Category Archives: Economy

The Daily Show takes a closer look at Glenn Beck and his gold connection

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Roger

John Stewart takes a good look at Glenn Beck’s fascination with gold.  Surprise surprise, Beck’s a spokesperson for a company that sells gold. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Beck – Not So Mellow … Continue reading →

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Idiots II – On a Grand Scale

Posted on December 1, 2009 by Roger

Saw this photo essay on the NY Times Lens Photoblog.  It made me think about the YouTube video I posted yesterday.  In a way it’s all the same behavior, greed, me me me, just on a bit larger scale. Idiots… … Continue reading →

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Hans Rosling: Asia’s rise — how and when | Video on TED.com

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Roger

Great TED video Hans Rosling was a young guest student in India when he first realized that Asia had all the capacities to reclaim its place as the world’s dominant economic force. At TEDIndia, he graphs global economic growth since … Continue reading →

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