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Adventures in Credit Card Land
Michael Moore has been appearing and speaking in alot of interview programs that I happen to listen or watch over the past week, in connection with his new movie – Capitalism: A Love Story. Moore certainly doesn’t need any help from me, nor will it come as much of a surprise that I’m a... »
Longterm Social Crisis
This week several mainstream headlines quoted “experts” who pointed to signs of economic recovery on the horizon. I think they were referring to Europe, but if you search the news, you’ll find other experts pointing out signs of the same for Japan and the United States. Of course after experts say such things they... »
Hungarian Rescue Plan
I must admit I didn’t know Hungary was until recently considered an economic powerhouse of Eastern Europe. My limited time there last week left me with neither the impression that it was an extremely well off country, nor the opposite. At the same time I did notice plenty of construction projects seemingly left unfinished,... »
Economies and Plants
During my lunch break on Myesonday I made my way over to a plant store near Olympic Stadium, here in Amsterdam. Usually working past the time places stay open, I thought it best to buy my spring plants during my work day, plus I’d seen this shop several times since starting my new job,... »
Vamos As Compras
Portuguese people be shoppin.’ You cannot stop a Portuguese person from shopping. I didn’t bother trying. I joined them, cause grandma and grandpa deserve a little something nice from the impoverished travelling vlogger of a grandson. But it really me wonder that classic question: How do they afford it? I’m sure you’ve heard about people in... »