Elegant Survival

Yes, a worthy rival. From Atlantic Monthly, by Corby Kummer: Grocery Smackdown

"The American Nostradamus" Gerald Celente, who appears on George Noory show often, made these predictions for 2010. Note his mention of affordable elegance and sophistication, which has been the theme here at Elegant Survival since 2006, and numerous other things relevant to this website:

Following are Gerald Celente's Forecasts for 2010: · The Crash of 2010: The Bailout Bubble is about to burst. Be prepared for the onset of the Greatest Depression. · Depression Uplift: The pursuit of elegance and affordable sophistication will raise spirits and profits. · Terrorism 2010: Years of war in Afghanistan and Iraq ­ and now Pakistan ­ have intensified anti-American sentiment. 2010 will be the year of the lone-wolf, self-radicalized gunman. · Neo-Survivalism: A new breed of survivalist is devising ingenious stratagems to beat the crumbling system. And, they're not all heading for the hills with AK-47's and pork & beans. · Not Welcome Here: Fueled by fear and resentment, a global anti-immigration trend will gather force and serve as a major plank in building a new political party in the US. · TB or Not TB: With two-thirds of Americans Too Big (TB) for their own good (and everyone else's), 2010 will mark the outbreak of a "War on Fat," providing a ton of business opportunities. · Mothers of Invention: Taking off with the speed of the Internet revolution, "Technology for the Poor" will be a major trend in 2010, providing products and services for newly downscaled Western consumers and impoverished consumers everywhere. · Not Made In China: A "Buy Local," "My Country First" protectionist backlash will deliver a big "No" to unrestrained globalism and open solid niches for local and domestic manufacturers. · The Next Big Thing: Just as the traditional print media (newspapers/magazines) were scooped by Internet competition, so too will new communication technologies herald the end of the TV networks as we know them.

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I named Miep Gies "Elegant Survivor" in June, celebrating her 100th birthday. This heroine of WWII passed away last night. Please see the Elegant Survivors page; there is a link to her obituary.

Japan Times Article

I give ALL my old, usable clothes to charity--but what on earth is wrong with H&M that they can't do the same?

Granted,most of their pants and skirts are the sort that don't stay up, and even their pantyhose don't come up to the waist--poor people and the homeless shouldn't be subjected to that indignity.

Reinfriend Marass is an art, advertising and fashion photographer in Vienna, Austria. Have a look at his famous pictures.

Exclusively at Elegant Survival News: The Christmas Present, by Freddy Bloom, 1949

I hope it is going to be a good one!

Neil Diamond: a Chery Cherry Christmas

Vitamin D-3 supports your immune-system, raising your resistance to various strains of influenza. It also reduces your risk of colon and breast cancers.

A nice person, nicknamed "Lottery Winner",  over at a worthwhile money-saving site, recommended this one, with a very kind comment on the site's forum. Thanks, Lottery Winner, and Canadian Free Stuff.

Canadian Free Stuff is a great source for coupons, freebies, and economical tips.

Read about the potentially deadly inoculation on Elegant Survival News.

The wonderful actress Natasha Richardson, wife of Liam Neeson and daughter of Vanessa Redgrave, is in critical condition after a head injury sustained yesterday while skiing in Quebec. Article in the Gazette