On the plane from London and catching up, which is why the flurry of OMS postings. This is from the NFIB, and I was glad to have the luxury to read it in depth. Mixed bag and confusing, which is more or less the state of small business these days. Inventories are high and expected to fall ... but owners plan to increase capital spending ... BUT the demand for loans is at a serious low as employment plans edge up slightly. Confused? Read on. ;-)