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September 2005 Archives

Gold Takes a Hit - 2005-09-27
Gold has made some big gains in the wake of the hurricanes.

Dodged a Bullet - 2005-09-26
As many of us watched football yesterday, the energy industry exhaled a collective sigh of relief. Initial damage assessments showed only limited destruction to oil and natural gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.

A Honey of a Deal - 2005-09-26
A recent nationwide survey showed that Americans believe gasoline prices as the country's top economic issue.

Houston Refiners at a Standstill - 2005-09-23
Luke Burgess discusses Hurricane Rita and its effect on Houston oil refineries

Hurricanes Hate Oil Refineries - 2005-09-22
My girlfriend called me on her way home from work yesterday. She told me that she just filled up her car at $2.85/gallon. I told her to go back and fill up the trunk.

Metals Rally - 2005-09-20
It was early 1988. The U.S. House of Representatives rejected President Ronald Reagan's request for $36.25 million to support Nicaraguan Contras and I could have cared less. That's because I was too busy living the 80's life.

50 Ways to Save on Heating Bills - 2005-09-19
Many people I know are winterizing their house before the cold weather hits. I've found 50 things you can do to save money on your heating bills this winter.

Oil Spikes over $4.35 - 2005-09-19
Crude oil futures spiked to over $4.35 today from a six-week low of $62.65. Benchmark light, sweet crude for October delivery rose close to 7%, to $67.50 in afternoon NYMEX trading.

Are Disasters Really Good for the Economy? - 2005-09-13
In the middle of the political nonsense being debated among the political parties over Hurricane Katrina is the notion that there's an economic silver lining. The silver lining is that what has been destroyed will be rebuilt bigger and better.

A Community of Curmudgeons - 2005-09-13
Being a Baltimore native, I have a soft spot for the opinions of curmudgeons. I've read just about every article written by H.L. Mencken, the godfather of all things curmudgeon.

Gas Prices Still High. Why? - 2005-09-12
Luke Burgess talks Gasoline Futures and Gulf Oil Production

Breathable Medicine - 2005-09-09
When I was ten-years-old or so I found a syringe in the bathroom of my grandparent's house.

US Tells Iran, 'Talk To The Hand' - 2005-09-08
In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Iran offered to send the United States 20 million barrels of crude oil. Not because they're good sports.

Katrina Victims to Get $2K Debit Cards - 2005-09-07
Did you contribute to a Hurricane Katrina relief fund? You did now. And I bet you didn't even know it.

Goodbye 2 Hello 3 - 2005-09-06
Say goodbye to $2 gasoline. Most likely you'll never see it again.

The Changing Face of America - 2005-09-02
The last two weeks of August is my favorite time of the year. Those weeks are a kaleidoscope of emotions invoking the excitement of the changing seasons with the realization that the freedom of summer is coming to an end.

Steve Forbes Sees $35 Oil - 2005-09-01
You're simply not going to believe this. Publishing magnate Steve Forbes says that he expects oil prices to dip as low as $35 within a year.

Fear and Loathing in the French Quarter - 2005-09-01
I've been to New Orleans several times. To be honest with you, I can only take that city in very short durations. A two day visit is ideal. Three is the max.