Lex provides a nice compendium of financial news, otherwise known as depression inducing information.

Every passing week seems to bring more news of political ne'er-do-welling in NC. This time it's news that Gov. Easley's country club got lots of water to keep the greens, well, green during a major drought. Oh, and said club waived dues for the Guvna to the tune of $50k which he never reported.

This article will pretty much tick you off and/or make you feel like you need to take a shower. H/T to Fec for the link.