The ISM Non-manufacturing report on business shows that the services sector of the economy is booming. In July, the ISM services index hit its highest level since 2005 and its 4th highest level on record. Among the sub-components, business activity, new orders, and employment were all strong. About 80% of U.S. economic output comes from the services sector. … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2015
My Sig Sauer 226
One takeaway from my recent visit with my friends at White Mountain Firearms in North Conway, New Hampshire is that guns and ammo aren't getting any cheaper. My favored Sig Sauer 226 MK 25 chambered in 9mm is about 25 percent more expensive than it was five years ago. But I've invested a lot of time and energy becoming proficient in this particular model, so I purchased another. And I view my recent purchase as a collector, because it adds value to my situation. Often times the best investments are made when making a profit is the last thing on your in mind. … [Read more...]
The Monday Melee: Where Gas is Drilled and Burned
Where Gas is Drilled: Where Gas is Burned: Via Vox.com How it Gets There: Natural Gas from Shale: … [Read more...]