Obesity in America – Given that the gluttony of Thanksgiving has just ended, I think it is fitting to address the obesity epidemic in America and its financial impact on our economy. – … Obesity related health conditions will make up 21% of total health care spending in 2018, or $1,425 per person every year. … – Surly Trader
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Black Friday Verdict: As Expected, Number Of Shoppers Up, Average Spending Down – press release and survey results – National Retail Federation
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great read – fascinating look at Social Strata in Dubai – Dubai is a lot like the bar in the first star wars film crossed with an American Shopping mall … – Nick Gogerty – Desinging Better Futures
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Why I am an Optimist – John Mauldin’s Weekly E-Letter
Subprime Dubai
More Government Data Fun:
Unemployment Claims Were Not Down
Why I Am Optimistic About the Future
The Millennium Wave