Vending Machines (2)

According to the European Vending Association (www.eva.be) the Consumers' increasingly nomadic lifestyle is a great opportunity for the vending industry.

Synchronizing North American Holidays

North American Holidays, so that we are all on the same page? If they celebrate ours, we will celebrate theirs and we may have to adjust ours by a week or two to make them all jive but it would be a good idea and a way to add holidays. Why do you ask?

Fannie Mae to Pay up to $500 Million for Manipulations

Fannie Mae will be fined somewhere between $300 million and $500 million for the alleged manipulation of accounting books.

Mortgage and Foreclosure Rates Rise Together

With mortgage rates on the rise and home prices leveling out, foreclosures are becoming more common, especially in the American Midwest.

Reusing Carrier Bags Helps

Using canvas tote bags helps to reduce the number of supermarket plastic carrier bags wasted each year. Photo services print digital photographs onto canvas tote bags replacing the super market logo.

Monetary Outflows to China Significant

While the Bank of China prepares for an IPO and investors will be watching all those rather interesting shall we say bad loans, we see our trade deficit with China go ballistic. In May China’s finance minister noted a surge of 44% in their trade surplus with the United States.

The Truth about the Economy

This morning, and in fact every morning for the past few weeks, one of the first news stories has been the state of the economy. It seems that the stock market is falling and many people are worried about this. I, on the other hand, actually see this as a good thing. So, how can I be so optimistic when everyone else is spreading doom and gloom? The answer is so simple, it may surprise you.

Crude Oil Prices

Historically, crude oil or petroleum prices in the United States have been affected by a variety of global factors. In the beginning of the 20th century, crude oil production began to be controlled by the US government, with restrictions on the amount of production and price to conserve this valuable energy source. Following the Second World War, demand for petroleum could not be met through local production alone, and the US started importing increasing quantities of crude oil.

Tunes from Five-Mile Town

The annual bluegrass festival just concluded at Five-Mile Town. The tunes were reminiscent of a bygone era in America; an era where native sons had a hard-won, bright future. An era that seems to be slipping away.

Rebuilding New Orleans is Completely Ludicrous

It is utterly ridiculous and completely ludicrous to consider the rebuilding of New Orleans under sea level with a levee system. First of all after hurricane Katrina New Orleans should become a Superfund site as it is completely polluted with debris and chemicals.

How to Invade and Destroy Venezuela in Under 10 Hours or Less

Is it possible to destroy the country of Venezuela and under 10 hours or less? Many military analysts from many different nations believe it is. The current president of Venezuela does not understand how vulnerable he is and how upset some nations are at his rhetoric.

Business and Market Overview on Brunei

Brunei business and market overview including economy, industry, demography, infrastructure, retail trade and food culture. Provides an overview for those interested in conducting business in the country.

Sprott Analyst Has Zero Doubt on Higher Natural Gas Prices

We talked with Sprott analyst Eric Nuttall. With bloated natural gas storage levels, Natural and CBM gas stocks have gotten crushed. Is there relief in sight? What are the fundamentals which might drive natural gas prices, and subsequently stock prices, much higher, and is this a good time to invest?

Natural Gas Production

According to basic data provided by the Energy Information Administration, the total world output is 95 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. The major producers are the US and the Gulf countries. The US accounts for one-fifth of the production.