Monthly Archives: December, 2018

Can Ports of Auckland Go all Hydrogen?

Hydrogen has been held up as the Holy Grail of energy sources many times. It's rapid refill capability and long-range, coupled with its zero-emissions...

Here’s the Minimum You Should Invest in Fixed-Income

Back in May of 2002 I warned readers of the dangers of market timing, and of investing too much of their portfolio in equities....

U.S. Oil Revolution Looms over OPEC

When OPEC and non-OPEC oil producers met in Vienna recently, there was one major player missing, the United States. America has become one of...

Your Retirement Life: Gone Fishin’ at Bud N’ Mary’s

On a recent trip to the Florida Keys, a client visited Bud N’ Mary’s in Islamorada, FL. If you're a fisherman you'll want to...

Are Commodities Predicting, or Overreacting?

Commodity prices are down, and the question is, are they accurately predicting a downturn in the economy, or reflecting irrational fears of a slowdown?...

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Trump Announces Vietnam Trade Deal

President Trump announced a trade deal with Vietnam that...

Grand Theft Cargo: California’s Cargo Thefts Thrive

Cargo theft in California is surging, with estimated losses...

Smartphone Satellite Communications Are Here

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Nuclear Surpasses Coal in U.S. Energy Mix for the First Time

The US Energy Information Administration reports that in 2024,...

Every 50 Minutes: The Alarming Pace of Cargo Theft in Mexico

Cargo theft in Mexico has reached crisis levels, with...

Survive and Thrive June 2025: The Lay of the Land: Who Can You Trust?

Dear Survivor, In times like these, it’s good to get...

Chinese Goods Price Increases Outpace Core Inflation

Prices for Chinese-made goods sold on Amazon have risen...

Why the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Could Fix America’s Broken Grid

In "How the Big Beautiful Bill will lower energy...

Job Market Remains Strong

US job openings held steady at 7.8 million in...