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Conor Clarke - Conor Clarke is the editor, with Michael Kinsley, of Creative Capitalism. He was previously a fellow at The Atlantic and an editor at The Guardian. More

Conor Clarke is the editor, with Michael Kinsley, of Creative Capitalism, an economics blog that was recently published in book form by Simon and Schuster. He was previously a fellow at The Atlantic and an editor at The Guardian. He is also on Twitter.
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But the demand for irony remains strong

By Conor Clarke

Mar 6 2009, 6:03 AM ET Comment

I have a feeling that the Journal reporter who wrote this piece came up with a funny idea for the headline and lede and then sat down and did the reporting. I think I mean that as a compliment. Anyway:

Mattresses Aren't a Safe Cash Stash

It is a piece about how the mattress industry is taking a big hit in the recession. (I'm sure they'll spring back eventually, or find someone to cushion the landing. Etc.)




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