G.G. mentioned this “must read” piece: How The Country Dies [1]
Reader Debbie M. suggested the new PBS television series called America Revealed [2]. Debbie notes that this series unintentionally underscores the complexity and fragility of our long chains of supply and our dependence on grid power. The first episode, “Food Nation [3]“, is now available for free streaming viewing.
Kevin S. suggested this: The Unemployment Farce [4]
Swiss Bank Accounts: Why Mitt Romney (or an Average Joe) Might Want One [5]
Items from The Economatrix:
Unemployment Falls Fast In U.S. If Men Get College Degree [6]
Mid-Incomers Suffer In Polarized U.S. Job Market Economy [7]
Minimum Wage Lower In Real Terms Than 1968 [8]