The Penny Cost More to Make Than It’s Worth, Again

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

http://blogs.wsj.com/economics/2016/12/27/the-penny-cost-more-to-make-than-its-worth-again/

Of course Congress doesn’t want to admit that inflation, which allows them to steal and spend, has stolen wealth by maligning currency less valuable. Everyone should ask: “what happened to penny candy”!!! Store of value, my ass!!!!

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Bankruptcy Becomes an Option for Some Borrowers Burdened by Student Loans

Tuesday, December 27, 2016

http://www.wsj.com/articles/bankruptcy-becomes-an-option-for-some-borrowers-burdened-by-student-loans-1482834600

Sounds like the taxpayer is getting stuck with a de facto student loan forgiveness program.

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Fast-Food Chains in India Cultivate Untapped Workforce: Women

Monday, December 26, 2016

http://www.wsj.com/articles/fast-food-chains-in-india-cultivate-untapped-workforce-women-1482674401

Now the USA is in trouble. If India “unlocks” all that human capital, then they will really be a fierce competitor in the global marketplace.

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Your Children Already Know What They’re Getting for Christmas—Thanks, Internet

Saturday, December 24, 2016

http://www.wsj.com/articles/those-ads-that-follow-you-around-the-internet-are-ruining-christmas-1482507745

Funny! Amazon is Santa.

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Obama’s Midnight Regulation Express

Friday, December 23, 2016

http://www.wsj.com/articles/obamas-midnight-regulation-express-1482451192

BHO is really “some piece of work”. And that’s being polite!

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Berlin Truck Attack Suspect Killed in Shootout

Friday, December 23, 2016

http://www.wsj.com/articles/berlin-truck-attack-suspect-killed-in-shootout-in-milan-government-official-says-1482487426

Too bad. It would have been good to find out why? Now we’ll never know.

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LESSONS LEARNED: Sending stuff by priority mail

Friday, December 23, 2016
  • Since at crunch times, like Christmas, the mailers “disappear” no matter how hard the Postal Workers try to keep them stocked. So keep a few of those mailers in your car for when they are needed.
  • You can use the PO kiosk with a credit card. Sometimes these are available when the windows are closed.
  • After seeing some PO disasters, I have been putting my contents inside a zip lock bag with the addressing information where I hope it’s supposed to wind up.
     
  • The PO uses automatic scanning  the zip code. If you are going to put phone numbers in the address, which I’ve been told is a good idea, then you need to put it under the name, but before the address. 

    For example:

        John Q. Public
        (212) 555-1212
        123 Anystreet Place
        Anywhere XX 01010-1234

  • When you get the receipt, confirm the tracking number asap. Then, alert the recipient with the link. Ask for them to confirm they received it. But you’ll still have to check. (I had to tell one person to look outside their front door!)
  • Check the “to” and “from”. (I’ve more that once reversed that. DUH!) Might also help to verify the addresses, I’ve sent stuff to the old address by accident and by my own stupidity.
     
  • It’s also useful to print the from/to info then put it on the Priority Address label covering it with clear tape. Then all you have to do is put the self-adhesive Priority Address label on the envelope or box. Works nicely.

Feel free to add your own observations.

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Aleppo Evacuation Nears End, Say Red Cross, State TV

Thursday, December 22, 2016

http://www.wsj.com/articles/aleppo-evacuation-nears-end-red-cross-says-1482402010

Not a minute too soon. Dona Nobis Pacem

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AT&T’s DirecTV Now Gets Off to a Bumpy Start

Thursday, December 22, 2016

http://www.wsj.com/articles/at-ts-directv-now-gets-off-to-a-bumpy-start-1482411601

Buyer beware!

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Daniel Henninger: Michelle’s Trump Despair

Thursday, December 22, 2016

http://www.wsj.com/articles/michelles-trump-despair-1482363263

They say that being elected President ages. Let’s hope that DJT keeps his word. I’m hoping for the best.

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