Posts from — March 2008

  During the 1980′s violent crimes shot upward. Fear in large cities was at an all time high.  How could this be controlled?  Then came the 1990′s and serious crimes began to fall.  By 2000 the levels were the lowest in a generation.  But why did this happen?  Here are some possible reasons for controlling crime over the last 30 years: [Read more →]

We’ve all heard the stories about people getting into a mortgage without reading the fine print, or simply buying a home that they can’t afford. But the truth of the mortgage crisis, in my opinion, dives much deeper than that, and was undoubtedly brought on by the mortgage industry and the basic human need of “keeping up with the Jones’”.

First of all, we have adjustable rate mortgages that are about to expire. Many think that an ARM (adjustable rate mortgage) may in fact lead to a rate reduction if interest rates and whatnots drop when the terms of their mortgage expire, typically one, two or five years from the date of their first payment. The truth is, [Read more →]

People have been slaves to fashion and trends for eons.   And for equally as long people have been in love with control and money.
These ideals fade in and out through out the ages…and where one’s local happens to be.  At certain points in history, having a pot belly or being a bit rotund was seen as a symbol of wealth or even attractiveness.  Take the image of the Chinese Buddha for example or the artistic renderings of the renaissance…or even jolly ol’ St. Nick.  The idea of having a pleasantly plump icon to look up to, was that for most people food and money were scarce.  If you could attain plumphood then you must be doing something right because as far as most people were concerned it was difficult enough just to survive.

At other points in history being extremely small or “fitted” was in.  Trends like corsets that broke ribs and made women pass out were the rage and binding womens feet to the point of them being unable to walk.  These trends were not only affixed to women…the first high heel was designed for men. [Read more →]