Monthly Archives: January 2010

City in China is all Strung Up

Posted on January 7, 2010 by

This city in China is a center for making Violins. With at least nine factories and over 150 shops, it’s the livelihood for most of the people. Now they’re embarked on a project to teach more children how to play. … Continue reading →

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Brit Hume’s Useless Advice

Posted on January 6, 2010 by

Here’s good one. Brit Hume, ex-Fox newscaster, is advising Tiger Woods to convert to Christianity and find forgiveness. Why do some religious people become so self-righteous? I think it’s because they’re missing the ‘hypocrisy’ gene. They figure if it’s okay … Continue reading →

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Strategic Defaults are Good Business

Posted on January 5, 2010 by

I don’t understand all the fuss about ‘strategic defaults’ as homeowners walk away from mortgages that are 1000′s of dollars over the properties value. It’s just good business and exactly what smart companies do. There is no “moral obligation” to … Continue reading →

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One day at a Time

Posted on January 4, 2010 by

Here we go off into a new year. Lot’s of hoopla and reflection ad infinitum. I always thought if you want to  change something then do it now. Waiting for a calendar event seems more like stalling. Either way Father … Continue reading →

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