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Middle Class Death - A Local Perspective of Cape Coral, Florida83

Middle Class Death - A Local Perspective of Cape Coral, Florida

Cape Coral, Florida a haven for family fun in the sun or a burned out cesspool of transplanted Midwesterner ignorance, religious fanaticism and cultural depravity. Sold by greedy real estate agents as the next big piece of Americana pie...now a short sale and foreclosure epicenter of ubiquitous trailer fiefdom.

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Solar Storms of 2012, 2013 & 2014: Loss of Electricity: How to Survive Thoughts by Laurens Wright73

Solar Storms of 2012, 2013 & 2014: Loss of Electricity: How to Survive Thoughts by Laurens Wright

In the news and warnings, the sun will emit massive energy pulses in 2012 and 2013. An Electromagnitic Pulse, or EMP, can cause havac with the Earth and the electrical energy grid, causing widespread blackouts and total loss of electricity.

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The Great 2012 Debate76

The Great 2012 Debate

The debate over 2012 is being scrutinized over and over. Believers and non believers are voicing differing opinions over the ancient Mayan prophecy. The facts are that the Mayan long count calendar is, in fact, ending, but what some may not realize,...

3 comments    religion america war
How do you survive with no income?76

How do you survive with no income?

You can survive from self generated income (by that I mean things of value, the currency doesn't necessarily have to be the dollar). The easiest method is to own some land in a decent climate, with a good garden and a few animals, your income...

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American History and Poverty: Fighting The Great Depression93

American History and Poverty: Fighting The Great Depression

The years from 1929 through 1941 were difficult to survive for many people in America - and the world at large. Read about some of the ways that people fought for survival in those days.

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The Great Depression and Today's Economy82

The Great Depression and Today's Economy

A solemn crowd gathers outside the NYSE right after the crash in 1929. Many people are afraid that our present economic state can pull us into another depression. Some experts say that it is not possible. Certainly, the economy today is not anywhere...

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FROM HOOVERVILLE TO OBAMAVILLE: A New Breed Of Homeless Emerges From The Embers of The Great Recession82

FROM HOOVERVILLE TO OBAMAVILLE: A New Breed Of Homeless Emerges From The Embers of The Great Recession

Economic catastophe has hit the United States before. The Great Depression caused devastation and country wide homelessness from 1929 to the early 40's. Colonies of homeless built shanty homes to dwell in, these shanty's were called Hoovervilles for the Herbert Hoover, the president in office. Today, our Great Recession, caused by the housing bubble burst in 2008, has seen thousands homeless turn to living in tent colonies. Those colonies are called "Obamaville."

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what caused the great depression65

what caused the great depression

The fantastic Depression was a globallyeconomic collapse that occurred from 1929 to around 1940. During this time in the Combined States, many people lost Everything. Entire families pulled up roots and moved to find non-existent jobs; when they...

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Bryan Haig66

Bryan Haig

BRYAN HAIG C V. Bryan Haig B Comm. M Comm. Formerly Senior Fellow, Department of Economics, Institute of Advanced Studies, ANU, Canberra Residence – Holiday Palace Casino Resort,Khan Mittapheap,...

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Grandma's Depression Era Survival Tips77

Grandma's Depression Era Survival Tips

I always admired how my grandmothers got by on so little. Living through the depression gave them insights on how to save and get by on much less. In this hub article I remember a few things they taught me.

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