Gordon,

We most Definitely Live in Some very interesting and trying times...

Then Again, As per So Many other threads on Recession related topics throughout SowPubs...

Seems Like it's been Going on for Endless Centuries throughout History in One Form or Another...

Whether... We Believe in what we read these Days or Not... Media related reports, writers, experts... Opinions etc. etc...

Life can Always be a whole lot Worse... And Change Quicker than Most ever realize...

For any SowPub members or those passing through that may be affected in some way by the events in Christchurch, New Zealand...

Hopefully all your family members and friends are safe and ok...

The epicentre in New Zealand was quite close to some of our Canadian friends and neighbors who have family members and friends nearby in New Zealand. They are ok, but definitely shaken and in shock of course but safe. If you have any family, friends or acquaintances in the affected area, please know our prayers are with you...

Hopefully the news from NewZealand will improve, and rebuild as quickly as possible with the least amount of tragedy affecting lives... Hopefully with some miracles along the way...
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/ar...ectid=10708630

Devastation near New Zealand earthquake epicentre...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-12575775

Regarding this thread and the overall World Crisis... and the American crisis as per some of Gordon's comments...

Stay Positive... Have extreme Confidence... Keep your Eyes, Ears & Mind...

Wide-Open to the Never-Ending Global Media and Believe in the Unbelievable!

Surprisingly! ... Amazing Opportunities and possibilities are yours for the Taking, pretty Much as per Gordon's little Schpeel...

Start NOW, today, not mousy rat, but rat now to DO something for yourself and for your family and for your community...

My Quick Picks on related topics... Definitely Worth Scanning...

Brainstorming, Idea Creation, Investment planning for the Good ol' “TURN-AROUND” Future...

You bet! | You betcha! ...

And Accelerating Out of the Great Recession ...

Either the Saudis step in or oil prices are going to the moon (and other predictions)
http://blogs.ft.com/energy-source/20...r-predictions/

The Great Recession and American Boomer Reality
http://www.thenewamerican.com/index....boomer-reality

For the wealthy, a return to luxury spending
http://www.usatoday.com/money/econom...ury21_CV_N.htm

The rich are spending on luxuries again
http://money.msn.com/saving-money-ti...6-e4090bdd94e7

Ten Things Americans Waste the Most Money On
http://247wallst.com/2011/02/24/ten-...most-money-on/

Fastest-Growing Nevada Now Booms With Unemployment, Stranded Homeowners
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-0...omeowners.html

Accelerating Out of the Great Recession ... making the most of the opportunities that will arise in the aftermath of what they term the Great Recession. ...
http://accelerating.bcg.com/
http://accelerating.bcg.com/press/whats_inside.aspx

Phil