Observations

Dateline: Lexington, KY, 7/3/09: The KY League of Cities and The Kentucky Association of Counties (both taxpayer funded) both provide their executive directors with BMW SUV's for their personal use. Wouldn't you think they would do their part to support the American Big 3 manufacturers? At the very least, purchase/lease an automobile made in KY. And we wonder why our companies are going bankrupt -- there was a time before the little Mr. and Mrs. Do-Gooders took over that this would have been unthinkable!  These organizations are supposed to help local governments with economic issues and promote KY nationally. DUH....

7/3/09, CNN:  'Had a "fume event" lately? A fume event occurs on passenger planes when various engine seals dry out, rot, or simply age. Recirculating cabin air is then mixed with "bleed air" from the engines -- simply put, if the seals fail for a variety of reasons, this bleed air mixes with the cabin air. The bleed air typically contains chemical compounds found in pesticides and nerve agents. Typical symptoms from your fume event on your next flight include memory loss, vision impairment, tremors, headaches, and vomiting. And certainly news of this problem will not get exposure to the public. Take it to the bank, the airlines are more concerned about profits than protecting passengers and employees.
DUH....

7/3/09, The Times (London): World-wide crude oil prices have spiked to their highest level in eight months -- the reason? ONE PERSON, Steve Perkins, a rogue trader in oil futures in some London-based company, is responsible. 'Nothing to do with supply and demand -- this is more of the same thing Enron was doing. DUH....

OK. I'm getting crabby with my wife gone for what seems like eons. She is due back Sunday so I guess it is actually only a week, but....