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Business & Economy

Voting Democrat or Republican hastens the destruction of America

15 October 2010 American Culture

Whether you vote for a Democrat or Republican, straight Democratic or Republican party, you will be hastening the destruction of the United States of America. Why? Both parties, their candidates, and their policies are intent on destroying America by securing their power and undermining the fortunes and prosperity of all citizens.

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Ephrata School Board insulting taxpayers again; gives 3.7 percent pay raise to superintendent

29 September 2010 American Culture

The Ephrata (PA) School District Board is up to its old tricks again, insulting taxpayers again by liberally doling out money whenever possible. Without being on the agenda or allowing for public discussion, these crazy money spending custodians of our children’s future lavished a 3.7% raise upon the District Superintendent Gerald Rosati. In the midst [...]

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Rolling Stone mag offers the 25 best record stores in America, but misses one local hero: the Record Connection

20 September 2010 American Culture

Recently, on their on line site, Rolling Stone listed their picks for the 25 best record stores in America. Sounds like the itinerary for a massive road trip to me. However, you might want to begin that journey right here in Lancaster County with The Record Connection in Ephrata. How did RS miss this great [...]

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Aetna denies health insurance to AARP member: the saga of confusion and misrepresentation continues

13 September 2010 American Culture

Here’s a follow up to my previous article, Aetna denies health insurance coverage to AARP member without good or just cause, published on August 25. I apologize in advance for grammar and spelling errors as I wrote this rather quickly. The lackeys at Aetna sent me a letter in response to my previous blog entry [...]

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Obama: economic recovery ‘painfully slow,’ because his economic policies are an ineffective pain in the ass

12 September 2010 American Culture

Thanks Mr. President for telling us what we already know: the economic recovery is painfully slow. No kidding, genius. Just like the first Bush, Obama doesn’t get it: ‘It’s the economy stupid!’ was the refrain in the early 1990s. While unemployment languishes at national level of near 10% (worse in many states), Obama and his [...]

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Local store doubles as the town dump; clean out your basement and drop off your excess crap

30 August 2010 American Culture

Downtown Ephrata (PA) is known for its abundance of stores selling used, abused and cast off items. One store, the Ephrata Flea Market on East Main Street doubles as the town dump, and official eye sore.

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Aetna denies health insurance coverage to AARP member without good or just cause

25 August 2010 American Culture

I can sympathize with the 14 million Americans who are unemployed as I have been unemployed for 16 months with little prospects for employment. Now I can identify and empathize with another group: the unemployed who also do not have health insurance. I’ve tried applying for public aid in Pennsylvania, and was put on a [...]

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Dangerdog Store now open with vintage and collectible comics, records, tv/movie memorabilia and more

30 June 2010 American Culture

Dangerdog media empire has expanded, and is proud to announce the opening of the Dangerdog Store on Etsy. The store will feature vintage and collectible items including comics, music including CDs and vinyl LPs, books, magazines, retro clothing, TV/movie memorabilia, and much more. We are currently populating the site with a variety of unique and [...]

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Ephrata School Board assaults and insults property owners with 3 percent tax increase this week

24 June 2010 Business & Economy

The small purple and gold ‘Don’t Raise Taxes’ signs did not work. Maybe they should have been bigger. Maybe the should have been planted by the hundreds in School Board members’ lawns. By a simple majority, and having neither compassion for people in difficult economic times nor a will for financial austerity, the Ephrata (PA) [...]

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HHGregg Typical Box Store: High Volume, Low Prices, Questionable Products and Service

29 April 2010 American Culture

HHGregg, the appliance and electronics dealer based in Indianapolis, recently opened a new store in Lancaster PA in the vacated Circuit City building. I ventured there during their Grand Opening sales days this past week. The experience was to be expected. HHGregg is a typical box store with a high volume of products and inventory [...]

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