Monthly Archives: May 2015

US consumers spending less and paying down debt

This morning we learned that US consumer spending was flat in April and did not increase as the consensus had forecast.  There was a modest revision that bumped March retail sales up 1.1% (had been reported at .9%)–which made March … Continue reading

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Blights hitting key crops

Bad news… The impending crisis posing a threat to Italy’s olive oil industry and Australia’s banana crops. Here is a direct video link.

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Hawaii passes law to go 100% renewable energy

Awesome.  More GOOD NEWS!!  See: Hawaii passes legislation to go 100% renewable by 2045 House Bill 623 also sets a target of reaching 30% renewable energy by 2020, and 70% by 2040.  The State reports getting 18% of their energy … Continue reading

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