Organized Labor Troubles

You've all heard by now that the AFL-CIO has had a big fight within its ranks... Can't say it breaks my heart. Expanded thoughts posted here.

Random Graphic of the Week

Futures Market for Hurricanes?

Check this out: New Futures Market Gambles on Hurricanes - Yahoo! News
Leave it to good-old American know-how to monetize natural disasters! The free market is a wonderful thing...

Stop Me if You've Heard This One

Before (specifically, one of my posts of October, 2004): Health minister says Canada intends to ban the export of bulk prescription drugs

They may not practice free trade in medicine, but Canadians seem to understand basic economics...

From the article: "In light of potential American legislation legalizing the bulk import of Canadian prescription and other medications, our priority must be the health and safety of all Canadians and the strength of our health care system," Dosanjh said. "We must be proactive in making sure that the supply of affordable prescription medications remains stable and sufficient to meet the needs of Canadians.

Here we go again

with all the price gouging complaints after Hurricane Dennis... People, the free market works this way in times of calamity and market disruption. Get it through your heads!

They're Back!

The NHL, that is. Didn't you miss them? I did. The owners win, the players lose. As it should be. Case closed. Now back to the action this October!

Random Picture of the Week

This photo is of the 'Blue Boys Detail Shop'- probably the most colorful building in Caruthersville, Missouri. Very reminiscent of Jamaica.

Hurricane Dennis Traffic Jam

Blog traffic is up sharply since I mentioned Hurricane Dennis... Good for me, maybe the ranks of my regular readers will grow...

Isn't This Interesting...

I noticed in the June 27th edition of the Wall Street Journal that Putin is attempting to reassure U.S. and German executives about the investment climate in Russia. What? A major world leader having to spend time selling his country as a good place to do business? Hey Putin, do you think that the outright theft of Yukos Oil perpetrated by your government might have something to do with the fact that foreign direct investment in Russia is drying up? I can't imagine why our executives would be holding back!

It was a fairly obvious call, but as I said back in December of 2004, Russia is in big economic trouble, and the situation won't be improving as long as Putin and his ilk are in power.

Hurricane Dennis?

We'll see if my namesake storm becomes a memorable one...

Random Picture of the Week

Another pic from the recent New York trip...