Posted on 07/24/2009 3:37:21 AM PDT by nw_arizona_granny
Weekly Roundup - Living On Nothing Edition Category: Roundups | Comments(15)
Did you hear about the guy that lives on nothing? No seriously, he lives on zero dollars a day. Meet Daniel Suelo, who lives in a cave outside Moab, Utah. Suelo has no mortgage, no car payment, no debt of any kind. He also has no home, no car, no television, and absolutely no “creature comforts.” But he does have a lot of creatures, as in the mice and bugs that scurry about the cave floor he’s called home for the last three years.
To us, Suelo probably sounds a little extreme. Actually, he probably sounds very extreme. After all, I suspect most of you reading this are doing so under the protection of some sort of man-made shelter, and with some amount of money on your person, and probably a few needs for money, too. And who doesn’t need money unless they have completely unplugged from the grid? Still, it’s an amusing story about a guy who rejects all forms of consumerism as we know it.
The Frugal Roundup
How to Brew Your Own Beer and Maybe Save Some Money. A fantastic introduction to home brewing, something I’ve never done myself, but always been interested in trying. (@Generation X Finance)
Contentment: A Great Financial Principle. If I had to name one required emotion for living a frugal lifestyle it would be contentment. Once you are content with your belongings and your lot in life you can ignore forces attempting to separate you from your money. (@Personal Finance by the Book)
Use Energy Star Appliances to Save On Utility Costs. I enjoyed this post because it included actual numbers, and actual total savings, from someone who upgraded to new, energy star appliances. (@The Digerati Life)
Over-Saving for Retirement? Is it possible to “over-save” for retirement? Yes, I think so. At some point I like the idea of putting some money aside in taxable investments outside of retirement funds, to be accessed prior to traditional retirement age. (@The Simple Dollar)
40 Things to Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home. A great list of both practical and philosophical lessons to teach your kids before they reach the age where they know everything. I think that now happens around 13 years-old. (@My Supercharged Life)
Index Fund Investing Overview. If you are looking for a place to invest with high diversification and relatively low fees (for broader index funds with low turnover), index funds are a great place to start. (@Money Smart Life)
5 Reasons To Line Dry Your Laundry. My wife and I may soon be installing a clothesline in our backyard. In many neighborhoods they are frowned upon - one of the reasons I don’t like living in a neighborhood. I digress. One of our neighbors recently put up a clothesline, and we might just follow his lead. (@Simple Mom)
A Few Others I Enjoyed
* 4 Quick Tips for Getting Out of a Rut * Young and Cash Rich * Embracing Simple Style * First Trading Experience With OptionsHouse * The Exponential Power of Delayed Consumption * How Much Emergency Fund is Enough? * 50 Questions that Will Free Your Mind * Save Money On Car Insurance
A rebellion is brewing in home congressional districts of incumbent Democrats evidenced by the reaction at several town hall meetings.
Members are being forced to suspend meetings with their constituents, screaming protesters are being dragged out of events by police and officials are being greeted by protest signs and chants.
Rep. Tim Bishop, D-N.Y., has called off further events
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xi-erv1O2sU
Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., got an earful, too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8VU_dS_3OU
Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y98HxYbsdBM
Watch what happened when Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-TX, went out to meet constituents recently.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-gTJqU7VoU
And of course Rep. Michael Castle, R?-DE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V1nmn2zRMc
Folks, we need to attend these and let them know your stand!
this site is asking for photos of “Klunkers” to be posted to record what a waste of resources and taxpayer money is spreading across the country..
Show Us The Clunkers:
http://jalopnik.com/5324473/show-us-the-clunkers
Here is a refresh list of Disqualified vehicles and Now Eligible Vehicles..
Newly Ineligible Cars
1 1987 Alfa Romeo GTV
2 1987 Alfa Romeo Milano
3 1987 BMW 5 Series
4 1987 Chevrolet S10 Blazer 2WD
5 1987 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD
6 1987 Dodge Shadow
7 1987 Ford Aerostar Van
8 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
9 1987 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Wagon
10 1987 GMC S15 Jimmy 2WD
11 1987 Lincoln Continental
12 1987 Lincoln Mark VII
13 1987 Lincoln Town Car
14 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis
15 1987 Mercury Grand Marquis Wagon
16 1987 Plymouth Sundance
17 1987 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD
18 1987 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD
19 1987 Porsche 944
20 1987 Toyota Truck 4WD
21 1988 Mazda 929
22 1988 Peugeot 505 Sedan
23 1988 Peugeot 505 Sedan
24 1988 Toyota 4Runner 4WD
25 1989 Mazda 929
26 1989 Peugeot 505 Sedan
27 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera
28 1990 Audi 80 Quattro
29 1990 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD
30 1990 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD
31 1990 Saab 9000
32 1990 Toyota 1-Ton Truck 2WD
33 1990 Toyota Truck 2WD
34 1991 Audi 80 Quattro
35 1991 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD
36 1991 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD
37 1991 Lexus ES 250
38 1991 Mitsubishi Truck 2WD
39 1991 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD
40 1991 Toyota Camry
41 1991 Toyota Camry Wagon
42 1992 Acura NSX
43 1992 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan 2WD
44 1992 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD
45 1992 Jeep Cherokee 4WD
46 1992 Jeep Comanche Pickup 4WD
47 1992 Mitsubishi Truck 2WD
48 1992 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD
49 1992 Saab 900
50 1992 Saab 900
51 1993 Dodge Ram 50 Pickup 2WD
52 1993 Dodge Stealth
53 1993 Jeep Comanche Pickup 2WD
54 1993 Mitsubishi 3000 GT
55 1993 Mitsubishi Truck 2WD
56 1993 Toyota Camry
57 1993 Toyota Camry Wagon
58 1994 Mazda B2300/B3000/B4000 Pickup 2WD
59 1994 Mazda MPV
60 1994 Mitsubishi Diamante Wagon
61 1994 Volkswagen Corrado SLC
62 1995 Kia Sportage 2WD
63 1995 Mazda MPV
64 1995 Toyota Tacoma 2WD
65 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2WD
66 1996 Nissan Truck 2WD
67 1996 Toyota Supra
68 1996 Volkswagen Jetta GLX
69 1997 Chrysler Concorde
70 1997 Chrysler New Yorker/LHS
71 1997 Dodge Intrepid
72 1997 Eagle Vision
73 1997 Kia Sportage 4WD
74 1997 Mercedes-Benz C36 AMG
75 1997 Nissan Truck 2WD
76 1997 Toyota Supra
77 1997 Toyota T100 2WD
78 1997 Volkswagen Jetta GLX
And now for the cars added to the program because the mileage is now below 19 MPG.
Newly Eligble Cars
YEAR NEW MAKE NEW MODEL
1 1987 Buick Regal
2 1987 Cadillac Brougham
3 1987 Chevrolet Caprice
4 1987 Chevrolet G10/20 Van 2WD
5 1987 Chevrolet R10 Pickup 2WD
6 1987 Chevrolet T10 Blazer 4WD
7 1987 Chevrolet T10 Pickup 4WD
8 1987 GMC G15/25 Vandura 2WD
9 1987 GMC R15 Pickup 2WD
10 1987 GMC T15 Jimmy 4WD
11 1987 GMC T15 Pickup 4WD
12 1987 Jeep Cherokee/Wagoneer 4WD
13 1987 Jeep Comanche 4WD
14 1987 Nissan 300ZX
15 1987 Nissan 300ZX 2x2
16 1987 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme
17 1987 Porsche 911
18 1988 Alfa Romeo Milano
19 1988 BMW 3 Series
20 1988 BMW 3 Series
21 1988 Mercedes-Benz 260E
22 1988 Mercury Cougar
23 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Classic
24 1989 Alfa Romeo Milano
25 1989 Austin Rover Sterling
26 1989 BMW M3
27 1989 Chevrolet S10 Blazer 4WD
28 1989 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 4WD
29 1989 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan/Ram Van 2WD
30 1989 Ford Taurus Wagon V6 A/C
31 1989 GMC S15 Jimmy 4WD
32 1989 GMC S15 Pickup 4WD
33 1989 Mercury Sable Wagon V6 A/C
34 1989 Plymouth Voyager/Grand Voyager 2WD
35 1990 BMW 325i Convertible
36 1990 BMW 525i
37 1990 BMW M3
38 1990 Chrysler New Yorker Fifth Avenue/Imperial
39 1990 Chrysler TC By Convertible
40 1990 Ford Taurus Wagon
41 1990 Isuzu Pickup 2WD
42 1990 Mercury Sable Wagon
43 1991 Alfa Romeo 164
44 1991 BMW M3
45 1991 Ford Taurus Wagon
46 1991 Jeep Cherokee 2WD
47 1991 Mercury Sable Wagon
48 1992 Alfa Romeo 164
49 1992 Chrysler Imperial
50 1993 Acura Legend
51 1993 Alfa Romeo 164
52 1993 Buick Park Avenue
53 1993 Mitsubishi Diamante
54 1993 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
55 1994 Eagle Summit Wagon
56 1994 Ford LTD Crown Victoria
57 1994 Ford Thunderbird
58 1994 Isuzu Pickup 2WD
59 1994 Lincoln Lincolin Town Car
60 1994 Lincoln Mark VIII
61 1994 Mercury Cougar
62 1994 Mercury Grand Marquis
63 1994 Mitsubishi Expo
64 1994 Plymouth Colt Vista
65 1994 Volkswagen Passat
66 1994 Volkswagen Passat
67 1994 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
68 1994 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
69 1995 Eagle Summit Wagon
70 1995 Lincoln Mark VIII
71 1995 Mitsubishi Expo
72 1995 Volkswagen Jetta III GLX
73 1995 Volkswagen Passat
74 1995 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
75 1996 Chrysler Concorde
76 1996 Chrysler New Yorker/LHS
77 1996 Eagle Vision
78 1996 Mitsubishi 3000 GT Spyder
79 1996 Volkswagen Passat
80 1996 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
81 1997 Mercedes-Benz E420
82 1997 Toyota 4Runner 2WD
83 1997 Toyota T100 2WD
84 1997 Volkswagen Passat
85 1997 Volkswagen Passat Wagon
86 2004 Mazda RX-8
link to article:
http://jalopnik.com/5324978/full-list-of-disqualified-cars-under-cash-for-clunkers-refresh
This country is full of (real)citizens who are driving vehicles in worse condition than these or are without any vehicle...
I think I may jump in my 15 yr old vehicle (which I have no intentions of replacing), and drive to the remaining nearby dealers and see what photos I can take of Taxpayer dollars in action, my grandchildren will probably appreciate the evidence of where part of their inherited debt was incurred.
maybe Mr. Thompson (/sarc) will post a thread for freepers to post photos of the insanity at their local dealers..
The 411th Congress.. What an Irresponsible lot to be teamed with “lightning from the heavens”..
Partying on Borrowed Money !
>>>Partying on Borrowed Money !<<<
More like partying on OUR Credit Card!
http://2012info.ca/EarthWatch/?p=44132
HAZMAT – North-America – USA
August 2, 2009 on 2:37 am | In Disasters | No Comments
EDIS Number: HZ-20090802-22628-USA
Date / time: 02/08/2009 06:36:15 [UTC]
Event: HAZMAT
Area: North-America
Country: USA
State/County: State of West Virginia
City: Sandstone
Number of Deads: None or unknow
Number of Injured: None or unknow
Damage level: Minor
Description:
The entire Town of Sandstone and surrounding areas are being evacuated after a tractor trailer believed to be carrying radioactive material caught fire.
It happened right at midnight Sunday morning on I-64 at the 139 mile marker, which is near the Sandstone exit in Summers County.
911 dispatchers tell WSAZ.com that the tractor trailer was involved in an accident, possibly with a car, causing it to overturn and catch fire.
The truck was carrying a corrosive material believed to be radioactive. Dispatchers say it is unknown what material is involved. The dispatcher says the evacuation of the town is a precaution at this point, and there are no reports yet of anyone being exposed to the potential radioactive material.
There is no word yet on the condition of the truck driver or anyone else who might have been involved in the accident.
I-64 east and west is shut down in the area. Route 20 from Meadowbridge to Hinton is also closed. Emergency crews from Raleigh and Kanawha counties have responded to assist with the situation.
http://www.wsaz.com/news/headlines/52277727.html
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The dispatcher says the evacuation of the town was a precaution at the time, and residents are now allowed to return to their homes.
continued,,,
from comments:
Posted by: Larry 358 on Aug 2, 2009 at 01:33 PM
The material in question was UF6 or uranium Hexaflouride. Look it up on Wikipedia. It is nasty stuff. Other than nerve gas, about the nastiest.
http://www.wsaz.com/news/headlines/52276302.html
Swine Flu Patients Agree to be Quarantined
Posted: 1:30 PM Aug 2, 2009
Last Updated: 1:30 PM Aug 2, 2009
Reporter: The Associated Press
Email Address: News@wsaz.com
CENTRAL CITY, Ky. (AP) — Health officials in a western Kentucky county say they have confirmed multiple cases of swine flu.
[snipped]
Those cases were in a residential setting, and the site was not identified by the health department.
The newspaper reports those individuals have agreed to be quarantined.
[Total 29 cases]
I think I may jump in my 15 yr old vehicle (which I have no intentions of replacing), and drive to the remaining nearby dealers and see what photos I can take of Taxpayer dollars in action, my grandchildren will probably appreciate the evidence of where part of their inherited debt was incurred.<<<
What will they do to me?
My last 2 vehicles are parked in the front yard.
Godfather car, 1981 Lincoln, Mark 6, as I recall, they say that model was not made in that year, but my title and car manual says it is.
1980 Chevrolet full size half ton pickup...
Both would run with tlc, dead now from having been parked for several years.
Our leaders are insane in my opinion.
Folks, we need to attend these and let them know your stand!<<<
I think that I am now beginning to reqret being housebound.
Wish I could join the protests and yes, they are going on here also.
I think the liberals will live to regret teaching US how to protest.
These cookies (inside out carrot cake cookies) are something my son would love. the ingredients are a little off (no carrots and 1.12 cups of flour!). The website says the same thing, though.
I’ll do a search and post a recipe that includes carrots in some form. Son is heading off to MEPS to join the Air Force tomorrow. I’d like to have this recipe on hand for whenever I can send him some goodies.
I figure there’s a 50-50 chance he will make it in. It’s all about his weight. He aced all the tests. But has stubbornly refused all advice on how to lose that last few pounds. (His stubborness, ie., immaturity, is why we think he desperately NEEDS to be in the military. They’ll make a man out of him.)
So, after dropping him off at the recruiters tomorrow, my plan is to go to the store and pick up some chicken and chuck roast that I see are on sale. And spend the day canning. It’ll keep me busy and keep me from worrying. Amazing how my new hobby is coming in so handy (and not just in ways dealing with storing food)!
Worldwide disaster map, all types of disasters:
http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/index2.php?area=usa&lang=eng
I am having computer problems and do not know if it will stay up to mail this or not.
I do know there is an adobe up date and I can’t find it, for some reason the download file is missing or lost on my computer ......
It keeps increasing the virtual memory and crashing.
I have spent hours on it and am going to be forced to admit defeat.
Don’t want folks to wonder what happened to me.
(His stubborness, ie., immaturity, is why we think he desperately NEEDS to be in the military. They’ll make a man out of him.)
So, after dropping him off at the recruiters tomorrow, my plan is to go to the store and pick up some chicken and chuck roast that I see are on sale. And spend the day canning. It’ll keep me busy and keep me from worrying. Amazing how my new hobby is coming in so handy (and not just in ways dealing with storing food)!<<<
Good for you, keeping busy will help, in lots of ways.
I agree, for often when I meet a man, even years later, you can still see the strength they gained in the military.
It wouldn’t hurt the women either, if they would get off the womens libber platform and just train them for good uses.
He was mad as hell and going on and on about Obama. I feel so sorry for people like him, young and motivated and hard-working. He won’t have a chance in this new country.<<<
He will be among the first to be put in a camp, for he might influence others.
I really do think the liberals suffer from a God complex, they all think they are top God.
Holly and Stan Deyo<<<
Years ago, when they were still in Australia, Art Bell would have them on his program, I always paid close attention to what he said, for he is a wise man, as is his wife.
>>>wise man, as is his wife<<<
ROFL - Holly doesn’t strike me as the least bit a man...
I know - you meant the ‘wise’ part - but just can’t pass up an opportunity like that...
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2306629/posts
China plague death prompts alert.... (Pneumonic plague)
BBC ^ | August 2nd , 2009
Posted on Sunday, August 02, 2009 12:36:24 PM by TaraP
Thousands of people have been placed in quarantine in north-western China after a man died of pneumonic plague.
Chinese authorities say the man who died was a 32-year-old herdsman from a sparsely populated area mostly inhabited by Tibetans.
Most of the other 11 people infected with the disease are relatives of the dead man.
The local government has not yet said when the man died but it has sealed off the town where the outbreak occurred.
It says there are enough supplies to feed the 10,000 or so people who live in the town of Ziketan, near Xinghai in Qinghai province, during the quarantine period.
(Excerpt) Read more at news.bbc.co.uk ...
Thanks!!
ROFL - Holly doesn’t strike me as the least bit a man...<<<
In the beginning it was Stan only, Holly grew famous about the time they returned to the U.S.... or so my memory stored it.
LOL, no she is not manly.
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