And in a few short years those communities are unable to support themselves. Vacant buildings become constant reminders of the trouble the town is experiencing. Even worst they then become bastions of illegal activities. It's never pretty.
But there's a problem. The main suppliers of oil to feed the auto industry's addiction keeps raising the price, and the supplies of oil are being depleted. There IS a bottom; an end. The world will eventually run out of oil.
To breath life into that community a giant financial shot in the arm is needed. More service level jobs will not do it. The entrepreneur that thinks because a McDonald's is a sure bet everywhere else and therefore will be a good bet in the downwardly spiraling town is in for a shock, and a disaster.
The basics are that you need positive cash flow. You need to make more than you spend. You plan your income and spending in your budget. You execute this budget plan in your day to day work activities on the one side and your spending on the outflow side of your cash flow.
If you own a 2 door vehicle with a back seat you should also check with your local DMV to determine if you need to have at least one seat that can recline forward. Some states do have laws on the books for this so again you don't want to spend your hard earned money and then have Johnny Law site you for a fix it ticket.
A concern of the rail support for super hubs is arguably the retail segment. Manufacturing can 'order out' the goods and raw materials needed for everyday operations. But retail and most service industries operate on a much tighter schedule of producer to customer. That will be addressed in time when the rail supply system to the super hubs takes foot. For retail marketing follows manufacturing. What happens in manufacturing is mirrored in retail marketing.
The Alien Space Crane comes with Woody, a little green Alien and Buzz Lightyear. Kids can use the garbage truck with the crane and extra building pieces to create any story situation their mind can handle. The back of the garbage truck comes off so the vehicle can become a car or even a space ship. With 23 pieces of large Duplo blocks the set is a great addition to already existing Duplo collections or the start of a new one.
Now that I have covered the practical mats, the Dr. Jekyll if you will, I want to suggest getting a cold air intake, the Mr. Hyde. There are few "fun" presents to ask for once you hit 18, but I believe this is one of them. I don't drive a Ferrari, but I still crave performance and get a thrill when I slam on the gas pedal. A cold air intake is an aftermarket air intake that is specifically designed to draw cooler air into the engine, thus giving you more horsepower. And this part will also give your vehicle a nice throaty growl; unlike your buddy's Honda with the tin can muffler.