Category Archives: life

My Letter to Los Angeles Times Executives

Posted on September 25, 2011 by mmunson

This was sent to Tribune President AND the Chief Operating Officer of the newspaper. To the operating officer and publisher of the Los Angeles Times The Times is still one of the best newspapers in the west coast of the … Continue reading →

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Food Truck Solution

Posted on September 19, 2011 by mmunson

I have some solutions where people can enjoy their mobile restaurants and still help out communities at the same time. Food trucks can rent space at the local parks in our county and help out the parks and recreation budgets … Continue reading →

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Where is my $#@! Paper!

Posted on September 18, 2011 by mmunson

I have been paying for my newspaper subscription off and on since I started at UC Riverside in 2001. Unfortunately for the last three days my newspaper has not been on my driveway for the last three days. Even though … Continue reading →

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My Lament of an Instructor

Posted on September 7, 2011 by mmunson

There is a reason why I believe educators should not have permanent tenure, Robert Carlton at Chaffey College is one fine example why. Its ironic that I could do very well compared to how I performed in his US History … Continue reading →

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File Under: Stupid Laws

Posted on August 28, 2011 by mmunson

At my workplace we are required to ask for ID on products such as puffy paint and certain types of fabric paint. Even though you can not spray it on walls California regulations ask for retailers to check to make … Continue reading →

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Read Your Bank Statements

Posted on August 28, 2011 by mmunson

I usually never open my bank statements because I get scared about the lack of money in my accounts at the time. However Bank of America is charging a $5 replacement ATM or Debit Card fee each time you ask … Continue reading →

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I am on the Road to Progress

Posted on August 3, 2011 by mmunson

After graduating from UC Riverside I was on the road to nowhere, but now I am moving slightly to my goal now. I passed 2/3 of the CSET subject exams for Social Science educators and I have the world civilizations … Continue reading →

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Banking Quest: Better to Bank With the Bastard You Know

Posted on August 2, 2011 by mmunson

Due to the declining interest rates and increased regulation on the banking industry, the free checking accounts are basically history. Even if you have direct deposit, that is not enough in today’s era of banking. Bank of America decided to … Continue reading →

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Borders Is Dead

Posted on July 19, 2011 by mmunson

Borders, the former leading bookseller before Amazon became popular in American society is finally pulling the plug. I previously wrote about the topic earlier about how the stores in Montclair and Chino went goodbye, but now the surviving stores such … Continue reading →

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A Question For Compassion

Posted on July 15, 2011 by mmunson

In today’s economic times people are suffering. I still may not be making six figures. However others are struggling to be making any money at all. The bus after my history class drops me off near a working class neighborhood … Continue reading →

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