Signs of the times

Six months ago our local evening paper would boast that it had 900+ jobs available in its Thursday supplement. Last weeks supplement featured a third of that number and this appears to be the  norm.

On another note, and just possibly saying something about Newcastle, I have been interested to observe the lack of sales of finest Spanish jamon in a local delicatessen. When the product went on display, well before Christmas,  the price was £20.00p for 100gm. The ham is still on sale but the price has dropped gradually to £9.50 for 100gm. I doubt if 300gm has been sold in total during the months this admirable product has been on sale.