Monthly Archives: June 2008

Prices Set to Soar

June 19, 2008 – 9:46 am

Get ready for anger at shops everywhere, as the Thai Commerce Minister has approved price increases for over 60 essential products for individual consumers, as manufacturers have said they can no longer maintain a cap on prices due to rising oil cost. Items such as powdered milk, soaps, toothpaste, shampoo,m deoderants, and general household and […]

By Peter | Posted in Asia, economy, Thailand | Comments (0)

Adios SUVs

June 19, 2008 – 9:34 am

General Motors announced a cutback in SUV production and possibly might completely ax the Hummer, the behemoth of 4x4s in response to flagging demand for the gas-guzzlers. Ford’s executives tried to save their Denali division with a mammouth ad campaign during the NBA play-offs by promoting their best-seller as a car for winners. At $4 plus per gallon of […]

By Peter | Posted in america, Driving | Comments (0)

BUDDING PROSPECTS by T Corashessan Boyle

June 17, 2008 – 5:25 pm

The mansion in Palm Beach doesn’t have cable. I don’t mind, because TV in America shows too many commercials selling pick-ups and fast food for me to watch it. The library has a treasure of books and the owner and I share a tangential taste in literature, so I read myself to sleep every night. […]

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Michael Holman Remembers Orally

June 17, 2008 – 10:57 am

also see www.michael.holman.com I. INTRODUCTION…  (“Sentimental Journey”) I was born, in 1955, in Letterman General Hospital, in the Presidio, the U.S. Army base in San Francisco, the oldest existing military base in the U.S., fort to three different countries, starting with Spain in 1776. I was born in the Presidio, because my father was stationed […]

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BC Police find 5th Foot

June 17, 2008 – 10:21 am

British Columbia Police found a 5th foot washed ashore this week and are questioning whether the foot is connected to 4 other feet found along the pristine coastline during the past months. “We are treating this as a criminal investigation.” The head of the provincial police told reporters, none of whom asked whether the 5 […]

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