Friday, August 5, 2011

Side Street Journal Thursday 4 August 2011


Commentary on Global Political and Economic Events by Slim Fairview
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Slim

Armed only with an analytical mind and the ability to speak in metaphors, I attempt to explain the events of the day as I view them through the magic glasses my parents gave me over 50 years ago. Regards, Slim






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@tamar Joke, Tamar.....Joke!!!!!


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Asia turn around as Commodity investments fuel capital reinvestment & people begin 2 develop their economies. But you already knew that, eh?


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WSJ: Riding Commodities Tiger in Asia. Foreign Investment Fuels a New Middle Class. No wonder Indonesia has been hitting on my blog. Slim


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"There are no such things as unintended consequences. Only unwanted consequences." The Quotations of Slim Fairview (c) 2011 Regards, Slim


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I can't solve all the global financial problems & their unwanted consequences, however, I won't dispute anyone who recommends Excedrin® Slim


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WSJ: Photo. Geithner & Morgan CEO James Dimon on phone. Does that photograph scream MOVIE. Can I play Geithner? [I dunno, can I?]


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The Next Great Name in Fashion: LEONWOOD There is even a book coming out about him, by James Witherell. Tilbury House. Slim


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WSJ: Italy's debt woes weigh on Europe. What? Only Italy? Or is the WSJ trying to break the news to the Europeans slowly.


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WSJ: Germany's Robust Growth Beginning to Cool. With the fires of economic well being going out around them, how can they keep the heat up?


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I said, Turkey will be a major influence in the Region. How do I know? Something my Dad taught me a half century ago. slimviews.blogspot.com/2010/08/busine…


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Turkey Restructures Military. Government is embraced by the European Union. I told you Turkey will be a major influence in the Region. Slim


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Noriega returns to Panama--Will seek asylum in US. Will petition for citizenship. Will Run for Congress. Will Win. No one will notice.


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Millions of Pounds of Turkey Recalled over e-coli. Our economists can't blame it on China, how long before they blame it on Turkey?


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Trade Deal Clears Hurdle in Senate: Why does every aspect of all legislation in Congress have 2 clear Hurdles? Can't those people function?


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WSJ: Ex-Fed Officials back More Stimulus. [A Right way & a wrong way.] Economic Stimulus, by Metaphor slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/06/econom… Regards, Slim


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WSJ: Schools Plan Leap into Data. Didn't we learn this analysis in B-School 40 years ago?


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slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/03/social… Social Media is the Medium: Greater than the sum of its parts. Regards, Slim


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@Steveology slimviews.blogspot.com/2011/03/social… On Social Media and Business application. Regards, Slim


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Did WSJ really write this subtitle or am I reading it wrong? "Washington's Debt Impasse Aggravates Beijing's Desire to Rely Less on Dollar."


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Swedish Man Arrested 4 possessing Nuclear Material. Tries to split atom in his kitchen. Great. Now everyone will be trying to do it.


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_____________Debt Woes Weigh on Europe. __________Resists Urge for Overhaul. _________Releases Blistering Statement. __________to Meet.


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Budweiser redesigns beer can to boost sales. Adds Bow-Tie. Looking for a job? Try wearing a bow tie; or inviting the HR manager for a beer.


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Senate Leaders Reach Bipartisan Pact--we're doomed.


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The Fed Considers taking action to spur economy--just like it did last time. [how can anyone add to that?]


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WSJ: Dow Jones Snaps 8-Day Losing Streak to rebound. [Why? To give investors a profit taking opportunity?]


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Italy rebuffs call 4 economic overhaul. Increases global worries on Italy Debt Crisis. Sounds like what is called The Congressional Strategy


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China Welcomes US Debt Deals, Chides US, and Keeps Diversifying Currency Reserves. A sound, well balanced approach. Slim


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WSJ: Japan, Swiss, respond to growing global dollar woes. See how we have brought people together on the world economic problems?


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@janetcallaway @SuzanneVara I was new once. It gets old real fast. Slim


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@Monajed Is Monajed following slimfairview? Try sidestreetjournal.blogspot.com Thank you. Sincerely, Slim


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@tamar Now I feel marginalised and low self-esteem. Thanks a lot.


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Andy Warhol: In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes. Slim Fairview: In the future, everyone will be quiet for 15 minutes.



PS.  I am not Paul Harvey.  However, I am open to becoming a paid commentator, columnist, or blogger.

If you’ve found anything I said to be helpful, please don’t hesitate to send me one of those tricked-out laptops and to tuck a few dollars into the envelope along with the thank you note.


Sincerest regards,

Slim



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