Daily Archives: October 29, 2015

Consumption slumps, precious metals dump

It is interesting to note that a multitude of luxury brand companies were sold to the stock market the past couple of years as speculative funds surged: Micheal Kors, Fendi, Coach, Jimmy Choo, Mulberry, Prada, Sothebys, Ferrari…to name just a … Continue reading

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BBC: The Great Crash 1929

This week marks the 86th anniversary of the Crash of 1929. This BBC documentary looks at the policies and behaviors that caused both the crash of 1929 as well as many of the world’s current financial problems. Always worth reflection. … Continue reading

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Countering the staggering social costs of sugar

How much sugar do you typically consume? If you have no sweet clue, Jamie Oliver would like a word. The British chef and food activist joins Shad to discuss the mindless consumption of sugar and why he’s lobbying for a tax on sugary drinks … Continue reading

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