I have started using vinegar and baking soda for basic cleaning. Generally I spread baking soda of the grime and then soak a rag in vinegar. When the acid of the vinegar comes in contact with the baking soda a chemical reaction ensues which works very well for cleaning (for extra effect heat the vinegar). [...]
Accident by construction – why technology and regulations increase risk
Published in May 28th, 2008
Posted by Jacob in Philosophy
In retrospect it is amazing how subprime loans could go so wrong? Who in their right mind could believe that real estate always goes up? For that matter, what about the dot.com craze and the new era? What makes people appear so stupid in retrospect? Here’s why. Accidents does not happen by chance (by “accident”). [...]
You are not irreplaceable
Published in May 27th, 2008
According to google I am now the second highest ranked authority on extreme early retirement. I suppose this comes about because I have a “google ranking” of 4 which again comes about because I have yet to bother with monetizing this site as it would require advertising it in the local paper for 4 weeks [...]
Recent Entries
- Living aboard
- Welfare recipients and capitalists – parasites on the system?
- Do you save to invest or to spend?
- Slaying the “enough” dragon
- Don’t wash your clothes every day
- Get a push lawn mower
- Inexpensive bean spaghetti sauce
- My list of 25 money saving tips
- Happiness and the discount value of money
- The major risks of buy and hold index investing
Consider a donation
-
Click on the button to donate $10 bucks(*) via PayPal.
Other posts of interest
- Modified Navy Showers
- The Ad Show
- Book review: Effective cycling
- Read this rant and save 50-70%
- Spring Holiday
- The lifestyle design blog drinking game
- eHow as a way to retire extremely early?
- Frugality is not deprivation
- Do I have to live in an RV to retire extremely early?
- Book store test — are the books there?
- Survey: Which content is most important to you?
- Early Retirement Extreme’s budget
- After the writing is done …
- Tap water
- The psychological requirements for going the distance
Top Commentators
-
- Kevin M (11)
- Concojones (9)
- Photoguy (9)
- HSpencer (8)
- AJ (7)
- Insurance Izzy (7)
- Robert Muir (6)
- csdx (5)
- Viermann (5)
- Daniele (4)
- laura (4)
- NYC ERE (4)
- Steve Austin (4)
- Acorn (3)
- Debbie M (3)
- deegee (3)
Blogroll
- Adventures in Voluntary Simplicity
- Casaubon’s Book
- Catalog Living
- Drifting Focus
- ERE on facebook
- Everchanging Perspective
- Falia Photography
- Free at 45
- Frugal Retirement Living
- Ghost Nation
- Lacking Ambition
- Lifestyle Shock
- Medicinesux
- Money Energy
- New Escapologist
- Nomad Needles
- Of Two Minds
- Our Take on Freedom
- Retired Syd
- ribbonfarm.com
- Rowdy Kittens
- Simple Living in Suffolk
- Small Living Journal
- the middle finger project
- The Online investing AI Blog
- The Simple Life in France
- The Spartan Student
- Three Thrifty Guys
- To simplify…
- Unconventional Ideas
- Under $1000 Per Month
Disclaimer / CYA
- The information in this blog is distributed on an "As Is'' basis, without warranty of any kind. The blog owner may have a financial relationship with some of the companies or products mentioned on the blog. Advertisement does not imply endorsement. Information might not be completely comprehensive and some readers may want to consult additional sources. This blog does not contain professional advice. For professional advice, consult a professional. By reading this blog you acknowledge full responsibility for your actions with respect to any loss or damage caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly in connection with the blog.
Supporters
Recent Comments
- Debbie M in Do you save to invest or to spend?
- Photoguy in Welfare recipients and capitalists …
- firefighter jef… in Welfare recipients and capitalists …
- Letj in Welfare recipients and capitalists …
- AJ in Welfare recipients and capitalists …
- Executioner in Welfare recipients and capitalists …
- Concojones in Welfare recipients and capitalists …
- Concojones in Welfare recipients and capitalists …
- Q in Slaying the "enough" dragon
- AJ in Welfare recipients and capitalists …
Most popular posts
- Manifesto How I became financially independent in 5 years Can I retire young? My list of financial freedom books My 4 hour work week How little do you need to retire? Cash flow diagrams for the poor, the middle class, and the investor class Stranger in a strange land The minimalist kitchen How to live out of a suitcase Frequently Asked Questions
21 day makeover
- Day 1: Finding a place to live Day 2: Decluttering and managing stuff Day 3: Grocery shopping Day 4: Drop the cell phone plan Day 5: Find a free hobby Day 6: Clothes Day 7: Going car free Day 8: Get engaged! Day 9: Budgeting Day 10: Calculating net worth Day 11: Connecting your stuff with your neighbors Day 12: Establishing a savings account Day 13: Insurance Day 14: Investing for early retirement – Part 1 Day 15: The first two weeks of the make over Day 16: The stuff you actually keep and use Day 17: Maintaining and repairing things Day 18: Join a challenge Day 19: Getting rid of your TV (addiction) Day 20: Own classics Day 21: Investing for early retirement – Part 2
Archives
-
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- August 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- May 2008
- April 2008
- March 2008
- February 2008
- January 2008
- December 2007
