- Homeland insecurity (H/T RH).
- Ben Gurion’s American vision.
- What do you want to be when you grow up?
- Israeli economy.
- Ten most offensive Israeli ads.
- Diversity bad? (H/T MM).
- Recession over?
- Between Haifa and Yeruham.
- Crossword puzzle absence.
- The right tax.
And this week’s Haveil Havalim.
The recession predictors for an upturn next quarter seem consistent with what we’ve seen at work in world trade. I wouldn’t go so far to say as a pickup next quarter is certain, but it certainly isn’t out of the question. As far as those two being the most objective, I don’t know, because as we economists say, we’ve accurately predicted 15 out of the last 4 recessions. So who is best, it’s certainly hard to say. Let me just cut open a sheep, divine its intestines, and predict an interest rate for you on the fourth auspicious day of the month.