MarketWatch: Our debt time bomb is ready to go ka-boom
Source: www.marketwatch.com

Yes, 20. And yes, any one can destroy your retirement because all 20 are inexorably linked, a house-of-cards, a circular firing squad destined to self-destruct, triggering the third great Wall Street meltdown of the 21st century, igniting the Great Depression II that George W. Bush, Ben Bernanke, Henry Paulson and now President Obama have simply delayed with their endless knee-jerk, debt-laden wars, stimulus bonanzas and bailouts.

A not so encouraging look at the future. Survivalist hysteria has been popping up on Seeking Alpha for some time, but now it's on MarketWatch. Does that make it more credible?

Homeopathy by the (mind-boggling) numbers
Source: timesonline.typepad.com

I have just purchased a packet of Boots-brand 84 arnica homeopathic 30C Pills for £5.09, which Boots proudly claim is only 6.1p per pill. Their in-store advice tells me that arnica is good for treating “bruising and injuries”, which gives the impression that this is a very cost-effective health-care option.

Dusty Baker Destroys Aroldis Chapman's Arm Within Minutes Of Arrival | The Onion
Source: www.theonion.com

CINCINNATI—Within just a few minutes of Cuban pitcher Aroldis Chapman's arrival in the United States, Reds manager Dusty Baker had already overused and mangled the 21-year-old's arm beyond recognition, team sources reported Sunday.

This would be funnier if it weren't so likely.

Reds have reasons for optimism
Source: sports.yahoo.com

The surprise signing of Cuban defector Aroldis Chapman turned a ho-hum offseason into a promising one. - Major League Baseball news    

Way too early to be making predictions, but I'm buying Passan's thesis.

Twitter / Jeff Passan: Confirmed: LHP Aroldis Cha ...
Source: twitter.com

Confirmed: LHP Aroldis Chapman agrees to five-year, $30 million contract with Cincinnati #Reds.    

And there was much rejoicing.