In The News

Comparing today’s news with yesterday’s, and trying to make sense of it all.

Rumor Countdown: Olbermann Coming Back To MSNBC?

Face it; the ratings have tanked and the MSNBC Rumor Alert is that Olbermann is coming back. “The struggling cable net has to figure out how to overhaul its programming following two of its worst quarterly performances in recent memory.” [...]

New Horizons’s transmission rate is slower than a 56K modem.

Unfortunately, New Horizons’s transmission rate is slower than a 56K modem. The full array of data will trickle back to us over 16 months, with full scientific insights into Pluto following a similar timeline. Read More: 1. Tense wait for [...]

Amnesia, Greek Debt, And Goldman Sachs…

Greek Debt Grew Out Of A Deal With Goldman Sachs Americans have amnesia when it comes to important news, or anything beyond yesterday as far as that goes. Some ideas need perspective and it usually takes a professional to guide [...]

2015: Too Much Rain For Some Crops

Weather is one thing that we humans have no control over. Farmers are at the mercy of this phenomenon, and every year brings something different to the equation. In the summer of 2015, we are experiencing too much rain for [...]

Popular Stock Analysis

Most Popular Stocks Held by Congress Members Congress members are required to give this data. They probably don’t want us knowing the cozy relationship that exists. The dollar values are provided in the link below. COMPANY — Congress Members 1. [...]

The Media Industry Is Changing

The media industry is rapidly changing and the pace seems to be increasing at a supersonic rate. I’ve been saying that while some types of media are growing, others are becoming obsolete and are dying. Today’s headline is a bit [...]

Distrust, Tragedy, And Hope In Liberia

The auction is open until October 31, 2014 and covers four blocks – LB-6, LB-7, LB-16 and LB-17. [1] There’s hope and at the same time there’s distrust in Liberia. The hope is in the oil discoveries. The distrust is [...]

The Crude Oil War Could Bring $75 Per Barrel!

As we look at current crude oil trends, the price is $81.01 per barrel (WTI), and $86.13 for Brent Crude Oil. The market implies that oil is definitely on the decline. What is the agenda? Are they trying to make [...]

Eric Holder Resigns Fast And Furiously

The United States Attorney General is the title that Eric Holder holds, that is until his resignation takes effect. I don’t know much about the position, but this official is chosen by the president and confirmed by the Senate. The [...]