June 29, 2005
— Ace As usual. It's usually better than first estimated; it's been much better than first estimated most of the past twenty quarters (or something; I'm not big on "math").
And yet the MSM keeps fretting over the lower initial figures and never really gives prominent mention to the higher official figures.
The economy logged a solid 3.8 percent growth rate in the first quarter of 2005, a performance that was better than previously thought and a fresh sign the expansion is on firm footing.The new reading on gross domestic product, released by the Commerce Department on Wednesday, marked an improvement from the 3.5 percent annual rate estimated for the quarter just a month ago and matched the showing registered in the final quarter of 2004.
GDP, the broadest gauge of the economy's health, measures the value of all goods and services produced within the United States.
Stronger spending on housing projects, more investment by business in equipment and software, and a trade deficit that was less of a drag on economic growth all played a role in the higher first quarter GDP estimate.
The first-quarter's showing was slightly better than the 3.7 percent growth rate that economists were forecasting before the report was released."It was a solid quarter, particularly in the face of high and rising energy prices," said Mark Zandi, chief analyst at Economy.com. "It illustrates the resilience of the economy and the durability of the current economic expansion."
Oh, and job-creation numbers are always initially low-ball, too. Doesn't stop the MSM from seizing on those first numbers, though, while always studiously avoiding the upward revisions that come later:
Although economic activity is solid, job creation is choppy. Employers boosted payrolls by just 78,000 after a hiring spurt of 274,000 in April. May's job gain was the weakest in almost two years. Economists offered various reasons for May's slower job growth, including the toll of high energy prices.
They'll be adjusted up to 150,000+. But then we'll have no economists offering reasons for the "brisker than originally reported job growth." It will be buried, as usual.
Thanks to the FatKid.
Because You Demanded It... Kim Richards cheesecake-cowbell after the jump.
For the Ladies Update: Just added some beefcake to the post, for those who want a pic of a sexy man to go along with Kim Richards.
Ace, tell me more about GDP.
-- There, there, darling. Later. Right now you have to dance, dance for my pleasure.
And, For The Women, I Give You:
Charles Nelson Reilly.
Mmmmm... if only I could telepathically move that ascot aside... Beneath that sunflower yellow ascot I detect ripped pecs of Khan-like definition and bulk...
Khaaaaaan... Take me, Khaaaaan....!
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Posted by: lauraw at June 29, 2005 08:52 AM (rZE27)
Posted by: lauraw at June 29, 2005 08:57 AM (rZE27)
Posted by: Rocketeer at June 29, 2005 08:59 AM (F6QHz)
I'll google for some good Mallory-era pics of Justine.
Posted by: ace at June 29, 2005 09:02 AM (sYxc4)
Later,
bbeck
Posted by: bbeck at June 29, 2005 09:05 AM (qF8q3)
Posted by: lauraw at June 29, 2005 09:07 AM (rZE27)
Later,
bbeck
Posted by: bbeck at June 29, 2005 09:11 AM (qF8q3)
Well, it's not hugh Jackman, but it IS more than I expected, Ace. It's nice to know where your Comfort Zone limits are in terms of posting beefcake.
But it's a start, it's a start...how about Rowan Atkinson next?
Later,
bbeck
Posted by: bbeck at June 29, 2005 09:15 AM (qF8q3)
Posted by: ace at June 29, 2005 09:18 AM (sYxc4)
Posted by: carin at June 29, 2005 09:18 AM (ZpqCm)
Posted by: brak at June 29, 2005 09:20 AM (OuLOj)
Posted by: ace at June 29, 2005 09:20 AM (sYxc4)
Posted by: at June 29, 2005 09:41 AM (GTEGk)
What, are you kidding me? He's a freakin' LIBERAL. I actually got into an email fight with one of his editors over his review of "Team America" fer cryin' out loud. Hugh or Rowan may be liberals, too, but they're not Americans so who cares?
Later,
bbeck
Posted by: bbeck at June 29, 2005 09:48 AM (qF8q3)
Posted by: Gerry at June 29, 2005 09:51 AM (rXl7J)
Posted by: Ray Midge at June 29, 2005 09:54 AM (kUNrb)
Posted by: ace at June 29, 2005 09:54 AM (sYxc4)
Cuddling with Charles Nelson Reilly...
What's not to like?
The sexy laugh, the way he spits in your face when he talks...
Posted by: lauraw at June 29, 2005 09:56 AM (rZE27)
I'm guessing he's not.
I have NO clue. And I'd rather he not say so he can frolic through my daydreams unimpeded. And naked.
Later,
bbeck
Posted by: bbeck at June 29, 2005 10:00 AM (qF8q3)
Posted by: Dave at Garfield Ridge at June 29, 2005 10:45 AM (y1hCN)
Shatner would be some very nice beefcake, too, but it's got to be from the series before he lost it...or from the (sucky) first movie where he was lookin' RIGHT.
Later,
bbeck
Posted by: bbeck at June 29, 2005 10:57 AM (qF8q3)
And then, ugh! I am tramatized. This is just horrible.
Where do you get your vodka again?
Posted by: Lipstick at June 29, 2005 05:00 PM (pkFBQ)
Posted by: Sue Dohnim at June 29, 2005 05:04 PM (tnsUn)
Employers boosted payrolls by just 78,000 after a hiring spurt of 274,000 in April. May's job gain was the weakest in almost two years.
Aren't these the same people(the media) who only 7 months ago were talking about how many jobs we have lost... now they are dissing the job numbers by pointing out that almost 80,000 is the lowest monthly growth in 2 years!
They must at least have a hunch that very few people pay attention to them or they wouldn't so blatantly contradict themselves.
Posted by: Dave at June 29, 2005 05:22 PM (hQnpx)
, Cleave from Croatia.Posted by: Cleave at June 01, 2009 01:56 AM (NNxYx)
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