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Frugal Shopping equals Frugal Cooking
Posted On 07/19/2010 08:19:30 by frugal
I hear everyday people complaining about there food bills,  and the amount of money it will take to create any amount of extra long term food storage.
I need to tell everyone that,  You can not have Frugal Cooking without Frugal Shopping.
You need not only change the way you shop but the way you cook; Stop purchasing and cooking with prepackaged items,  cook from scratch.
Take an inventory of your pantry and refrigerator a... Read More



FDA Waste of Taxpayers Money
Posted On 11/03/2009 09:04:16 by grapevine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (JIFSAN) have sent a team of seafood specialists to Bangladesh this week to help train local officials on aquaculture safety and quality control techniques.
Why is the US Government Spending US Taxpayer money on a project in Bangladesh ?
The rest of the news release can be viewed at the link below.
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressA nnouncements/ucm188750.htm... Read More



SMUD's Smart Meters
Posted On 10/29/2009 07:40:58 by An-American-Taxpayer
Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) announced the award of $127.5 million dollars in Stimulus money for the purchase and installation of smart electric meters.
I have no problem with the award to SMUD or updating the electric grid,  I do however have a problem with SMUD teaming up with Landis+Gyr of Switzerland for this project.
This is Federal Taxpayer Money,  and I want to know why SMUD is awarding contracts to a Company in Switzerland for the pro... Read More



Private Presbyterian College get stimulas money
Posted On 10/25/2009 06:17:23 by An-American-Taxpayer
President Obama,  can you please explain to me and the rest of the taxpayers why Davis & Elkins College which is a "private college run by the Presbyterian Chu rch is receiving $220,000.00 in Stimulus money ?     http://www.wboy.com/story.cfm?func=viewstory&storyid =69047#   http://www.davisandelkins.edu/... Read More



Schwarzengger Signs Bill Okaying L.A. NFL Stadium
Posted On 10/22/2009 16:00:12 by An-American-Taxpayer
Governor Schwarzengger signs a bill to build a 75,000 seat football  stadium.
Governor Schwarzengger claims the stadium will create 18,000 new  jobs.
Governor Schwarzengger yes the stadium will create a few  thousand good paying jobs during the construction. However,   after the stadium is completed only a few thousand part time  minimum wage jobs will exist.
Governor Schwarzengger after the construction only the Team  Owners, Team... Read More



The Cost of the War
Posted On 10/18/2009 04:46:02 by An-American-Taxpayer
The war in Afghanistan has now been going on for 8 years.
The War in Iraq has no been going on for 6 years.
Casualties are as follows below,  consider the casualties,  and money spent on these never ending wars.
If we had taken the money and manpower we could of built a 30' wide 100' tall rock or cements block wall reinforced with metal rods,  and toped with barbed wire around Afghanistan & Iraq and STILL HAD money LEFT OVER.... Read More



Accused Murderer Mesac Damas
Posted On 09/23/2009 08:29:33 by An-American-Taxpayer
I have to ask this question,  why did the state of Florida spend money to bring this person back to the US,  why is Florida going to spend money for a trial,  why is florida going to spend money for a defense attorney for this person,  if this person is convicted Florida will spend even more money to house and feed this person and to pay for his appeals.
This person will receive better heal care than the average Florida resident at the expense of all Florida residents... Read More



A sensible approach to California Budget and Education Problems
Posted On 09/03/2009 08:21:10 by grapevine
A sensible approach to California Budget and Education Problems

As California Residents we are aware of the Budget Mess and how our education system is failing because of these budget issues.
California has 58 Counties, yet California has 100's of School Districts.  Each of these School Districts repeat over and over the same Administrative Functions such as District Superintendent,  District Human Resources,  District Payroll,  District Food Services,... Read More



Boo Yah
Posted On 08/28/2009 19:18:12 by ppearson2005
Friday, August 28, 2009  Politics
Category: News and Politics I once thought that with the Clinton's in office and the budget deficit reversed into a surplus, our nation would prosper.

Then, I thought that with the Bush administration in office and the terrorists now running scared, our nation would prosper.

Now, I think with the Obama's in office and the near collapse of all the large corporatio... Read More



Stop Illegal Immigration
Posted On 05/26/2009 08:20:38 by An-American-Taxpayer
Dear President Obama and every State Governor
This is a call from the American People to Stop ALL Illegal Immigration and Deport ALL Illegal Immigrates.
Please explain to me why we are spending our tax dollars on court hearings for Illegal Immigrates ?
Please explain to me why we are spending our tax dollars on medical care for Illegal Immigrates ?
Please explain to me why we are spending our tax dollars on welfare benefits for Illega... Read More
























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