Ronald Swanner
Professional Engineer with a little extra time to share my thoughts and experiences in travel, politics, and personal finance. Eighteen year career in small public electric utility.
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Looking for a Short Hike Offering the Peace of Solitude?Stinging Fork Falls trail in Rhea County Tennessee is a short but highly enjoyable day hike. It is a wonderful alternative to the trails in the Smokies as it sees a lot less hiker traffic. -
Florida's Underdeveloped Atlantic Coast - Hammock Beach ResortHammock Beach Resort is a full service beach / golf resort located just south of St. Augustine. Read why you should consider spending your fun in the sun dollars at the Hammock Beach Resort. -
If You Got the Dough, Add Some Sugar to Your Ski DietAlthough pricey, Sugar Mountain is one of the best ski areas in North Carolina. Read my detailed trail and lodging reviews to help decide if a trip to Sugar Mountain is worth the cost.
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Holes, Healthcare, Spending and National SurvivalWith federal deficit spending at record levels, we cannot afford to extend health care benefits to everyone. If we insist on trying, our national survival may very well be at stake. Read this article to understand the seldom examined link.
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A Plea to Congress - Listen Before You VoteCongress, especially Democratic members, seems to be turning a deaf ear to their constituents before the health care vote. Here are three of the most egregious examples of how they avoid listening.
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Now is the Time to Overcome America's Antiquated Energy FearsWith concerns for the environment limiting the future of coal as an energy source, America must overcome its fears and embrace this safe, economical and reliable energy source.
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Don't Give Up on Coal: At Least Not YetCoal is a plentiful, economical, and proven energy source. Invest in clean coal technology as necessary, but don't prematurely abandon one of our nation's richest resources; especially without a proven replacement.
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Hawaii Vacation Pictures: As Close to Paradise as You Will Find on EarthSpent ten days in Hawaii. Some of the most beautiful scenery and landscapes I've ever seen. If you get the chance, go see for yourself. In the meantime, I think you'll enjoy these. -
Gold: It's More like Insurance Than an InvestmentWhen money becomes just paper, gold will become the primary form of wealth that has remaining purchasing power. Now is the time to accumulate a little gold, hopefully long before its needed.
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Answers to Three Big Whys of InvestingFind answers to why invest, why invest now, and why seek maximum return. Without answers to these, other investment questions are not so important.
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Best Day Hike in Cades Cove - Smoky Mountains National ParkSummary of a local Tenneeseean's Abrams Falls trail experience. For the effort, you won't find a better, more rewarding trail in the Smokies.
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Why a True Democracy Can't and Won't Indefinitely EndureWithout voter qualifications, our leaders will continue to purhcase votes with benefits paid from the public treasury.
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Cataloochee, North Carolina - Must Be Cherokee for FunCataloochee is a small North Carolina ski resort but you can't beat it for fun and value.
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True Cost of New Cars - a Lot More Than Most People RealizeLook at the numbers and you'll see that driving used dependable cars can save you over $210,000 versus always buying new