"From my perspective, the Fed really hasn't put enough effort into job creation," he said. "They really ought to respond stronger to the job creation part, the unemployment part, than they have so far in this crisis." Quotes like this illustrate how little some truly understand the ties between the power of the Fed and what policy creates. The Fed has almost nothig to do with "job creation" directly. For YEARS, the Fed has been begging lawmakers to get their act together to create sound legislation to not only help navigate another collapse but to nurture future growth. Folks, it takes demand and a positive psychology the floor is going to fall, to get things going. As of right now our lawmakers are not giving anyone the warm and fuzzies about anything. No kitschy nicknames like "cash for cars" or what have you. It is a complete stalemate on Captitol Hill. Expect to be in this for bit longer or at least until the next election kicks in to high gear. It would certainly be ironic if there were a number miraculous plans to come from the White House right before election time to give anyone a reason things can "change".
tapkae- I agree with you. However there is the "daily' news which focuses on day to day occurrences in our lives, the books you mentioned are all about macro policy and macro economics. Over the long run, everything works in cycles. Not knowing when the peaks or lows hit is what makes news albeit with some sensationalism via the media.
We are going to be in a lull for a while. It would be appear that we are only prolonging the inevitable and "buying time" at this point to see if there will be some other economic spike to make up for the losses. We have apparently run out of ideas these days it would seem.
What the Urban Corps chapter for San Diego does is outstanding. We are getting some here in Lemon Grove as well next year all along Federal Blvd and down through Lemon Grove Ave (I believe).
There is nothing that will save the US or ourselves from the spending we have done without raising taxes now that the cuts have been established.
There is a technical recession and then a recession by how most folks would view it on a day to day basis. Minimal hiring, weak housing market, weakening infrastructure etc etc.
We have chosen not invest into ourselves anymore for quite some time. The fact that I heard that the US "Creates ideas" vs" things" is sad commentary. There may come a time where our rules wont be the status quo for the rest of the world. Such as the american idea of "intellectual property". There is already a grassroots movement in China with fake Apple retail stores and clothing stores popping up and getting a hand slap from the Chinese govt telling their citizen not to buy from them. I am afraid if China begins to deteriorate, times will not be good for anyone. We are all so vested into each other now, that in the foreseeable future, if one goes does it will affect everyone else....regardless of how much money we print. So yes we are headed for a double dip by technical standards and a similar, if not, worse version of what we have just been going through for everyone else on Main St.
This solution is sound and I am glad they chose a fair balance which in the long run will be a vast improvement. Ultimately this what its about anyway, improving the current system.
I think there are lots of great ideas for smaller areas which are heavily traveled. A monorail type system in some of the city areas or better yet in Sorrento Valley. I have seen an area similar to Sorreto Valley in DFW which had this monorail system in place between the buildings. Walt Disney was really onto something when he created EPCOT.
Wow, love that blog post regarding families staying in the city. Lets just say that someone has to start the trend to make it a trend. Its everyone thats "ok" with it for it to be status quo. Its just too easy to drop a lot more money on the best school district suburb if your means allow. However, it doesnt create anything. I think for fundamental change, their needs to be folks that are willing to be part of the change. Its bold, but can probably pay dividends to society when that child becomes an adult. Of course, given that the parents are part of the process.
Another nice blog Tom. Its one of the reasons I moved to Lemon Grove where the schools are fairly close to certain areas of the neighborhoods. Despite what I have heard from people that dont live here, its incredibly safe and I see the kids walking to school all the time. If its not them by themselves, its the parents walking with them to school. From what I gather, Golden Elementary has taken a very hard line approach at having parents not only help in decorating the school, but really be a difference in these kids lives by doing simple tasks like walking to school.
I have said it before and I will say it again, as the baby boomer gen fades away, we are slowly going to get back to more practical ways of approaching daily life. Kids these days, from what I see are sharper than ever and simplicity and efficiency will be a social norm. This story is a small example of that shift.
Food is one of those "answer is right in front of your face" common bonds that we as humans all share. We should be rejoicing in becoming more aware of how it can be a centerpiece for socializing and well being. Buying fresh food or trying new things can really be a treat to the senses. Some of the shows are fluff, but make an impact. I am glad to see this trend though.
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The Fed's Latest Moves May Fall Flat, Experts Say
"From my perspective, the Fed really hasn't put enough effort into job creation," he said. "They really ought to respond stronger to the job creation part, the unemployment part, than they have so far in this crisis."
Quotes like this illustrate how little some truly understand the ties between the power of the Fed and what policy creates. The Fed has almost nothig to do with "job creation" directly. For YEARS, the Fed has been begging lawmakers to get their act together to create sound legislation to not only help navigate another collapse but to nurture future growth. Folks, it takes demand and a positive psychology the floor is going to fall, to get things going. As of right now our lawmakers are not giving anyone the warm and fuzzies about anything. No kitschy nicknames like "cash for cars" or what have you.
It is a complete stalemate on Captitol Hill. Expect to be in this for bit longer or at least until the next election kicks in to high gear. It would certainly be ironic if there were a number miraculous plans to come from the White House right before election time to give anyone a reason things can "change".
September 22, 2011 at 7:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Markets Put The 'Down' In 'Downgrade'
tapkae- I agree with you. However there is the "daily' news which focuses on day to day occurrences in our lives, the books you mentioned are all about macro policy and macro economics.
Over the long run, everything works in cycles. Not knowing when the peaks or lows hit is what makes news albeit with some sensationalism via the media.
We are going to be in a lull for a while. It would be appear that we are only prolonging the inevitable and "buying time" at this point to see if there will be some other economic spike to make up for the losses. We have apparently run out of ideas these days it would seem.
August 8, 2011 at 3:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Trees Come To My House
What the Urban Corps chapter for San Diego does is outstanding. We are getting some here in Lemon Grove as well next year all along Federal Blvd and down through Lemon Grove Ave (I believe).
Keep watering away Tom :)
August 5, 2011 at 2:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Double Dip: Is U.S. Headed For Another Recession?
There is nothing that will save the US or ourselves from the spending we have done without raising taxes now that the cuts have been established.
There is a technical recession and then a recession by how most folks would view it on a day to day basis. Minimal hiring, weak housing market, weakening infrastructure etc etc.
We have chosen not invest into ourselves anymore for quite some time. The fact that I heard that the US "Creates ideas" vs" things" is sad commentary. There may come a time where our rules wont be the status quo for the rest of the world. Such as the american idea of "intellectual property". There is already a grassroots movement in China with fake Apple retail stores and clothing stores popping up and getting a hand slap from the Chinese govt telling their citizen not to buy from them.
I am afraid if China begins to deteriorate, times will not be good for anyone. We are all so vested into each other now, that in the foreseeable future, if one goes does it will affect everyone else....regardless of how much money we print.
So yes we are headed for a double dip by technical standards and a similar, if not, worse version of what we have just been going through for everyone else on Main St.
August 5, 2011 at 2:40 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Roundtable: I-5 Widening Option Chosen
This solution is sound and I am glad they chose a fair balance which in the long run will be a vast improvement. Ultimately this what its about anyway, improving the current system.
I think there are lots of great ideas for smaller areas which are heavily traveled. A monorail type system in some of the city areas or better yet in Sorrento Valley. I have seen an area similar to Sorreto Valley in DFW which had this monorail system in place between the buildings. Walt Disney was really onto something when he created EPCOT.
July 8, 2011 at 2:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
High-Speed Rail Is Moving Fast In China
Wow, love that blog post regarding families staying in the city. Lets just say that someone has to start the trend to make it a trend. Its everyone thats "ok" with it for it to be status quo.
Its just too easy to drop a lot more money on the best school district suburb if your means allow. However, it doesnt create anything. I think for fundamental change, their needs to be folks that are willing to be part of the change. Its bold, but can probably pay dividends to society when that child becomes an adult. Of course, given that the parents are part of the process.
June 23, 2011 at 3:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Walking To School
Another nice blog Tom. Its one of the reasons I moved to Lemon Grove where the schools are fairly close to certain areas of the neighborhoods. Despite what I have heard from people that dont live here, its incredibly safe and I see the kids walking to school all the time. If its not them by themselves, its the parents walking with them to school.
From what I gather, Golden Elementary has taken a very hard line approach at having parents not only help in decorating the school, but really be a difference in these kids lives by doing simple tasks like walking to school.
I have said it before and I will say it again, as the baby boomer gen fades away, we are slowly going to get back to more practical ways of approaching daily life. Kids these days, from what I see are sharper than ever and simplicity and efficiency will be a social norm. This story is a small example of that shift.
June 22, 2011 at 2:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Experts Say Cell Phones May Cause Cancer
Cell phone usage like anything else, when used in large doses, is the problem of the user not the product.
Anyone that uses a cell phone regularly to hold to their head for over 30 mins should use a wired headset.
@ Missionacomplished- I am not sure that society has lost its soul to technology over lack of common sense.
May 31, 2011 at noon ( permalink | suggest removal )
Have You Become A "Foodie?"
Food is one of those "answer is right in front of your face" common bonds that we as humans all share. We should be rejoicing in becoming more aware of how it can be a centerpiece for socializing and well being. Buying fresh food or trying new things can really be a treat to the senses.
Some of the shows are fluff, but make an impact. I am glad to see this trend though.
May 25, 2011 at 12:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
That’s Not Talmadge, Dammit!
Speaks volumes about th U-T's reporting. San Diegans that dont know what neighborhood they are in is a travesty.
May 25, 2011 at 9:35 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )