All of the market hype and shock that ran its course last week first suggested these two behemoths may be headed for extinction. Not so fast. The Treasury Secretary ran… Read more »

The US financial landscape saw some large new litter today. IndyMac Bank became the second largest bank seizure in US history. The OTS moved to exercise its power and take… Read more »

Ok, not really. I just think it’s odd that no sooner than I started my blog with a mention of record high gas prices, PRICES STARTED TO DROP. Yippeee. I’ll… Read more »

Is there a cure for the Summertime blues? An old pop song once claimed there was NOT. Ah, but these times they are a changing…. (Dylan I believe). Gas reached… Read more »

OK today IS the day. July 4th, 2008. Great day of celebration, family, food, fireworks, and fun.  Most of my gang was here today including new in-laws who joined our… Read more »

Tomorrow is July 4th, US Independence Day. Most (not all) US citizens know and understand the meaning of July 4th. Children get excited about fireworks, parades, picnics, ice cream, watermelons, soda,… Read more »