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Again, don’t let someone drown
The Boston Globe explains instinctive drowning response. As was mentioned before, pay attention. Tip from the Geek Press. Read more
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If I’d known I was going to live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself
Here’s why you need to fund your own retirement plan, independent of what your employer offers. More so if you’re under 30, since Social Security is bound to take a hit (accelerated age indexing? means testing? reduced eligibility?) in the near future. Read more
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Which one of these is not like the others?
FLOTUS as fashion victim. What a mean photographer photoshopper! Tammy Bruce’ comment ain’t bad, either: " I know the lovely woman on the left is Spain’s Princess Letizia. The one in the middle, I have no idea, but she can be whomever she wants." Update (22 August). It’s a fake! Some grinchy photoshopper reminds us Read more
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Unscrupulous Optimism
It takes a kind of militant ignorance to indulge in utopian thoughts. Read more
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Dude, where’s MY bailout? Luxury Condo Edition
“I just find the whole thing ironic that FHA is providing financing for luxury housing.” Ironic? IRONIC? I’d describe the situation as corrupt, greedy, pork-laden, self-dealing, exploitative, welfare-for-the-rich, or undemocratic. But NOT ironic. More like typical for this Administration. FHA will finance up to 96.5% if you qualify (perhaps by being a friend of Angelo, Read more
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Bexar County gets in hot water
Now here’s the smart way to harness solar energy, and really save some money. Photovoltaic isn’t ready for prime time, but water heaters are just the ticket. Read more
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A sad analysis
John McWhorter, reviewing Amy Wax’ Race, Wrongs, and Remedies: "…the bulk of today’s discussion of black America is performance art." Tip from the Instapundit. Read more
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Dude, where’s MY bailout? Let ’em eat paella!
Looks like it went to Europe. Kinda like FLOTUS. Update (14 August). President Zero and family will make a 27-hour drive-by through Panama City for a roundtable discussion. Hopefully the 0’s won’t be exposed to any of the Wrong Kind of White People, like unemployed fishermen or oil workers. Another Update (14 August). Now I Read more
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Time to rethink your college major?
For my students: the worst- and best-paying college degrees. Pretty much every degree on the "best" list requires you to pass a calculus course and be a bit nimble with computers. Tip from J-Lo at The Corner. Read more
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Some sage advice on hats and attendant manners
Will Briggs departs from the statistical to post some excellent and witty advice on hats. Some excerpts: Hipster hats can be tried, but you run the risk of being mistaken for an Obama supporter or a person in need of a shower. …A baseball cap is a miserable device for preventing the rain from creeping Read more
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