Breakfast Links

Posted by Jeff Carter
on August 6th, 2012

It’s state fair time around the US. At many you can get a deep fried Twinkie. Here’s how to do it at home.

The real stimulus record.

Oh no. Now we are going to blame high prices on commodity speculators, not shitty ethanol policy or the drought.

More Sarbanes Oxley thoughts.

Ten things you should be buying used.

In 2008, I received an unsolicited phone call from a WaPo reporter that somehow got my cell number. This doesn’t surprise me. Then, Ben Smith of Politico was on Journolist. So nothing surprises me about the left wing media.

Uff da. A shooting at a Sikh temple. I have some Sikh friends. Before you delve into all the spin on hate crimes that will come out of this, here are some stats. I hate to post this, but here is how to try and survive something tragic like this if it happens.

If you are independent and voted for Obama, watch this.

Harvest ups and downs, in photos. ($ZC_F, $ZS_F, $ZW_F)

Euronext plans exchange for smaller companies. ($NYX)

Traders want something done after Knight.

The information in this blog post represents my own opinions and does not contain a recommendation for any particular security or investment. I or my affiliates may hold positions or other interests in securities mentioned in the Blog, please see my Disclaimer page for my full disclaimer.