Opinion

You’ll find a couple of answers on the net. Here’s a typical one at Yahoo that is neither better nor much worse than any of the others. In 2006, they said it would be $6,685.92.

Favela
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April 5, 2012

“Favela” is the Portugeuse word for a slum, a shanty town often made of cobbled together wood and cardboard shelters with dirt walkways and terrible poverty. Long-standing favelas will migrate toward brick and mortar but this simply “hardens” the situation.

Coming soon to a political party, individual politician, special interest group or news organization near you.

To Do
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March 14, 2012

Several years ago I adopted a three-tiered organization. To Do’s were divided into Must, Should and Could categories. And within each, things were in priority order.

… because collectively, we can do more, have better and safer lives, than if each individual tried to do everything on their own.

Spend $2 bills and, when someone comments on it, say “It’s symbolic of my support for the Second Amendment.

Mandarin
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January 25, 2012

My recommendation is sincere: “Mandarin. Learn to speak and understand Mandarin.”

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