Showing posts with label Economy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Economy. Show all posts

Monday, December 8, 2008

Because of the recesion: Lower Libido, Part 2

Even brothels are feeling the pinch(!): 
Egbert Krumeich, manager of Artemis, the largest brothel in Berlin, said that the recession had helped dent revenue by 20 percent in November, which is usually peak season for the sex trade. Meanwhile, in Reno, Nevada, the multimillion-dollar Mustang Ranch recently laid off 30 percent of its staff, citing a decline in high-spending clients. 
These days, CEOs would rather hit the sauce than "hit it." 

Because of the recession: Lower Libido

Even Playboy is experiencing money problems mostly likely due to the current state of the economy.

In these times, people would rather turn to Jack than bunnies.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

NYT Blog: Bay Air-ree-yaaa Bailout (?)

The city of Vallejo gets to be the opening for a New York Times blog post:

VALLEJO, Calif. — This city is broke. Bankrupt. A ward of the courts. The police have pared their ranks, and every day two fire stations temporarily close, a rolling blackout of basic services.

Do we bailout Vallejo?

During the campaign season, both candidates kept repeating that Main Street, not Wall Street, is really suffering. But what is Main Street? Where is Main Street?

All too often we forget that it's home. It's the next city over. It's where Aunt Beth or Uncle Joe lives.

Let's not forget what is happening locally. Take time to try to understand the issues, form an opinion about it, and find ways to help those around you who are feeling the crunch.