JK: >>I'm lacking a fundamental understanding of the dynamics involved in the >>relationship among the global economy, the rapidly depleting source of oil, >>the economic effects of the turmoil in Asia and the ME, the mortgage fiasco >>and collapsing banks, the obvious recession, inflation in consumer goods, the >>desperation of the auto industry, and unemployment.<< Dear Julie, Ah, so, you're looking for understanding? Really? Well, let me tell you something, my dear friend, sometimes I feel like Jesus in Chinese opera. Get over it. Mike Geary