Both diesel cars and light trucks are receiving a lot of attention in the United States as a near term strategy to achieve fuel economy and climate change goals. The renewed interest in diesel as of late stems from its potential to improve passenger vehicle fuel economy. The best diesel passenger vehicles of today are more efficient on fuel than…
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Anarchy As An Organizing Principle
The recent spate of accounting fraud scandals signals the end of an era. Disillusionment and disenchantment with American capitalism may yet lead to a tectonic ideological shift from laissez faire and self regulation to state intervention and regulation. This would be the reversal of a trend dating back to Thatcher in Britain and Reagan in the USA. It would also…
Lessons From Ups Beating A Bad Economy
The economy is declining but companies like the United Parcel Service are making ends meet and exceeding expectations. They have utilized the growth in the global economy, better supply chain management techniques and customers attempting to reduce costs by sending low priced packages. UPS has become a victor in an arena of losers precisely because it has implemented a winning…
Hitting Par The Canadian Dollar Vs The American Dollar
In over 30 years, since November 1976, the US dollar and Canadian dollar have not been par until now. As the Canadian economy has been progressing over the years, the US economy seems to have fallen behind with all its turmoil. The war in Iraq has not helped the US economic situation but rather offset the deficit, and in a…
Runescape Economy
The RuneScape economy is quite similar to real world economics. One difference, however, is that skill development is encouraged along side wealth accumulation. Various currencies are used regionally throughout RuneScape. Inflation is controlled by various means, as is the economy in general. The base of the economy is comprised of potatoes and wheat, then fish, logs, ores and coal and…
Navigating The Stock Exchange
Nothing can seem quite so intimidating as the stock exchange; a hotbed of wealth and commerce all converging in one place; fortunes won and lost; businesses built; and the economic viability of a nation awaiting the results. The stock exchange can mean a variety of things for a variety of people. To understand the stock exchange you must understand its…
Statistics Can Be Our Friend
Dear Fellow-Investor. Every day the media is full of all kind of statistics and whether they are useful or not is up to each individual. When used properly, statistics can help investors make more informed decisions. The reasons why statistics are important are as follows: What’s your Reaction? Love Love 0 Smile Smile 0 Haha Haha 0 Sad Sad 0…
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How To Make Biodiesel To Save The Environment And Your Wallet
It is a rare night that the evening news is not telling viewers about a new horrible effect that pollution is having on people, animals, and the environment. From cancer to acid rain and famine to smog, the culprit to blame is fossil fuels. Would it not be great if there was a viable, clean alternative fuel? There is. By…
Silverjet
As every flyer knows, the standard economy class on long haul airlines seems to be getting worse. Whilst airlines vary slightly in the available seat pitch most would say that the “sardine” class is only just acceptable. Economy class provides precious little leg room and there is not much chance of being comfortable, especially if the passenger in front reclines…