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Oil Speculation and Regulation

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Tue, 06/24/2008 - 1:01pm -- Andy

CNN recently ran a story on how congress wants to bring down the price of oil. Being that this is an election year and congress is polling at all time lows, it is understandable that they feel they need to do something. I mean, who wants to get fired from there job. But the big issue is if any of these new regulations will actually bring down the price of oil or will they make the matters that much worse

Saving Anheuser-Busch

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Fri, 06/13/2008 - 9:43am -- Andy
The reaction to the hostile take over of Anheuser-Busch by Belgian InBev is not at all surprising. During these tough economic times is when protectionism usually rears its ugly head. Just this week, two different websites were created to protest the move. SaveBudweiser.com has received over 34,000 signatures and SaveAB.com has received over 12,000 in only a matter of days.

How High Will Oil Go?

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Wed, 06/11/2008 - 10:06pm -- Andy

CNN Money is reporting that Alexei Miller of Gazprom, the largest energy company in the world, that oil will rise to over $250 a barrel.

"NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- If you think $135 oil is bad, you ain't seen nothing yet. That, at least, is the take from the head of the world's largest energy firm.

What to do with High Gas Prices?

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Wed, 06/04/2008 - 4:31pm -- Andy

CNN ran a story here about possible solutions for high gas and oil prices. The problem is that all of the answers that are coming from Washington will be either be completely ineffective or will lead to complete Disaster.

"Tax oil companies more, give the money to motorists. This idea is a central part of Barack Obama's energy platform.

I love New York

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Sun, 05/25/2008 - 10:22pm -- Andy

If you are interested in getting a Pink Sheet listing, read the last paragraph.

Malcolm and I had a chance to attend the Hard Asset Conference in New York. I had the opportunity to meet with a few clients, a few advertisers, and a few of you we might be doing business with. I left New York with many impressions, but I would like to first say how much I enjoyed meeting everyone in person. It is great to place a face with a name, and to get to know each of you personally.

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