Odds ‘n Sods:

Dave S. flagged this disturbing news: Treasury: Deficit hits new record in just three months

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Cheryl spotted this: Wisconsin Department of National Resources to Hunters: Hand Over Your Guns on Demand. Cheryl also sent us a fresh batch of economic news and commentary links: Digest: Stocks Shed 4-5%, Gold Dips 2.5%, 7.2% UnemploymentRussia, China, Brazil and India Looming Collapse in 2009?Credit Crisis Solutions that Should Scare YouUS Debt Crisis 2009: What Must Our Creditors Be Thinking? (“Gold should perform nicely in 2009.”) — Bernanke Urges “Strong Measures” to Stabilize BanksAmerica: Running on EmptyEvery Breath is Needed (The Mogambo Guru) — In Fraud We TrustDepression LoomsCiti Shares Fall Despite Talks with Morgan StanleyAlert: Mysterious Credit Card Charge May Have Hit Millions of UsersStocks End Day Mixed Amid Earnings AnxietyMany States’ Lotteries Rising in Recession

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It sounds like this guy might have read the John Ross novel: Unintended Consequences: Judge issues warrant for Schrenker

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FloridaGuy sent this: Go East, young man? Californians look for the exit