Been a Long Time; What Have YOU Been Up to?

Barry — Tue, 12 Aug 2014 19:56:39 +0000

Well…as I predicted back in 2008, the American and world economies did not collapse. No, I’m not a psychic or a pollyanna, but just a slight study of American history. My personal business has thrived so I have little time to blog for myself. And a cyber-squatter stole “positiveeconomicnews.com” while I wasn’t looking and tried to sell it back to me. I said “no” karma will deal with his greedy ass one day.

I’m considering getting back at this. Even though the economy has rallied, as have the major markets, mainstream media can’t help but to beat the negative news drum. They learned something during the recession; post negative news about one side or the other and watch them flock to it biting, bitching and fighting with one another. Look as what social media has become with major news outlets. They look for a hot button issue, then throw something out there with an inflammatory headline and here we all come, swords in hands, ready to take the heads of anyone that disagrees with us.

The fact is, there are good conservative ideas and there are good liberal ideas. There are few extreme ideas that are good for the nation. So I’m hoping maybe to take a slant on news that maybe gets conservatives to realize that most liberals aren’t “hand out loving, pot smoking dead beats” and that most conservatives aren’t war loving, greedy blood suckers looking out for no one but themselves. I firmly believe, that as much as I was convinced the economy wouldn’t roll off a cliff, that our nation is headed for real problems if we continue to feed at these troughs full of vociferous and inflammatory content. What do you think?

Manufacturing Expands in June

Barry — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 16:41:05 +0000

As the economy struggles to get back on it’s feet, we face many challenges rarely seen before. Companies have exported many jobs overseas and while on the surface seems like a bad thing, it could end up benefiting our nation. One thing we do here is improvise and overcome. Out of work Americans are forced to re-think their methods of earning income. Many will choose to take the talents they have learned and put them to work as a competitor against the very company that laid them off. Many entrepreneurs will spend their time “off” innovating and re-thinking business models and when we come out of this completely, we will probably be looking at a new America. One that I hope remembers the lessons of this recession and what caused it, but also be reminded of our resilience as a nation.

Those that did not get bogged down by the doom and gloomers are far ahead of those that cowered in fear of the future both financially and emotionally. Always keep the faith, unless you see a giant ball of fire hurtling towards Earth. If that happens, then perhaps it would be appropriate to feel a little doomed!

See this entry showing that despite what the talking heads of mainstream want to lead you to believe, most of America is getting on with it and making things work. Read the full story HERE.

Economic Gains Encourage Consumers

Barry — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:10:46 +0000

Since January I’ve been busy as a bee with my company, so posts have been non-existent…I have committed to re-doubling my efforts to get at least one good story a day/week…. The economy is picking up, but it seems each time we do another stumbling block befalls us. However as you all have read in my posts in the past, our ancestors have been through much harder and more trying times…like…an economic depression coupled with a World War. I’m sure at that time many thought the Earth was coming to an end. Alas, we all made it out of the 20’s and 30’s…stronger and more resilient, with lessons learned.

I hope that each of us is learning through our experiences of the past three years. I know that I have.

US markets gain on positive economic data

Surprise jobs surge boosts economic outlook

Barry — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:21:05 +0000

(Reuters) – A surprise surge in private-sector employment last month for its biggest-ever rise in a private payrolls report provided the most bullish signal in months that the economy is on the mend. Read the full story HERE.

2010 in review

Barry — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 16:18:45 +0000

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health:

The Blog-Health-o-Meter reads Wow.

Crunchy numbers

A helper monkey made this abstract painting, inspired by your stats.

About 3 million people visit the Taj Mahal every year. This blog was viewed about 31,000 times in 2010. If it were the Taj Mahal, it would take about 4 days for that many people to see it.

In 2010, there were 118 new posts, growing the total archive of this blog to 550 posts. There were 12 pictures uploaded, taking up a total of 635kb. That’s about a picture per month.

The busiest day of the year was January 7th with 361 views. The most popular post that day was Fed’s Duke sees low rates for “extended period”.

Where did they come from?

The top referring sites in 2010 were freewillastrology.com, facebook.com, mast-economy.blogspot.com, google.com, and en.wordpress.com.

Some visitors came searching, mostly for positive economic news, good economic news, economic news, economic news 2010, and economic good news.

Attractions in 2010

These are the posts and pages that got the most views in 2010.

Fed’s Duke sees low rates for “extended period” January 2010

About January 2008
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Are You And Economic IronMan August 2010
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Everything’s Amazing, Yet No One is Happy… July 2010

Manufacturing Moving Back To The USA… February 2009
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Dollar Rises amid Positive Economic Data

Barry — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 18:07:28 +0000

FOREXYARD – The U.S. dollar strengthened against most of its major currency rivals during last week’s trading session. The dollar gained over 200 pips vs. the euro, and the EUR/USD pair is now trading below the 1.3200 level. The dollar gained about 100 pips vs. the Japanese yen, and the USD/JPY pair is trading above the 84.00 level. Read the full story HERE.

AP analysis: Economic stress falls to 18-month low

Barry — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:37:04 +0000

Yahoo – Job gains around the country offset higher foreclosures and helped reduce the nation’s economic stress in October to an 18-month low, according to The Associated Press’ monthly analysis.

Stress fell in 56 percent of the roughly 3,100 U.S. counties analyzed and in 28 of the states, the AP’s Economic Stress Index shows. READ

Data shows fresh signs of improving economy

Barry — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:14:08 +0000

(Reuters) – Fresh signs the U.S. economy has broken out of its summer soft patch emerged on Thursday as data showed a gauge of jobless benefits hit a new two-year low last week and pending home sales unexpectedly rose in October. Read the full story HERE.

Strong Black Friday helps retailers’ November sales

Barry — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:14:55 +0000

(Reuters) – U.S. retailers reported stronger-than-expected sales for November, as shoppers flocked to stores and spent more during the annual discount bonanza known as Black Friday. Read the full story HERE.

October pending home sales show surprise climb

Barry — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:12:59 +0000

(Reuters) – Pending sales of existing U.S. homes unexpectedly surged in October, data from a real estate trade group showed on Thursday, despite concerns that problems in the foreclosure process might curtail activity. Read the full story HERE.