I See a Red Box

We are constantly being told, and sold, that we enjoy a far better quality of life today, than what was lived a mere generation ago. Yet, the truth of our own perceptions stands in direct opposition to this statement.

Illegal Immigrants are Needed to Pick Our Crops

One of the debates for pro-illegal aliens being allowed to stay and get amnesty is that they are doing jobs Americans will not do and if we kick all of them out for illegally entering our nation, who will pick all our crops then?

An Elegy to Disaster

On 8th of October 2005 an earthquake of 7.6 magnitude jolted the Northern Areas of Pakistan and Kashmir Valley so badly that left behind loss that could not be redeemed, this article is all about that tragedy.

Railroad VS Trucking and the High Diesel Prices in 2006

Let's face it high diesel prices take a toll on our economy and when this occurs there is a significant maneuvering of distribution assets to maintain efficiencies. Right now FedEx and other trucking companies have increased prices over 5.9% to make up for this.

Oil Prices, Trucking and Economics; December 2000 and Now

Many believe that we may be seeing $4.00 per gallon gasoline prices in the near future in 2006. Indeed it appears we are headed that way as oil barrel prices just shot by $70.00 and do not look like they will be slowing down. Why you ask? Well several reasons and Hurricane Season is still on its war.

High Oil Prices Hurting US Auto Makers - Are You Surprised; Lance Rants

Well here we are in 2006 watching the Delphi as they close 21 plants and lose their GM contracts for parts. We see GM building 6 plants in Mexico. And Ford and GM announce over 60,000 in layoffs. The total job losses are over 140,000 in the Auto Industry in the US...

GM Cutting Costs and Laying Off Union Auto Workers; Lance Rants

Well it just seems like yesterday during the 2000 downturn in the US Economy that GM was laying off folks, cutting costs and promising to come back strong and improve earnings and market position remember?

Over Regulation and High Diesel Prices Affect the Transportation Sector

Well over the road diesel fuel is approaching $3.00 per gallon on its way to $4 with expected oil barrel prices of $85.00 by mid summer 2006. This of course is taking into consideration Hurricane Season Supply pressures and the Iranian nuclear weapons showdown.

Poverty Alleviation: An Aim Of Islamic Economics

This articles explains the basics of Islamic economics and the objective of it. It explains how the instruments of Islamic economis works in eradicating the world poverty.

Gas Prices Got You Down?

I just filled up my gas tank this morning for the daily trek into work, and spent what I normally would spend on a tank and a half of gas on one full tank of gas. And I consider myself one of the luckier ones, that does not (now) happen to live paycheck to paycheck, and be subjected to daily financial troubles just because I have to fill my gas tank and be a working, functioning citizen.

What is Causing the Steep Increase in Oil Prices?

The world has been experiencing record high oil prices for a while now. Is this a temporary phenomenon, or an issue we have to adopt to in the long term? After all, the oil price was a quarter of the current price just a few years ago. Sadly, the geopolitical and technical factors pushing the price higher and higher every month seem unlikely to disappear in the short term.

Fallen Flags: the Demise of the American Railroads

The U.S. railroads have been losing ground since World War II. Some changes were needed where others were not.

Some Relief to Refinery Construction and Expansion to Ease Supply Burden Arrives

Many Americans are concerned about the high fuel prices. As American families and small businesses watch gasoline prices and diesel prices hit four dollars per gallon, as we go into hurricane season it is good to know that there is some relief for refineries to expand their capacity

Social Security Trust Fund Runs Out in 2039

The future of Social Security is a dead end and United States Government has mismanaged Social Security to the point of absurdity. If you are within 23 years of retirement you can forget Social Security because you are not going to get a penny unless the entire system is fixed and it would have to be fixed quickly due to this ever increasing dead-end street.