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ROBIN HOOD VIRUS

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There is an abundance of commentary in terms of the Financial Markets and Meltdown in our country, as well as in the World Markets. Some of the commentary in this country allows that our current economic collapse is due to dishonesty, greed and mismanagement. Basically, permissiveness began to rule the markets and reality of values was pushed aside. People were permitted to borrow against a floating (ARM) interest rate on housing that had become inflated… Continue

Added by peripheral on March 3, 2009 at 5:39am — 1 Comment

ANTEPENULTIMATE

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An old expression goes something like: “The more things change, the more they remain the same!” And so it appears with our nation and the political actions and appointments since Inauguration Day 2009. A Candidate and a Political Ambition promising “Change” and “Yes!, We Can!” and no more Lobbyists and business as usual approach has already proven to be false. From outcries against Billion Dollar Deficits during the previous administration to the glibness… Continue

Added by peripheral on February 12, 2009 at 5:41am — No Comments

BASKIN-ROBBINS COMEBACK

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Somewhere in the 1950’s, Baskin-Robbins started Ice Cream Franchises that featured 31 different flavors. Even though the Chain is somewhat diminished from its peak popularity, where it continues to be operational, they advertise and boast of now having more than 1,000 flavors. Some of us grew up being very content with Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry – but – that was then and this is now.

It seems as though the Baskin-Robbins Concept has… Continue

Added by peripheral on January 22, 2009 at 4:22am — No Comments

TULIPOMANIA AND HOOPLA

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TULIPOMANIA = “A violent passion for the acquisition or cultivation of tulips” -- In Holland, in the first half of the 17th century, the cultivation of tulips became a mania. It began about the year 1634, and, like a violent epidemic, seized upon all classes of the community, leading to disasters and misery such as the records of commerce or of bankruptcies can scarcely parallel. In 1636, tulip marts had been established in Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Haarlem,… Continue

Added by peripheral on January 21, 2009 at 4:28am — No Comments

POMP AND CIRCUMSTANCE

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The Feature Headline in the Drudge Report for Monday, January 19th is: “Anything Possible”! In a Pre-Inaugural speech, The MY-WAY Report states: “Two days from the White House, President-elect Barack Obama joined a vast throng Sunday at a joyous pre-inauguration celebration staged among marble monuments to past heroes. Anything is possible in America, declared the man who will confront economic crisis and two wars when he takes office. Despite the… Continue

Added by peripheral on January 19, 2009 at 3:56am — No Comments

JUGGERNAUT OR FOIBLE

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Generalization is a tool in expression that allows one to either overstate or underestimate what is or is not factual. Next week will be observed as National Right To Life Week. An example is this statement appearing on www.OneNewsNow.com: “Less than 10% believe abortion should be legal, unfettered…A nationwide survey commissioned by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops underscores the public view of abortion. The poll involved a cross-section of… Continue

Added by peripheral on January 16, 2009 at 4:42am — No Comments

INAUGURAL PRAYER FOCUS

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It seems as though an innate propensity for many leads one to negative opinion and bent rather than to a more positive approach and inclination. This is reflected in our national elections and the close percentages in terms of how the citizenry votes. Even with an exceptionally gifted orator and a national mood for change, the vote was nevertheless closer than one would have thought – 53% versus 47%.

A broader question is whether or not we want… Continue

Added by peripheral on January 13, 2009 at 3:45am — No Comments

UNIMAGINABLE AND UNPRECENDENTED

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If one scans his/her lifetime, many events come under a heading of being UNIMAGINABLE. Events such as Great Depression; rise of Nazism in Germany; War In Europe; sneak attack by Japan on Pearl Harbor; World War; use of Atomic Bombs; Increase In Nuclear Proliferation; rise and spread of Communism; Liberal bent of Politics in America; Sudden Attacks of September 11, 2001; recessions; Financial Bailout of Financial Institutions and Industries with excessive… Continue

Added by peripheral on January 9, 2009 at 3:59am — No Comments

LISTENING OR LISTING

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The US Senate is beginning to look like a Mental Institution that has been taken over by the patients – there is so little order, decorum or common sense on display there currently. An example is a Newsday Article (January 8th, 2009) regarding: “Senate Democratic leaders yesterday laid out a path for former Illinois Attorney General Roland Burris to replace President-elect Barack Obama in the Senate, softening their initial ardent opposition to Burris'… Continue

Added by peripheral on January 8, 2009 at 3:33am — No Comments

DISPOSSESSING GOD

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All too soon (in the year 2026), the United States of America will mark the 250thyear of existence as a free and independent nation. This nation has been preserved through good times and bad times. We have endured several wars, including two World Wars. We were victimized by two surprise attacks – Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 and sixty (60) years later on September 11, 2001. We have passed through recessions and depressions and recovered very well. As… Continue

Added by peripheral on January 6, 2009 at 4:20am — No Comments

POLARIZATION - Or - CONFLICT RESOLUTION

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It is obvious that polarization (a sharp division, as of a population or group, into opposing factions) is a reality within our nation. In an effort to address conflict on a secular level, someone has developed a list of 8 Possibilities For Conflict Resolution as a starting point: 1) Know Yourself and Your Vulnerabilities – Take Care of Yourself So You Don’t Capitulate Inappropriately Just To Achieve Resolve At Any Cost; 2) Clarify Personal Needs… Continue

Added by peripheral on January 2, 2009 at 3:44am — No Comments

H5N1 AND YOU

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It is often said that “the world is getting to be much smaller” as communication and world markets expand. Some nations that had been hesitant to be globally involved, except for expansionist purposes, are now large population centers with demand for economic inclusion. The world’s population has expanded greatly with some nations (India, China, etc.) having 1 billion plus citizens. With accelerated modernization, there is also demand for greater… Continue

Added by peripheral on December 27, 2008 at 3:00am — No Comments

AVARICE And The IMBECILIC

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A sad headline occurred a few days ago, “Madoff Investor Found Dead Of Possible Suicide.” It is an account of Rene-Thierry Magon de la Villehuchet, an owner of a Hedge Fund, who had invested $1.4 Billion in Mr. Madoff’s financial charade. Many people have been affected by their blind trust in a man or ignorance in terms of risk management. One who fancies himself as a risk management expert wrote: “The economic events of the past few days transitioned the… Continue

Added by peripheral on December 26, 2008 at 2:50am — No Comments

GOMORRAH - HERE WE COME!

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“Gay Pride” has become a common phrase in our culture. The word “pride” has varied meaning and usages. Most common are: “a high or inordinate opinion of one's own dignity, importance, merit, or superiority, whether as cherished in the mind or as displayed in bearing, conduct; the state or feeling of being proud; a becoming or dignified sense of what is due to oneself or one's position or character; self-respect; self-esteem… a group of lions…” When the… Continue

Added by peripheral on December 22, 2008 at 4:59am — No Comments

HEDGING

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In many areas and decisions one makes in life, there is an element of risk. It is a scary speculation to think (if the estimate is correct) that 1 in 5 drivers one passes in oncoming traffic is under the influence of “something”. The “risk” pertains to one’s consumption of some mood modifier; or they could be distracted by conversation with someone in the vehicle or on a Cell Phone; or there could be the all-too-frequent “Road Rage” factor present.… Continue

Added by peripheral on December 17, 2008 at 2:30am — No Comments

LET'S MAKE A DEAL

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In December 1963, LET’S MAKE A DEAL became a daytime entry in television as a contestant-driven program. A summary states: “One of TV's all time greatest and most successful shows, Let's Make a Deal was a game of intuition, skill, luck, decision-making and greed...all mixed into one…” People would carry signs, or dress in all kinds of costumes hoping to attract the attention of the Host, Monty Hall. Currently, there is another program that is rated very… Continue

Added by peripheral on December 16, 2008 at 3:54am — No Comments

GLOATING

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At times, we have all had to struggle with an inner urge to “gloat” over someone or some matter. When a person has been arrogant towards another and then miscues, it would be so easy to gloat because that one has performed in an otiose (ineffective or futile; superfluous or useless) manner. Gloating is: “a feeling of great, often malicious, pleasure or self-satisfaction.” We attribute such moments to our “human nature” which, if left unchecked, can be… Continue

Added by peripheral on December 15, 2008 at 4:59am — No Comments

BANKRUPTCY

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There are same words that signify loss, failure, irresponsibility, or unanticipated events occurring that make it difficult for one to survive financially. Bankruptcy used to carry with it a sense of shame and/or failure. When the word is used as an adjective, American Heritage Dictionary defines Bankruptcy as, “having been legally declared financially insolvent; financially ruined; impoverished; depleted of valuable qualities or characteristics; totally… Continue

Added by peripheral on December 13, 2008 at 5:00am — No Comments

FORTUITOUS

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Everyone views life through his/her personal prism. We do not exist in a vacuum! We all have our values and biases. However, there are those who believe some “magic” has been at work in their behalf – maybe “karma”! There are numbers of people who believe that everything occurring in life is to be relegated and embraced as “good luck” – a matter of being in the right place at the right time. It is viewed as “chance” (things just happen). One can hear some… Continue

Added by peripheral on December 8, 2008 at 6:35am — No Comments

TENSION

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Tension is a current experience in the world and in individual lives. The most recent news about events in Mumbai (Bombay), India is an example. Once it was learned that those responsible for the attacks were being trained and coordinated by leaders in Pakistan – tensions heightened and other nations have attempted to intervene to lessen tensions between two nuclear nations. An article in today’s International Herald Tribune states: “Fresh evidence… Continue

Added by peripheral on December 5, 2008 at 4:31am — No Comments

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