Odds ‘n Sods:

Eric sent us this: Car Market Total Collapse

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Mike McD. found two Australian article of interest: Return of the 1950s housewife?, and Jobless heading for 1 million as rate cuts won’t avert pain

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The essay Foundations of Crisis, by Doug Casey was recommended by reader “Hiker LT”

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Eric L. sent this link: Box O’Truth Tests Elmer Keith-Sytle DumDum Bullets

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The latest, from Cheryl: World Markets Suffer Worst Year EverBankruptcies to Hit Record in 2009Dr. Doom: Short Treasuries, Buy Hard AssetsFaith in Markets Cracks Under LossesMuni Bond Sales Drying Up as States Face $42 Billion Shortfall