Balancing The Books (Or) Highway Robbery
Do you really trust this man?
The accidental Governor of New York State talks a good game, like many politicians. But in the end, he’s all about making sure he’s taken care of.
Governor David Paterson stumbled his way into the role of Governor as a result of the fact that...
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Tooth Fairy Increases Tooth Value
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out the economy is suffering these days. The stock market goes up and down like a bad roller coaster while housing sales are down, car sales are down, and unemployment is up! But, in the midst of the bad economy, there is...
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Whatever Happened To Responsible Spending?
It seems no one knows how to budget responsibly anymore. As a matter of fact, one could say the phrase responsible spending is more of an oxymoron these days than anything else. Of course you could also say those who are supposed to know how to spend responsibly are nothing...
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Do They Really Get A Big Bang For Their Buck?
Is It Really Worth It?
It’s time for another Super Bowl and that means it’s time for outlandish spending when it comes to advertising dollars. Many people say it’s the Super Bowl ads which pull them to watch the game. Some go as far as saying...
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Stinking Economy = More Traffic Tickets!?
Once upon a time many people believed police wrote more speeding tickets at the end of each month. Why? They had to hit some kind of magic quoto number. As a result, at the end of each month more speed traps appeared and the ever-conscious driver trying to shave...
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A City On The Edge of the Erie
For people living near and around Rochester, New York, much of what goes on in the city could be referred to as a soap opera. It seems every time you turn around, there’s another example of poor decision politics going on. Could it be those in leadership...
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Looking For Handouts, While Throwing Punches
First Wall Street told us the sky would fall if they failed. Financial CEO’s with they big dollar salaries and perks galore told the federal government if they didn’t give them money, the entire economy would collapse. Going against public opinion, the government decided to hand out billions of...
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Is Black Friday Dead?
It is no secret economic times are tough. Of course if you listen to the government leaders, various talking head pundits and the so-called financial experts, you’re probably filled with lots of fear. Lets face it, there’s a lot of fear-mongering going on these days. If we believed all the reports...
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Rochester, New York Announces Incentive Bonuses
While performance-based pay is commonplace in the private sector, the Mayor of Rochester, New York has decided to implement the practice at the government level. As a result of his new plan, the already cash-strapped City of Rochester, is handing out thousands of dollars in bonus pay. This plan,...
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When No One Wins…
Chess is a game of strategy where you always need to be at least one move ahead of your opponent. The ultimate victor is the one who declares Checkmate! However, more often than not, many chess games end in a stalemate. No one wins, you’re simply left sitting in your chair...
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