Month: November 2009

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Happy Holidays!!!

It’s that special time of year again when the whole family gets together. The Thanksgiving Holidays are always a special time for our family as we all enjoy the time we get to spend with each other catching upon the latest news. Another aspect of this particular holiday I like is to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade.

I love to wake up and watch the floats go by and the marching bands play. I am always reminded of the many characters that have touched our lives and become a part of the American culture. Well, I got to go eat and so I just wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!!

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Free up the Internet!

One item in the news recently was President Barack Obama’s call for China to allow its citizens more access to the internet. Under the current Chinese administration, the people of China are severely limited in the material they can view. The government controls what can be seen and blocks many western sites from its peoples view.

I hope that the great country of China will realize that true power is given to the government by the people. I hope they will reconsider their efforts to control every facet of their citizen’s lives.

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Love them gift cards!

I have thought that the invention of the gift card was a great idea. Its ease of purchase in the event that an emergency gift was required made it a useful tool. I have been saved from an embarrassing situation more than once by being able to purchase a quick gift for a forgotten event.

It turns out that there can be drawbacks to this wonderful item. Some cards carry fees that reduce their value over time. Another problem is that many times the cards are never used. When they are used, it’s not uncommon that the buyer ends up spending more money than they thought by using the card! Despite their drawbacks, I still love the gift card!