Political Correctness in today’s society exceeds limit of rational thought
The Holiday’s are a constant reminder of the massive over enforcing of political correctedness in today’s society. It comes a time where “Merry Christmas” is no longer acceptable and “Happy Holidays” is the only greeting safe enough to be said aloud. Today, people will feel they are on pins and needles when interacting, and ultimately [...]
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Britian’s Jersey Bankruptcy Law could change soon
The new Viscount’s Remission Orders are meant to help people who are stuck in a “never ending cycle of debt.” It allows all debts to be frozen and could potentially write off debts completely if the order was in place for a year. The current system requires that anyone being declared bankrupt involves formal court [...]
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Super Bowl thrown and why you should buy tickets early
Bill Callhan was thrown some harsh accusations last Saturday, when Oakland’s Ex-Receiver Tim Brown said that his coach “sabotaged” the 2002 Super Bowl against the Buccaneers. Shortly thereafter, Jerry Rice called in to ESPN’s NFL Live and backed up Brown on his claims saying “In a way, maybe he just didn’t like the Raiders, he [...]
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As home sales increase, so do the prices
Sales of previously-owned homes declined 1.0 percent last month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.94 million units according to The National Association of Realtors. That rate is the second highest rate of sales since November 2009, when a a federal tax cut for home buyers was due to expire. The NAR reported that [...]
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What the Fiscal Cliff means for you
The 2013 fiscal cliff introduced a flurry of increased taxes that could devestate working class America. Financial planner Will Caywood of Augusta Georgia describes the fiscal cliff. saying “The fiscal cliff is the expected economic impact of the combination of the mandatory spending cuts and tax increases that were set to begin in 2013.” This [...]
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Proposed Corridor Cities Transitway Key to Stimulating Economic Growth
Interstate 270 is one of the most congested roads in the entire Washington area, but lawmakers are far from a solution. Statistics show that 114,000 cars use I-270 daily, but in the next 10-15 years is projected to have about 200,000 a day. The most supported proposal is the Corridor Cities Transitway. This proposed project [...]
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U.S. Bank and Wells Fargo part of $8.5 billion deal with regulators
A total of 10 banks have recently been accused of improper mortgage and foreclosure practices, including both U.S. Bancorp and Wells Fargo. Both banks have agreed to collectively pay over $8.5 billion in cash and other assistance to aid borrowers. This settlement was jointly reached by the banks and the Office of the Comptroller of [...]
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‘Fiscal Cliff’ bill signed into law by autopen
The long awaited legislation that allowed the U.S. to avoid the “fiscal cliff” was signed into law Wednesday by autopen the White House said, just a day after being approved in a contentious vote in the House of Representatives. President Obama interrupted a family vacation in Honolulu to oversee the negotiations in Washington, and [...]
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New York man arrested for allegedly owing $1 million in child support
Federal prosecutors have arrested a New York resident accused of owing more than $1 million total in child support. 50 year old Robert Sand was arrested Tuesday when he landed in Los Angeles shortly after being deported from the Philippines says the U.S. attorney’s office. Prosecutors believe that Mr. Sand had been living in Thailand [...]
Divorced families can still enjoy the holidays with some planning
The holidays aren’t always the happiest time of year for all families, as phones start ringing off the hook in family law offices all over the country as families begin arguing over custody and visitation schedules. Fears about non-custodial parents and unsupervised visits can arise. But this is the time of year to think ahead [...]
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