Dec 19, 2012

I'm sending Chesterfields to all my friends for Christmas!

Happy Holidays from TrentRock.com!!!! 
Heading to California for a few weeks......

May 20, 2012

Perceived and Underlying Inflation Rates (Have You BEEN To The Grocery Store Lately, Trent?)

“Inflation is creeping in. Businesses are holding back. People are up against the wall.”
“Those who live in ivory towers and pontificate about the ‘real’ economy while being totally removed from it should really experience how the 99 percent live.”
“If you believe the BS stats, you are in the minority. Consumers KNOW differently. Core CPI, etc. What a pile of cowdung!”

Inflation is Quiet, So Why are People Still Feeling its Pain?

 

Economists use adjusted measures of inflation, such as the seasonally adjusted, core, and 16 percent trimmed mean indexes, because they are looking for underlying trends that are relevant to the formulation of economic policy. Changes caused by seasonal factors, and changes like the price of oil, which are determined in world markets, are not highly relevant to policy making. Consumers, on the other hand, look at price changes as they happen in the real world, without seasonal adjustment. Far from ignoring prices that change more than usual, they may give them exaggerated importance. For that reason, the rate of inflation as perceived by consumers is often higher than inflation as measured by economists.


U.S. Inflation Data: Seasonally Adjusted CPI Shows Zero Change For April


And, yes, I have BEEN to the grocery store recently.... :)


Mar 26, 2012

Small Arms Ammunition Mfg (Producer Price Index Industry Data) 2004-2012

I keep hearing about rising ammo prices...So I decided to look for myself... Small arms ammunition mfg (Producer Price Index Industry Data)2004-2012 Series Id: PCU332992332992 Industry: Small arms ammunition mfg Product: Small arms ammunition mfg Base Date: 198506 Producer Price Indexes @ BLS

Mar 15, 2012

Homies Can't Hang (Santa Barbara Gang Injunction)


I love the nicknames.....


Defendants Named in Santa Barbara Gang Injunction

 

Eastside
The Eastside gang members identified in the complaint have all been contacted by law enforcement while associating with Eastside gang members, have gang tattoos and have made admissions to Santa Barbara police/a> regarding membership, the complaint alleges.

» Bryan Carreno, or “Sneak E,” has been contacted by law enforcement while in possession of gang writings or wearing Eastside gang attire. The complaint states he was stabbed in a gang fight between the Eastside and Westside on Oct. 13, 2006.
» Edgar Cordova, or “Playboy,” was contacted by law enforcement while in possession of gang writings or wearing Eastside gang attire, was observed displaying gang hand signs in photographs and was arrested for gang-related crimes including assault with a deadly weapon — a firearm. He was arrested in Operation Gator Roll.
» Augustine Cruz, or “Muneco” and “Felon,” is a registered gang member pursuant to the Penal Code and has been arrested for gang-related crimes including gang graffiti, vandalism and petty theft.
» Pedro Garcia, or “Oso,” has been contacted by law enforcement while in possession of gang writings or wearing Eastside gang attire and was observed displaying gang hand signs with other gang members in photographs.
» Raymond Macias, or “Boxer,” has been contacted by law enforcement while in possession of gang writings or wearing Eastside gang attire.
» Ruben Mize, or “Chico” and “Gangster Loco,” was convicted this month of murdering 16-year-old Lorenzo Carachure. He has been contacted by law enforcement while in possession of gang writings or wearing Eastside gang attire, and has been arrested on gang-related charges, including battery, assault with a deadly weapon, attempted murder and murder.
» Patricia Moreno, or “Muneca,” has been contacted by law enforcement while in possession of gang writings or wearing Eastside gang attire, was observed displaying gang hand signs in photographs and was arrested for gang-related crimes including graffiti, vandalism and robbery. She was arrested in Operation Gator Roll.
» Miguel Parra, or “Tripps,” has been arrested for gang-related crimes and convicted of possession of cocaine and a deadly weapon — a throwing star. He is one of four men accused of murdering Ied and was arrested on federal charges during Operation Gator Roll.
» Omar Ramos, or “Sleepy,” has been contacted by law enforcement while in possession of gang writings or wearing Eastside gang attire and has been arrested for gang-related crimes. He was arrested during Operation Gator Roll.
» Ivan Romero, or “Lil Nightmare,” has been arrested for gang-related crimes.
» Humberto Trujillo, or “Smurf,” has been contacted by law enforcement while in possession of gang writings or wearing Eastside gang attire, has been observed displaying gang hand signs in photographs and was arrested for gang-related crimes.

Westside
Westside gang members identified in the complaint have all been contacted by law enforcement while associating with Westside gang members and have made admissions to police regarding membership. Most of the following also have been contacted by law enforcement while in possession of gang writings or wearing Westside gang attire, and have been observed displaying gang hand signs in photographs, according to the complaint.

» Jonathon Alonzo, or “Lonely One,” has been arrested for gang-related crimes including gang graffiti, assault with a deadly weapon and murder. He was charged in the 2009 murder of Baldemar Leal, 22, who was stabbed to death on lower De la Vina Street.
» Cesar Baradas, or “Crazy Boy,” has been arrested for gang-related crimes including fighting with rival gang members and assault with a deadly weapon.
» Christian Botello, or “Tweety,” has gang tattoos and has been arrested for gang-related crimes including assault with a deadly weapon. He was arrested in Operation Gator Roll.
» Enrique Cortez, or “Risky” or “Shadow,” has been arrested for gang-related crimes such as gang graffiti and grand theft auto.
» Daniel Flores, or “Whispers,” has been arrested for gang-related crimes including assault with a deadly weapon and gang graffiti.
» Ruben Flores, or “Lil Woody,” has gang tattoos.
» Marical Garcia, or “Topo,” has gang tattoos and has been arrested for gang-related crimes including battery, robbery and witness intimidation.
» Miguel Garcia, or “Stimpy,” has gang tattoos.
» Denise Lazaro Gonzalez, or “Sleepy Loca,” has been arrested for gang-related crimes including gang graffiti.
» Stacy Ibarra, or “Grumpy,” has been arrested for gang-related crimes including robbery and gang graffiti.
» Edwin Miguel, or “Dopes,” has been arrested for gang-related crimes including possession of a dangerous weapon.
» Miguel Molina, or “Mr. Sparky,” has gang tattoos and has been arrested for gang-related crimes including assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a dangerous weapon.
» Emmanuel Padron, or “Moreno,” has been arrested for gang-related crimes including fighting with rival gang members, and battery causing great bodily injury.
» Marcos Ramos, or “Sneaky,” has been arrested for gang-related crimes.
» Michael Rodriguez, or “Yogi,” has been arrested for gang-related crimes.
» Roy Sarabia, or “Smokey,” is a registered gang member pursuant to the Penal Code and has been arrested on charges of terrorist threats and witness intimidation in the Leal stabbing case.
» Raul Torres, or “Mini,” has gang tattoos and has been arrested for gang-related crimes including assault with a deadly weapon and gang graffiti.
No juveniles are included in the list.