Here's an interesting, if somewhat depressing article commenting on the perils of overconsumption. Did standard of living peak in the US in 1968. Ask your parents--certainly the music was better.



Of course, buying more and more copies of Barry Trotter until the Sun explodes is something everybody can get behind. It's currently at #5 on the London Sunday Times list--14 weeks and counting! Who woulda thunk it? When will Britain come to its senses?