Author Archives: Berto
About Berto
Hi! This is my blog!How to Buy and Own Gold - The Layman's Guide to Escaping the Dollar
For nearly 40 years, the government and Federal Reserve has been destroying the value of your money. If you're like me, you don't support any bailout plans which effectively give money to criminals at the expense of a worse dollar and higher cost-of-living.
This post is not meant to discuss those issues - it's here to discuss one solution for your personal savings - how to hedge on some gold (and silver) to preserve personal … Read the rest →
"Never let defeat have the last word."
Hammers of Misfortune - The August Engine - Images
One of my biggest complaints about the Internet has been the disturbing lack of quality images of the cover of Hammers of Misfortune's album, The August Engine. The August Engine claw is by far one of my favorite logos, and is probably my favorite t-shirt too.
To see what this eclectic, bizarro metal band is all about, go to the Hammers of Misfortune Myspace Page and listen to the second track, A Room … Read the rest →
The Great Unamerican Beer
This past Friday, I was asked to buy some beer for a party. On my way to the grocery store, I deposited my Stimulus Check, then used some of that to buy a case of Bud Light. A few hours later, I realized that this seemingly normal sequence of events was an ironic microcosm for the economic disaster that this country faces, and I was part of the problem.
Over the past decade, our government … Read the rest →
Regarding This Week's Shark Attack in San Diego
Before I begin, I'd like to send my condolences out to the family of Dr. David Martin, who was killed by a great white shark in Solana Beach earlier this week.
I've recently received a good number of concerned messages after Dr. Martin's death, since I've been swimming and surfing a lot lately. While I appreciate your concern, I am here to publicly state that I am not going to stop swimming or surfing due … Read the rest →
Cheers to My Personal Hero, C. Reeve
Those of you who followed me during the MS150 know how I excited I was on "the hunt". Immediately after I finished the ride, I pulled my cell phone out of my bag and messaged Eric to see if he finished yet.
In the process, my ID and the $23 wrapped around it must have slipped out, because it was gone after that. I realized this later, and had to get to the airport … Read the rest →