Editors Note–Despite the Buffalo Bills imploding in the 4th quarter and subsequently firing their coach, Big Dick still sported a fine 2-1 NFL week. We look forward to an UNDEFEATED week Big D! No pressure of course. Take itawaybig man.–R.B. Richie, pressure is my middle name!! We will waste no time today. Who is the best team in the NFL against the spread the last 1.5 years? The SAN FRANCISCO 49ers! Yep 12-4-1 against the spread last 17. And 5-1-1 their last 7 on the road. And 5-2 UNDER those last 7 on the road. What I really enjoy is that their fortunes began to turn around when   read more

Half of UK workers have taken actions that help companies survive the recession, according to research commissioned by R3, the insolvency trade body. By accepting pay freezes, working longer hours or making other changes to their work patterns, they are helping companies stay afloat and preserving jobs. The poll commissioned by R3 the Insolvency trade body the shows that during 2009: One in three workers have worked overtime or longer hours without extra pay; One in ten have deliberately not asked for a pay rise in view of the recession; One in ten have taken unpaid leave; One in ten accepted   read more

As many of you know, I am a big fan of the NYC Subway system. Big fan. Fastest place to get where you want to go in NYC. Keeps this town humming economy-wise because its so efficient. Most people would never get to work if it wasn’t for the good ol’ subway. That includes buses, or riding your bike (thats nice for the movies or a TV spot or Al Gore), or hang gliding. I love the “gentry class” that looks down on the subway as if peasants ride it. A lot of those people have drivers or take a taxi even though it takes them longer to find a cab then it does to get to their   read more

So it seems like there’s a lot of stuff in the papers about this independent audit that has occured. The one about the AIG bailout. The report seems to dispute Goldman Sachs’ interpretation of how they wouldve fared had the government not bailed out AIG. As in, the audit seems to allude, they would’ve been dead. Hmmmm. I wonder where I heard that before. Oh! I know where! On these (*&%)$)#$ pages! I dont know what we taxpayers paid for this audit but I want 3/4 of the money sent to me and Eric. I would bet a lot of money too that the auditors read this website a bit over   read more

Back from the “Magic Rodent’s” House in Orlando. Weather was a little chilly during the week which may have explained the limited attendance. (Its nice being able to go on “Its a Small World” 2 or 3 times in a row, right? I think?) That sparse attendance all came to a quick end on Saturday when it was 80+ degrees and sunny. I think a bunch of locals showed up which might not help the airline and hotel industry but it certainly helped ticker DIS, which I see is trading today at a 52 week high. Not a coincidence, I am sure. As far as the housing market down there   read more

The Scene: Beijing China. President Salzman and Premire Hu Jintao retire in private to have a frank discussion. Hu: “Mr. President….Me: “Please, call me Eric.”Hu: “Ok, Eric. Quite frankly, my colleagues and I have been waiting for at least two decades to lecture YOU as opposed to you lecturing US. {Premire Hu proceeds to lecture President Salzman for a half hour about fiscal discipline, frugality, responsibility, etc, etc..)Me:   read more

Editor’s Note–BigD is still scratching his head about last weeks horse racing and NFL results but he is still resolutein his findings for this week. Lets head right to the action.–RB That’s right Richie. Not much to say. Lets just get back on the horse. With a quick fire of 3 choices in the NFL. Controversial of course. BUFFALO has been written off. Good we’ll take them with the points. The 47.5 total points in the Arizona/Seattle game looks high right? Great lets take the OVER! Finally, who in their right mind would bet KANSAS CITY? Big D, that’s who, when they play the   read more

Mr. Prasarn Trairatvorakul, President, KASIKORNBANK, presented a trophy to Mr. Pongsak Lothongkam, Chief Executive Officer, SVI Public Company Limited to congratulate the executive on achieving the First Thai Listed Company Management Buyout Deal. KASIKORNBANKGROUP took part in the MBO deal as the only financial advisor and the sole lender of 1,800 million baht facility. The ceremony was held recently at KASIKORNBANK, Pahon Yothin Building.   read more

Well I’m off again to do another economy check. Heading down to Walt Disney World in Orlando with thefamilyto eat some of those turkey legs they have in the Flintstones cartoons. I’m also going to be checking the real estate market to look for some bargains. I’ll be there until Sunday so you might not hear from me much until then. Ok, you can stop your cheering. We’ll get a few things posted. There might even be a radio call in by me on Sirius/XM on Thursday afternoon. So stay tuned for details. As far as the markets go, I’ve got my wagers on and I’m sticking with   read more

Well I'm off again to do another economy check. Heading down to Walt Disney World in Orlando with thefamilyto eat some of those turkey legs they have in the Flintstones cartoons. I'm also going to be checking the real estate market to look for some bargains. I'll be there until Sunday so you might not hear from me much until then. Ok, you can stop your cheering. We'll get a few things posted. There might even be a radio call in by me on Sirius/XM on Thursday afternoon. So stay tuned for details. As far as the markets go, I've got my wagers on and I'm sticking with them. Short:   read more