Month: September 2022

When Does Full Banana Republic Status Begin in America?

Certainly, we are close. But open, rampant theft is still covered up by those committing it. For instance, fed members and those in congress ‘trade stocks’ for profit. Certainly with insider information, for they are the insiders setting policy which affect the stock markets. They make money through these stock trades as a way to …

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Movie Review: Gospel of St. John – A Great Way to ‘Read’ the Bible

Mr. Friday Night What a great idea: make a movie where the narrator reads directly the Gospel of John while the actors act out the narration. It is hearing the Bible and watching a movie at the same time. The acting is good enough to keep you entertained, with actors that look like they are …

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1800 Year Old Letter, Still Great Advice to “Young Christian Intellectuals”

I read excerpts of this letter in The Fathers of the Church, a book by Mike Aquilina. Here is how Mr. Aquilina introduces it: “In an affectionate letter, Origen offers advice to a star pupil, who would one day be canonized and deemed a Church Father, St. Gregory of Pontus, often called “the Wonder-Worker.” Origen …

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How a 1% Increase in Mortgage Rates Affects Home Prices

Simply put, as mortgage rates rise, monthly payments rise, which means prices should fall. That or people settle for cheaper homes. Since many people buy homes based on monthly payment cost rather than home price, it is worthwhile to look at what happens to home prices and payments when interest rates rise, as is currently …

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Something Broke In the World on Labor Day Weekend 2022

Everyone can tell something is dreadfully wrong with the world. “Everybody’s having them dreams”, as Dylan said. I don’t know what it was but something happened on Labor Day Weekend 2022 which changed everything. Maybe the utter pointlessness of this destruction that is being wreaked upon america is really hitting home with many americans. Maybe …

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How to Deal with Rude Customers in Business So They Never Bring You Down

Anyone in business knows that there are many great people in the world…kind, understanding…just good people that you enjoy doing business with. One of the great pleasures of business is in dealing with these people. To provide a good service at a fair price, and to have the respect of those you deal with, as …

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‘Contains Bioengineered Food Ingredients’ – Why It’s On So Many Labels Now

I’ll bet if you go to your pantry and start checking food labels you will be surprised at how many GMOs you’re eating. ‘Food’ companies are sneaking this trash into everything. The only warning is in small font located somewhere on the packaging. I used to love Hellman’s mayo. I checked the label – ‘Contains …

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Letting Your Kids Watch Screens? Their Brains are Shrinking

If you’re a parent that keeps your kids off screens you should be congratulated and cherished. Yes, it is hard work – for the kids want the screens. Plus, you have to fill the time they would otherwise be on screens with something else…which usually requires your attention and energy. But it is essential to …

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Inflation Destroys Everyone – How Much of Your Wealth Has Been Destroyed?

If crime could be beautiful, theft through inflation would be the prettiest crime of them all. Why? Because many can tell they are getting poorer, but they don’t understand what is happening. If you rob a man of his wallet, he notices and becomes excitable, which is bad for the thief. If you rob a …

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