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Ebay and Taxes

I found this article very interesting today.....I have fallen into the fun of EBay, cleaning out the house and selling items.  Have you ever wondered if the income you make from EBay is taxable?  More than a hobby?...Read this informative article on EBay and taxes.

The Soda With Buzz

Well I am still trying to get the hang of this blog thing. I actually found an interesting article today on Forbes.com. Anyone that knows me knows I am a Red Bull junkie, the sugar free version.  I am glad to see Dietrich Mateschitz, the man who founded the company is now competing with Coca Cola.  Living in the south for the past ten months has been a challenge to find Red Bull in the sugar free form.  With the company getting this kind of attention, I will be able to keep my habit goine anywhere in the USA. Read the story.  It is great to see how he formed a company and a product.  Mateschitz, typifies a new class of billionaires who got rich not by inventing a new product, but by selling an ordinary one inventively.

Favorite Quote of the Day

"Never criticize your hair cutter - at least not while yours is the hair being cut." Unknown

Ticket to the moon

This is from my old blog spot, I posted about two weeks ago. But as I came across it today on my computer, it made me laugh. I wonder how much a ticket to the moon is? Thought I would share the laugh.

Military Spouse Site

Today as I was crusing the internet I found a great site. Kind of similar to crossroads but, I actually found this site more useful. MilSpouse.org. I was amazed at all of the links it had to offer.  As you are getting ready for a move as we are.  I am always searching the internet for schools, neighborhoods,and activities. Check it out it might be useful if you are relocating.

A Few words that always uplift my day

You're at the top when you clearly understand that failure is an event, not a person. That yesterday ended last night and today is your brand new day.
You're at the top when you've made friends with your past, are focused on the present, and optimistic about the future.
You're at the top when you know that success (a win) doesn't make you and a failure (a loss) doesn't break you.
You're at the top when you're filled with faith, hope, and love, and live without anger, greed, guilt, envy or thoughts of revenge. When you're mature enough to delay gratification and shift your focus from your rights to your responsibilities.
You're at the top when you know that failure to stand for what is morally right is the prelude to being the victim of what is criminally wrong.
You're at the top when you are secure about who you are so that you're at peace with God and in fellowship with man.
You're at the top when you've made friends with your adversaries and have gained the love and respect of those who you know best. When you understand that others can give you pleasure but genuine happiness comes when you do things for others.
You're at the top when you're pleasant to the grouchy, courteous to the rude, and generous to the needy.
You’re at the top when you love the unlovable, give hope to the hopeless, friendship to the friendless and encouragement to the discouraged.
You're at the top when you can look back in forgiveness, forward in hope, down in compassion, and up with gratitude.
…You’re at the top when you know that he who would be the greatest among you must become the servant of all.

Rant of the Day (Month)!

It is no secret that the President of the United States is coming to visit the local area.  Our base has the privilege of hosting the arrival and departure.  I was especially proud of all the new American Flags posted along the main base avenues.  It kind of looks like the Fourth of July.

While I expect tight security precautions, especially after 9/11, it wasn't until base officials started knocking on doors to post a lengthy "notice" that I began to wonder, "This is a secure military installation right?"  "Duh, why else would we comply with such orders?" 

I won't post the entire message but here is what bugs me:

"There will be no opportunity for the general base populace to view the Presidential arrival or departure...don't attempt to view these events in or around the aircraft parking ramps or taxiways since security personnel will be required to move you away."

"Persons residing in quarters or working in buildings along [the route] will be required to remain indoors during these periods.  It is fine to watch from closed windows but no one will be permitted on porches, yards, balconies, etc.  Do not open windows."

{My kids can't play outside?}

"Again, there is no reason to attempt to find a likely spot to catch a glimpse of the motorcade since no one will be permitted to remain in place to do so."

{Unless you are protesting outside the gate}

Ordinarily, this is a great honor and a great opportunity for base residents, especially the children.  What a fantastic way to introduce them to civics.

Oh well.  No one reads blogs right?

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