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At any point during an economic downturn, there are always obvious signs of the recession. But during these times, there are less-noticed but totally bizarre indicators that things are bad.
Culture Buzz Hallmark is taking a cue from the unemployment rate. They are now offering condolence cards made especially for someone who just lost their job. (via redlasso.com)
What this trader had to say made jaws drop at the BBC. (via dailymail.co.uk)
Business Buzz Considering today's 513 point blood bath, this Tumblr is timely as could be. The Brokers With Hands On Their Faces Blog, now more than ever. (via brokershandsontheirfacesblog.tumblr.com)
Recession fallout or best job ever? Wonder if they'll open during off hours for the Caribbean Queen? (via someecards.com)
An epic Irishman has a few thoughts about the financial crisis and Michael Flatley. The language is quite salty, so NSFW ahoy.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/07/opinion/07brooks.html?p...
The betrayal of the age of excess has made us hungry for a new code reconciling material and spiritual longings.
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/26/business/economy/26earn...
After cutting deeply during the recession, employers are aiming to keep profit margins high without rushing into hiring again.
http://money.blogs.time.com/2009/12/22/the-top-recession-...
Everyone's getting off on how the wealthy are slummin' it these days due to the economy. If you enjoyed this article, you'll really get hot and bothered over this one: Top 10 Stocks of 2009.
See these dungarees? The ones that say “Rich Man, Poor Man” on the butt pockets? They're $545. If you think that's unnerving, you obviously haven't seen the label's Epcot-goes-gay opener.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/04/business/economy/04well...
Consumers are succumbing to foreclosure and bankruptcy proceedings as they - and frustrated judges - wait for responses on loan modifications.
http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/mostemailed/*http://...
The unemployment rate jumped almost half a point to 9.7 percent in August, the highest since 1983, reflecting a poor job market that will make it hard for the economy to begin a sustained recovery.
http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/mostemailed/*http://...
Household income in the United States is essentially stagnant, raising doubts about whether consumers already hurt by job losses can sustain an economic recovery.
http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/mostemailed/*http://...
With the U.S. economy mired in recession, workers are finding themselves stuck in bad jobs with such annoyances as managers who berate employees and bosses who hold meetings in bed.
http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/mostemailed/*http://...
With bank failures rising, the government's deposit insurance fund fell 20 percent to $10.4 billion in the second quarter as U.S. banks lost $3.7 billion.
http://www.massively.com/2009/08/26/eve-online-player-run...
Players of the sci-fi game EVE Online experienced another parallel yesterday between what happens in the game's virtual economy and the real-world financial woes that have hit the banking industry. The in-game bank recorded record deficits yesterday, and froze all players virtual bank accounts, limited accesses players to the in-game currency.
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Sales of new homes surged 9.6 percent in July, another sign the housing market is climbing back from the historic bottom it reached early this year. Driven by falling prices, the fourth-straight monthly increase was greater than expected.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/19/opinion/19buffett.html?...
Once economic recovery is gained, Congress must end the rise in the debt-to-G.D.P. ratio and keep our growth in obligations in line with our growth in resources.
This photo taken this morning of a mostly naked guy passed out slumped over the famous Wall Street bull sculpture is probably a good sign that things are getting better, or alternatively, a terrible sign that things have hit rock bottom.
Culture Buzz The recession isn't so bad when you think about in terms of what we're getting rid of. I like to think of it as a form of Spring cleaning. Here are 14 things that are hopefully going to be by the end of this recession.
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