Job losses reported in 41 states! The Dow on a roller coaster! Pumping cash into the system, and yet the system still doesn’t recover. Welcome to 1929! Except without the cheap booze.

I don’t know about you, but I know one thing that’s gonna make up the minds of a lot of middle-class independents: The 3rd quarter 401K statements. Nothing like losing 20% of your retirement — in just 9 months!

On a side note, I’ve been too lazy & too busy to write up much about the Maker Faire. Make sure to check out Evelyn’s blog. She’s put up some pics and videos.