Roll call...word

The unbeaten path gets curvier and curvier. Today is the day of breaking new ground. Or being the gazelle and the lion and making a run for it...

rece$$ion cutback = making dog biscuits from scratch
rece$$ion bonus=nature walks and free festivals with folklore legends in the press box
rece$$ion cutback=less taxi fare, less eating out
rece$$ion bonus=more delicious food at home
rece$$ion cutback=no more dessert
recession bonus=my clothes actually fit
recession cutback= less trips to the movie theater
rece$$ion bonus=time for re-reading the classics

and classics of late include Brave New World.
and today's glowing example of doublespeak (1984) comes from BBC- the govt. is...
charging employees to stay at home and "sacrifice for the greater good"

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8206433.stm

Maybe one day, US govt. services will rival those of the 3rd world and full 5 day week services will become a thing of the past. I still remember when...the post office never closed.

Keeping with my little scheme of cutbacks and bonuses, here is the inspiring article of the day which encompasses both themes:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/8208121.stm

When life gives you too many Manchester United t-shirts, make political propaganda for a profit! But seriously, what an innovative way to transform a sad situation.

Continuing with the theme of the rece$$ion, Slate magazine posted a handy map of said rece$$ion and job loss. Interesting stuff. Found here:

http://www.slate.com/id/2216238/

I think that about sums it up...