Yeah, specialists. Sales clerks that actually assit in helping with finding clothes you have in mind. Can size a person up and know exactly which rack of clothes to shop. Or the seamstress that can ALTER the clothes for THE BEST fit.
Are any of those specialists in a shopping mall? Not in any mall near me.
How about a shoe shine?
Or that facial everyone needs from time to time?
No?
Hms.
Do you find them on Main Street?
Should you find them on Main Street?
You know, like The Newsstand. Boy, did I used to enjoy that. Looking at all the magazines and finding the perfect one to read. It was an adventure as well as a chance to find reading material that I would enjoy.
What happened to the personage in THE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE?
Oregon and New Jersey (click title to entry - thank you) are the only two states in the United States that require attendants to pump gas at gas stations. There are many arguments for it, but many are not very well substantiated. It is claimed that it should not matter because gas prices are lower in these two states. Insurance costs for gas stations go down slightly if a "qualified attendant" is pumping the gas, but they must also pay for the cost of hiring an extra worker. Combined with varying taxes on gasoline between states, its true affect on gas price is anyone's guess....
Oh, yeah. Self-service. God forbid a FULL SERVICE GAS STATION should ever exist in the USA again.
If you’re used to pulling up to the pump and filling up your own tank, (click here) you may not even remember what a full service gas station is. On the other hand if you live in certain parts of the US, like Oregon or New Jersey, you may have never pumped your own gas, since these states mandate that each gas station is a full service gas station. For those not in the know, and as a reminder for those who fondly remember, a full service gas station is a gas station where an attendant pumps your gas....
Pump the gas, check the oil, wash the windows and tell anyone asking where the bathroom was. The driver and passengers actually have time to use the bathroom, too.
Oh, yeah, about that nonsensical stuff. The picture. I need to make one more point about malls.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
What is better for the USA Main Street or Shopping Malls?
History of the Shopping Mall (click title to entry - thank you)
1956 | Open | Southdale Center Edina, Minnesota | The first fully enclosed shopping center was designed by Victor Gruen and developed by the Dayton department store, which was one of the two anchors. |
1966 | Open | The Galleria Houston | One of the largest malls in the US features a vaulted glass ceiling, inspired by Italian arcades. |
Oh, did I say Malls are nonsensical? I guess I did and I mean it.
Think about it. Keep this picture in mind for the next entry.
Then there are the lies about the health care legislation. When does it stop?
Really?
The exemptions I know of are the ones written into the bill are for reliigous consciousness. (click title to entry - thank you)
All the other LIES about crony issues have been completely dispelled except in HANNITY'S WORLD. Yet, the guy continues to say the same garbage over and over and over again.
Media falsely claim Obama and staff are "exempt" from health care reform (click here)
March 25, 2010 11:06 am ET — 13 Comments
Media have falsely claimed President Obama, members of his administration, and certain congressional staff are "exempt" from the recently enacted health care bill. In fact, the bill subjects the White House, members of Congress, and their staffs to the same reforms and requirements as the rest of the American people....
There is an issue with a program called "e-Perscibe" that is addressed by Secretary Sebelius and that is discussed in this PDF.
against Medicare eligible physicians who fail to qualify for an exemption and fail to
e-prescribe ten permissible prescriptions by the end of 2012 or by the end of 2013....The new health care law has many, many reforms and until the laws are completely 'online' by 2014, there are going to be stumbling blocks. Exemptions are simply an the issue. It is allowing physicians and others to incorporate the provisions into their practices so PATIENTS and their QUALITY OF LIFE are at the heart of the law.
The health care legislation is going to open avenues for new doctors, physican assitants, nurses and other health care professionals to be educated and help take care of the nation. There is absolutely NO REASON to stop this legislation.
Sean Hannity is a liar. I never thought I would actually say it with such conviction, but, he sincerely is.
He was referring to a statement made by the President that went like this. "The Tax Cut Package will bring about economic growth."
Hannity decided that since the Tax Cuts for the Wealthy were part of that package President Obama was making an apology for 'missing the opportunity' to grow the USA economy the way the Republican Ideologes see it, through 'trickled down and supply side' economics.
The President could have said the same words WITHOUT the tax cuts for the wealthy as that is simply adding to the national debt and even harmful to the American economy, possibly the global economy. But, Hannity was once again, taking the President's words OUT OF CONTEXT.
When he was caught doing this, he stated, 'the truth is what it is and the tax cuts are part of the package.'
Manipulation, lies, innuendoes and blantant misuse of the 'spirit' of the words of a United States President. This is what Mr. Hannity has to do in order to keep his show prospering in an attempt to carry out propaganda against the people of the USA.
Where is the FCC? How do these liars get away with this? By calling it Infortainment? At the expense of the dignity of our President and the truth that is vital to the American people. President Obama clearly stated, the tax cuts for the wealthy is not on his agenda for economic growth but necessary to appease the Republicans to protect the nation from their exploitve hostage taking.
What of that didn't Hannity understand?
...columnist Karl Rove, was to gloat: (click here) the president was "repudiating the heart and soul of Obamanomics as the price of giving himself a chance at a second term," and "implicitly admitted that his economic strategy has flopped."...
Another one. Former Assitant to a President of the United States of America has no dignity, no self respect, no respect for the people of this country and participated in even more propaganda to decieve the people of this country.
This is a "Bell Boy." In the year 2010, he would be called a 'Bell Person' I suppose.
Income, Expenditures, Poverty, & Wealth (click here)
He is usually supervised by a 'Bell Captain.' That means when the 'age group that currently can afford to travel, DOES,' there are people there to assist them with their luggage.
It is a simple job and one that might be best served by teenagers or people seeking supplemental income.I don't believe the laws surrounding the disabled goes far enough.
But, alas, the RETIRED and HANDICAPPED don't know the luxury of actually being able to have a BARRIER free economy that allows them to travel. See, handicapped folks that might be able to drive a vehicle would have to rely on others to assist them in fueling their autos and helping them to with the luggage. So, to some extent (and I consider the retired persons of the USA an equivalent to handicapped in their needs) the economic captains of our 'tourism' economy are grossly negligent to providing a full range of services to ALL potential customers.
They are also increasing the 'incompetency' in our youth by not allowing such opportunities for employment or the ability to 'work an extra job' in order to find that 'down payment' for a house or other QUALITY OF LIFE issues.
Instead of Americans appreciating 'personage' they OPT for 'Self Serve.' Self serve airline tickets, self serve money machines (ATMs), self service online SECOND mortgages, 'at the touch of a button' ANYTHING. Absolutely anything.
Personage to the average person these days is an annoyance. People rather isolate their liviing experience and be brainwashed in front of their televisions by the likes of Murdoch than ever before.
The computer has become not an enhancement to society, but, a barrier to QUALITY OF LIFE and effective community.
There isn't anything wrong with 'live streaming.' Teleconferences are far better than flying polluting aircraft chronically over the country. But, to reduce the potential of having OPPORTUNITY for a quality of life for Americans is ludicrous and stupid.
That Bell Hop will purchase goods, but, not without the job to do it.
The current economy of the USA is government supported and has been for a long, long time. Bush and Cheney ran up debts in order to FLOAT their economy. They destroyed quality of life in the USA and it time to come terms with it.
There is a better way to 'view' the unemployment picture. FTE.
full time equivalent (FTE)
Ratio of total number of paid hours during a period (part time, full time, contracted) by the number of working hours in that period Mondays through Fridays.
When understanting the sincere depth of unemployment in the USA, one has to look at the entire picture and the demoralization of 'personage' in the work force.
Personage is a collage of society. It's values. It's determination to make every life count.
This is not an abstract concept. It is a foundation understanding to any society.
Government is suppose to serve and protect, while the private sector is ALLOWED to provide quality of life.
That was QUALITY OF LIFE. It is why aspects of criminal law prosecute fraud, embezelment, corruption, etc.
Many, many moons ago, I sat in a friend's house sipping on a cup of tea after he just returned from work. They had three children and were working very hard to improve the house so they could sell it. The year was about 1995 or so. Two of the children were perfectly normal, but, the third had problems. Needed care beyond simple babysitting, so I was there to help that evening.
The house was full of all kinds of educational signs for the two Pre-K children. There were signs like "DOOR," "CHAIR," "TABLE," and "TOY BOX." You get the picture. The couple loved their children beyond any imagination. They were moving because they were convinced the nearby 'High Tension Electric" wires caused the congenital problems with their youngest child. This. After the husband's parents, whom lived two miles away, both died within years of each other from cancer.
But, I sat there giving a report on the children before going home. His wife would be at work until morning and then he would be leaving for his 'day job.' We began to talk about the economy and he stated, "You know, one day this country will be sorry it ever stopped valuing its' personage."
"Personage, I replied."
"Yes. You see, the automation of the American lifestyle is completely depersonalizing the 'life experience' of many people and while advancement is always an aspect of growth of any country, the depersonalization of society to allow 'persons' to become unimportant to its government, its businesses will result in economic losses and potentially collapse."
We talked for a while and I excused myself to leave for home. I stated if they found themselves in a bind again they should feel free to call.
Today. Some 15 years later, I now reflect on that conversation and realize what a brilliant man told me at a time in his life when 'loss' surrounded him.
"Words" by Missing Persons ("Rejeneration Tour" - click title to entry, thank you)
Do you hear me
Do you care
Do you hear me
Do you care
My lips are moving and the sound's coming out
The words are audible but I have my doubts
That you realize what has been said
You look at me as if you're in a daze
It's like the feeling at the end of the page
When you realize you don't know what you just read
What are words for when no one listens anymore
What are words for when no one listens
What are words for when no one listens it's no use talkin at all
I might as well go up and talk to a wall
'cause all the words are having no effect at all
It's a funny thing am I all alone
Something has to happen to change the direction
What little filters through is giving you the wrong impression
It's a sorry state I say to myself
What are words for when no one listens anymore
What are words for when no one listens
What are words for when no one listens it's no use talkin at all
Do you hear me
Do you care
Do you hear me
Do you care
Let me get by
Over your dead body
Hope to see you soon
When will I know
Doors three feet wide with no locks open
Walking always backwards in the faces of strangers
Time could be my friend
But it's less than nowhere now
Less than nowhere now
Less than nowhere now
Now
Ow ow ow
Pursue it further and another thing you'll find
Not only are they deaf and dumb they could be going blind and no one notices
I think I'll dye my hair blue
Media overload bombarding you with action
It's getting near impossible to cause distraction
Someone answer me before I pull out the plug
What are words for when no one listens anymore
What are words for when no one listens
What are words for when no one listens it's no use talkin at all
What are words for when no one listens anymore
What are words for when no one listens
What are words for when no one listens it's no use talkin at all
Do you hear me
Do you care
Do you hear me
Do you care
Tell me what are words for
Do you hear me
Tell me what are words for
Do you care
Tell me what are words for
Do you hear me
So tell me what are words for
Do you care
Do you care
Do you hear me
Do you care
My lips are moving and the sound's coming out
The words are audible but I have my doubts
That you realize what has been said
You look at me as if you're in a daze
It's like the feeling at the end of the page
When you realize you don't know what you just read
What are words for when no one listens anymore
What are words for when no one listens
What are words for when no one listens it's no use talkin at all
I might as well go up and talk to a wall
'cause all the words are having no effect at all
It's a funny thing am I all alone
Something has to happen to change the direction
What little filters through is giving you the wrong impression
It's a sorry state I say to myself
What are words for when no one listens anymore
What are words for when no one listens
What are words for when no one listens it's no use talkin at all
Do you hear me
Do you care
Do you hear me
Do you care
Let me get by
Over your dead body
Hope to see you soon
When will I know
Doors three feet wide with no locks open
Walking always backwards in the faces of strangers
Time could be my friend
But it's less than nowhere now
Less than nowhere now
Less than nowhere now
Now
Ow ow ow
Pursue it further and another thing you'll find
Not only are they deaf and dumb they could be going blind and no one notices
I think I'll dye my hair blue
Media overload bombarding you with action
It's getting near impossible to cause distraction
Someone answer me before I pull out the plug
What are words for when no one listens anymore
What are words for when no one listens
What are words for when no one listens it's no use talkin at all
What are words for when no one listens anymore
What are words for when no one listens
What are words for when no one listens it's no use talkin at all
Do you hear me
Do you care
Do you hear me
Do you care
Tell me what are words for
Do you hear me
Tell me what are words for
Do you care
Tell me what are words for
Do you hear me
So tell me what are words for
Do you care
So tell me what are words for Do you hear me
Tell me what are words for
So tell me what are words for
Do you care
So tell me what are words for
Do you hear me
Tell me what are words for
So tell me what are words for
Do you care
Tell me what are words for
So tell me what are words for
Do you care
So tell me what are words for
Do you hear me
Tell me what are words for
So tell me what are words for
Do you care
So tell me what are words for
The film loop below about the stadium was from Murdoch's media circus.
Murdoch pays top dollar for sensationalism. No one else can compete. I always thought JOURNALISM was about 'fairness.' Where did I ever get that idea?
Oh, about the LEAKS in the roof before the deflation of the dome? That is an easy one.
What happens to 'matter' (material) when it gets very, very cold?
The matter shrinks.
So, therefore, when the dome was getting colder on both the inside and the outside the SEAMS in the dome began to open due to shrinkage of the material it was made off. The LEAKS were a Pre-Cursor to the deflation.
No one was injured, but, I don't see how anyone could be. It happened with some warning even if one was in the stadium. Heart attack, maybe.
Metrodome Roof Collapses.m4v
I hate to say I told you so, but, I told you so. I should stop hating to say "I told you so" because I say it so much. Okay, I think I'll make it my favorite words.
There was major 'collapse' before the tear in the fabric. The air 'in the dome' was INSUFFICIENT in VOLUME to maintain the INTEGRITY of the dome.
To note, the CENTER of the dome was deflating BEFORE the area of snow collection ever tore open. Hence, the collection of snow was NOT at the point of deflation.
End of discussion.
So. The Metrodome. Oh, wait. "The Mall of America Field" did not 'anticipate' the effects of the Climate Crisis on its plutocratic goals.
"...For those (click here) who are interested, the roof is kept inflated by fans at the top of the structure. When it snows, Metrodome operators heat the building to more than 80 degrees to melt away any accumulation. In extreme situations, workers are stationed on the roof to remove snow with fire hoses and hot water. (I’m not making this up.)..."
A lot of things happen when air from the Arctic Circle migrates down to the lower latitudes with hemispheric vortices are at work. Let's put it THIS WAY, COLD AIR SINKS. All the macho men from the world of PRO-BALL, including the Texans from the Mall of America didn't see this coming? Huh? Really?
There are a few LAWS OF PHYSICS at work here. Oh, physics. I guess that means science, huh? No rain dance? No holy men? Scientists? Oh, my.
See, when 'really cold' air comes down from the Arctic Circle where Polar Bears are also losing their habitats that means the air in the affected region is 'colder,' 'more dense' and HEAVIER. More dense air OCCUPIES less space.
Anyone getting the picture?
When the 'shift' from SUFFICIENT AIR MASS under the dome becomes INSUFFICIENT there is 'minor' movement that causes DAMAGE. I'll be darn. The DAMAGE then completely THROWS the 'air mass balance' off and DOWN IT GOES.
To make this EASY. "Think tipping point." I do all the time.
No need to thank me. I loved every second.
(annouced 40 minutes ago)...The NFL announced last night that the Giants-Vikings game was moved from today to tomorrow night (click title to entry - thank you) because Minnesota had at least 15 inches of snow and wind gusting over 30 mph and the New York team was waiting it out in Kansas City....
Saturday, December 11, 2010
I promise...
...taking back the American economy....
..personage...
...not parsonage...
'
...personage and the truth.
It never ceases to amaze me how Republicans (The Red Party) can ALWAYS find a reason to oppose Democrats to the detriment of the country. There is only one truth. There are only one set of facts.
...tomorrow.
..personage...
...not parsonage...
'
...personage and the truth.
It never ceases to amaze me how Republicans (The Red Party) can ALWAYS find a reason to oppose Democrats to the detriment of the country. There is only one truth. There are only one set of facts.
...tomorrow.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Okay, I have had enough of the Republican 'faux' economic ideology,
"Trickle Down Economics," "Supply Side Economics" not only are empty promises, but, destroys small businesses and American jobs.
The Republicans from Reagan have focused on a limited 'ideology' to spur the American economy. Reagan deregulated when he should not have, believed in destroying the federal government (But, not as draconianly as "W."), loved to give money away to millionaires and billionaires all for the sake of the economy.
What resulted was a complete demoralization of Main Street, draconian out sourcing of American jobs and destruction of market place in the American Landscape. It is real interesting to realize when and how 'the shopping mall' took over the 'consumerization' of America.
There was a time in the USA when "Main Street" was actually an important place to have a store front. Those stores were owned by families or individuals. Rarely were there huge corporations that owned the stores and frequently stores were also manufacturers such as "The Cobbler" or shoemaker. For those that never knew there was such a person as The Cobbler there is a place in Williamsburg, Virginia where they still can be considered a craftsman.
Link: http://www.history.org/almanack/life/trades/tradesho.cfm
The Main Street Shoemaker or Shoe Repairperson are nearly extinct as are American Pottery Manufacturers.
The HISTORY of the American Main Street goes like this. At opposite ends of Main Street was a Cobbler and a Shoe Store. They both flourished and had their own market share.
Then came 'The Big Box Store.' It was able to sell shoes far cheaper then the Cobbler while offering less professional services in fitting shoes than The Shoe Store. Hence, the competition was draconian. First the Cobbler closed his store front and laid off a few craftspersons. That was followed about a year later by the closure of the Shoe Store which laid off several sales personnel, a manager and a stockperson.
But, the story of the destruction of the American economy doesn't stop there.
The shoe factories that suppied shoes to The Shoe Store no longer needed as many workers and the suppliers to the Cobbler no longer needed stocks to sell, so they downsized and some closed their businesses all together.
The 'Trickle Down' Republicans invested in Wall Street and forced the Big Box Stores down the throats of the American people. The people had no 'say' in the matter. They needed work and today Walmart is the largest employer in the USA.
The people's skills were no longer needed and they were demoralized without pride in their skills to see them through. They settled for pride in 'consumer satisfaction' while accepting far less income in their pay checks, lousy health care insurance and 401Ks that would lose most of their value with the next Wall Street collapse.
Over the decades of Republican "Trickle down" demoralization of the American people they became disoriented to 'what really matters' and were brainwashed to believe Republicans actually had their best interest at heart and had real answers.
The truth is, the ideologies of the Republicans are grossly ABSENT of morality and LOYALTY to the very citizens that elect them. The Republicans have NO ideas, they only have rhetoric and 'the power of the Senate minority' to hold the American people hostage with plans to INSTILL the same old Wall Street strategies that will NEVER yield an economy that grows.
For as much as I believe President Obama has done the right thing by compromising with Senate Republicans, it is unfortunate to have to postpone 'the reality' that millionaires, billionaires and Wall Street simply hurt the country more than they can ever grow it.
I believe President Obama has the Middle and Lower Class and Main Street at the center of his agenda. He wants to move his agenda along and UNFORTUNATELY that means compromise and more national debt to the people that caused the problem in the first place. The House and Senate need to put the Middle and Lower Class and Main Street at the center of their agenda while speaking to the ludicrous nature of tax cuts to Millionaires and Billionaires as they hurt our country's economy RATHER THAN growing it.
It is what it is.
One other thing. One of the MOST LUDICROUS statements I have heard from the EGO INFLATED Right Wing Media is how Walmart is A GREAT THING for the poor people in the USA. Yep.
The Republicans from Reagan have focused on a limited 'ideology' to spur the American economy. Reagan deregulated when he should not have, believed in destroying the federal government (But, not as draconianly as "W."), loved to give money away to millionaires and billionaires all for the sake of the economy.
What resulted was a complete demoralization of Main Street, draconian out sourcing of American jobs and destruction of market place in the American Landscape. It is real interesting to realize when and how 'the shopping mall' took over the 'consumerization' of America.
There was a time in the USA when "Main Street" was actually an important place to have a store front. Those stores were owned by families or individuals. Rarely were there huge corporations that owned the stores and frequently stores were also manufacturers such as "The Cobbler" or shoemaker. For those that never knew there was such a person as The Cobbler there is a place in Williamsburg, Virginia where they still can be considered a craftsman.
Link: http://www.history.org/almanack/life/trades/tradesho.cfm
The Main Street Shoemaker or Shoe Repairperson are nearly extinct as are American Pottery Manufacturers.
The HISTORY of the American Main Street goes like this. At opposite ends of Main Street was a Cobbler and a Shoe Store. They both flourished and had their own market share.
Then came 'The Big Box Store.' It was able to sell shoes far cheaper then the Cobbler while offering less professional services in fitting shoes than The Shoe Store. Hence, the competition was draconian. First the Cobbler closed his store front and laid off a few craftspersons. That was followed about a year later by the closure of the Shoe Store which laid off several sales personnel, a manager and a stockperson.
But, the story of the destruction of the American economy doesn't stop there.
The shoe factories that suppied shoes to The Shoe Store no longer needed as many workers and the suppliers to the Cobbler no longer needed stocks to sell, so they downsized and some closed their businesses all together.
The 'Trickle Down' Republicans invested in Wall Street and forced the Big Box Stores down the throats of the American people. The people had no 'say' in the matter. They needed work and today Walmart is the largest employer in the USA.
The people's skills were no longer needed and they were demoralized without pride in their skills to see them through. They settled for pride in 'consumer satisfaction' while accepting far less income in their pay checks, lousy health care insurance and 401Ks that would lose most of their value with the next Wall Street collapse.
Over the decades of Republican "Trickle down" demoralization of the American people they became disoriented to 'what really matters' and were brainwashed to believe Republicans actually had their best interest at heart and had real answers.
The truth is, the ideologies of the Republicans are grossly ABSENT of morality and LOYALTY to the very citizens that elect them. The Republicans have NO ideas, they only have rhetoric and 'the power of the Senate minority' to hold the American people hostage with plans to INSTILL the same old Wall Street strategies that will NEVER yield an economy that grows.
For as much as I believe President Obama has done the right thing by compromising with Senate Republicans, it is unfortunate to have to postpone 'the reality' that millionaires, billionaires and Wall Street simply hurt the country more than they can ever grow it.
I believe President Obama has the Middle and Lower Class and Main Street at the center of his agenda. He wants to move his agenda along and UNFORTUNATELY that means compromise and more national debt to the people that caused the problem in the first place. The House and Senate need to put the Middle and Lower Class and Main Street at the center of their agenda while speaking to the ludicrous nature of tax cuts to Millionaires and Billionaires as they hurt our country's economy RATHER THAN growing it.
It is what it is.
One other thing. One of the MOST LUDICROUS statements I have heard from the EGO INFLATED Right Wing Media is how Walmart is A GREAT THING for the poor people in the USA. Yep.
"The Day After Tomorrow" - Hemispheric Vortices - click here for 12 hour loop - thank you
UNISYS North and West Hemispheric Water Vapor Satellite
Wow. The heat is coming off the equatorial Earth and moving to the Arctic Circle. I have never, in the past eight years, seen two hemispheric vortices before. I believe it was two years ago there was one over the Atlantic.
The North Pole Satellite has a couple of glitches so it isn't possible to see a clear image, but, it appears as though there are at least four. Of course, two are on the east and west coast of the USA.
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
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