Blockbuster–R.I.P.?

I went into a Blockbuster a couple of weeks ago in the hopes of a blu-ray disc.  Wow, the prices for renting two discs pretty much equaled my monthly Netflix rental fee.

Netflix FTW!

BYOC – Bring Your Own Currency

Communities print own currencies to keep cash flowing

Printing their own money? This is getting scary.

Gottschalks is Gone

Retail chain’s fall leaves void in Western towns
We’ve been to a Gottschalks – the one in Santa Cruz – but have never bought anything from them. Nonetheless it is sad to hear of places closing.

15 Companies That Might Not Survive 2009

Some interesting names: Blockbuster, Rite Aid, Chrysler, and Krispy Kreme. (via Steven)