In yesterday’s El Nuevo Dia, there was an article that caught my eye. I want to share one of the sources for the article. The article talks about how China’s economy grew at an alarming 9.5% in the first quarter of 2005. If we compare that with the pitiful 1% increase in Puerto Rico during 2004, you can see how far behind we are. This economic gap is real! It is widening, and if we can not reverse this trend it will mean disaster for Puerto Rico.

So given this lackluster economic productivity, please explain the following headline I found while researching this post: Banner year for local auto industry. Do we have our focus on the right things? You tell me. Personal disclaimer: The Shockey family added a new vehicle to our garage in 2004. The average age of the car we replaced was 10 years old.