Speaking of Tax Increases…Hubby critiques the notice about the “EMS Levy Lid Lift” from Everett WA Utilities

Can any of my readers figure out what the phrase EMS Levy Lid Lift means? Well, if not, I will explain. EMS means "Emergency Medical Services", meaning the 911 system which dispatches ambulances to reports of accidents and medical emergencies in Everett. In the state of Washington, EMS is part of the Fire Departments, and …

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #241: Spring has Sprung!

On my Photos on my iMac, I have an album entitled Spring.  After autumn, spring is my favorite season, especially here in the Pacific Northwest, where winter is often gray and depressing.  In my backyard, the first sign of spring is the little scrawny hydrangea I planted, getting its first leaves.  Last year, I took …

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What the Op-ed Writers Don’t Get about Obama’s Economy

Last week, Michael Solon wrote an op-ed essay in the Wall Street Journal entitled "What Democrats and the CBO Don't Get".  He was talking about how the administration's actions relating to the economy are not leading to economic growth, which is the best way to increase federal revenues and improve conditions for Americans.  However, none …

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