Dear Erin, I ♥ this look! Thanks for inspiring yet another lemming :)
Friday, October 24, 2008
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Apropos
Which president produced:
1. The highest growth in the gross domestic product?
2. The highest growth in jobs?
3. The biggest increase in personal disposable income after taxes?
4. The highest growth in industrial production?
5. The highest growth in hourly wages?
6. The lowest Misery Index (inflation plus unemployment)?
7. The lowest inflation?
8. The largest reduction in the deficit?
The answers: 1. Harry Truman, 2. Bill Clinton, 3. Lyndon Johnson, 4. John F. Kennedy, 5. Johnson, 6. Truman, 7. Truman, 8. Clinton.
In the Economic Sweepstakes, Democratic presidents trounce Republicans eight times out of eight! If this isn’t enough to destroy the myth that the economy has performed better under Republicans, the stock market has also done better under the Democrats. The Dow Jones Industrial Average during the 20th century has risen 7.3 percent on average per year under Republican presidents. Under Democrats, it rose 10.3 percent – which means investors gained a whopping 41 percent more. And the stock market declined further during George W’s two terms. Moreover, since World War II, Democratic presidents have increased the national debt by an average of 3.7 percent per year and Republican presidents have increased it an average of 10.1 percent. During the same time period, Democratic presidents produced, on average, an unemployment rate of 4.8 percent; Republicans, 6.3 percent. That’s the historical record.
What about economic policies over the past 15 years? The Clinton-Gore administration presided over the longest peacetime economic expansion in our history. The national debt was reduced dramatically, the industrial sector boomed, wages grew and more Americans found jobs.
How has the Bush-Cheney team fared? In the past seven years, we have experienced the weakest post-recession job creation cycle since the Great Depression, record deficits, record household debt, a record bankruptcy rate and a substantial increase in poverty. We have gone from being the nation with the biggest budget surplus in history to becoming the nation with the largest deficit in history.
What is downright frightening is that Bush and John McCain seem to still believe an unregulated free market will solve America’s economic problems. Barack Obama, on the other hand, maintains that government has the responsibility to keep our economy on the right track. Obama says he will work toward reducing the debt and deficit. He pledges to help the middle class and the working poor by maintaining benefit levels and eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit. He will hold the line on our tax progressivity and fairness by rolling back the Bush tax giveaways to taxpayers earning over $250,000 annually. And Obama wants to target health care, education, affordable housing, alternative energy and the environment with critical investments."
http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/20081006
1. The highest growth in the gross domestic product?
2. The highest growth in jobs?
3. The biggest increase in personal disposable income after taxes?
4. The highest growth in industrial production?
5. The highest growth in hourly wages?
6. The lowest Misery Index (inflation plus unemployment)?
7. The lowest inflation?
8. The largest reduction in the deficit?
The answers: 1. Harry Truman, 2. Bill Clinton, 3. Lyndon Johnson, 4. John F. Kennedy, 5. Johnson, 6. Truman, 7. Truman, 8. Clinton.
In the Economic Sweepstakes, Democratic presidents trounce Republicans eight times out of eight! If this isn’t enough to destroy the myth that the economy has performed better under Republicans, the stock market has also done better under the Democrats. The Dow Jones Industrial Average during the 20th century has risen 7.3 percent on average per year under Republican presidents. Under Democrats, it rose 10.3 percent – which means investors gained a whopping 41 percent more. And the stock market declined further during George W’s two terms. Moreover, since World War II, Democratic presidents have increased the national debt by an average of 3.7 percent per year and Republican presidents have increased it an average of 10.1 percent. During the same time period, Democratic presidents produced, on average, an unemployment rate of 4.8 percent; Republicans, 6.3 percent. That’s the historical record.
What about economic policies over the past 15 years? The Clinton-Gore administration presided over the longest peacetime economic expansion in our history. The national debt was reduced dramatically, the industrial sector boomed, wages grew and more Americans found jobs.
How has the Bush-Cheney team fared? In the past seven years, we have experienced the weakest post-recession job creation cycle since the Great Depression, record deficits, record household debt, a record bankruptcy rate and a substantial increase in poverty. We have gone from being the nation with the biggest budget surplus in history to becoming the nation with the largest deficit in history.
What is downright frightening is that Bush and John McCain seem to still believe an unregulated free market will solve America’s economic problems. Barack Obama, on the other hand, maintains that government has the responsibility to keep our economy on the right track. Obama says he will work toward reducing the debt and deficit. He pledges to help the middle class and the working poor by maintaining benefit levels and eligibility for the Earned Income Tax Credit. He will hold the line on our tax progressivity and fairness by rolling back the Bush tax giveaways to taxpayers earning over $250,000 annually. And Obama wants to target health care, education, affordable housing, alternative energy and the environment with critical investments."
http://www.truthdig.com/report/item/20081006
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Super Summer Score
I had been after this watch since I dogeared the page I saw it on last year. It was on sale for $99 from $179 when I finally spotted it at Macy's but I walked away and resisted until I almost forgot about it. . .almost. A couple of months later, a bag of See's chocolates and I were trying to kill time before work so we strolled on in. It practically called out to me from behind the plexi, $29.99!! It's turned out to be my favorite summer accessory and I feel a sense of 'Retail Pride' every time I wear it; I curbed my enthusiasm for almost a year and it paid off-- 80% Off!! What's not to celebrate :-)*Michael Kors Tortoise Shell Bangle Watch*
Monday, August 18, 2008
Holy Weekend Haul. . .
(24) Gourmet Cupcakes- (4) of each; Peanut Butter & Jelly, Smores, Strawberry Cream, Red Velvet, Chocolate & Vanilla
(5) $5 Dresses
- Old Navy - picked up the Racerback Shimmer Tank Dress, a couple of silk dresses, a tube dress and a black sequin dress that was originally $49- All on clearance for $9.99 plus an additional 50% Off!!
- $11.97 - Nordstrom Rack
(1) Jessica Simpson Delfina Hobo
- I resisted when it was $108, but recently caught it on Amazon.com for $37- shipped. It's perfect for a week-long trip I have planned in September. Good color, good size, and I can wipe it clean :)
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Maxi Dress Mania
I don't know where, when, or why it started, but it's all I look for when I'm out and about anymore. This one's made me the happiest thus far. Fully lined, lighweight, colorful and the perfect length for flip flops. - $27.80 at XXI - They went to the floor on Friday or Saturday, but they just showed up on the site this morning. True to Size, 34 Inch Bust=Medium
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Two Months Tardy
Sorry I've been out of touch lately, but life has been moving at a pace- the likes of which I've never experienced. Not a fan of the word "Ridonkulous" but it's the only one I can muster on a weak signal. Nonetheless, I have at least 50 scraps of paper with various "Blog Notes" scribbled on them in my calendar, purse, and car and I hate to the state the obvious, but I don't have much time this morning so I'll save the poetic prose of my wardrobe chronicles for a day that ends with sleep :-) Thanks for understanding!Here are the things that I'm loving now:
1. Fiberwig's Paint-On False Eyelashes/Mascara: Somehow, I've been losing lashes!! I know, it's nuts - my lids are almost bald. This stuff has me batting like a maniac, even to myself in the rearview.
2. Chanel Aqualumiere: Ironic Tonic
3. Prada D'Iris: My BFF surprised me with a bottle and I've been sitting on my hands to keep from bathing in it day and night
4. Old Navy's Shimmer Tank Dress: This is so gonna be in my belly soon
5. Steven by Steve Madden: East Village Satchel- Just WOW!
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