It’s your duty as a pure-blooded, half-bred, immigrant, American to vote. We’ve heard the mantra time and time again. We recognize the importance, and yet, some of us choose not to. It’s certainly important for you to discover what the issues are, and where you stand on them. There’s a big battle in California over… Continue Reading
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Credit Cards and Bailouts
I wish we were getting another stimulus check like last year. I've racked up a little consumer credit card debt, and I'd like to apply some of those funds to the balance. That's not going to happen though, and so I must resign myself to the fact that I'll be in the same position as… Continue Reading
Significance of SOPA
Wikipedia has started a revolution against the Stop Online Piracy Act, or SOPA (here’s the EFF’s take) (it’s Senate sister is PIPA), that is making it’s way through the United States Congress. In protest of the legislation, Wikipedia’s English site is “blacked out” for 24 hours today. This is significant, especially considering the impact of Wikipedia and its contributions… Continue Reading
This Never Happens
Today’s Dilbert comic strip just made me laugh. Unfortunately, these kind of settlements never happen. Even when the company is disgustingly wrong, they manage to fight.
“I Have The Pleasure to Present the Moral Leader of Our Nation”
Today is a monumental day that recognizes the achievements and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I can’t help but think that the people who were assassinated over time weren’t accomplishing some good. I encourage you to take a minute and visit thekingcenter.org to learn about this Great American.
National Preparedness Month
I don't really think it matters where you live, there's always the possibility of some disaster or emergency that will require preparedness. September marks National Preparedness Month, which I think is probably as good of a time to "celebrate" the occasion as any. In conjunction with National Preparedness Month, the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security is… Continue Reading
OKC in Tip-Top Shape
The Milken Institute publishes a survey each year about a variety of economic factors for cities in the United States. This year’s survey shows that Oklahoma City took a significant leap in creating it’s own success. With it’s burgeoning metro, OKC jumped 50 places on Milken’s list to claim the number 50 spot. This is… Continue Reading
Don’t Fall for “The Buyoff”
Nothing can be worse following an auto accident than to not collect someone's insurance information. There's a common accident/insurance scam where a scammer will offer you a certain low-ball monetary sum to avoid having to give you insurance information. Usually the scam goes something like this: You're waiting in a parking lot or at a… Continue Reading