Friday follies

Bob CollinsBob Collins Jun 6, 2008
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There’s nothing like a Friday to put us in a chipper mood heading into the weekend.

And now the news…

  • Unemployment soared to 5.5% in May. (FYI, Canada’s rate was unchanged, but it’s at 6.1%)
  • The Dow is down over 200 points, one of its biggest drops in months.

  • After dropping to $122 a barrel and giving us some hope of reduced gasoline prices, crude oil today spiked more than $6 a barrel and is poised to set another record today.

    During a recession, every day is Monday.

    On the other hand, if you need the weekend to forget about things, some of the possibilities include:

  • The new Grizzly Coast section of the Minnesota Zoo has opened.
  • Guitar Hero championships at Mystic Lake.
  • The DFL State Convention in Rochester, although it’s hard to see how that’ll help your blood pressure.

    Post your “forget about it” suggestions for the weekend in the comments section.