HK wrote:


By MARTIN CRUTSINGER, AP Economics Writer1 hour, 37 minutes ago

Consumers increased their spending at the weakest pace in six months
while applications for unemployment benefits soared last week, two more
signs the economy is weakening.

The Commerce Department reported Thursday that consumer spending edged
up just 0.2 percent in December — the year's peak shopping season — down
sharply from a 1 percent gain in November. It was the weakest

Harry it is nice to see an article bring you so much joy. If you go
down to the soup kitchens you will be ecstatic. I have never seen
anyone get so much joy from the misfortunes of others.