Friday free-for-all

Its friday free-for-all time. A few stories I've noticed recently:

-How to avert a global downturn? Bailout.
-Loonies rise brings increased bankruptcies
-CIBC loses a few million on subprime gambles
-Want a 2nd mortgage? good luck!
-Still booming here though!

What are you seeing out there? Post your news, links and anecdotes here!