Something Isn't Right

Basic economic principles are not being followed.
The gas prices are falling, yet the food prices have not.
The two are correlated.

The gas prices are falling, but why are they?
There is nothing going on that would make them fall.
There is the same amount of demand. Gas, like milk is inelastic demand item. Meaning, it is like milk. People will buy milk, no matter how much it is, because they need it. So the price variation does not make sense. In Fact with Ike coming and going, it should cause the price to increase, versus decrease. The economists even said that would happen.

Something isn't right. I will leave it at that.

Saving is Good.

As everyone tightens its belt to save money here are some easy ways without giving up much to do so.

The first two links are the same article, because I know yahoo links to sometimes expire.
The article talks about how to increase gas mileage, which we all know is good.
They mention combining errands, avoiding left turns, and a bunch of other tips.

http://news.yahoo.com/page/parade/gas

http://www.parade.com/articles/editions/2008/edition_07-06-2008/4Save_On_Gas

The other link talks about how to increase your savings. One tip they mention, that I really like, collecting instead of spending your change.

http://www.parade.com/articles/editions/2008/edition_05-11-2008/8Savings_Strategies

Good luck to all, and take care.