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  1. Decodence

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    Insurance. People will sell you all kinds. Buy some. Provide for medical/dental/vision/prescription/behavioral health issues (not so cheap, but look for an employer which will help pay part of your premium). ST/LT disability. Again, CHEAP protection. Life insurance... CHEAP. Personal...
  2. Decodence

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    It is all fine print (I've read hundreds of deeds of trust over the past few years, and it will make your eyes bug out). That being said, on every deed and rider, I have read them to completion. I have friends who just go in and sign here and initial there. In and out in 30 mins. I was 90...
  3. Decodence

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    I don't buy the impossible practice of "predatory lending". People are responsible for reading, signing, and then following through on what they agreed to. Just because people are greedy or ignorant doesn't make them victims. It makes them stupid, and they deserve to reap what they sowed.
  4. Decodence

    What is your favorite aircraft of all time?

    I'm going to second the H1 racer, the Boeing 314, the Macchi MC72, the DH-88, Albatross, and the S-38. To that, I will add the following: DC3 on pontoons: Macchi M67 (YOU HAVE to love that Isotta-Fraschini Asso 750R/1000 W18 with its 3 banks of inline cylinders hinding under the...
  5. Decodence

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    Of course not. Maybe I am a bit jaded.
  7. Decodence

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    I only know what I see. People making far less than I enjoying luxuries I cannot justify affording. Priorities I guess. I'd forgo quite a bit before I'd freeze to death.
  8. Decodence

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    Boy the items that must be in that basement/attic/etc. Grandmother had some sort of mental condition where she would go and just buy and buy and buy stuff from garage sales. Being that my entire family are penny pinchers to the absolute extreme (and we NEVER throw something of possible value...
  9. Decodence

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    While true, I bet most getting assistance have cable television, cellular telephones, etc. I'd rather be warm than entertained. It is all about choices. Even the worst off in our society are better off than the low/middle class 5-6 decades prior. I'll also add this. My grandfather of 94...
  10. Decodence

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    Every locale I have seen provides electricity/NG/heatingoil/LPG/etc assistance to low income people. The $ threasholds aren't even what I would consider very low either. Something like $40k for a family, which in most parts of the country still goes a distance. Conversely, I paid $220...
  11. Decodence

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    If those conditions are present, we've got MUCH larger problems than a little old economic recession.
  13. Decodence

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    Necessities are HIGHLY recession resisitant. Nothing is ever proof, but the level of resistance can vary greatly ;)
  14. Decodence

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    Well, speaking from my situation in the medical field, I need more employees, but have had significant trouble finding them with the appropriate skill levels necessary. I don't know about recession proof as far as stock prices though. We are down almost 20% since the 1st of the year.
  15. Decodence

    The Recession and Layoffs Thread

    Business has never been better for me. Just got a large raise and even bigger bonus. I have never been a victim of a recession over my working life. Only gripe about the economy I have right now is the inflation eroding wages. Costs on everything are really high right now. Heck, my grocery...
  16. Decodence

    Antisocial.....is this normal?

    I think the key is to live in a neighborhood, not suburban hell. I know all my neighbors up and down my street. Older homes (especially for Phoenix), most have porches where people can sit and just watch the world walking by. Take walks around the neighborhood all the time with my daughter...
  17. Decodence

    Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.

    Love that watch. Weren't they around 400 pounds new? Any idea of present values on them?
  19. Decodence

    Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.

    That officer is great looking. Never been one for full manuals myself though. Better have a pendulum or rotor inside for me, so it is safe in your safe 4k miles away ;)
  20. Decodence

    Vintage Homage in Today's Casual Office

    Yeah, that is a bit excessive. I'd feel the same way as your employer on this.
  21. Decodence

    Historical Houses lost to Fire - More than just an old building to me

    That type of senseless vandalism should be carry greater penalties.
  22. Decodence

    Vintage Homage in Today's Casual Office

    How terribly appropriate. Shame most don't adhere to this simplistic approach.
  23. Decodence

    RKO281

    Such a great film about a great film (Citizen Kane). Seemed fitting to remember this period piece with the passing of one of its lead actors, Roy Scheider.

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