Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Strategies & Market Trends : Booms, Busts, and Recoveries -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: elmatador who wrote (53156)	9/9/2004 7:31:56 AM
From: Snowshoe	Respond to of 74559

Why the hurricanes are being talked up? The idea is to plan for the worst and hope for the best. Charley and Frances caused $ billions in damages, but things could have been much worse. It was predicted to go northwest and then hit FLA. It didn't. The computer models indicate various possible paths, some of which include Florida. Are hurricanes good to sell stuff? Yes and no. The damage to the Florida citrus industry will probably increase the price of Brazilian orange juice. Ivan is going to dissipate around Belize. OK, I guess we don't need the U.S. Weather Service anymore! <g>