Central Pennsylvanians Complain About Economy

Many in Central Pennsylvania are complaining about the economy, while much of the rest of the nation enjoys positive growth. Things in Pennsylvania are in fact getting better, but it is taking time and thus there are folks there who are not...

Breaking Our Addiction to Foreign Oil

Is the rehabilitation of America's addiction to foreign oil possible? Is it possible to grow our own fuel and drill for our own oil? Carnations incredible thirst for oil, diesel and gasoline is severely impacting our economic future.

Government Partnerships; Can They Help with BioFuel Initiatives?

Is the government up to the task of helping America break her addiction to foreign oil? What can government agencies do to work together to help us grow our own fuel and get it to market? Can the government or will the government streamline the over regulation which is hampering innovation in the marketplace, which is probably the only way we will break our addiction to foreign oil? What can the Department of Transportation do to help us break our addiction to foreign oil?

Preventing Consumer Price Spikes in Commodity Trading With Ethanol

We need a viable solution to prevent consumer price spikes in commodity trading with ethanol. We have seen what has happened with commodity traders running up the price of gasoline every time there is significant world events, which will cause a supply and demand conflict.

Biofuels and Future Potential Problems Down the Road

It is quite possible that there will be future potential problems and issues with biofuels down the road. For instance if we are to break our addiction to Middle Eastern foreign oil we will need to produce 15% or more of our fuel by growing it here in the United States Midwest

The Case for Bio Fuel Tax Incentives in the Market Place for Distributors

We have all heard of the tax incentives given to ethanol growers in the Midwest of the United States. Some have even called this corporate welfare although it seems to be presently money well spent in that it is helping us break our addiction to Middle Eastern foreign oil. It is also helping farmers and corporate farmers in the Midwest who have seen a tough time due to droughts and world market price changes.

Funding Under Funded Pensions Should Include No Strike Clause

Most workers who work in a very large corporation are extremely concerned about the under funded pensions. Most people are very concerned also that they may be living longer and run out of money in their retirement. Many financial advisers and planners are now telling people to postpone their retirement as long as possible.

Hugo Chavez Bluff is Showing Weakness and Manhood Issues

Many detractors of Hugo Ch?vez the leader of Venezuela in South America have said that the dictator of that Communist Party is bluffing when he says he will stop selling oil to the United States of America. If he was to do that and instead

China Playing Games Now With Foreign Investments

China is increasing its rules and regulations on business and industry. This is unfortunate because it also puts tighter restrictions on foreign investment. It is the; Last One and Is a Rotten Egg Syndrome. It is interesting that many folks support their investment dollars into China and now also wish to close it off.

Relating The Macro Economy to Your Small Business

Believe it or not, the success of your small business depends to some extent on the economy as a whole. This article explains how economic indicators may be influencing your business success.

Malaysia and Singapore: Asian Nations of Economic Success by Globalization

An exploration into the strategies of Dr. Mahathir Mohamad and Lee Kuan Yew how they transformed Malaysia and Singapore from sleepy colonial outposts into Asia's richest nations

Natural Gas Prices

The value chain of the gas industry consists of oil and gas exploration, drilling, gas processing, transmission and distribution, and the final end users such as residences and industries. After three years of stable residential gas expenditures, the forecast for this year indicates a rise of 40 percent.

Venezuela: Environment and Economy

This article examines the economic situation in Venezuela and current environmental threats. The Venezuelan economy has grown in recent years but huge wealth inequalities still exist. The present administration is seeking to address these inequalities investing oil revenues in social programmes. However, hydrocarbon and mineral extraction including gold mining, is causing environmental problems.

The Killer For Our Country

Unless certain things are done the USA will cease to exist. These things are going to be the demise of this once great country. We all need to take notice. If our forefathers were alive today I Guarantee that they would commit suicide.

China Sees Remarkable Improvement of Industrial Output

A recent statistics report showed that the industrial output of China had significantly improved last July compared to the same period last year. The National Bureau of Statistics declared that the nation's industrial output had increased up to 16.7% during the previous month. Although the development was lower compared to June's 19.5% growth per annum, many economic experts have still forecast a significant rise of the economy over the succeeding months.....