Monthly Archives: April 2008

That’s Life

Posted on April 26, 2008 by Amanda

I am laughing tonight at all the times people have told me how much our lives will change with the baby. When they say that we’ll never be able to plan anything again because you never know what will happen, … Continue reading →

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Using credit cards to ease the pain and save some money

Posted on April 26, 2008 by Derek

I have a good handle on my personal finances, and have no problem using credit cards and paying them off each month. In fact, it can be beneficial to do so. Those who are carrying a balance on their cards … Continue reading →

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Bad authority, bad!

Posted on April 26, 2008 by Derek

Doesn’t it just seem a bit disingenuous that New York State politicians are complaining about an authority they created raising tolls? Come one! They LOVE the fact that it’s not themselves directly levying another tax. They get to play it … Continue reading →

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Leek hunting

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Derek

A couple years ago, my father-in-law kept talking about going “leak hunting”. That sounded like what we do at the Terminal on rainy Saturdays to find drains that need to be repaired. What I didn’t realize was that he was … Continue reading →

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Happy Tax Freedom Day!

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Derek

Happy Tax Freedom Day, U.S. of A.! Yes, today is the day when you’re finished handing over your paycheck directly to the government(s) and get to start keeping it for yourself! Unfortunately, us New Yorkers who are living the posh … Continue reading →

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Why Are People Taking Pictures of Our House?

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Amanda

Ok, so this is the second time I have seen people taking pictures of our house. Who knows if there are more than that when I’m not home or not looking? The first time I witnessed this was about a … Continue reading →

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Week 16

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Derek

Definitely showing!

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Forget FEMA, rely on Wal-Mart & Home Depot in a disaster

Posted on April 19, 2008 by Derek

Steven Horwitz, a professor of economics at St. Lawrence University, published a study that shows why local businesses are more effective in assisting in an emergency than the federal government. The study says Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Lowe’s made use … Continue reading →

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What would Hitler drive?

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Derek
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Establish confidence. Catalyst for the 21st century. Yadda yadda yadda.

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Derek

Every time you hear how an event, building, or business is promised to “restore Buffalo’s confidence” or “propel Buffalo into the 21st century” keep in mind how long people have been saying that. New York Times July 4, 1993 “Our … Continue reading →

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