Archive for February, 2008
In Las Vegas, Dubai World’s New Investment Sets Sales Record
2 Comments Published by clay February 27th, 2008 in International, State and Local Politics, U.S. Politics.Las Vegas Is the United States being bought? What does this mean for our future? I am not sure I am comfortable with foreign companies (supported by their state) buying out large portions of our economy. Recent penthouse sales at the massive MGM CityCenter, which is now half-owned by Dubai World, set new records for [...]
Oil hits a high; some in U.S. see $4 gas by spring
7 Comments Published by clay February 27th, 2008 in International, U.S. Politics.Gasoline prices I would like to see schools and businesses look at the 4-day workweek, because of the rising oil prices. Gasoline prices, which for months lagged the big run-up in the price of oil, are suddenly rising quickly, with some experts fearing they could hit $4 a gallon by spring. Diesel is hitting new [...]
Nadar has joined the 2008 Presidential Race
1 Comment Published by clay February 24th, 2008 in U.S. Politics.When I hear candidates talking about change, I don’t hear them really saying much different. Does Nadar? Click on this link for more info Nader Obama/Clinton McCain Cut the huge, bloated, wasteful military budget On the table Off the table Off the table Aggressive crackdown on corporate crime and corporate welfare On the table Off [...]
