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Specific Policies to contain Monopolistic Practices99

Specific Policies to contain Monopolistic Practices

Having talked about a number of ways monopolies use to fleece the public off their hard earned income (Read here); this hub seeks to identify some crucial policies adopted by an African economic giant, Kenya to address the issue. Kenya is a third...

0 comments    monopoly markets
11 Great Gifts for Comic Book Lovers89

11 Great Gifts for Comic Book Lovers

Christmas is just around the corner, and you need gift ideas for that best friend/brother/cousin of yours that absolutely is in love with comic books! Here's a list of some great products for the comic lover!

1 comment    gifts comic marvel comics
Creative Writing - Autobiography Memories - The holiday - A childhood memory88

Creative Writing - Autobiography Memories - The holiday - A childhood memory

A memorably holiday from my childhood. Happy Holiday turns to sadness on arriving home.

24 comments    childhood memories caravan
Problems With Comcast87

Problems With Comcast

Comcast Cable & Internet has been the go to company in my family's household ever since it took over for Adelphia. We were never satisfied with Adelphia, nor have we ever been completely satisfied with Comcast. I have moved twice in the past 6 months, and have dealt with two separate cable companies, one of which is Comcast.

11 comments    internet phone ethics
The Rise and Fall of the Golden Age of Hollywood: An Epic Greek Tragedy88

The Rise and Fall of the Golden Age of Hollywood: An Epic Greek Tragedy

The Rise and Fall of the Golden Age of Hollywood: An Epic Greek Tragedy "The American cinema is a classical art, so why not then admire in it what is most admirable-I.E., not only the talent of this or...

3 comments    world war ii los angeles patent
Time to break up the Paypal & Ebay monopoly85

Time to break up the Paypal & Ebay monopoly

The bank you deal with is very strictly regulated and supervised by the government of your country. Each bank has extensive customer protection precautions that it has to adhere to or it will have its bank...

13 comments    technology ebay paypal
PayPal Pending Balance Bullcrap83

PayPal Pending Balance Bullcrap

Pardon me while I vent a little bit. Has anyone else had to deal with this PayPal pending balance bullcrap??? What in the heck is this crap all about? I’ve had an eBay Seller account since Noah was a boy (okay, it’s been about 4 years now), tons...

19 comments    paypal paypal monopoly
Did The Illegal Criminalization of Marijuana Lead To The Downfall of America?86

Did The Illegal Criminalization of Marijuana Lead To The Downfall of America?

This article discusses the criminalization of marijuana or hemp in 1937 and the results of that legislation. I introduces some of the least known reasons for this bill and describes why big oil and steel lead the way.

100 comments    america drugs oil
What Would You Do With 100 Dollars?84

What Would You Do With 100 Dollars?

I wrote this hub in 2009 - it's fun to read again and think of new ways to use $100. Enjoy! The current economy is scary to most and the thought of having 100 completely free and usable dollars right now might seem like some delusional dream, but...

18 comments    children money fun
Plastic Money...and We're Not Talking About Credit Cards83

Plastic Money...and We're Not Talking About Credit Cards

When you go to pay for something in Australia you whip out the plastic, regardless of whether you are paying by credit card or cash. You see, Australian banknotes are printed on plastic instead of paper.

3 comments    money finance travel
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