Look Burma, the World is Trying to Help…

As the extent of the damage in Burma is coming to light it is the acts of men, not nature, which may be the most troubling. 

Burma, in the middle of a tragedy, seems steeped in red tape. 

With a death toll that could reach 100,000, the US has been denied permission to fly aid into Burma and the UN is having difficulty gaining access in any sort of timely manner. 

Certainly a staggering amount of people died from last weekend’s cyclone, but to have more die because of political foolishness is beyond me. 

Supposedly one major relief group trying to get in and help was told the government offices were closed for a “three day holiday” weekend and to come back Monday. 

In the face of tragedy, nothing should be more important than saving lives and restoring faith in humanity – I hope we can at least all come together at that point. 

End of Economy Issues? Pretty Fuzzy Crystal Ball Henry…

US Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson has said the “worst of the credit crunch may have passed.” Here are a few more of his gems…

“We’re closer to the end of this than the beginning.” – Well since none of you would admit it when it was happening, whose calendar do we go by?

“Later this year I expect growth will pick up.” – Growth of what? Corn? NFL Franchises? Our pant sizes?

“Obviously, the high price of gasoline is unwelcome…” – WOW, did he go to school for this stuff?

“We will get some help from the stimulus.” – If he is referring to those government tax checks I think everyone spent them on food and NFL Sunday ticket.

“I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see more bumps in the road.”  - Yes Mr. Paulson, those would be bodies in the road trying to get your attention. 

Graduate and Get a Job…No, a REAL job.

OK, you are graduating, and you want to know what is out there for you. 

Well, if you are like most people I meet nowadays; you feel you deserve the corner office suite right out of the gate! And who is to stop you? 

I am sure the millions of hours you have accumulated in online gaming, binge drinking, and procrastination 101 are bound to get you into the top firms in the nation. 

Just in case, you might want a backup plan that does not include moving back in with your parents (as a parent I am allowed to say that). 

So what is probably going to be hot in a failing economy?