Privatizing Social Security

This battle will be one of the big ones this year. Paul Krugman suggests that the problem isn't as bad as some have pointed out and he offers solutions on how to fix it. So take the time to check out his articles over the next few days and get another viewpoint. If you are not inclined to check back on him over the next few days, his arguments can be read in full in the Economist's Voice . Krugman, besides being an Op-ED writer for the NY Times, is also Professor Economics at Princeton, so he is not just another writer babbling about something they know nothing about.

Arianna
Arianna has a good list of things she would like to forget in 2004. Would have to agree with most of them.

Disaster Relief

If you're looking for a way to donate to the SE Asia Disaster Fund, this NY Times article lists many ways to give. We've donated to Oxfam, but there are many others as well. Some day we may be floating in the same boat, so give it some serious thought. Go here for Donation Options