An interesting video looking at the current economic crisis through the eyes of a World-systems theorist: [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOP2V_np2c0[/youtube] … [Read more...] about Crises of Capitalism – video
Archives for July 2010
No sunspots = strange weather around the world
Well, my sunspot postings may be getting old but look below at the current picture of the Sun and tell me what is STILL missing: I posted an article about this nearly a year ago. Still no sunspots. Since I posted that article, the world has had some strange weather. Both Europe and the US had colder than normal winters with the entire island of Great Britain … [Read more...] about No sunspots = strange weather around the world
Yeah, it’s hot in Saigon
As I am typing this post, my computer says it is about 88 F (31 C) outside right now. This is actually a cool day in Saigon compared to the temperatures the city has been getting. Of course, this is nothing to what they experienced up in Hanoi and northern Vietnam with scorchers past 100 F (40 C). What is noticeable here in Saigon is the lack of rain. It is supposed to be … [Read more...] about Yeah, it’s hot in Saigon
Honda to cut motorcyle prices
Very interesting article from the Daily Yomiuri. In an effort to increase youth interest in motorcycles, Honda plans to slash prices of 45 models to 2000 levels. The popular Honda Super Cub (50cc) will be slashed about $400 US and the Forza (250cc) about $1200 US. I am curious to see how the price reductions will affect the price of Honda motorbikes in Vietnam. Maybe you … [Read more...] about Honda to cut motorcyle prices