Wow!! The U.S. has denied Israel's request for new weapons in order to attack Iran. We say that it wouldn't be in our strategic interest. Very good. We all know that gas prices will skyrocket if Iran was attacked. They're right. This does no good for our country.
Russia continues to penetrate into Georgia, irrespective of their announced cease-fire.
About a third of U.S. homeowners are upside-down on their mortgages.
Not everyone is buying the man-made global warming nonsense.
What the heck were these guys thinking???
At least the price of milk is coming down.
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
More Proof that We're Being Ripped Off
Yesterday, the EIA announced that oil consumption for the first half of 2008 dropped by the largest percentage in 26 years. Demand for oil decreased by an average of 800,000 barrels per day compared to this time last year.
Also according to the EIA, oil supplies increased by over 100,000 barrels. However, the price of gasoline went from $3.07/gallon to $4.11/gallon.
Supplies are up. Demand is WAY down. But, the price increases by over 33%?? What gives?
The speculators control the market. They are allowed to ignore supply/demand and charge whatever they want.
Until we get them out of the market, it doesn't matter how much we drill.
Also according to the EIA, oil supplies increased by over 100,000 barrels. However, the price of gasoline went from $3.07/gallon to $4.11/gallon.
Supplies are up. Demand is WAY down. But, the price increases by over 33%?? What gives?
The speculators control the market. They are allowed to ignore supply/demand and charge whatever they want.
Until we get them out of the market, it doesn't matter how much we drill.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Monday's Musings
The United States spends $51M to fly illegals back to Mexico. All of this money and they still will not use an American carrier.
R.I.P. Isaac Hayes. Man, the musical world will not be the same without you. Also, R.I.P to Bernie Mac. You represented Chicago well. This one really hurts. The world and the 'hood just lost one of its favorite funny men.
OPEC income hits record. Who would've guessed???
China overcomes the U.S. as the world's largest manufacturer. Given our obsession with outsourcing American jobs, this comes as no surprise. We're becoming a consumer nation that produces little.
R.I.P. Isaac Hayes. Man, the musical world will not be the same without you. Also, R.I.P to Bernie Mac. You represented Chicago well. This one really hurts. The world and the 'hood just lost one of its favorite funny men.
OPEC income hits record. Who would've guessed???
China overcomes the U.S. as the world's largest manufacturer. Given our obsession with outsourcing American jobs, this comes as no surprise. We're becoming a consumer nation that produces little.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Thursday's Tastings
Does anybody really believe that this guy got a fair trial? BTW, why the focus on bin Laden's driver? Screw his driver!! Can we go find bin Laden himself?? Next, they'll be arresting his landscaper and promoting his conviction as some major victory in the War on Terror. Gimme a break.
Israel is foaming at the mouth ready to attack Iran. Doesn't matter what this will do to our economy. Not really sure how they are directly threatening us. Hey, if Israel wants to go through with the attack, more power to them. Just leave us out of it. We shouldn't be forced to pay for it with our lives or our dollars.
British diplomats go to Hebron and get harrassed and attacked by settlers.
Michelle Obama still feels the need to squash labels that Barack is an elitist. C'mon. Why even justify that mess? The guy was still paying off student loans three years ago! His mom was on welfare. He never took the high-paying jobs out of college. He just started making money when his book started selling. If you are not in the hood, I guess you're considered "uppidity". Meanwhile, others walk around in $500 loafers.
Hillary Clinton still refuses to go away.
Brett Favre traded to the J-E-T-S!!!
National Enquirer publishes pics of what they say is John Edwards' love child.
Israel is foaming at the mouth ready to attack Iran. Doesn't matter what this will do to our economy. Not really sure how they are directly threatening us. Hey, if Israel wants to go through with the attack, more power to them. Just leave us out of it. We shouldn't be forced to pay for it with our lives or our dollars.
British diplomats go to Hebron and get harrassed and attacked by settlers.
Michelle Obama still feels the need to squash labels that Barack is an elitist. C'mon. Why even justify that mess? The guy was still paying off student loans three years ago! His mom was on welfare. He never took the high-paying jobs out of college. He just started making money when his book started selling. If you are not in the hood, I guess you're considered "uppidity". Meanwhile, others walk around in $500 loafers.
Hillary Clinton still refuses to go away.
Brett Favre traded to the J-E-T-S!!!
National Enquirer publishes pics of what they say is John Edwards' love child.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
Toby Keith Takes off his White Robe and Funny Hat
I mentioned this bumpkin last week on the blog when he was reminicing about the good ol' days when lynch mobs would keep blacks in check.
This time, this dude goes on The Glenn Beck Show and says that Obama is only successful because he is "acting white". He then says that the black community will support him only because he's black. But, they'll still be mad at him for "acting white".
Even Glenn Beck says "What does that mean??!!!" Fess up Toby, what does that mean?
Tuesday's Tastings
A new book is slated to hit the market claims that the Bush administration ordered forgery of documents in order to link Saddam Hussein to Al-Queda. C'mon! Now who out there really believes that this administration would do something unethical for political gain?
Eugene Robinson takes on the McCain campaign's race-baiting and scare tactics in regards to Barack Obama.
Looks like the left's Darth Vader will not be making any appearances at the Republican convention this time. It seems as if the entire Republican members of Congress are running fast and furiously away from the Bush administration. Even McCain himself is trying to distance himself away from George W.
A judge orders a Muncie, IN drug task force to repay $25,000 that they took without a court order and deposited into an "off-of-the-books" bank account.
John McCain does his best rock-star imitation at Sturgis.
Once again, the Pentagon extends tours for the military personnel. This time it's 1,250 Marines in Afghanistan. I'm sure this does wonders for their morale. C'mon! We all know they support the troops!
Eugene Robinson takes on the McCain campaign's race-baiting and scare tactics in regards to Barack Obama.
Looks like the left's Darth Vader will not be making any appearances at the Republican convention this time. It seems as if the entire Republican members of Congress are running fast and furiously away from the Bush administration. Even McCain himself is trying to distance himself away from George W.
A judge orders a Muncie, IN drug task force to repay $25,000 that they took without a court order and deposited into an "off-of-the-books" bank account.
John McCain does his best rock-star imitation at Sturgis.
Once again, the Pentagon extends tours for the military personnel. This time it's 1,250 Marines in Afghanistan. I'm sure this does wonders for their morale. C'mon! We all know they support the troops!
Monday, August 4, 2008
Monday's Musings
A federal judge rules that Karl Rove cannot continue to disregard the subpoenas issued by the House Judiciary Committee.
Barack Obama seems to have found his flip-flops. This time he changes his mind on tapping the oil reserves. Hey, I'm all for bringing additional supply into the market. As long as the speculators don't screw us and disregard the additional supplies, it should help reduce the price. But, if we don't lasso in the speculators, this will do nothing expect help the oil companies dominate the market.
Preacher's wife shoots and kills her husband two years ago. She spends a total of 12 days in jail. Today, she assumes custody of their three girls. That's justice!!
The Rasmussen poll has John McCain ahead when considering the "leaners" who may vote in the fall. Juan Williams says that this election will boil down to "a black guy going against a white guy". The McCain camp is saying this is a battle of good vs. evil. They say Obama is the anti-Christ.
Jonathan Pollard is suing Israel because they are slow to finance his defense for his espionage conviction in the U.S.
Russia is looking to restart its relations with Cuba.
Barack Obama seems to have found his flip-flops. This time he changes his mind on tapping the oil reserves. Hey, I'm all for bringing additional supply into the market. As long as the speculators don't screw us and disregard the additional supplies, it should help reduce the price. But, if we don't lasso in the speculators, this will do nothing expect help the oil companies dominate the market.
Preacher's wife shoots and kills her husband two years ago. She spends a total of 12 days in jail. Today, she assumes custody of their three girls. That's justice!!
The Rasmussen poll has John McCain ahead when considering the "leaners" who may vote in the fall. Juan Williams says that this election will boil down to "a black guy going against a white guy". The McCain camp is saying this is a battle of good vs. evil. They say Obama is the anti-Christ.
Jonathan Pollard is suing Israel because they are slow to finance his defense for his espionage conviction in the U.S.
Russia is looking to restart its relations with Cuba.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Wednesday's Musings
The Bush Administration tries to expand government regulation over the internet.
President Bush signs housing bill.
Another police beating caught on tape. According to the police, he was "resisting arrest".
Israeli Prime Minister looks like he's ready to step down. The bribery case is a little too much for him to handle. I guess they'll need another leader for their upcoming strike on Iran.
Country singer Toby Keith makes a song about the glory days of lynching. Incredible.
Ludacris makes a song supporting Obama. Of course, the Obama campaign itself condems the song. Time to send Luda to the dog-house with Rev. Wright and Jesse.
What do you know? The FDA finds the strain of salmonella at another Mexican farm. Hush, don't tell anyone that those Mexican NAFTA products are getting a bunch of Americans sick. It's not rocket science that Americans get sick from the Mexican water that they're using to wash this food. Watch out for more cases of this.
President Bush signs housing bill.
Another police beating caught on tape. According to the police, he was "resisting arrest".
Israeli Prime Minister looks like he's ready to step down. The bribery case is a little too much for him to handle. I guess they'll need another leader for their upcoming strike on Iran.
Country singer Toby Keith makes a song about the glory days of lynching. Incredible.
Ludacris makes a song supporting Obama. Of course, the Obama campaign itself condems the song. Time to send Luda to the dog-house with Rev. Wright and Jesse.
What do you know? The FDA finds the strain of salmonella at another Mexican farm. Hush, don't tell anyone that those Mexican NAFTA products are getting a bunch of Americans sick. It's not rocket science that Americans get sick from the Mexican water that they're using to wash this food. Watch out for more cases of this.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Tuesday's Tastings
More evidence that supply and demand is not factored into gasoline prices. Americans drove 9.6 billion miles fewer in May 2008 than May 2007. At the same time, gasoline prices rose by 30 percent.
Longest serving Republican in the U.S. Senate is criminally indicted on 7 counts.
Feds raid meatpacking plant and find child laborers and 18th-century working conditions.
McCain pledges "no new taxes" to Sean Hannity. Quickly backs off of that pledge once he's back into the open.
Los Angeles is ready to ban fast-food restaurants in low-income areas. I'm sure that 16-year olds looking to enter the job market will really appreciate this.
Longest serving Republican in the U.S. Senate is criminally indicted on 7 counts.
Feds raid meatpacking plant and find child laborers and 18th-century working conditions.
McCain pledges "no new taxes" to Sean Hannity. Quickly backs off of that pledge once he's back into the open.
Los Angeles is ready to ban fast-food restaurants in low-income areas. I'm sure that 16-year olds looking to enter the job market will really appreciate this.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Monday's Musings
Blacks and Latinos with credit ratings identical to whites are far more likely to receive sub-prime mortgage loans.
Is this terrorism?
National average for gas prices below $4/gallon for the first time in a couple of months. McCain says we should thank the president for this. Hey, I'll save my thanks until gas prices get back down to normal levels; especially when we'll be paying more for utilities because of the increase in gas prices.
More info on JC Watts' new African-American news network to be launched in 2009.
The oil and gas industry increases its donations to the McCain campaign from $200k to $1.1M after he changes his support for off-shore drilling.
The Bush Administration is ready to announce a record deficit of $490B for 2008.
Is this terrorism?
National average for gas prices below $4/gallon for the first time in a couple of months. McCain says we should thank the president for this. Hey, I'll save my thanks until gas prices get back down to normal levels; especially when we'll be paying more for utilities because of the increase in gas prices.
More info on JC Watts' new African-American news network to be launched in 2009.
The oil and gas industry increases its donations to the McCain campaign from $200k to $1.1M after he changes his support for off-shore drilling.
The Bush Administration is ready to announce a record deficit of $490B for 2008.
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Thursday's Tastings
The Pentagon is planning to send an additional 10,000 troops to Afghanistan over the next month or so to help reduce the rising violence over there. I wonder where we are going to get he troops from. Looks like more troops will be getting another tour instead of coming home.
Israel is building more settlements in the West Bank. Of course, the Palestinians are crying foul and are threatening to retaliate. Israel makes a peace agreement that says they won't make additional settlements on Palestinian territory, re-nigs on the deal; the Palestinians retaliate and get blamed for not wanting peace. For what it's worth, the Israelis are having enough problems themselves with these rouge settlers torching Palestinian olive farms and creating chaos.
An illegal alien kills a father and his two sons because they blocked an intersection with an AK-47. This guy has had several brushes with the law, but has never been deported. San Francisco's policy of shielding illegals from deportation has directly caused the death of this family.
The federal minimum wage is set to increase by 70 cents today. Not everyone is happy. Some business owners are already hurting because of reduced business and rising food costs . Now payroll is increasing.
Georgia schools are bringing dusting off their old paddles in an attempt to re-institute discipline.
NASA astronaut and moon-walker claims we have been visited by aliens on several occassions, but the government is covering it up.
Nas delivers a petition to Fox News with more than 600,000 signatures demanding that they remedy their negative portrayals of the black community. Who me? Racist?
Israel is building more settlements in the West Bank. Of course, the Palestinians are crying foul and are threatening to retaliate. Israel makes a peace agreement that says they won't make additional settlements on Palestinian territory, re-nigs on the deal; the Palestinians retaliate and get blamed for not wanting peace. For what it's worth, the Israelis are having enough problems themselves with these rouge settlers torching Palestinian olive farms and creating chaos.
An illegal alien kills a father and his two sons because they blocked an intersection with an AK-47. This guy has had several brushes with the law, but has never been deported. San Francisco's policy of shielding illegals from deportation has directly caused the death of this family.
The federal minimum wage is set to increase by 70 cents today. Not everyone is happy. Some business owners are already hurting because of reduced business and rising food costs . Now payroll is increasing.
Georgia schools are bringing dusting off their old paddles in an attempt to re-institute discipline.
NASA astronaut and moon-walker claims we have been visited by aliens on several occassions, but the government is covering it up.
Nas delivers a petition to Fox News with more than 600,000 signatures demanding that they remedy their negative portrayals of the black community. Who me? Racist?
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Wednesday's Tastings
Looks like Congress is finally stepping up its actions to reign in the oil speculators that have been manipulating the prices and destroying our economy. Of course Senate Republicans and the White House is against the measure. They don't see a problem in the least. All is well in their eyes. Their guys have made billions under the current system.
Condi Rice is in Singapore trying to convince the North Koreans that they really need to dismantle their nuclear program. If we still have to convince them, it means that they haven't stopped. Looks like we once again fell for their games.
Bobby Jindal removes his name from consideration to be McCain's VP.
Feds drop case into Al Sharpton's finances.
Michael Savage is in deep trouble for saying 99% of autistic kids are simply brats that lack parental discipline.
Obamamania hits Europeans. One German newspaper is calling him the black JFK.
The Dems are starting another push for openly gay service in the military. "Don't ask-don't tell" is about to be revisited. I'm sure that's going to really motivate and inspire the troops.
Nigerian militants are once again threatening the oil pipeline. I'm sure that the speculators will raise the price of oil because of this. Now, it doesn't mean that they'll actually attack the pipeline or really hurt supplies. But, the threat alone is enough to raise the price. In their world "hypothetical" supply and demand is more important than "actual" supply and demand.
On a personal note.....Nas' new CD comes in at #1, dropping Lil' Wayne's "Tha Carter 3" down to #2. Screw that Soulja Boy mess. This is true hip hop at its finest.
Also on a personal note DA BEARS start camp today. Oh yeah!!! Football is here!!!
Condi Rice is in Singapore trying to convince the North Koreans that they really need to dismantle their nuclear program. If we still have to convince them, it means that they haven't stopped. Looks like we once again fell for their games.
Bobby Jindal removes his name from consideration to be McCain's VP.
Feds drop case into Al Sharpton's finances.
Michael Savage is in deep trouble for saying 99% of autistic kids are simply brats that lack parental discipline.
Obamamania hits Europeans. One German newspaper is calling him the black JFK.
The Dems are starting another push for openly gay service in the military. "Don't ask-don't tell" is about to be revisited. I'm sure that's going to really motivate and inspire the troops.
Nigerian militants are once again threatening the oil pipeline. I'm sure that the speculators will raise the price of oil because of this. Now, it doesn't mean that they'll actually attack the pipeline or really hurt supplies. But, the threat alone is enough to raise the price. In their world "hypothetical" supply and demand is more important than "actual" supply and demand.
On a personal note.....Nas' new CD comes in at #1, dropping Lil' Wayne's "Tha Carter 3" down to #2. Screw that Soulja Boy mess. This is true hip hop at its finest.
Also on a personal note DA BEARS start camp today. Oh yeah!!! Football is here!!!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Mexican Salmonella Pt. 2
Check the blog. I called this a while back. However, we still aren't going to see much news on it. The recent salmonella outbreak has been isolated to a single strain from jalapenos peppers that have been imported from Mexico. This is just another side-effect of NAFTA and the recent agreement that allows Mexican truckers more distribution access in the states.It's actually pretty simple, if you think about it. Mexican produce is washed and cleaned by Mexican water. Although Mexicans have developed a tolerance for the water, most Americans will get sick if they drank it. These products that have been cleaned with tainted water eventually make it to grocery stores in the United States.
This administration has an obsession with non-American products and labor. Even though it's very clear that these products are making us sick, they'll never really give it enough attention or thoroughness to cause any disruption in the flow of Mexican products. Surely, they'll never do anything to jeopardize the relationship.
We all need to make sure we have ample supply of Pepto-Bismol on hand.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Monday's Musings
Condi Rice says it's a remarkable accomplishment that Barack Obama is slated to become the first black Presidential nominee for a major party. She hasn't specified whether or not she'll vote for him.
The American Physical Society has a membership of 50,000 scientists. They recently stated that the vast majority of their membership do not believe in mad-made global warming.
Hugo Chavez is giving away free oil to Americans. Some politicians denounce it as grandstanding. I guess they think we should just bow down to the dictators from Exxon/Shell/BP and the other major oil companies.
What's wrong with McCain and geography? It looks like his foot is very comfortable in his mouth. First, he repeatedly referenced Chechoslavakia; which hasn't existed since 1993. Now, in an interview with ABC News, he mentions the non-existent Iraq/Pakistan border. Given his constant geography mishaps, you gotta wonder whether or not these come from pure ignorance or alzheimers. Either case, it's not good for the Republicans.
A federal appeals court tossed the FCC's fine of the Super Bowl "wardrobe malfunction". Good.
The American Physical Society has a membership of 50,000 scientists. They recently stated that the vast majority of their membership do not believe in mad-made global warming.
Hugo Chavez is giving away free oil to Americans. Some politicians denounce it as grandstanding. I guess they think we should just bow down to the dictators from Exxon/Shell/BP and the other major oil companies.
What's wrong with McCain and geography? It looks like his foot is very comfortable in his mouth. First, he repeatedly referenced Chechoslavakia; which hasn't existed since 1993. Now, in an interview with ABC News, he mentions the non-existent Iraq/Pakistan border. Given his constant geography mishaps, you gotta wonder whether or not these come from pure ignorance or alzheimers. Either case, it's not good for the Republicans.
A federal appeals court tossed the FCC's fine of the Super Bowl "wardrobe malfunction". Good.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Today's Tidbits
For the first time in 30 years, the United States will have a diplomatic presence in Iran. I guess the whole "Axis of Evil" and "negotiating with enemies" stuff has met its end.
Chicago is considering bringing in the National Guard to help minimize the wave of violence they've been dealing with. A child has been shot nearly every day since June 26th. Pretty sad.
Obama is under intense pressure by his trip to the Middle East. Foreign policy is thought to be his weakness. If he can find a way to come out of this trip shining, he may lock in his chances to be POTUS.
Bob Barr says that selecting judges is no reason to vote for McCain. He basically echoes something that I've said for a while. Today's Republicans, including John McCain, are just as liberal and intrusive as the Democrats. They just have different issues.
Bill Clinton says he is now ready to campaign for Obama. I wonder how much Barack's campaign had to pay him.
Obama says the cartoon cover of New Yorker magazine is offensive to Muslims. Hey Obama, save your pity and stop avoiding us if you are really that concerned about our well-being.
Chicago is considering bringing in the National Guard to help minimize the wave of violence they've been dealing with. A child has been shot nearly every day since June 26th. Pretty sad.
Obama is under intense pressure by his trip to the Middle East. Foreign policy is thought to be his weakness. If he can find a way to come out of this trip shining, he may lock in his chances to be POTUS.
Bob Barr says that selecting judges is no reason to vote for McCain. He basically echoes something that I've said for a while. Today's Republicans, including John McCain, are just as liberal and intrusive as the Democrats. They just have different issues.
Bill Clinton says he is now ready to campaign for Obama. I wonder how much Barack's campaign had to pay him.
Obama says the cartoon cover of New Yorker magazine is offensive to Muslims. Hey Obama, save your pity and stop avoiding us if you are really that concerned about our well-being.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
SEC Regulators Now Coming After Traders
The SEC's enforcement arm has subpoenaed Wall Street's largest firms and traders in an attempt to reign in traders who manipulate the markets. Wall Street is hurting because of unfounded rumors and artificial manipulation of stock prices.
Now, we just need them to go next door and grab the oil traders who have been doing the same thing. The problem is that this administration has oily hands and will not kill the goose that has been laying the golden eggs that will keep the Bush family and their friends rich for generations to come.
Now, we just need them to go next door and grab the oil traders who have been doing the same thing. The problem is that this administration has oily hands and will not kill the goose that has been laying the golden eggs that will keep the Bush family and their friends rich for generations to come.
Today's Tidbits
Obama speaks before powerful teachers' union and condemns McCain and others who support vouchers. I guess his solution is to simply pour more money into the system without recourse. Hey Obama! Are you sending your little girls to the local public school in southside Chicago? Didn't think so.
President Bush uses executive priviledge in the Valerie Plame leak case to prevent Attorney General Mukasey from testifying.
Looks like we may have another stimulas package coming. Hopefully, this will help jump start the economy a bit.
Charlie Rangel has never been accused of being humble. Check out his latest project. Anything for a legacy I guess.
Somebody please tell me how this could be fun. I wonder how many cases of Ecoli is attributed to this?
Congress overrides Bush's veto of the Medicare bill.
Very cool pictures of Mars.
President Bush uses executive priviledge in the Valerie Plame leak case to prevent Attorney General Mukasey from testifying.
Looks like we may have another stimulas package coming. Hopefully, this will help jump start the economy a bit.
Charlie Rangel has never been accused of being humble. Check out his latest project. Anything for a legacy I guess.
Somebody please tell me how this could be fun. I wonder how many cases of Ecoli is attributed to this?
Congress overrides Bush's veto of the Medicare bill.
Very cool pictures of Mars.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Tuesday's Tidbits
U.S. military deaths at 4,120 since March 2003.
Looks like it will be Mitt Romney as McCain's running mate. Given the governor's financial experience and today's economy, it's a very smart move by the Republicans. You can probably expect a bounce in the polls when this move is official. They'll be tough to beat.
Wow. It's a shame that I'm not surprised about this. Excerpts from an interrogation of a 16-year old being held at Gitmo.
Hat tip to the guys at RedState. I guess the President and I still agree on some issues. I interpret this to mean that he still has some lingering elements of conservatism flowing through his veins. I surely agree with him on this "forced conservation" stuff. If I want to drive an SUV and run my air conditioner at a constant 63 degrees, as long as I pay for it, whose business is it?
Brit Hume is stepping down after the election. This is a pretty big shake up at Fox News.
Looks like it will be Mitt Romney as McCain's running mate. Given the governor's financial experience and today's economy, it's a very smart move by the Republicans. You can probably expect a bounce in the polls when this move is official. They'll be tough to beat.
Wow. It's a shame that I'm not surprised about this. Excerpts from an interrogation of a 16-year old being held at Gitmo.
Hat tip to the guys at RedState. I guess the President and I still agree on some issues. I interpret this to mean that he still has some lingering elements of conservatism flowing through his veins. I surely agree with him on this "forced conservation" stuff. If I want to drive an SUV and run my air conditioner at a constant 63 degrees, as long as I pay for it, whose business is it?
Brit Hume is stepping down after the election. This is a pretty big shake up at Fox News.
Monday, July 14, 2008
Back from Vacation!!!
Oh man. It's tough to go without blogging and writing. Much to say about goings on.One thing quickly. Our country is very beautiful. It's a shame that we are often too busy to take the time to truly experience what it has to offer.
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