Just the other day I was talking to a guy who is in his 50s.  In ten more years, he plans to retire but is scared about his 401K tanking.  He said that his money is buying lots of stock right now, and if the economy rebounds he'll be in pretty good condition. I guess I am just the eternal optimist because I wholeheartedly believe the economy is going to rebound.  There is usually one industry that takes full advantage of the down economy.  It follows Benjamin Franklin's advice, "Necessity is the mother of all invention."  These industries spark the interest...

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Surges, dips & power protection power anomalies and surges pose a big threat to computer equipment. Our computers are sensitive and these things can cause harm. Do you live in the country, or in an older home or apartments…does the power flicker and surge? Did you know that an electrical surge can travel through telephone lines into your house ? There are many reasons for the power anomalies and surges, and electric companies are not solely to blame. Often the old interior wiring is a culprit, and even in buildings where the wiring is newer, many everyday appliances like microwaves, vacuum...

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