Category: Fun Stuff

The Dark Bailout

Everyone has an opinion about the bailout – was it enough, was it too much?  Was it necessary?  Is this the Land of the Free or the Home of the Secure?  Should the government even be in the business of bailing out failures?  Will we be better off or worse off?  What can we individually and as a society learn from this?

While doing some research the other day I came across what I consider to be a very creative video that is at the same time funny and a little scary.   It is definitely opportunistic – cleverly expressing one person’s point of view about a timely issue.

If you’ve been following me for any length of time, you know I value creativity very highly.  I think it can be one of the most important skills we could ever develop.  Most creative ideas grow out of a need to find something new, or looked at in a different light, out of a frustration with the way things are.  For this reason, honing your own creativity even a little bit can help it develop into an excellent resource that could end up becoming the equivalent of having your own bailout when times get rough.

Looking at the way things are, and giving your current reality just a little twist, can result in something new that is phenomenally brilliant, usefully effective, or simply more fun.  I put this video in all of those categories.

In any case, it is definitely creative!  And so, for your entertainment, I offer you….The Dark Bailout

Warmly,

Katie

Travel Smart

Prior Planning Prevents Poor Preparedness



These tips are from a discussion by Bill Honsal and Lynn Wright and can help insure you have a pleasant, safe trip:

  • Where are you going? Learn about the area or region before starting your journey. Use a map for travel plans.

  • Place valuables in a safe place.

  • Do you have a friend or neighbor who can watch your house, collect mail, and newspapers?

  • Pack light. Do not carry-on too much. Carry-on can fit under seat.

  • Place business card on luggage.

  • Break-in walking shoes prior to leaving home.

  • Take only one credit card, preferably with a picture ID.

  • Is there hotel/motel security? Ask about any problems.

  • Use main entrance to hotel.

  • Keep an ultra flashlight next to the bed.

  • Use peep hole before opening door.

  • Vehicle theft is a major problem. Always remove valuables from the car.

  • Do not carry a lot of cash while traveling. Use a shoulder purse or fannypack.

  • Wear shoulder purse across the chest, not thrown onto shoulder.

  • Do not flash expensive jewelry and other costly items.

  • If possible, walk in a group and away from the curb.

  • Avoid looking like a tourist.

  • Safe traveling: Cruises, Escorted Tours, and group Bus Tours

  • Speak with a safety Travel Agent about general tips and specific ones for a given area, region, or province.

  • Pay attention to surroundings.

  • Always allow rest times, so you are attentive and freshened.

  • Walk confidently.

  • Know that airport delays increase vulnerability.

©1996 Career Life Institute
Lynn Wright can be reached at Dalianes Travel