This week has officially been The Economy is Going to Hell week. People have been talking about it for a while, but this week, I heard strangers and friends alike talking about it every day.
The headlines didn’t help. The AP had a succinct headline stating that “Everything Appears to be Spinning O*t of Contr*l” (this is not an exact quote, as Business Pundit will be sued for quoting more than four words of an AP headline). The NYT had “For a Good Retirement, Find Work. Good Luck.” And the International Herald Tribune informed the world of the following: “Consumers Wary Over Economy, Reports Indicate.”
Nice work, guys. You have mastered the art of stating the obvious.
So, on that note, here are some cool, slightly more useful links from this week:
Political Calculations has good tips on how to save money without driving less. One is not to drive like a maniac. But…what if everyone else around you is doing it? It’s self defense. I swear.
Food price comparisons from May 07 and May 08, via Wallstreetfighter. Even makes my Whole Foods patio garden look worth it.
Allbusiness.com has ten useful tips for faking it through meetings. This is a key Friday survival tactic.
BPS Research Digest covers new research indicating not all psychopaths are criminals. (via Mindhacks)
Slate has an excellent tribute to comedian George Carlin.
