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July 5, 2008
Volume 6, Number 13
ISSN 1554-6330

In this issue:

1. Carpenter Country
2. Top Drawer Article
3. Top Drawer Tips
4. Top Drawer Satire

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CARPENTER COUNTRY
What's Happening in Our Neck of the Human Experience

 

The Fourth of July...time for fun and games.

At least that’s what Carpenter Country’s short one thought when she decided to host a potluck for a group of Bunco friends. But it seemed the Fates had other entertainment in mind.

The first hint that it was going to be a quirky day came when the washing machine, filled with tablecloths for the party’s red, white and blue theme, spewed water all over the floor instead of down the drain.

What caused the overflow?

According to the guy who’d just finished mowing the lawn, it was his missing sock. He’d seen it burst from the drainpipe into the backyard, causing a large toad sitting near the blowout hole to leap straight up in the air.

A good frog story, just what I need with twelve women arriving any minute, the short one said to herself, as she wrung the flood from the saturated mop.

And actually it was – until another whammy hit.

After lunch, and midway through the sixth roll of the Bunco dice, the electricity went off, shutting down the a/c and turning the house into a sauna. The get-together broke up rather quickly after that. But calamity still ruled.

As the short one stood outside, watching the crowd of red-hot ladies depart, a flying object buzzed by her nose. A yell, a slap and a dance step later she realized she’d tangled with a yellow jacket.

Ice would help the swelling, but the power company had not yet made the scene, so she headed for the phone to report the outage. Guess what - there was no dial tone.

But you should have seen the air. It sparkled with blue-tinged verbal fireworks!

Hope all of you have a great 4th of July weekend!

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TOP DRAWER ARTICLE

What the Fed does for US
by
HL Carpenter

 

You might think the US Federal Reserve System has enough work keeping track of financial situations and current economic conditions. But that’s only a part of what the Fed does.

Read the entire article here

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TOP DRAWER TIPS
Topics and Tidbits

 

Tip: Have you ever considered shopping for a credit card? Selecting a card instead of accepting whatever offer arrives in your mailbox can save you money and fees. Things to research include the annual percentage rate, how interest is calculated, the grace period for paying your bill, fees, and other features the card may offer, such as rebates or frequent flier miles.

Glossary Term: Annual Percentage Rate (APR). The APR is an interest rate stated as a yearly percentage. The APR affects how much you’ll pay if, for example, you carry a balance on your credit card from month to month. The APR can differ for cash advances, regular purchases, and amounts you transfer from other cards. In addition, different rates can apply to different levels of debt.

Financial Horoscope: The fireworks are finished, and America’s Independence Day has come and gone. Happily, you can celebrate financial independence every day. Paying off those credit card balances is a good start. When the balance hits zero and you’re living in the land of the debt free, your smile will outshine any sparkler.

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TOP DRAWER SATIRE

Managing The Universe
by
HL Carpenter

 

It’s a big job, but someone has to do it.

That’s what Ino Whatsbest thought when he accepted his current position as General Manager of The Universe. Now Mr. Whatsbest says the stress is simply too much. After less than a month on the job, he wants to step down.

Read the rest here