Crude Oil: Black Gold or Black Menace?

This article is an overview of the Crude Oil Market. It includes information on the history, environmental effects, oil pricing and the future outlook of the Crude Oil market.

Bernanke Expresses Regret over Comments

In late April, Fed Reserve Chairman Ben Beranake made a comment that caused a drop in stock prices. He know acknowledges that his comment was a mistake.

Baucus Warns that IRS Budget Cut May Cost, Not Save

U.S. Senator Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, says that the 1% cut in the 2006 budget of the IRS will actually cost the U.S. Treasury $1 billion in lost tax collection.

How Do All The Different Nations Borrow Money

But why can't all of the countries (nations) borrow money? Simply the same reason why individuals can't - their expenses are greater than their income in many cases. To cross the gap some countris try printing extra currency, raise debt and cut expenditure. Often a country combines the three to tackle its financials. This is not good practise however...

Telecommuting - Work from Home - Increases as Gas Prices Rise

Recent figures compiled by the International Telework Association and Council illustrate the growing telecommuting trend. Their figures show that some 26 million Americans work from home at least one day every month, and another 22 million do part of their jobs from home a minimum of once a week.

Bernanke Comments on Potential Interest Rate Hikes

At an international conference on Monday, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke promised that inflation will be fought by the central bank.

Reusing Carrier Bags Helps

Using canvas tote bags helps to reduce the number of supermarket plastic carrier bags wasted each year. Photo services print digital photographs onto canvas tote bags replacing the super market logo.

The Economics of Hurricanes

During the 2006 Atlantic tropical hurricane season the world will watch all of the awesome power of Mother Nature. We will watch the weather satellites and the weather Channel and listen to meteorologist experts and weather research scientists who will explain each and every move that the hurricane takes.

Prospect And Analysis Of China's Future Economy Growth

China will become the world's safest and largest investment economy in times to come given the following factors: huge market potential, rich labour resources etc. This article gives prospect and analysis of China economy in the next 15 years.

Explaining The Unemployment Rate: Facts and Myths

This article explains some of the facts and myths about the unemployment rate.

Rebuilding New Orleans is Completely Ludicrous

It is utterly ridiculous and completely ludicrous to consider the rebuilding of New Orleans under sea level with a levee system. First of all after hurricane Katrina New Orleans should become a Superfund site as it is completely polluted with debris and chemicals.

Should Dubai Ports World Deal Be Economy Or Security Concerned?

Wave of protectionism putting U.S. into economic down fall. US must attract foreign investors like Dubai Ports World deal to keep the dollars from falling.

Energy And The Rise And Fall Of Civilizations

Energy as the catalyst to progress in the context of human societies.