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Feb
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The Joke of Electric Cars

Robert Samuelson in Newsweek said that if Obama met his goal of having 1 million electric cars on the road we would save 40,000 barrels of oil.  That is 0.2% of the 19 million barrels we use daily. 

Chevy hopes to sell 25,000 Volts in 2011.

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Feb
16th
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Finally! Banks are requiring 20% down to get a mortgage.

Finally! Banks are requiring 20% down to get a mortgage.

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Jan
22nd
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Politicians exploit economic illiteracy
— Walter Williams
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Jan
13th
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Jan
12th
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Wall Street, They Get You Coming and Going

Remember, it is all about fees!  Wall Street says, “you must grow!  Diversify your company, add complimentary business, vertically integrate!  We will help you build your company and earn consulting fees while you do it.” 

Now Wall Street says, “you must concentrate, specialize in one thing, simply!  We will help you split up your company into tiny pieces and bring them public.  And we’ll earn fees while we do it.”

Today, ITT announced it was splitting up into three companies.

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Jan
10th
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Xper

Trying mobile post

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Jan
4th
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US is not the only game in town.

US is not the only game in town.

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Jan
2nd
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Kodak is Officially Dead

The last roll of Kodachrome FILM was manufactured Thursday.  Kodak started making film for cameras in 1935.

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Jul
28th
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Jul
16th
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If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
— Ronald Reagan
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