Posts Tagged: the economy

‘Art is Equal to Other Investments’

I have enjoyed a lifelong love affair with France and the French – and not just “the good life” of France but the politics, the inherent contradictions prevalent throughout French society, its predictably predictable ego swelling up at the most

‘Art is Equal to Other Investments’

I have enjoyed a lifelong love affair with France and the French – and not just “the good life” of France but the politics, the inherent contradictions prevalent throughout French society, its predictably predictable ego swelling up at the most

The Year of the Gardener and Home Cook

If you grow it and cook it, they will eat it…and like it. (Fingers crossed) Plans to Garden Continue to Grow – it’s not only Michelle Obama out there in the dirt A confluence of factors including the economy, food

The Year of the Gardener and Home Cook

If you grow it and cook it, they will eat it…and like it. (Fingers crossed) Plans to Garden Continue to Grow – it’s not only Michelle Obama out there in the dirt A confluence of factors including the economy, food

Inspiration: Daniel Boulud

Fearless, despite the crunch A SELF-DESCRIBED “psycho” when it comes to details, Mr. Boulud, 54, had planned a Paris-meets-Texas diner before anyone had heard of credit-default swaps. The concept evolved a little, but not the price point. Homemade sausages and

Inspiration: Daniel Boulud

Fearless, despite the crunch A SELF-DESCRIBED “psycho” when it comes to details, Mr. Boulud, 54, had planned a Paris-meets-Texas diner before anyone had heard of credit-default swaps. The concept evolved a little, but not the price point. Homemade sausages and

Consumer Trade-Offs

I guess Americans are doing more than escaping into the movie theater. Despite the crappy economy, music lovers are planning on soaking up some sunshine and hanging out with their favorite bands this spring/summer. Coachella attendance over the weekend was

Consumer Trade-Offs

I guess Americans are doing more than escaping into the movie theater. Despite the crappy economy, music lovers are planning on soaking up some sunshine and hanging out with their favorite bands this spring/summer. Coachella attendance over the weekend was

Keeping Tabs on the Great American Consumer Freak Out

Time Magazine’s website has a section called “Thrift Nation” and I found this quick slide show of 17 different snapshots on the current state of American consumer confidence worth the time to go through. They have done a nice job

Keeping Tabs on the Great American Consumer Freak Out

Time Magazine’s website has a section called “Thrift Nation” and I found this quick slide show of 17 different snapshots on the current state of American consumer confidence worth the time to go through. They have done a nice job