… is at its lowest for 15 years in the US, reports The Economist.
The Conference Board reported its index of American consumer confidence had dropped by 19 points in September, the biggest fall in 15 years. Hurricane Katrina and high petrol prices were blamed, but analysts suggested a weakening housing market and inflationary fears may also affect consumers’ long-term confidence. The grim little graph pictured says it all…
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Sep 6, 2008: Exclusive premiere screening of Two-Lane Blacktop & Rendevous at Serpentine Gallery Pavillion | |
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Sep 9, 2008: Britishness: a values based approach is not enough at RSA, The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce | |
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‘Hugging’ lion video inspires movie - Movies- msnbc.com [First ever YouTube film pitch?] |
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Ruby Slipper Party: Celebrities, Booze & Shoes, Oh My | |
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Philips changes the mood with Warm Intimate Massager - Times Online | |
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With homeowner in doghouse, bobcats move in - Los Angeles Times [credit crunch kitties ...] |
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Gibson's Hollywood comeback on hold after De Niro quits film - News, Film & TV - The Independent | |
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The Daily Show : Palin Is "Able To Make The Choice She Doesn't Really Want Other People To Have" | |
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elephant taxonomy | |
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Palin: wrong woman, wrong message - Los Angeles Times | |
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Little People - a tiny street art project | |
Google explains its new browser, comic-book style
Hello, world.
Cute Overload’s calendar sold out in a day. We ask, what’s their secret?
Pew’s latest research on news consumption in the US.
It’s that time of year again…
UK culture minister says product placement “contaminates” TV programmes.
A bit more political transparency in the UK
From supermodel to media brand.
And how to make a business from it
Surprise! Using IM improves kids’ linguistic skills.
Microblogging officially tips over into the mainstream
No, really.
Inventor of LSD dies aged 102.
The latest contender for ‘coolest imaging/photography tool’ turns snapshots into 3D scenes. And it works!
Women in Johannesburg have been staging a miniskirted protest
What did the twentysomething guy say to the other twentysomething guy?
More Flickr zeitgeist
Stop the clock!! We saw another ad on the internet!
A choice quote from The Economist
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Sales pitch for digital animation firm features fake actress.
The late great talks to Campaign.
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