Category Archives: Economy

Economic Subsistence

Posted on June 14, 2013 by MN Gordon

Several weeks ago DOW 16,000 was a foregone conclusion…it was practically guaranteed.  Now the DOW’s wildly spiking and diving above and below 15,000.  What gives? From what we gather, markets are anxious about what central bankers can and can’t do … Continue reading →

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Market Forces and Market Intervention

Posted on May 31, 2013 by MN Gordon

Stocks sprinted higher on Tuesday, releasing the pent up demand that developed over the long weekend.  The Dow rose 106 points.  According to several headlines we read, Dow stocks were boosted by strong housing and consumer confidence reports. Then, on … Continue reading →

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Our Trip to Sunny Fields

Posted on May 28, 2013 by MN Gordon

“Velkommen til Solvang!” greeted the cheerful woman behind the counter at Birkholm’s Bakery & Cafe on Sunday morning.  We had just made the drive with our wife and kids up Highway 101 and were eager to sink our teeth into … Continue reading →

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To The Class of 2013

Posted on May 17, 2013 by MN Gordon

Today we depart from our usual cogitations to offer some remarks to the Class of 2013.  Though no trade school or remedial academy invited us to deliver this year’s commencement address, we won’t let that get in the way.  What … Continue reading →

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