Moving Along

I have been staying on top of action in the oil patch, and right now it is very interesting. The latest weekly update suggests a couple of things:1 - Saudi still has spare oil to pump, however it is looking like heavy sour and there is still some question as to how long they can keep it up, and2 - Demand may be dropping, however slowly, year over year. This won't stop a peak from occurring, but

Economic Growth - The New Opiate of the People?

George Monbiot suggests that we need a recession to introduce some sanity into our way of life. He speaks heresy of course, something he freely acknowledges, beginning here:If you are of a sensitive disposition, I advise you to turn the page now. I am about to break the last of the universal taboos. I hope that the recession now being forecast by some economists materialises. I recognise that

Jewels

Toni has raised the flag about the latest addition to Howard St.. This is a jewel? More likely this is more of the same old stuff that does not necessarily appeal to those of us with some discretionary income to spend.Not surprisingly, Paradise responds:You have all kind of chain stores at the Gateway. Alot of those buildings on Howard are empty because the owners were/are selling/renovating.