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As a local truck driver, I’ve ventured in and out of hundreds of different factories and businesses throughout my 23+ years of driving a semi-truck. It seems like I’ve seen just about everything. Recently, I was walking through a printing factory in Sparta, MI… finding my way to the restrooms, …
So picture this… It’s still dark outside, I’m in my truck’s cab, sipping my trusty Costco Kirkland House Blend. It used to say “Roasted by Starbucks” on the bag, but now it’s gone. Kind of like when Pepsi ditched its classic logo for that awkward off-center smiley face thing back …
Most of the time, history is hidden in old dusty books (or internet archives) or locked away behind glass cases in a museum. Our experience at the Battlefield at Manassas was different. History walked right up to us in the form of an older gentleman who happened to be a …
This article was written with the assistance of AI and inspired by the words of Connor Boyack. Alright, folks, gather ’round as we gear up for the 4th of July festivities. It’s time for a little history lesson that will undoubtedly have you shaking your head and rolling your eyes. …
Most company 401K plans have just a handful of investment options to choose from. The number can vary greatly, depending on your company. But an average 401K plan typically offers somewhere between 10 and 30 investment choices. Compare this to the over 10,000 mutual funds and exchange-traded funds that are …
Part 1: The Pilgrims’ Journey to the New World In the early 1600s, a group of pilgrims set sail from England to the New World seeking religious freedom and the opportunity to create a society based on their own values and beliefs. Part 2: Establishing a Communal System The pilgrims …
I’m proud to admit that I was an 80’s kid. Most of my childhood occurred during the 1980’s and, damn right, my family owned a set of Jarts! Recently, I couldn’t help but wonder… Can you still buy Jarts? I have fond memories of playing Jarts in our front yard …
so·cial·ism ˈsōSHəˌlizəm noun socialism a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole. policy or practice based on the political and economic theory of socialism. synonyms: leftism, Fabianism, syndicalism, consumer …
So you wanna see if you can solve the mystery of Jehovah’s Witnesses huh? Who are they? What do they believe… all that jazz… What are their rules? Well… sorry folks, only answering one of those things today. And I’m not even sure what you’re about to get is an …
After spending 16 long years in Seattle where I was raised I decided it was high-time I moved to someplace warmer. I was born in San Francisco, and my family traveled to visit family there often. I had heard stories of San Diego weather being 80 degrees year-round. This sounded …