Feeling Miscellaneous

I'm feeling a bit surly and miscellaneous today. No particular reason that I can identify. Miscellaneous, an interesting word. My computer dictionary says it comes from the Latin miscere - to mix. It fits.

So here's a mix of recent readings.

The neoeconomic consensus is beginning to fall apart.

• David Sirota starts it off with a broad summary
• New Democratic Network has some nifty graphics. I especially like the disconnect between productivity and wage growth.
• An interview with Bob Rubin, ex-Clinton treasury secretary that hints at the sea changes.
• Hale Stewart lays out the disconnect between college education and wages

In the Middle East:

• Juan Cole on the killing of UN workers
• Todd Gitlin on proportionality
• The UK Independent runs the scenarios
• Billmon breaks down and then recovers
• Abuaardvark on birth pangs of the new Middle East

Some hints for keeping cool without air conditioning, via Kevin Drum. Some taco recipes, via Steve Gilliard

Have a good night. Peace be with you.