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Daily Archives: March 20, 2012
Excess weight: a national security threat
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
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Gas stress diminishing consumption further
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
Some more on bankers (it’s not just Goldman believe me)
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
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