Yes, it is a fairly wealthy town in Connecticut, but nothing compared to Fairfield County. Contrary to what most believe, most residents do no flaunt their money, but some do. There are plenty of large expensive homes, but there are a lot of small, medium sized homes. Many people do, in fact, have second homes (the cape, vineyard, Vermont, Florida) and many vacation any chance they get. But you have to understand that this is not the case for everyone in town. The stereotypical Wallingford kid is polo popping and has a nice car, but again, it's not everyone. College is big...very big. A schools reputation goes a long way in this town. Ivies and mini-ivies are common, but a ton of kids go to Uconn. 95% of Wallingford high school students go on to college. Schools in town are very competitive, if u have a B average (3.0 GPA) you almost always in the bottom half of your class. Parties are also a big thing. BMWs, Mercedes, Lexus, Land Rovers, and so on are not uncommon, but there are plenty of Chevys, fords, and jeeps. Snobbery is something you have to get used to, but not everyone is a stuck up. My point is that Wallingford is not filthy rich. There are plenty of average families who work hard and live modestly. It's a great town.If you wanna see rich go to Fairfield County.
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A: Hey guys, I've made a new German word: Waltersobchakeit! It means "You're not wrong, you're just an asshole."
B: Ich bin sicher, dass das ein Charakter von "The Big Lebowski" ist, Dummkoph.
B: Ich bin sicher, dass das ein Charakter von "The Big Lebowski" ist, Dummkoph.
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Get the walk in the park mug.The Shadow Walker understands that human activities can be monitored and tracked by modern technology, but because of many diverse interests and activities, strives to keep his or her real identity "below the radar".
A Shadow Walker has many eclectic interests, has done many things in life, worn many different hats, travelled many different paths, and understands the needs and motivations of those on "both sides of the street". He or she tries to use a lifetime of accumulated knowledge and wisdom to address problems and help others. The Shadow Walker has high ethical values, and lets reason and logic be the guide to solving life's problems.
A Shadow Walker has many eclectic interests, has done many things in life, worn many different hats, travelled many different paths, and understands the needs and motivations of those on "both sides of the street". He or she tries to use a lifetime of accumulated knowledge and wisdom to address problems and help others. The Shadow Walker has high ethical values, and lets reason and logic be the guide to solving life's problems.
"With all the things that woman's involved in, all that she's seen and done, she really should keep a lower profile, especially on the Internet. Nowadays you can piss off anybody, even for doing good things. She should try to be more of a Shadow Walker."
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Through their adventures involving a pair of mechanical trousers and a penguin, A small mischevious sheep, and trips to the moon in a homemade rocket.
Despite what you may read above, None of the episodes (including the film) are based in, or on Wensleydale, Wallace loves the cheese...That's about it.. The characters live at
62 West Wallaby Street, Wigan, Lancashire.
This is seen when Gromit collects the morning post, and the envelope shows a Wigan postcode.
Through their adventures involving a pair of mechanical trousers and a penguin, A small mischevious sheep, and trips to the moon in a homemade rocket.
Despite what you may read above, None of the episodes (including the film) are based in, or on Wensleydale, Wallace loves the cheese...That's about it.. The characters live at
62 West Wallaby Street, Wigan, Lancashire.
This is seen when Gromit collects the morning post, and the envelope shows a Wigan postcode.
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Walmart sets up stores in buildings they "rent" from their own shell companies. They pay "rent" to themselves, then deduct it from their taxes. This money grubbing scum scheme helped Walmart avoid $3.39 Billion in state taxes from 1999-2005.
Also taxpayers will pay $9.1 Billion over the next 5 years to cover Walmart employee health care costs. They have almost 800,000 workers without health care coverage. Many of Walmart's employees are forced to use Medicaid or just show up at an emergancy room. This kind of bullshit taxes us all by increasing the cost of healthcare for all of us!
Walmart sets up stores in buildings they "rent" from their own shell companies. They pay "rent" to themselves, then deduct it from their taxes. This money grubbing scum scheme helped Walmart avoid $3.39 Billion in state taxes from 1999-2005.
Also taxpayers will pay $9.1 Billion over the next 5 years to cover Walmart employee health care costs. They have almost 800,000 workers without health care coverage. Many of Walmart's employees are forced to use Medicaid or just show up at an emergancy room. This kind of bullshit taxes us all by increasing the cost of healthcare for all of us!
The Walmart tax hurts the whole economy and helps keep them rich while shifting the costs to the people. Their Pro-China attitude towards merchandise hurts American jobs and their heinous tax avoidance schemes also hurt America's bottom line! Here's the real cost of the WalMart Tax-- If WalMart paid all of the taxes they owed in 2005: 318,440 uninsured children would have health coverage; 21,963 elementary school students would have new classrooms; and 9,499 additional police officers could be patrolling our streets! "SAVE MONEY--LIVE BETTER," obviously this doesn't really apply to the shoppers only to the Walmart corporation!
See "Friendly Landlord: Wal-mart Cuts Taxes by Paying Rent to Itself" by Jesse Drucker (Wall street Journal 2-1-07) and "America Pays, Wal-mart Saves: The Growing Cost of the Wal-mart Health care Crisis" at wakeupwalmart.com
See "Friendly Landlord: Wal-mart Cuts Taxes by Paying Rent to Itself" by Jesse Drucker (Wall street Journal 2-1-07) and "America Pays, Wal-mart Saves: The Growing Cost of the Wal-mart Health care Crisis" at wakeupwalmart.com
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Random jock: Dude you know Lucas? Such a wallflower, he doesn't talk to anyone, what a loser.
Guy who talks to Lucas: You're a serious dick dude, and believe it or not, Lucas is the only one who doesn't think that, he said "I'm sure there's a reason he acts like that".
Random jock: Seriously? I fell kind of bad now...
Guy who talks to Lucas: You're a serious dick dude, and believe it or not, Lucas is the only one who doesn't think that, he said "I'm sure there's a reason he acts like that".
Random jock: Seriously? I fell kind of bad now...
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