rudyamid on December 26th, 2008 at 10:09 pm

With the mainstream media constantly touting economic recession, unemployment, and spending cutbacks, it’s easy to believe the doom and gloom.  However, I just got back from the malls this afternoon and it’s so far from the reality that was reported on the news.  I’ve twittered what I saw in the malls in the past couple [...]

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rudyamid on December 14th, 2008 at 9:01 am

We went to Maggiano’s Little Italy, last Friday.  I was a sunny day when we talked about: The lunch menu: Caesar Salad, Calamari, Chicken and Spinach Manicotti’s, Stuffed Mushroom, Eggplant Parmesan, Linguini with clams, Lasagna, Tiramisu, and Crème Brûlée. Indonesian food.  Some of the ones I recommend are satay, bacang, and fried rice. Christmas Lights.  [...]

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rudyamid on October 17th, 2008 at 12:55 pm

Some people point out that we may be in another economic depression.  This is misleading because when I look around, people are still buying clothes, groceries, and new computers.  People are still taking vacations and commuting to work.  No one has committed suicide due to bankruptcy.  In general, people are still going about doing their [...]

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rudyamid on October 15th, 2008 at 3:41 pm

A lot of people are worried about the current economic recession in America.  My wife and I are concerned about the value of our home.  My family has been asking if I’m still employed.  Friends and co-workers have been discussing their less than spectacular pension plan balance.  When the stock market tanks, it triggers this [...]

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rudyamid on September 18th, 2008 at 11:42 pm

I’ve always said it and will continue to say it:  I’m a Hybrid car fan.  The fuel economy (whopping 45 MPG city driving), the quiet auto-stop, the smooth acceleration, the electricity regeneration braking system, or simply the concept of it, appeals to the geeky side of me.  Unfortunately, with the recent feeding frenzy of all [...]

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