father's Day. We've had some interesting discussions about our guys and men, in general.  Today, I wanted to share about my hubby as a Dad. He would never toot his own horn, so I will.

Life is a succession of lessons, which must be lived to be understood. Ralph Waldo Emerson Ralph Waldo Emerson was a pretty wise guy. He gets quoted all the time by people trying to sound like they know what they are talking about, so when he says something (from beyond the grave!) I listen. But [...]

A friend sent me a link to this site. (thanks, Ann!)These are a few excerpts that really struck home with me particularly with some family issues I am going through at the time. I think everyone can relate to a few of these!!I've learned that the greater a person's sense of guilt, the greater his or her need to cast blame on others. I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems t

I decided to stay away from social networking sites to prevent myself and my friends from divulging our personal life online. I only have a multiply account which I keep at utmost privacy and has almost abandoned now. It is quite funny because I originally intended to specifically share my school experience on my blog. [...]

So… yesterday I went out to get the group photo for the next batch of beanie for Vagabond Beanies. Aren’t they cute!? I still need 2 more volunteers!!! (*hint hint wink wink*) So anyways… I decided, while I was out, I may as well go on a mini photo hunt. Weeeelll… I learned 2 very important lessons… 1. When [...]

I’m coming up on two months in the Blogosphere…two months. For some reason, it seems longer…much longer. When I started out, it was like a new toy. Some days, I would post three times. It was/is exciting and gives me a venue to explore my writing obsession. I wanted to go to college to become a writer when I was in high school. Unfortunately, there was this war going on in Southeast

When a wedding takes control of your life, it can cost you your groom. A friend of mine was in such a bridal manic, she bought 3 wedding dresses!With her life so occupied with shopping, she didn’t see the warning signs. …That he wanted out. Just be for the invitations were to be sent out,he moved out. With the added workload of planning a wedding can leave a groom feeling out of sorts and di

Written by Amber Conrad What the comedic cartoon can teach you about navigating the business world. Over the last 12 years, the cartoon residents of South Park, Colo. have taught us about life, love, Canada, Saddam Hussein and yes … business. Here are 25 things that “South Park” has taught the world [...]

Psychology: The rich may flaunt their character traits more, but the same traits exist among all economic strata.Investing: Long-term growth may be the road to success, but you have to take risk to get rich.Lifestyle: They may seem fancy, but just because homes and vacations are expensive doesn't mean they are better. The magic of all things wears off after a while. Buy a new sports car and after

As a kid, my family went on the obligatory roadtrips to various states but we never went far off the east coast of America. Prior to my solo roadtrip, I had only been west of Mississippi to go to LA for a layover. This would be my first real trip around my nation. I didn't know what to expect when I left. I was going to areas only had preconceived notions about- the redneck south, the boring Midw

As a kid, my family went on the obligatory roadtrips to various states but we never went far off the east coast of America. Prior to my solo roadtrip, I had only been west of Mississippi to go to LA for a layover. This would be my first real trip around my nation. I didn't know what to expect when I left. I was going to areas only had preconceived notions about- the redneck south, the boring Midw

As a kid, my family went on the obligatory roadtrips to various states but we never went far off the east coast of America. Prior to my solo roadtrip, I had only been west of Mississippi to go to LA for a layover. This would be my first real trip around my nation. I [...]

In Pharmacology, all drugs have two names, a trade name and generic name. For example, the trade name of Tylenol also has a generic name of Acetaminophen. Aleve is also called Naproxen. Amoxil is also called Amoxicillin and Advil is also called Ibuprofen. The FDA has been looking for a generic name for Viagra. After careful consideration by a team of government [...]

Portion of this content is from forwarded mails which i recieved and some things are from my own experience.I am posting the things which i felt appropriate.Don't compare yourself with any one in this world.If you compare, you are insulting yourself.No one will manufacture a lock without a key.Similarly God won't give problems without solutions.Life laughs at you when you are unhappy...Life smiles

Achieving Educational Success - What I Learned From Teaching The Violin - Does it ever feel to you like your child is barely progressing despite your constant instruction? I learned the benefits of building a firm educational foundation by teaching my son how to play the violin. More: continued here Other Review: Huggies Baby-Shaped Fit Diapers, Size 5 (Over 27 Lbs), Disney, Pack of 112 Diap

1. Chickens aren't the smartest animals in the world. 2. After about the first eight days of their lives, chickens cease to be cute and fluffy. 3. Chickens have long scaly toes with sharp scratching claws that give me the...

My oldest daughter, Katie, came home from school in a mood one day last year. When I asked her what was wrong, she sighed and said, “Chelsea runs faster than me.” And she sighed again. I thought for a moment and said, “Katie, not everyone can be good at everything. I’ll bet you there is something [...]

So what exactly did Steven Sinofsky reveal about Windows 7. I'd boil it down to three things: 1. Timing Despite what Bill Gates said in Miami, Windows 7 is timed to come out by the end of January 2010, not "in the next year or so." Here's what Sinofsky, Windows engineering head, had to say on the matter. "The timing of it depends a lot on what we wanted to achieve, and you've

My neck is not quite strong enough to lift my head and the twenty-one pound infant sitting on it.I can still be moved, stirred somewhere beyond words' reach in unexpected moments.An almost-three-year-old can empty the entire contents of a bottle of my favorite lotion all over herself and the floor in the time it takes to change the baby's diaper.Sometimes I see more than my own reflection.And fina

Many people would like you to believe that porn is a bad thing...but if it's good enough for Sue Johanson, it's good enough for me. There are a lot of valuable lessons to be learned from these films, and since approximately 11,000 are released each year...these lessons are easy to come by.

I am an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. It has been a long time since I achieved that milestone, and my involvement with the Boy Scouts now is not nearly what it was in the past. I still serve on my local district committee and support the scouting movement as much as my time allows. While I may not attend weekly meetings or go on camping trips anymore, I still try my best to practice so

I’ve been pretty busy this month. I picked up an extra class one day a week and I took an online writing course. Somehow, I was also able to cram almost an entire week’s vacation into the month. Towards the end of my week-long Panamanian island holiday, I got an “urgent” email from work. Yes, it was hard not to pop into the internet café in town — if only for a blast of AC. Since it w

Yes, Mo’Kelly can admit it. Mo’Kelly took exceptional delight in the announcement that Nas would not be releasing his upcoming CD with the title Nigger attached. Mo’Kelly was VERY happy…if not giddy even. It’s bigger than simply victory over “the title” of the CD. In truth, that’s small potatoes. The real joy comes from the subsequent opportunity to better explai

MAOIST chief Prachanda said his political group was not against capitalism. "Our fight is against feudalism, not against capitalism," said Mr Prachanda. The Maoist leader told a private TV channel that private business and property would get protection. "We will nationalize royal property and the property belonging to the late King Birendra," said the Maoist supremo. Mr Prachanda has been main

Never again! That's what I told myself after a serious case of bed bugs last year. We were on a road trip out of town and, feeling the need to scrimp on expenses, stayed at a rather cheap hotel overnight. That was a big mistake we realized the next morning when some of us started itching. We first thought it was just an allergy but, upon inspection, found red bug bites in our bodies. There

The significance of Vesak lies with the Buddha and his universal peace message to mankind. In most Buddhist temples all over the world, believers will gather to remember Prince Siddhatha. About 2,550 years ago, Prince Siddhatha was born in Lumbini, India during a full moon in the month of Vesak.This wisdom and light that flashed and radiated under the historic Bodhi Tree at Buddha Gaya in the dist

Don't Know Much About History: Everything You Need to Know About American History but Never Learned # Author:Kenneth C. Davis # Format:PDF 2.4MB# Page Count: 462 pages# Publisher: Avon Books (September 7, 1999)# Language: English# ISBN-10: 0380712520# ISBN-13: 978-0380712526In this new and completely revised, expanded and updated edition of the million-selling book that launched the Don't Know Muc

—practicing high fives too many times means she’ll slap me right in the face if I am busy on my Google Reader admiring her art work and don’t get my hand up; —with only five minutes to chew gum on the way to preschool, she will make the most of her time and chew “Twinkle Twinkle [...]

Image via Wikipedia Pfizer Corp. announced today that Viagra will soon  be available in  liquid form, and will be marketed by Pepsi Cola as a  power beverage  suitable for use as a mixer. It will now be possible  for a man to  literally pour himself a stiff one. Obviously we can  no longer call this  a soft drink, [...]

I wrote this as an entry for The Ladies Home Journal in 2006, unfortunately the editors are idiots and it was never published. Well, without further adieu …  here it is. Read it and weep, you miserable married breeders. 1. THAT’S RIGHT, I AM EATING COTTAGE CHEESE. FOR DINNER. FOR THE FIFTH NIGHT IN A ROW. And [...]

Barack Obama had not been in politics for long when he got his tail whipped by a veteran Chicago Congressman in his own backyard. Obama couldn't win any of the black vote. The only ward he won was the White, Working-class Irish Catholic 19th ward- a conservative community of cops, firefighters and schoolteachers.read more | digg story

Me in front of the Village’s museum project; April 26, 2008 — Photo by Mom. . My doctor thinks I have diabetes, so a few weeks ago he asked me to keep track of my blood sugar. Several dozen little holes in my fingertips later and I’m pretty sure he’s right because normal is in [...]

When teaching kids hot Include more than your stove top Think of your light bulbs. One touch, few seconds Blisters and redness emerge Crocodile tears, too Curious toddlers Will not be contained to one Pain experience But protecting them Is in our very nature Screw the lessons learned From pain and sorrow. Keeping my baby from a Blistery finger Again would be grand. The monkey’s too curious It cannot be helped She’s too [...]

For me, growing up has been more difficult than I had ever anticipated. It appears that I may not be as far along as I had originally thought. Some of the first things to go when I started playing grown up was riding a bike, jumping on a trampoline and running down hills. I've realized that complaining more, forgiving less...

For me, growing up has been more difficult than I had ever anticipated. It appears that I may not be as far along as I had originally thought. Some of the first things to go when I started playing grown up was riding a bike, jumping on a trampoline and running down hills. I've realized that complaining more, forgiving less...

Nathan and I have been married for two and a half blissful years. He is my one and only and as most of you know, I’m so glad I held out for the right one (as all of you should do). Here’s what I’ve learned: 1. When your husband is going to a show with a bunch [...]

Abuse in Teen Dating Relationships - and Family Members - Abuse is a Learned Behavior - Before you get into a serious dating relationship, you need to consider the family members of the one you are dating. If abuse has been the "norm" in someone's life and their family members abuse verbally, emotionally, and physically, you must remember that abuse often is a learned behavior. Unfortunately, it is a very difficult learned behavior to unlearn. More: continued here Other Review: Olympia Single Crib - Dark Pine (Baby Product)

I have learned each of these the hard way and I still don't follow my own advice. I would hope to save you some time by posting them here for you. These are not new ideas and I have borrowed them from different things I have read over the years. "Nobody plans to fail -- but many fail to plan." Take whatever time is necessary to do your research. I am very guilty of this one as I am sure most of us are. How far do you jump? And how many times a year? • You won’t get-rich-quick. But, I bet you keep trying, I know I do!• You cannot force an unwilling market to want your product. You can only give a willing market what they want. In other words, find a market and then either get a product or develop a product or service for the market. Don't create the product first, fall in love with it

I have been reading some wonderful posts about Mother’s Day lately, and it got me thinking. Since next weekend is Mother’s Day, and as is the case on most spring weekends, SportTman and Drums will be at a baseball tournament, and The Inventor and I will be home for her soccer games. So [...]

Gosh, but I loved my Evil Knievel.Surprised, aren't 'cha?The girl who wanted to grow up and be Miss America - well - she also wanted to be a daredevil too.Watch the video....and remember.Of course what they don't show you is that frickin' plastic piece that had grooves on it and you would have to pull it out of the back of the contraption where you wound him up and then zinnnng...off he went.Constructing an incline was close to rocket science. You see, although you may have wanted to stack and tilt anything you could get your hands on, in reality, there was only so much that the Evil K man could over come.We had to play around with the degrees of tilt and height. Uh-huh. Physics at nine years old. Go figure.Important things that were pondered during my ninth year of life.How far would he g

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You won’t remember much about the first three months. It really does get easier after a year. People do finally stop asking you really stupid questions in public once they are toddlers (and, no, I don’t miss it.) You have to pace yourself. I’ll add more as they occur to me. What have you learned so far? [...]

Disclaimer: These are opinions and stories offered by my dentist. Do your own research before making any decisions.Always brush with a soft or extra soft bristle brush. You clean wood floors with a soft broom and not sandpaper, right?Medium and hard toothbrushes should be banned like cigarettes. He thinks that the toothbrush industry keeps making them because of market demand, regardless of the evidence that proves that they damage teeth. The only thing they are good for are cleaning your car wheels.Just because the masses think something is popular doesn't mean they are right. This is why Google is bad. (He has a lot of other internet conspiracy theories as well).The Philips Sonicare toothbrush was developed by mimicking ultrasonic dental tools that are used by professionals, but

10. Kenny Florian is a pretty good announcer, but for some reason I missed Joe Rogan, maybe its because I'm just so used to hearing him.9. Travis Lutter might be good, if he ever has a gas tank that doesn't run out in the first round.8. Rich Franklin has BJJ. He pulled off one of the sickest armbar reversals I've ever seen. I thought is was over for sure and so did everyone I was watching it with.7. As I said in 10 things from UFC 79, Georges St. Pierre is the best wrestler in all of MMA.6. Georges St. Pierre vs Anderson Silva is my new number 1 dream fight, and it can actually happen, unlike Rickson vs Saku.5. Nate Quarry had the right idea, when a fighter is not engaging with you, do everything in your power to make it somewhat entertaining and he did.4. Michael Bisping looked good at

Esquire What I've Learned: Vint CerfEsquire - 13 minutes agoIt may seem like sort of a waste of time to play World of Warcraft with your son. But you're actually interacting with each other. You're solving problems. … Written by Google Inc. and Powered by WordPress

My poor, poor cat. She's cycling in and out of her misery again. And yes, yes...I'm going to get her spayed...just as soon as I get back from New Orleans - we have an appointment for next week at the vet. But on the bright side, she has taught me a thing or two in the last couple of weeks.The other night, as I was watching her wallow around in her fleshly desire, miserable and unable to get any relief - it dawned on me. That must be how I look to God when I get all caught up in my own desires and want to feel sorry for myself. Not a pretty picture, is it? Except I'm not an animal, so there's really no excuse for me. Ugh. Instantly, my disgust for her behavior changed - and I began to feel the tiniest bit of compassion for her. (Not that I know how it feels to be in heat, mind you, but I do

Bush's plan for global warming? Wait until 2025. Only then, he said in a Wednesday speech, should the US cap greenhouse gas emissions. Germany is not impressed. Patrick McGroarty Spiegel Online International - April 18, 2008 Original URL US President George W. Bush is in no hurry when it comes to global warming. When it comes to global warming, much of the world has been resigned for years to waiting out the end of the George W. Bush presidency. Under Bush, the White House has altered climate change reports, spiked global calls for action and maintained that it would simply be too harmful to the US economy to address the growing dangers of a warming climate. With just months to go before Bush makes way for his successor, the US president on Wednesday (more...) once again con

Lesson Learned For Godrey By Boxing News April 10th, 2008 PROVIDENCE (April 10, 2008) – NABF cruiserweight champion Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (16-1, 9 KOs) has been boxing professionally for four years, after a lengthy amateur career, but his ring education reached another level last month in Germany, albeit in defeat. As the No. 1 [...]

We had the most exhilarating special promotion, and BOY! did we learn a lesson or two…    Kudos to Kristin Hilton, Patricia Walker and Paul Robins. For their endurance, tunnel vision and do-or-die attitude. Here’s the story… During our regular morning staff meeting, 1 hour before the Hump Day Sale my team made a rather RISKY bet with me.    They [...]

When we constructed our facility in Santa Fe, we heavily invested in ventilation systems. Over the years, we have also researched solders and fluxes which were as safe as possible. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our work environment. We brought this practical experience with [...]

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Lesson Learned For Godrey By Boxing News April 10th, 2008 PROVIDENCE (April 10, 2008) – NABF cruiserweight champion Matt “Too Smooth” Godfrey (16-1, 9 KOs) has been boxing professionally for four years, after a lengthy amateur career, but his ring education reached another level last month in Germany, albeit in defeat. As the No. 1 [...]

... is supposed to be the world's leading online payment facility. The call center where I used to work in had a Paypal North America and Paypal UK wing, but unfortunately I never had the chance to become part of their team. That's why I'm as much of an ignoramus about Paypal as most normal folks, who can barely afford to keep money in their bank accounts, let alone have their own credit cards.Earlier today, while I was sifting through the dozens of new email, which were mostly notifications about new comments from my blogs, a lone email stood out. It read: You have a payment pending, and it was sent from service@paypal.com. This immediately got me excited and when I opened to read it, I just couldn't help but smile because it absolutely made my day. I received my very first Paypal payment

If you go to Wal-Mart and buy a six pack of beer, a shop vac, some personal lubricant, a bottle of Wesson oil, and one of those shiny silver emergency blankets the cashier will not only look at you funny, they'll also go out of their way to avoid touching you when they give you your change.

I am a baby boomer.I am not proud or ashamed of belonging to that demographic group, it was for mere casuality, I was born in 1952.That was a time when there was much more time than money, and so much to rebuild, that the unemployment was zero.What was close to zero was the salary, but nobody really cared that much, first because everybody was the same and second because without commercials, without TV, without fancy shops, you didn't even think of dreaming what today looks necessary.The necessary at that time was being able to fill your belly and the luxury was filling it with the things you liked.The situation was slightly better in 1960, when I was eight.At that time the video games weren't virtual, they were real, and may be less expensive and more fun.I belonged to a group of children

In the event of a large-scale Israeli invasion of Gaza, the report said that Hamas would refrain from fighting against the IDF in open areas but would instead channel the fighting into more densely populated areas. And where did they get this idea?: "Hizbullah's success in providing an asymmetric response to the IDF's might during the Second Lebanon War made it a role model for Hamas," Why is