Archive for the 'Quick Blast' Category

Benefiting the Wrong People?

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Instead of extending the unemployment benefits to well beyond a year, why doesn’t the government enact some sort of law which assist in hiring more people and putting them to work?
If for example a company is a $1 million a year company and they decide to go from 5 employees to 7 than they have [...]

Safety is 365

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Why don’t more companies initiate safety meetings and conferences. I have been at a few different companies in my life and have found it very enriching to see the company teach safety lessons to it’s employees.
From simple tips on driving safer to storing things in the right places and not leaving cabinets hanging safety [...]

Fixes to Health Care System

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

No I don’t plan to create the end all be all scenario to fixing our health care system but just got a few thoughts on what could be done better.
Right now the way I see it you got a lot of pissed off doctors (the suppliers) who went into pile loads of debt to get [...]

The Way Banks Play

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

“JPMorgan Chase (JPM, Fortune 500) will start processing and clearing expenses in the order purchases were made, chronologically, instead of biggest to smallest, which can deplete bank accounts faster and lead to more fees.”
Seriously? Is that how you would want your bank to charge you. Because they decide to max out your account with the [...]

It Was Always Hard to Find a Job

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

For any one who thinks that it is only hard to find a job recently they can be mistaken.
Ask any one of my friends and we will all be able to tell you just how hard it is and was to locate employment opportunities.
Back in 2001 when we were all in our first [...]

Gas Price Discrepancies

Thursday, October 1st, 2009

Has anyone else noticed that in certain districts in a city the gas prices can have a big difference.
In one area of town where I work gas is about $2.99 for a gallon of regular. The same gas grade near my home is only $2.79 at this moment.
I don’t work downtown or anything [...]

New Homes Arent Any Better

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

http://money.cnn.com/2009/09/15/real_estate/home_builder_ratings/index.htm
The article states that new homes are actually being built these days are better than they were before.
But I can’t help but remember that there are currently homes in Florida that have rotting walls and decaying appliances.
Homes seem to be built even quicker than before. They’re able to put a home together in [...]

Taxpayers Will Lose on Auto Bailouts, Oversight Panel Says

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

http://money.cnn.com/2009/09/09/autos/cop_auto_report/index.htm
I wonder what my share of these two auto companies is? And when do I get to cash out. Because if it weren’t for the cash for clunkers program I’m sure they are stocks that are sinking ships barely floating. I want out.