Archive - Aug 2012 - Blog entry
August 31st
Russia’s Gazprom Tightens Its Stranglehold On Europe, France Falls: The Natural Gas War Gets Dirty
Submitted by testosteronepit on 08/31/2012 20:15 -0500The usual suspect, the all-powerful French nuclear industry?
The Zero Hedge Daily Round Up #117 - 31/08/2012
Submitted by dottjt on 08/31/2012 19:22 -0500Today's ZH articles in audio summary! “Listen babe, you're hot. But do you think I can fondle your Silver necklace instead?” Everyday, 8pm New York time!
BREAKING NEWS: J-HoLe CoPTeR CRaSH...
Submitted by williambanzai7 on 08/31/2012 14:40 -0500Emergency financial pundits are on the scene...
An Open Letter to the QE Crowd: GIVE UP!
Submitted by Phoenix Capital Research on 08/31/2012 11:06 -0500
This was the obvious conclusion anyone who actually bothered doing research would come to. Bernanke stated as far back as May 2011 that the consequences of QE outweighed the benefits. He also stated a month ago that for the Fed to buy too many Treasuries or Agencies would “hurt” the financial system.
31 Aug 2012 – “ Dust in the Wind " (Kansas, 1978)
Submitted by AVFMS on 08/31/2012 11:02 -0500Upcoming calls from Ben and Mario to the governments?
Get your act together, there’s just so much that can be done.
Odd and contradictory ROn / ROff close
Many Don't Understand The Google/Apple/Microsoft Business Model Dynamic Nor How Dangerous This Apple Legal Win Can Be For Consum
Submitted by Reggie Middleton on 08/31/2012 09:27 -0500In continuing my rant on the Apple v. Samsung verdict, I wish to make clear once again that the vast majority of consumers of Google's and Apple's products are absolutely oblivious to the business model of Google, the business practices of Apple and the shadowy aggressive survival tactics of the behemoth that is Microsoft. If I am correct in this assertion then the potential ramifications of Apple actually defeating Samsung in the patent case decided last week is also lost on most.
August 30th
The Zero Hedge Daily Round Up #116 - 30/08/2012
Submitted by dottjt on 08/30/2012 19:32 -0500A Round Up of today's articles. In audio summary! It beats having lunch with your Zionist banker friends. Don't forget that spitting is equally as important as swallowing! Every day at 8pm New York time!
Monsters With Ominous Acronyms: From A Nation of Investors To A Nation of Fed Watchers
Submitted by testosteronepit on 08/30/2012 16:42 -0500My blood pressure is up, my nails are bitten down to the quick, I haven’t slept in days. I’m ready for Ben.
BeHoLD THe RoMNeY RaPTuRe!
Submitted by williambanzai7 on 08/30/2012 14:01 -0500Getting nervous yet?
30 Aug 2012 – “ For Heaven’s Sake " (Frankie Goes To Hollywood, 1986)
Submitted by AVFMS on 08/30/2012 11:02 -0500We don't need recession
Or means of repression
Just give us some money
Our life could be sunny too...
Dis and Dat
Submitted by Bruce Krasting on 08/30/2012 06:12 -0500Markets are soooo boring, nothing to write about. A few things that caught my eye.
August 29th
The “Pauperization of Europe”
Submitted by testosteronepit on 08/29/2012 20:27 -0500The largest consumer products companies and retailers are already adjusting to it.
The Zero Hedge Daily Round Up #115 - 29/08/2012
Submitted by dottjt on 08/29/2012 18:15 -0500It's the unofficial podcast/summary of today's Zero Hedge articles! The very articles, even Max Keiser couldn't be bothered reading. Eat it while it's still hot.
European Bank Run Watch: Spaniard Edition
Submitted by Reggie Middleton on 08/29/2012 14:11 -0500The Spanish bank run has started - as was explicitly warned about 6 months ago!
JaCKSoNHoLe 2012
Submitted by williambanzai7 on 08/29/2012 12:40 -0500Another year, another central planning pipe dream...
