News Cycles, Economics, and the Ergonomics of Obesity

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Every now and then, the subject of wide seats will float to the top of public consciousness. It came up again earlier this year, when a group called Theatre Projects Consultants speculated about whether, at an average of 22″, the seats in performing arts centers are wide enough. Obesity was not their only concern in […]

So Long, Ronald McDonald!

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You’ve had your day — and you’re no longer welcome here! Three cheers for Corporate Accountability International (CAI) whose “Retire Ronald” campaign is going after this character just like they went after Joe Camel, and, in that instance, had won. CAI’s “Retire Ronald” website declares, For nearly 50 years no one has been better at […]