By B. ZerkerNew Gun-Control … Just Another Fool’s Folly!
For the last few days, I’ve been hearing the endless cries of, “We need more gun-control!” “Ban those evil semi-automatic military assault-weapons! Nobody needs those for hunting!” “Ban all high-capacity magazines,!” etc., all of them now permeating the airwaves in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., tragedy.
I’ve also heard the statement in the past, and I’m paraphrasing, that our Second Amendment’s guarantee that a citizen’s “right to keep and
Deadly Weapons in the Hands of Loons, Part IIWell, the Bushmaster .223 caliber civilian assault rifle (i.e, a military spec rifle designed to deliver high rates of automatic fire in battlefield conditions, slightly modified to only fire semi-automatic but still capable of several rounds per second and often equipped with high capacity magazines) used to execute 20 elementary school students and six of their teachers made the news again this week, and this time much closer to (my) childhood home.
As reported in the NY Times Read More
Money IQ
By Fidel L. Gutierrez
Consider a Safe Deposit Box for Valuables and Digital Media Storage/Computer Back-up
As the old saying goes “you cannot put a price on peace of mind.” In today’s complex world, one of the oldest banking service that is often overlooked is the good old fashioned safe deposit box.
I still remember as a kid going into the bank lobby with my mom and being in awe of the massive bank vault door.
With the proliferation of on-line banking (virtual bank branch) and “mini” branches (including grocery store branches), I find that Read More
“Food on the Hill” by Sue York
This week’s recipe:
Caesar Salad Dressing
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
By Harry Hertz, DirectorI always like to end a year with an optimistic view of the future. This year, MESA became the sixth two-time winner of the Baldrige Award; all six winners having experienced growth between the times they received the award.
That fact led me to contemplate factors leading to the sustainability and growth of any business or enterprise.
In a brief research study that the Baldrige Program conducted last year, we realized that the then five two-time recipients of the Baldrige Award represented very different industries, company Read More
By Richard Hannamann
Column by Stephanie Garcia RichardOver the past few weeks several community members have contacted me about the REAL ID Act and a looming Jan. 15 deadline.
The primary concern is that New Mexico is currently not in compliance with the REAL ID Act.
This means New Mexicans may not be able to use their drivers’ licenses to board commercial airlines after Jan. 15.
If this occurs, it could have alarming effects on our state and community. Public concern over this issue has been heightened by recent news stories and statements from public officials.
First, let Read More
Money IQThe challenges of obtaining a small business loan continue to frustrate budding entrepreneurs and as well as established small business owners alike.
Small business loans are generally defined as those seeking credit of $1 million or less. Financial institutions are less likely to lend in today’s environment and the reasons are many – a still weak but slowly improving economy, tightened bank underwriting standards, ever changing bank regulations, and or increased fear or skepticism with lending to newer firms or start-up businesses. Read More
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com
Photo by Sue York/ladailypost.com