Yesterday was "Fly a Kite" Day & I missed it. Did you ever fly one and where was your favorite place to launch it? Here's a little info about their history. "Kites have made their appearance over three more...1158

Yesterday was "Fly a Kite" Day & I missed it. Did you ever fly one and where was your favorite place to launch it? Here's a little info about their history. "Kites have made their appearance over three thousand years ago, in China. All the right materials were found there, for it's making: Bambou for the frame, and silk for the sail and bridle. It had a mythical and religious dimension. Later it was experimented as a science instrument for various researches".

DBCCA making a good point on an upcoming watershed moment ... http://tinyurl.com/2djrmcs "U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Major Climate Change Case. (...) On December 6 the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a more...605

DBCCA making a good point on an upcoming watershed moment ... http://tinyurl.com/2djrmcs "U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Major Climate Change Case. (...) On December 6 the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case called Connecticut v. American Electric Power. The outcome may have significant bearing on major emitters of greenhouse gases (GHG's) (and those who propose low-carbon substitutes), but it is too early to tell which way this will go."

http://tinyurl.com/28k47uk "Global spending on mining will surpass pre-crisis levels next year, according to an emerging industry consensus, highlighting rising confidence in an economic recovery led by China more...587

http://tinyurl.com/28k47uk "Global spending on mining will surpass pre-crisis levels next year, according to an emerging industry consensus, highlighting rising confidence in an economic recovery led by China and other fast-growing markets. The boom in capital expenditures, which extends to the oil, natural gas and agribusinesses, comes amid sharply rising prices for commodities such as copper, iron ore, crude oil, sugar and wheat."

FT.com today, saying that "... the renminbi is starting to go global ... In China, some have taken to calling their currency the hongbi, or "redback", to rival America's greenback - a moniker that gives a more...586

FT.com today, saying that "... the renminbi is starting to go global ... In China, some have taken to calling their currency the hongbi, or "redback", to rival America's greenback - a moniker that gives a flavour of the geopolitical undercurrents ..." Better have another look at CYB US, as China continues to steam ahead.

"Is Chinese GDP Growth Sustainable In The Face Of Natural Resources Supply Growth Constraints?"(http://tinyurl.com/22skmt4) Another great write up from the guys at TMR - so go grab your copy. "The absolute more...473

"Is Chinese GDP Growth Sustainable In The Face Of Natural Resources Supply Growth Constraints?"(http://tinyurl.com/22skmt4) Another great write up from the guys at TMR - so go grab your copy. "The absolute importance of access to natural resources for a country’s future, can be well-illustrated by speculating on what could happen to China’s seemingly unstoppable growth, if the production rate of all metals does not grow in parallel to the world economy." (...)