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Thinking about the sugar drug this Halloween week

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Danielle Park

Last Week Tonight’s Jon Oliver looks at sugar. Here is a direct video link. The aspect I have always found most disturbing is the potentially lasting harm we are inflicting on the health of our youth. I actually see it … Continue reading →

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Oil breaks below $80

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Danielle Park

Oil (WTI) has broken below $80 this morning on the back of surging global production, weakening demand and the strengthening US dollar. Canada’s Federal budget forecasts are based on oil north of $95 a barrel…at current levels and lower, deficits … Continue reading →

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Wealth gap flashing recession warning

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Danielle Park

The present spike of wealth (asset values) above income coincides with similar tops in 1929, 2000 and 2007. Here is a direct video link. This chart from the Inequality for all, documentary, also shows peaks in the top 1% of … Continue reading →

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