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74Boy Scouts Have It Right: Be Prepared
by William F. Torpey
Why do government agencies -- city, state and federal -- invariably, and inevitably, wait until it's too late before taking action? It seems to me that government at every level should create a panel whose job it is to uncover potential problems. published 28 hours ago
83What is Inflation, How is it Calculated and How Does it Affect a Nation's Economy?
by Chuck
The term inflation refers to an increase in the amount of money in circulation without a corresponding increase in the amount of goods and services available to purchase with that money. Inflation always... published 4 days ago
92Tax Free Day or The Cost of Government Day
by bobmnu
Tax Freedom Day or The Cost of Government Day This year, July 11, 2007, is Tax Freedom Day or The Cost of Government Day, which is the day when the average wage earner stop working for the government and... published 13 months ago
80Who Was the Best American President?
by Jerry G2
The debate about who was the best U.S. President continues to rage, and it can be difficult to answer this question. While Lincoln is still the President who stands out for many, the debate over the best U.S.... published 3 weeks ago
68CJ's Creative Studio - Making Believable Fictional Civilizations
by cjcs
While fiction ultimately lives or dies by its characters, the world the characters are in should not be short-changed. The environment surrounding the characters informs not only the choices they make, but... published 11 hours ago
72The Salaries of Federal Employees
by Stacie Naczelnik
In a society where salaries are secrets nobody wants to reveal, it is refreshing to find websites that have a tell all approach when it comes to the salaries of federal employees. If you are interested in... published 12 months ago
79State Lotto Winners: Beware!
by William F. Torpey
If you're ever lucky enough to win the Connecticut Lotto, don't quit your day job yet, or at least until you check the bottom line on your bank account. Lotto officials like to tout the top line figure, but when all is said and done the amount you get may disappoint you. published 2 months ago
63National Debt
by Milkman95th
If there is one thing all Americans should worry about, it is debt (both public and private). As of June 24, 2008, the national debt is just under $9.4 trillion dollars. By comparison, the national debt in... published 2 weeks ago
76George Carlin: Great American Philosopher
by Marshall Hammond
George Carlin died Sunday. He didn’t depart the world, pass away, or pass on. We didn’t lose him, no, we’re pretty sure where he is. Its not that George didn’t make it, or George couldn’t be here... published 4 weeks ago
73Inflation and what can be done about it
by glassvisage
It's bad. That's the basic concept of inflation. It can be more scholastically defined as a "substantial and continuing rise in the general price level" (which is the average cost of all the things we buy,... published 3 weeks ago
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