How the World Works

Posts on Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Is there enough pig manure to feed the world?
Maybe not. But the New York Times still should have talked to some organic farmers to get their opinion on how to prevent a Malthusian future of fertilizer scarcity.
A girl's nose ring and Indian death metal
"In the other room, I could hear Charlie growling a few times to warm up his throat. 'Ghraagh,' he said. 'Bregkk.'"
Is the American consumer finally giving up?
Even as the Fed gooses the economy with another rate cut, the latest GDP figures suggest that the mightiest shoppers on earth are at long last getting cold feet
Farming wiser, not poorer
Rolling back industrial agriculture should not require a reversion to primitive scrounging in the dirt
Debate prep: Dow falls a whopping 733 points
Monday's rally is ancient history, as investors run for cover, again. Does anyone care about Bill Ayers?
George Bush and his bank bailout
Are the President and the Treasury Secretary on the same page?
Who will save the economy?
Paulson hopes banks will lend their new billions. Democrats propose a $300 billion new deal. Voters get to add their 2 cents in 20 days.
Consumers vote with their wallets
Retail spending takes a big hit. Also: Yet another way to compare today with the Great Depression

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George Bush and his bank bailout
Are the President and the Treasury Secretary on the same page?
Who will save the economy?
Paulson hopes banks will lend their new billions. Democrats propose a $300 billion new deal. Voters get to add their 2 cents in 20 days.
Consumers vote with their wallets
Retail spending takes a big hit. Also: Yet another way to compare today with the Great Depression

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