Daily Archives: March 20, 2012

Overweight is marketed as “the new normal” in the west. As manufacturers quietly increase the size of everything from clothing to duvet covers and vehicle seats, we appreciate this next video as a reminder that these trends are not normal … Continue reading →

Average weekly earnings, adjusted for inflation, fell 0.3% last month on top of a 0.1% decline in January. Over the past year, this important measure of consumers’ buying power is down 0.4%. Another major drag on comsumption can be seen … Continue reading →

A couple of stories sent to me today are worth a read and some reflection (thanks Chris): The banker and the cabbie:  when two worlds collide The Good, Bad and Ugly of Capitalism Oh yes, and more on Muppets, enjoy. … Continue reading →