PRIVACY ARTICLE REGARDING IRS

This link will take you to an important article regarding IRS allowing sale of your information by tax preparers.

http://money.cnn.com/2006/03/17/commentary/everyday/sahadi/index.htm?cnn=yes

If you are concerned about your personal information being sold upping chances of identity theft or additional spam this article is for you.

BEWARE SHARPER IMAGE REFURBISHED PRODUCTS

Beware when ordering refurbished products from Sharper Image. Professional Quadra arrived worked less than 2 weeks then just quit. I purchased a new one and found it extremely helpful. Website indicates refurbished are like new. However, neither of the refurbished units had the extra attachment either internally or externally which boost the air quality. Was willing to believe the little wires attached to back of front panel did the job. Never did but figured for the price would keep. First one started slowing up, then one quit and then second one stopped.

Not a pleasant chore to have to box, cart many miles to UPS then pay to return. Had to pay for shipment out as free shipping does not apply to refurbished goods. Guarantee you can return within 30 days for full refund. We shall see. Expect reimbursement of additional shipping caused by failure of product. Going to alert credit card company plus send letter to Sharper Image corporate.

President's Aide Scam

Well now I have heard it all. This guy made $161,000.00 a year and was stealing from department stores. Like who pays for these thefts. Regular folks who go and honestly put up money for merchandise. I can only imagine Bush will grant him a presidential pardon for past and future thefts.

Guess when you are the majority in power anything goes. Are there any honest Republicans left in this country? How about light in the loafers Senator from South Carolina. Does he consider himself honest?

At least the jerk got caught like a common thief which he certainly was. Wonder if he tried to use Presidential influence to get himself out of trouble.

MARY SECOLE

How many people know anything about this lady? Never heard of her? Well you need to take a look at the website and find out what a grand lady from Jamaica did to help her contemprary soldiers.

http://www.maryseacole.com/maryseacole/pages/

JAVA

One of my favorite websites is java.com. Many fun games. New features weekly. Have added button for folks who do not already have this installed.

Lots of companies use for spiffing up their sites. Go see what there is to offer.

Negative Savings

Negative savings is a big deal in this century. Carry over from last. If you spend it all what do you do upon retirement. Government is slashing benefits. Start talking to your children instead of constantly filling their rooms with gadgets that are not appreciated.
Link to article lays out the statistics.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/03/03/business/main1367222.shtml?CMP=OTC-RSSFeed&source=RSS&attr=Business_1367222

Roger Fenton Crimean War Photos

On a lighter note here is link to some photos and information which I found interesting. Wonderful the photos and information now available because of internet.

http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/coll/251_fen.html

Congressional Corruption

So disappointed to find a war hero who sinks to solicitation money for influence. Why are we surprised payola has been going on for centuries. Seems most disappointment arises from religious right who keep trying to portray themselves as "the good ones" when no group is completely good or evil.

Local joke: successful Republicans have 2 ex-wives and a long standing mistress on the side. Guess they are just trying to keep up with the Democrats who are less economically positioned so unable to afford so many ex-wives.

Not really concerned with their private lives. Just wish they would do a better job of running the country. Oil prices are bankrupting too many hard working people. Katrina Hurricane victims don't need to hear about millions in bribes when need home, job plus food on the table. Recentl release of video tape is a disgrace for the entire country. Let us go to the top for responsibility instead of trying to blame those with no power to change .

Daylight Savings Time

Here is link for the U. S. Naval Observatory for latest on the time change for US. Presents an interesting history of changes over the years.

http://aa.usno.navy.mil/faq/docs/daylight_time.html

Came to mind because I was offered an Australian update to my computer. Also find use of atomic clock to keep system on time has proven helpful.