Archive for March 1st, 2010

Author Tony DeMaio Once upon a time there was a peaceful valley. In this valley, the people worked hard. They believed in thrift, hard work, and hard play. The people valued education, and were very proud of their school district, which they supported through their taxes—though their taxes were not very high. The district consisted [...]

Author Essie Feldhacher I love plastic, airtight, snap-lock tubs. And I remember when they were ‘invented’. But then, being born in the 4th year of the Baby Boom Generation, (1946-1964) I recall when a lot of items people take for granted today came into existence. For Yours Truly, among the most appreciated – the vast [...]

Author Linda Brady Traynham Stick Close to Your Desks and never go to sea and you all may become rulers of the Queen’s Naaavvvvvy.” Gilbert and Sullivan are timeless. Consider Admiral Mike Mullen, current Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a prime example of G&S, although it is improbable that he is surrounded by [...]

Author Tex Norton A story buried on page 16 of the Thursday, February 11, 2010 Financial Times once again confirms that our “regulation” process simply doesn’t work. The article entitled US Safety Watchdog Under Attack reports that the United States car safety watchdog is under attack from Congress and consumer advocates for not being aggressive [...]