1. Ross Gittins writes with characteristic grace and good sense about some of the challenges that face the economic status quo as much of the developed world continues to stumble about in the post-GFC darkness. Whether you agree or not, it’s food for serious thought and reflection. A warning as market pipes tune in America
2. One of BlueChip’s most clicked on Twitter links seemed to fill an unmet need among our many followers (and if you’re not one already, please join us – we’re @Bluechip_comm). And that is, to explain exactly what that much-talked-about ‘fiscal cliff’ is. So if you missed it first time around, here it is again. The fiscal cliff explained
3. And last but not least a useful take on the myriad legal and ethical issues that social media has raised for journalism, not least of which is the future of the profession itself. Torts, tweets and social media traps