One of the worst effects of the collapse of media credibility is the current inability of viewers to gain any insight or even discern any clues as to the future direction of the economy. This is a relatively new phenomenon, leaving those who need to plan ahead, with little guidance other than rough guesses. Unemployment rate reports are exposed as little more than expected propaganda. Fortunately there exists a seldom-discussed indicator, unknown to the average entrepreneur, which has over the years proven to be unusually and surprisingly accurate. This indicator involves very little cost, and requires little training to master....