About Spain, Subtitles, Dubbing and Predicting a Change

Some potential changes are not in fact changes yet and the question is: will they ever be? As a foreigner in Spain used to read subtitles rather than listen to a voiceover – in case of foreign languages -- you would certainly hope that they will. A change from dubbing to subtitles would be a welcome one. But will this situation change?

Chinese Economy: China's Energy Worry

For a long time, the Chinese economy is growing at an outstanding pace and I think no other economy saw so much expansion in the last 10 years like the Chinese economy. This growth has taken China into a new level in the world politics. Now China is gradually being recognized as a huge economic power by rest of the world. However, this growth means that Chinese economy is consuming more and more fuels like oil, gas and coal. This matter is becoming a growing concern not just for the Chinese economy but for the rest of the world too.

World Trade News Summary

During this week several significant events transpired particularly in the industrial world. These changes have influenced directly or indirectly not only the growing global trade, but likewise the developing economy of countries worldwide.

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.

Better Rail In The US; Is It Possible?

Can we better our railway system in the United States? We know it could use some upgrades, as we have not done much in decades to improve the over all system or have we? Well we have done many things, but the tracks, routes and basic system is the same, although it does run more efficient, modernized and computerized.

Anti US Tourist Attitudes at Canadian Border is BS

The Anti-US attitude at the Canadian Border is total BS. Why do they treat Americans so badly? Our nation supports their nation’s economy and without us buying their products they would not have such a robust economy there.

World Media Completely and Utterly Incompetent

The world media is purporting that the United States of America is dying on the vine and bankrupt. Calling them a Paper Tiger like the Chinese did a couple of decades ago. Where is this garbage coming from? Al Jazeera?

Elite Power Families and Their Capitalization of America

Some people fault the wealthy families in the United States and say they are elitists and exploit the people for their own profits, power and pleasure. Yet, those who make such accusations often fail to see how much these families have contributed to the economic growth and growing of the middle class in America.

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...

Canadian Clear Cutting of Forests and Anti-Dumping Tariffs

The Canadian Timber Industry was upset previously when the US set tariffs on Canadian Lumber coming into the United States. Whether you call it an anti-dumping tariff or not would not be the only issue. You see it costs a lot to replenish and replant forests, but if you sell the timber without replanting you can do that cheaper of course.

Road Construction and Infrastructure Repairs? Not Now, Bad Move

Some politicians are calling for up-grading and repairing our infrastructure. Indeed that is a smart idea, as any time you improve the flows of your civilization you get back 10-fold in efficiency. But in the interim you often cause bottlenecks during construction and actually harm the flows and efficiencies of the civilization...

High Oil Prices Do Cause Economic Slow Downs

Some say that higher oil prices will not affect our nations economy and they point to last years high oil prices and the cost run ups. Indeed good point on their behalf, but realize there was lots of money printing going on and lots of borrowing and spending too.

About Spain - Some Business Statistics and Tendencies

According to the authority on Spanish statistics (INE), Spain accumulated 2.942.583 companies in January 2004. This represents about 7.2 companies for each 100 inhabitants (which is nearly double the amount of the number in the Netherlands, which is 4.0) It is generally a known fact that in Spain the Small & Medium Businesses (SMB) outnumber any other business. Less well known is another interesting figure...