The Sarcasm Report v.60

Bernanke: Fed will take action if economy falters

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) -- Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said Friday that the Fed will consider making another large-scale purchase of securities if the slowing economy were to deteriorate significantly and signs of deflation were to flare.

I just want to make sure I understand this correctly. If signs of deflation were to flare and the investing public decided to pour into long-term treasuries for safety and potential profits, then Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke would consider piling into them too? That's good to know.

Leading by Example: Making sure you "Walk the Talk"

As a leader, part of your job is to inspire the people around you to push themselves - and, in turn, the company - to greatness. To do this, you must show them the way by doing it yourself.

Fascinating. The title even reminds me of a famous 2002 deflation speech.

One wonders if the Federal Reserve would also consider selling their stocks, cutting back on trips to the malls, postponing new car purchases, and perhaps even brown bagging their lunches. You know, if deflation sets in.

25 Tips for Better Brown Bags

Monday Perks: Mondays can be vicious. On Sunday, be good to yourself by packing a cloth or decorative paper napkin, pretty paper plate, colorful plastic tableware. If you do this on Mondays only, they make it even more special. Or get a variety of designer paper products and mix and match during the week.

That's true. Mondays can be vicious.