If there is anything that people in the Gulf Coast community(Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida) have in common is that each of us know how to deal with storms. We all know what lines at gas stations look like at our local service stations, we know when its time to stock up on certain items like, bottled water, can goods, batteries, ice chest and most of us ,if can afford it always has a generator for electricity handy just in case the power goes out. We all expect our local grocery stores or hardware store shelves to be empty and we know that this time because of the latest storm people will be prepared or will take the proper precautions before the storm arrives. Why? Because its just like Deja vu or the same thing that usually happens at this time year, when a tropical storm or hurricane arrives.
In my adult life, I had to deal at least with four hurricanes, Andrew 1992, Katrina and Rita 2005, then after that Gustav 2008. All of them had one thing in common, they were all very destructive and if you didn't heed the warnings from local or state media outlet then you did so at your own risk. The reason why is because I have seen the destruction first hand and know the power that most tropical or hurricanes wield. They are very powerful and have been known to kill or destroy everything in their path. My advice to anyone that reads this, if you happen to live in the effected areas, please heed the warnings from your local ,state, National Weather Service or media outlets. Remember this no material thing or possession is worth more than your life. Do what's necessary to protect your home, your family and if asked to evacuate by all means leave. Don't become the deja vu or the next victim to be reported on the local new station.
It a know fact that prices for just about everything has gone up, while income levels have gone down. These days every time you hear a politician speak, it always about cutting government programs, such as health care, social security, food stamp vouchers, hospitals and other programs that help most struggling Americans. There is also a call in some circles to cut education or training that may help many Americans educate themselves enough to earn a higher living. While its known that the nation as a whole can't afford to keep on spending money on certain government programs. The question comes to mind is, if not spend money to support the programs that help struggling Americans, then what can be done? Is cutting programs that help the poor or the needy the answer? And when these programs are cut or done away with, who will help the poor or Americas struggling middle class? Many Americans today, are living one pay check to the next and many others don't have emergency cash or savings to sustain themselves if something bad happens. Also with the price of gas, food and many other vital goods going up many of them are having a hard time keeping up. It seems today, that many politicians don't care about the average American citizen and instead of coming up with solutions to help combat the problem, they instead call names. Democrats and Republicans' listen up, there is a cry from Americas middle class and poor. Stop your bickering and show some real leadership and do what's right for America.
My late grandmother had a saying that I never paid attention too until now," If you scratch my back, then I'll scratch yours" and its not what you know, but who you know. To all of my friends, co-workers or associates' around the world. I issue a challenge to each of you , get to know each of the people on your friends list and also find out what they do for a living. What's even more troublesome is that some of us don't even know what our neighbors' or family members do for a living. A lot of us seek knowledge from different sources, not knowing that the knowledge we seek maybe within our reach or own back yards. If everybody knew what their friends or relatives did for a living or what they know, imagine what one could learn from them or what they could also learn from you. Maybe their knowledge or expertise can help you save money, with your future purchases, give you knowledge on how to start a business or anything else you might be interested in. My mother had a saying that still sticks with me today," Its not what you know, but who you know that may aid in your future endeavors or successes". Imagine what new doors or opportunities that my be presented to you just buy knowing the people on your friends list or the people you see everyday. Knowledge or power is the key too all success . Imagine a world where we can learn about each other that may aid in each others future success. I am a car sales man, a writer, a website builder, blogger, creative thinker, business man and public speaker. And you are? Lets Network its 2015! Write in, lets connect and build a relationship that may last for a lifetime.
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Now that the children are starting to report to school, there is no better time to travel than now. All over the Gulf Coast, from Texas to Florida along the I-10 corridor hotels, restaurants and amusement parks are discounting their fares or rates drastically. I recently took a trip to New Orleans and then later to Gulf Shores , Alabama and had a blast! The food was excellent, the entertainment was top notch, beaches were white sand and the view was absolutely beautiful and breath taking. To my surprise the hotels and restaurants were affordable. When I asked a local business owner of a hotel why were the rates so affordable, his answer was simple. People were making a transition from vacationing to getting their children ready for school. As he explained it made common sense to lower the rates to draw more customers. I must admit after spending three wonderful days in New Orleans, Louisiana and Gulf Shores, Alabama, that the Gulf Coast is back. If you are a business person, a church that is expecting to plan an event or a parent with grown children there is not better time too plan a event, function or to take a few days for vacation . The Gulf Coast has plenty to offer the ordinary business person or an average citizen looking for a great deal.
Unless you lived under a rock, then you would know that guns are big news. Everyday, a murder is being committed with the criminal using a gun for his tool of terror. Even though the main focus of gun use is murder, many other crimes are being committed with the use of a gun, such as assaults, robbery and even rape. For over one hundred years, Politicians, average American Citizens and Gun Rights Supporters have argued about the rights to bare arms. While millions of Americans have been slaughtered every year and taken advantage of by a criminal that uses a gun. The question is not, should a American Citizen have the right to bare arms, the real question is the type of guns like the ones used by our military that are now available or for sale to the public. As a American citizen I am asking this very personal question, why should any American have the right to buy, then arm themselves with assault weapons or guns that are being used in our military? Even worse than that there certain people ( like convicted criminals or the mentally ill )who realistically shouldn't be allowed to purchase or arm themselves with such weapons.What some gun rights advocates won't tell the average citizen is that even in the right hands a gun can be just as deadly in their hand, because sometimes guns kill accidentally. The main fact that many gun rights supporters won't share with the public or even acknowledge, is that when guns were first created or made its was so that the country that was at war at that time, could have a clear advantage over its enemy. It was only several years later ,when it became legal to own in some countries so that they could be used for hunting or protection. What's surprising is that even today with all the mass murders, senseless crimes or killings and with murder rates rising in almost every major city in America, those very same Gun Rights Supporters feel or think owning more guns is the answer.
This issue happens to be a very personal for me, because when I was just a ten years old child, I was given bad news by one of my parents, that my cousin accidentally killed himself, with a gun that my uncle left unattended. Also when I became an adult I have witness several crimes and even murder being committed by some criminal with the use of a gun. It was an early reminder for me at that time, that guns were only created to kill, destroy or intimidate and change innocent people lives forever. This issue still effects me even today, because since I have been out on my own, I hear guns being shot at night or daily from the streets near by my apartment building. The next day on the local news it was reported that criminals used an assault weapon and that killed two innocent bystanders. This same situation is being played out in millions of American cities or towns everyday. What's crazy is now people are using the guns to commit mass murder and these criminals are still now allowed to purchase multiple assault weapons. The question is why? Why won't Congress regulate guns or improve our gun laws and why or how are so many criminals getting their hands these weapons? How many more people have to die, before the people that were elected, takes a stand and makes owning or usage of a assault weapon illegal? It makes common sense for our Leaders, Congressmen or Senators to come up with bill that will regulate Guns In America, that will keep the gun advocates happy and at the same time help keep our citizens safe. If you have been a victim of a crime involving a gun please write in and we would love to share your story.
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In many political circles the name Bobby Jindal has come up and within the Republican party he happens to be a star. But while many ponder those thoughts, three questions should come to mind," Does the people that this Governor serve in his own state feel that way"?Do they like him or are they pleased with his job performance ? If they looked at or noticed the latest polls they would realize that his popularity has drop below 50%. If it wasn't for the national media, no one outside of Louisiana would even know who this Governor is. Many Louisiana residents and also many state Republicans are displeased or unhappy with this Governor Why? Because every since he has been in office he hasn't accomplished much and has been mostly outside of the state campaigning. He is not a good speaker, doesn't make sound decisions and his policies are just as bad as his speeches. All this Governor has done since he has been in office is cut many needed projects in Louisiana, campaign out of state and has hurt Louisiana image more in the process. Since he has been in office the unemployment rate continues to rise, along with the rate of crime, the health care system is in a mess, education and poverty levels are even lower than national average.Louisiana highways and water systems are failing, while the citizens he is suppose to serve loose even more faith in this elected official. The Governor is even in a fight with his own party within his own state and many of his so called supporter want him recalled or removed from office. The question many should ask themselves while considering the next President, if Bobby Jindal policies or political agenda is no good for Louisiana, what makes them think he would be good for a nation?Wake up Republicans, Louisiana has and it has waken up from a nightmare.
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There is a big elephant in the room, but everyone is afraid to talk about it. One party talks about health care and the other talks about taxes. As an American I would like to talk about what every real American is really concern with and that's JOBS. Who cares if the rich are leaving America, because they are afraid of paying taxes, because they aren't real Americans anyway. Any American that renounces their citizenship because they don't want to pay their share of taxes don't belong here. A Real American will pay their taxes, fight for what's right and won't bow down to political pressure, then do what's right for our country. There are too many yes man or yes women that are only out there to get elected. What's everyone afraid of? Tell your congressmen, congresswomen or senators to stop fighting and do what's right for America! What are they going to do, they can't fire you or make your life worse, because they need your vote to get elected. Let your voices be heard and tell the politicians that this is the United States of America not the divided states. So stop being afraid! If they don't listen, don't do what everybody else does by starting a group or a new political party. Because in the end it will end up being used, manipulated or corrupted by those that are already in power. Just vote them out , then unite for one cause and do what's right for the country we love.
