This article in Reuters were it to come true would bring 700,000 jobs into the economy. Eisenhower got this, I wish politicians today would understand how infrastructure spending boosts the economy. The current fuel tax of 18.4 cents has not been raised since 1993 - you can only imagine how much less highway work that buys the Federal government in the last 15 years. Of course with fuel prices as high was they are today there is no courage in Washington to raise fuel taxes, though at some point there will HAVE to be a way to get more monies into the Highway Trust Fund.
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This article in the Denver Business Journal highlighted the truth that Lehman-Roberts Co. is living these days. The rising price of asphalt and shortage in supply are driving the cost of doing business into the stratosphere. The economics will most surely settle out in the not too distant future, but in the short run the pain felt by the asphalt paving industry is becoming more acute by the day.
DETROIT (AP) - Toyota Motor Corp. is planning significant changes to its U.S. manufacturing plants because of the rapid market shift away from trucks and sport utility vehicles.
A Toyota official speaking Thursday to The Associated Press says the company plans to shut down a San Antonio plant that makes the Toyota Tundra pickup for three months to reduce inventory and stop making pickups in Princeton, Ind. The Indiana plant will start producing the Highlander SUV.
The official asked not to be identified because a formal announcement from the Japanese automaker wasn’t expected until later in the day.
Toyota also plans to start producing the Prius hybrid in the U.S. for the first time at a plant it’s building in Mississippi.
Several weeks ago I made the mistake of taking the password off of my mac at the house. Since that time I have had to withstand the jibing of several friends who noted my recent musical tastes trending toward Fergie, Rihanna, and The Pussycat Dolls. last.fm is getting me in trouble again. No amount of explanation could convince that it was my teenager that was listening to music on my computer at the house (note iscrobbler), and thus I have just decided to admit that I am a closet Britney fan. There I said it, are you happy!
Now that we have that out of the way, I figure it is time to let my vast readership know my thoughts on the most recent Amos Lee album - WOW! Very good stuff. In keeping with his earlier sounds, Amos has only developed as a writer. The sound are more mature and complex and he brings great diversity to the album. He shows off tremendous range on Won’t Let Me Go. The sounds of Jails and Bombs are just rich. But possibly my favorite track is The Street Corner Preacher. The blues melody, rich acoustic tones, and strong lyrics make this a highlight of the album. Way to go Amos, the new album was a great purchase.
They should totally go back to the one from ‘64… with managers in cowboy hats!
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