"I talked to the own of Cafe Coco today, and we have come to an agreement concerning a barter - to work for food. He has several outdoor tables that are in disrepair, and are in need of new and more durable tops. So, I will be covering them with mosaic tile. It's a chance for me to be a little creative, as well as earn more of my keep. "

The Homeless Guy: Blog run by Nashville area homeless guy

"If you've ever wished you could ride while listening to your favorite songs, you'll be glad to know we've been thinking of you. For a limited time, when you buy the all-new F 650 CS, we're kicking in a free Apple iPod and the F 650 CS speaker system. Think of it, listening to up to 1000 of your favorite tunes on the hottest music player out there, while having the time of your life on the F 650 CS. Just check BMWF650CS.com for more details. But hurry, because even though we've made true love easier to find, it's not just gonna wait around forever."

BMW Motorcycles: F 650 CS

Last caveat? "Unless we get a Fed Funds rate cut or a massive short squeeze via a volume surge, I feel we are close (to a bottom). But in a perfect world I would like to see one more crack, a big surge in pessimism," Lane says. That Dow 6,300 low, he says, "would create, dare I say it, better valuation levels for equities, which would probably allow for a more sustainable advance."

Looking for a target, one analyst chooses Dow 6,300

"MICROSOFT CORP., Redmond, Wash., is getting in on the action by lending some of its cash to help companies buy its software. The world’s largest software company has established a small unit, called Microsoft Capital, whose mission is to drum up business with low-interest loans and leases."

Vendor financing didn't work in the '90s, doubt it will work here.
This time though, Microsoft has the reserves and not get injured.

Microsoft to offer financing

Be the last one in business, and you'll win the dubious honor of "Best CEO"! It's great for game lovers, dot-com victims, business students, or anyone that needs some relief from the ups and downs of the economy. "

ThinkGeek :: Burn Rate Board Game

"Attacking Iraq - Countdown Timeline"

Very interesting timeline. The lock is at 29 days and counting down, see Nov. 5th.

Attacking Iraq - Countdown Timeline

German-developed Deep Fritz is capable of evaluating 3.5 million moves per second, but once again it was unable break through Kramnik's rock-solid shield. "

Chess Champion Kramnik Beats 'Deep Fritz' Computer

"Contrary to what economists, Wall Street, and the White House are saying, Whitney Tilson believes that we are on the verge of -- if not already experiencing -- the second dip of the dreaded "double-dip" recession.
I don't claim to be an economist, and, as a bottom-up investor, I generally pay little attention to macroeconomic forecasts, but the current consensus among economists that the U.S. economy has stabilized and will soon bounce back strikes me as so wrong that I feel compelled to respond. I think we're likely on the verge of -- if not already experiencing -- the second dip of the dreaded "double-dip" recession."

Fool.com: Recession Dip No. 2

"Think formal education helps in business? Think again. Chief executives who went to graduate school don't seem to make any more money for their shareholders than those with no advanced degree. MBAs may actually do worse than those with no advanced degree, although they fare better than lawyers. "

Forbes.com: Keep Your CEO Out Of Grad School

Meanwhile, police are warning they may ticket or tow illegally parked golf carts. The kids might have to walk home.

Traffic jam at school caused by kids' golf carts