economics

I've just discovered PROUT, a group that supports basic rights and equality for humans and their coexistence within the natural environment.  Only one of their tenets gives me pause; their endorsement of one world government.  All their other ideals emphasize localization and decentralization, so maybe their 'world government' model is less ominous and controlling than the one in which we're familiar?  

Please read past the basic tenets to the article on Proutist Economics.  I'd like to know what you think.  ~ Noa

I feel recently like I'm just going through the motions, waiting for something to occur. Analyzing the news and world events and looking for links to the coming changes is nearly all consuming to my mind at times, and going to work and getting through the day is seeming like a monumental task, and an equally large drain on my energy.

this one seemed appropriate as so many of us are feeling the economic 'squeeze'- laughter is good 'medicine'!

“The Last Nickel”
A father walks into a restaurant with his son.  He gives the boy 3 nickels to play with to keep him occupied.  Suddenly, the boy starts choking, going blue in the face.  

I was just reading a thought-provoking and frankly scary article which you can read in its entirety here:

http://www.alternet.org/workplace/93170/how_to_survive_the_triple_whammy...

Lies, lies, lies.  I was sure of it.  Now we get to see, who is listening?

Genetic modification actually cuts the productivity of crops, an
authoritative new study shows, undermining repeated claims that a
switch to the controversial technology is needed to solve the growing
world food crisis...

Dear Friends,

Haven't read the book, but I came across this article about it.  I admire the author's honest conclusions, especially her statement that we live in the most exciting time in history.  Surely it is turning into one of the most difficult times.  Though this article doesn't highlight it, the author seems to have a grasp of the fact that problems are also opportunities.