I’m doing another link post mostly because of the first article (i.e., didn’t want to wait until next week to post.)

So, Sweden and Finland are moving ahead with plans to join NATO. There are many countries in NATO that I think was foolish to add. These two? I’d be happy if they were in the club, as it were. Haake Palle!

Since the housing market is still red-hot around here, I’m getting vibes of 2008. According to this Forbes article, this market may not be a bubble. While I will conceded some of the points, I’m still a little concerned. I’m willing to believe that the supply issue will keep the market going for quite a while. My contention is that while there may not be a lot of lending fraud going on – compared to 2007 – I’m more leery of lending ineptitude. Considering how rushed and slap-dashed the mortgage on Ward Manor was done, I can see that playing out over the industry.