Monthly Archives: April 2008

The problem has been laying in wait for us for years. How have most Americans been living beyond their means? Our current economic crisis has been building for decades. America?s median hourly wage is only slightly higher than it was … Continue reading →

There?s a new type of mosquito that has invaded Britain which not everyone wants to buzz off. In fact, most people would welcome it. Are you ready for this? It’s called the Anti-Yob Mosquito. It’s a device that emits a … Continue reading →

A bill has been introduced into the House of Representatives that would ban companies from giving out loans for which the borrower obviously has no reasonable chance of repaying. It also would allow such borrowers to sue the lender(s) for … Continue reading →

It would be interesting to visit Egypt on a sightseeing tour. There are so many things to see that I imagine it might be hard to see everything. First on my list would definitely be the Great Pyramid of Giza. … Continue reading →

There are more than 500,000 cancer deaths in the United States each year. Therefore, the underlying buzz all around the just concluded San Diego meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research was, “Where is the federal government?” AACR is … Continue reading →

There are many people with health issues making it necessary or advantageous to supplement their nutritional intake with B12. From what I have been reading, people with diabetes, dementia, gastric bypass and even many vegans need to think about and … Continue reading →

Well?the Populists were not successful in meeting their goals. They did prove, however, that a third party could have influence in national politics and could generate legislation. Although Bryan failed to stop the bankers, Jacob Coxey was still on the … Continue reading →

With today?s market many home owners are faced with the need to refinance their mortgage, especially those who have ARMs. Some homeowners may find the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan program provides them with some advantages. The FHA is not … Continue reading →

Continuing our exploration of Frank Baum’s interesting and cloaked use of allegories in the enduring classic: The Wizard of Oz. The Emerald City residents were required to wear green-colored glasses attached by a gold buckle. The green symbolizes green paper … Continue reading →

Frustrated Frank Baum needed an outlet for his Populist message. He couldn’t write the editorials he wanted to write in his own newspaper, so he buried his message in his enchanting story The Wizard of Oz. Today, let’s look at … Continue reading →