There seems to be a stalemate with Iran about war or peace.   The U.S. now has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, with the WTI price of petroleum stabilizing at around $93/barrel.   The Dow Jones Industrial Average shot up past 50,000 in February, but had already settled to around 49,000 just as the war began, dropped further to 46,500 at the beginning of April, but rose to 48,218 yesterday, and seems to be settling at around that number, awaiting further news. Gold hit an all-time high of $5,589/oz on January 28, dropped to $5,200/oz as the Iran war began, and has settled to $4,800/oz this month. Iran offered to delay nuclear development for five years, but the U.S. is demanding 20 years, I've long felt that invasion of Kharg Island was the key to disabling Iran into the future,   Watch this video ,  Why here?  Read  Wikipedia. The Marriott Marquis charges a lot because of its location at Times Square,  However, we are provided free se...

I've gotten to the stage where I now best enjoy a bus tour beginning in the late morning, requiring no walking.  Fortunately enough, this option was close by the New York Times Square Marriott Marquis.  First, a free breakfast in the M Club, then a short walk to hop on the bus. Tried to board the Hop-on / Hop-off bus, but was stopped and told to wait until the next one came.  Therefore we were the first on, and walked up to the second deck front two seats.  What luck.  Good start. New York University was close by Times Square.  I almost went to their law school way back in 1969, but ended up at LSU because everything was paid by fellowships and salaries. Where do you think the bus went next?  See the symbols below MacDonald's?  This is Chinatown. The Wall Street bull. Heading for the former Freedom Tower, which was renamed One World Trade Center. Later, passed by aircraft carrier Intrepid. Then a quick ferry ride for a few photos, some with storie...