Tagged with middle - Personal View Talks http://personal-view.com/talks/discussions/tagged/middle/p1/feed.rss Tue, 05 Nov 24 08:36:55 +0000 Tagged with middle - Personal View Talks en-CA Myth of the Strong and Growing Middle Class in US http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/12848/myth-of-the-strong-and-growing-middle-class-in-us Wed, 22 Apr 2015 04:03:34 +0000 matt_gh2 12848@/talks/discussions About half in US just barely get by or are poor. This is in contrast to politicians talking about a "strong middle class" and Oprah doing shows where supposedly average women are all buying special scented soaps, snazzy towels, and many other nice things for the house. Reality is median household income is $51,000. Adding up all taxes yields $17,000 to $25,000 in taxes depending on how you calculate. Assuming $20,000 in tax, that leaves $31,000...or $2583/month for a family of four. That's a tight budget. Not quite what's presented by media and politicians. (Of course many countries significantly worse.)

I'm sure many are aware of this, but thought many may not be, so here it is. Well anyway, guess my GH2 can be considered luxury now.

]]> Medieval Iron Production in Holland http://personal-view.com/talks/discussion/10577/medieval-iron-production-in-holland Tue, 10 Jun 2014 13:16:06 +0000 symph 10577@/talks/discussions This impression took two years to complete I made an english version for those who are interested outside Holland It was a great pleasure to work with Thijs van de Manakker and his crew Expert in Iron and blacksmith Thanks to all others who workes together in this production. Filmed with GH2 sedna V5 & GH3 Lenses Pana 12-35mm and Canon FD 55mm 1.2 & 28mm 2.8 manual Docu film by Jan den Ouden © 2014 All rights reserved Music: Krebbel Kevin MacLeod NBE (Nieuw Bach Ensemble) Locatios: Bergherbos Montferland Middeleeuws Erf (Medieval Heritage) Amersfoort Netherlands Thanks for watching.

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