Beneath the Wraps

                         In November I had never heard of an oligopoly before.   I knew what they were, but until this last class I had (in economy) I didn't realize they had a specific name. I'm not saying all companies that happen to be in the Oligopoly or monopoly stage are necessarily bad companies.   The truth is the founder of the company may well have had extremely valid intentions (other than become a successful money maker who cares only about money) and may not even be involved with the company anymore as many founders are eventually kicked out of their own company (that doesn't seem right) but I am saying that there are many who make decisions, advertising for instance, that are done in a deceptive way.   Many businesses seem to get "too big for their breeches" that they have lost vision of what made the corporation great in the first place.   By the...

            We live in an area that was highly productive in logging and timber.   There is still production in some cities such as Riddle, but I don't think there are as many employed in the entire logging/timber industry as there had been 45 years ago.   That is when Myrtle Creek Saw Mill closed from what I understand.             I did not understand why it had closed down, or why the entire operation seems to have dwindled and why the railroads have almost a deserted feel.   As we were visiting with a native Oregonian who had remembered generations of her family living in Myrtle Creek though she now lives in Winston.               She had remembered a time when the community thrived and when there had been more logging and timber related jobs.   I've actually met others who ...

I realize my mind seems to be going in several directions . . . I still have my two classes to focus on, but did want to express how pleased I am with Jenna           The Douglas County libraries have run out of funding (or soon will be) and had proposed a 44cent per day tax increase to all property owners.   The proposal made it to the ballot that was mailed just before the election.   Unfortunately, the bill did not pass and the libraries will be gone.           Myrtle Creek had invested in a drop box that was put in just before the election.   I suppose it will be possible to salvage some libraries that may run independently as city libraries - but it sounds as if most libraries will close down.   Two had already opted out before the election.   We do not know what's to become of the rest.           The bu...