Weekly Links

Government Shutdown

April 7, 2011

Finally, the debt ceiling crisis I highlighted months ago is getting some attention by way of an impending government shutdown if some compromise isn’t reached.  I have mixed feelings on the matter.  Primarily, our debt situation is way out of control.  It’s shameful actually, what we’re doing to the next generation of Americans who will […]

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My Thoughts on Japan

March 17, 2011

This weekly is dedicated to the disaster unfolding in Japan.  Human tragedy of epic proportions and an unknown future cloud the recovery and rebuilding efforts.  Of primary import is the people lost, people affected and people trying to get back on their feet following this tragedy.  I fear it may be some time until things […]

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Winning!

March 4, 2011

Charlie Sheen style, here are some top articles from around the blogosphere in finance, investing, global events and rants. These are … WINNERS! Stuff Darwin Likes: Burning Platorm – Celebrating Mediocrity The Mish – Costa Mesa Lays off Half of City Workers. Halfway There! Oblivious Investor – How Much Should You Save Per Year? Political […]

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Dumb, Dumb, Dumb – Firing a Teacher for Holding a Beer

February 12, 2011

This week’s weekly links is dedicated to the utter stupidity of a Georgia School District for firing a teacher that had a vacation picture of her holding a beer.  Seriously, she went to England, had a snapshot of her in a pub holding a beer and smiling and some conniving parent anonymously complained to the […]

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Evolutionary Reading – 1/22/2010 Edition

January 23, 2011

Here are some of my favorite reads from around the web, blogger networks I participate in, content I wrote elsewhere around the web, and other mentions: Best O The Rest: Financial Highway – Money and Ignorance Fiscal Fizzle – How We Save $1,000s on Health Spending Every Year Simple Dollar – Fresh Out of College […]

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Weekend Reading – This is Why America’s In Trouble Edition

January 7, 2011

In the spirit of starting off the new year by trying to change the corruption and theft that is destroying America, I thought I’d highlight my favorite article of the week point out the absurdity of public sector worker pension abuses.  If you want to criticize Chris Christie or other politicians looking to reform pension […]

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