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When we first learned the new neighbor of the Westboro Baptist Church had countered the anti-gay group’s message with a custom paint job to match the gay pride flag, we were amused to say the least. Countering a hateful group that protests the funerals of people who die of AIDS with a pro-gay rights message was inspiring. It left us...
Today is National Pancake Day, the perfect time to pause and reflect on what the humble pancake means to each and every one of us. More than a mere sponge for syrup, the beloved breakfast food is so much more. For many of us, pancakes remind us of home. If it doesn’t remind you of home, then consider buying this...
Everyone agrees the economy will falter if we go off the fiscal cliff, but how will the tax increases and spending cuts it will trigger impact the housing market? Reduced housing demand and construction: Most experts predict the combination of tax increases and spending cuts will push the economy back into recession. This means both new construction and demand for existing housing will...
There are few things Americans disagree on more than politics and pizza toppings, so it’s not surprising partisan pizza maker “Papa John” Schnatter is in the middle of a political firestorm. A longtime critic of Obamacare, the Papa John’s CEO recently announced employee hours would probably be reduced to avoid the additional $5-8 million cost of providing all full-time employees...
Even on Veterans’ Day, tens of thousands of American vets find themselves homeless and unsure of where they will sleep tonight. Veteran homelessness has long been a source of national shame, but in recent years a coalition of government agencies working with community partners have significantly reduced those numbers. In 2009, President Obama and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary...
We’ve all heard somebody say, “If Obama / Romney doesn’t win this election then I’m going to move to ______.” Well, election day is finally here so guess it’s time to start packing. Whether you’re planning to escape from America entirely, join your socialist comrades on a hippie commune, or retreat with your Tea Party pals to a heavily fortified...