In the News- Protesters target Apple stores in 'ethical iPhone' campaign February 8, 2012Apple is facing demonstrations on Thursday at a half-dozen of its retail stores around the world from customers concerned about how Apple's suppliers treat their factory workers in China and other overseas locations. […]
- Groupon stock plunges on net loss February 8, 2012Welcome to the big leagues, Groupon. Shareholders punished the stock in after-hours trading Wednesday after the daily deals site posted a surprise loss for its first quarter as a public company. […]
- New nuclear reactors set to be OK'd for Georgia February 8, 2012The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission is expected to approve licenses to build two new nuclear reactors Thursday, the first approvals in over 30 years. […]
- Caesar's stock closes up 70% in debut February 8, 2012Shares of Caesar's Entertainment nearly doubled in the casino operator's public debut Wednesday and closed up 70%. […]
- Protesters target Apple stores in 'ethical iPhone' campaign February 8, 2012
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California’s Budget Problem
Posted on May 20, 2009 | 1 CommentYesterday, my fellow Californians defeated a series of ballot measures aimed at “fixing” the budget crisis that California now faces. Sadly, this is the second budget crisis California has faced... -
Intel Antitrust Ruling, Is Google Next?
Posted on May 14, 2009 | 1 CommentThe European Union announced an antitrust ruling against Intel today. The fine totals almost $1.5 billion. As a free market kind of guy, this ruling obviously bothers me. I... -
Teapot Calling the Kettle
Posted on May 4, 2009 | No CommentsIs it me or is there a little bit of hypocrisy with Tim Geitner announcing Obama’s tax plan to cut down on tax evasion by wealthy individuals and corporations? I... -
Another Reason We Need Less Government
Posted on April 27, 2009 | 1 CommentWhen you serve jury duty, the government normally gives you a nominal stipend. In the case of Los Angeles County the stipend is $15 a day plus mileage. You do... -
California Tax Hike
Posted on March 31, 2009 | 4 CommentsTonight, at midnight, California will hike its tax rate 1%. I have already written about how California is too expensive for most and this is only going to exacerbate the... -
Did Washington Just Grow a Pair?
Posted on March 29, 2009 | 1 CommentIt was announced late tonight that the United States government is rejecting the restructuring plan submitted by GM and Chrysler. I will admit the news of this is quite shocking... -
What To Do About AIG
Posted on March 19, 2009 | 3 CommentsToday, Congress passed a law basically taxing back the bonuses that AIG gave to people even though they received taxpayer bailout money. While I understand that Americans want to... -
Democrats Oppose Increasing Taxes on the Wealthy?
Posted on March 4, 2009 | 1 CommentHas the world gone mad? Today, several Democratic leaders seem ready to oppose the President on his proposed tax hikes on the wealthy. What the heck is the world coming... -
Obama States Market is A Good Buy
Posted on March 3, 2009 | 1 CommentToday, Obama came out and declared that for long term investors, the market is probably a good thing to buy right now. The market reacted by selling off from its... -
Bailouts for All! (except the responsible)
Posted on February 25, 2009 | 3 CommentsMy lord what are we coming to. I’m deeply ashamed to say I was ever a student under Ben Bernanke. Today, he stood in front of congress and stated that...