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The deficit

While the economy has been struggling to recover, one thing threatens it more than anything else. The rising deficits of the U.S. government will curtail any gains made in the economy and create problems for taxpayers. So far this year as of June, the deficit has risen to over one trillion dollars. That is the second highest deficit to date and really hurts as June is usually a month when there are surpluses.

I hope that every politician will take note of this problem and work to find ways to reduce their spending. The country can no longer afford to fool around and we need to get our finances under control.

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Years down the road

Even though the economy is still a little slow, our company is looking ahead and expanding where we can. This decision has led us to build new offices in a few select cities. The company has selected me to help plan out the cabling installation in the new buildings. I have been working with the architects and others to ensure the new space will have adequate telephone and data lines.

The task has been a challenge to say the least. Some of the buildings are very large and have multiple floors. Trying to figure out how the spaces will be used has been the key problem. I have been working with the data cabling installers to find ways to ensure that our future needs will be met with ease. We are adding extra space to the system so that we can add or subtract new lines to provide for changes in how the building is used.

Our company is completely dependant on the use of telephones. Without phones, we are dead in the water. This has led us to deal with the issue of redundancy. That is, ensuring that our system has backup capabilities in case something goes wrong. I have worked with the cable contractor on this issue and am satisfied that our system is sound. The project has been hectic at times, but all in all has been fun. I hope to see the results of my labors in the near future and for years down the road.

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Taranis

In London, today was a day to remember. The Ministry of Defense unveiled its newest combat aircraft called Taranis. The aircraft is being touted as the future of unmanned stealth technology and has many people around the world interested. The aircraft uses technology that makes virtually undetectable and no pilot is needed.

The long-range aircraft can be controlled from virtually anywhere in the world and can carry out a number of different missions. Surveillance, intelligence, and reconnaissance can all be done with the new jet. It can also drop bombs and missiles if needed. This technology has long been in the works and is nearing perfection. Be careful world, you may be in for an unpleasant surprise!

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Traveling Man

There are many good aspects to the job I have. One of the best things I get to do is travel. It seems that no matter how many trips I take, there is always another one on the horizon. One of my favorite places to visit is the town of Boston. I love the nightlife and the accents of the people. I also like to enrich my life by visiting their highly cultural entertainment venues.

The last time I visited, I was fortunate enough to purchase some hard to find WANG THEATRE TICKETS. I went to the wonderfully restored building and had the time of my life. That wasn’t the end of my good fortune. The very next day a friend of mine gave me some BOSTON OPERA HOUSE TICKETS. I saw a show called the “Nutcracker” and enjoyed it very much.

Another place that I like to go to when I can is Canada. It’s a great country to visit as it has so much to offer. It’s has all the scenery you could want and some of the best cities around. I was lucky to enough to score some Air Canada Centre Tickets and saw a pretty good hockey game. I love that sport and it was everything I imagined it would be. I not sure where my next trip will be, but I hope it goes as good as my last ones!

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Steinbrenner

The New York Yankees lost their chief today as owner George M. Steinbrenner died from a massive stroke this morning. He was 80 years old and is known for his leadership in the baseball realm as the owner of the Yankees. Known to many as “the boss” George went through many managers during his stint as the owner.

As the owner of the club since 1973, he compiled an amazing record of 7 World Series Championships and 11 American League Pennants. Known to all as a generous man, the baseball world will miss him as well as his surviving family.

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Money

The economy seems to still be struggling, but that doesn’t mean that there are no longer ways to make money. What many people don’t know is that when some companies do poorly in a slow economy, other companies do well. The trick is to know what companies to invest in and which ones to avoid. That’s why people who invest in stocks can do well even when the economy is down.

The good news is that Stock Trading it isn’t as hard as many people think. You can work from home on your own time and be comfortable while you do it. All you have to do to get involved in Online Trading is set up an account and start doing it. There is no good reason to wait. It doesn’t cost as much as some people think to make trades or adjust your IRA Accounts.

Despite the fact that the news seems to be all bad lately, the economy is bound to get better. It may take some time, but those who have their act together stand to make some pretty good gains when it does. All it will take is a forward looking attitude and a little elbow grease. I hope to be one of those people who reap the rewards of thinking ahead about my finances.

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Paris and Bush meat

The city of Paris has long been known for its cuisine. This time, the menu is a little bit different than you may expect. Due to the growing African population in the city, bush meat is being imported in surprising levels. Experts say the illegal trade is growing and is a danger to wild populations of animals.

Such animals as rats, monkeys, crocodiles, and anteaters are being brought into the city. They carcasses are usually dried and are sold at markets under the table. Experts worry that the animals present a danger to public health as well. Bacteria and Ebola viruses can be found in these animals and could be a grave health concern. I hope this practice is soon stopped!

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Four in one!

One thing my family and I love to do is go out to eat. The problem is that we are fairly new to the area and don’t know where everything is as yet. We know there are restaurants out there; we just don’t know the best ones for us. I was looking for a solution to the problem when I heard about a website that can direct us to the best local restaurants. The site is called local.com and here is how it works.

The site is a search engine. The good thing about it is that it is a combination of four different sites, each of which contributes to the whole. The site is a conglomeration of Citysearch.com, Superpages.com, Yellowpages.com, and Yelp.com. When accessing the site, you can utilize the local yellowpages to find phone numbers, or use the local search feature to find local area businesses.

Now that I have been using the site, I save a lot of time choosing where I want to go. The old method of trial and error is out, and the new way is in. I also like the fact that I am supporting my local area businesses and building the economy in my area. The whole thing has been a win-win situation for me and my family.

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Open Champ

Congratulations to Graeme McDowell who is the champion of the 2010 U.S.Open. After an exciting four days of ups and downs for the field, he emerged at the top of the field on Sunday. He stood on the 18 green and took it all in after realizing that he was going to join the long list of famous names who have won the tournament.

Tiger Woods finished tied for fourth with Phil Mickelson. The field struggled with the windy conditions throughout the tournament. It was a victory that was well deserved and I hope he enjoys it!

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Important asset

There are many ways that we protect ourselves every day. One thing we do is wear seatbelts. Another thing we do is to make sure that we have insurance. It is an important step in making sure we are protected against the many things that life throws us unexpectedly. That’s why I wanted to ensure that my cousin was protected when she recently moved.

My cousin Pam was recently married. She and her husband decided to start over in another state. I was glad to help them select some Massachusetts home insurance for their new home. After checking out the situation, I found a site on the internet called berryinsurance.com that provided the protection they needed. It was nice to know they were off to a good start.

Since I was on the site anyway, I decided to check it out further. I found that this company could provide Massachusetts auto insurance as well as Massachusetts business insurance. These would be valuable assets to have in case of an emergency. I had heard from some friends of mine that this was a reputable company and that was important to me. Now that everything is settled, it is good to know that my cousin is ready for just about any kind of emergency.