Some took a hit—In 2002, millionaires world-wide were $1.9 trillion poorer, according the Boston Consulting Group. Standard & Poor and Europe’s Dow Jones suggested this year might be more stable.

P.S.—In the second quarter of this year, Ford Motor Company said its profit fell 27 percent.

Meanwhile the gap grows—“PARIS—Almost half the world’s population of three billion people live on about $2.00 a day. The gap between the world’s poorest 20 percent and the richest 2 percent more than doubled since 1960, the International Labour Organization said.” —Times of London.

So far, an way—It’s reported that the United Kingdom cabinet is opposed to the Home Secretary’s proposal to issue ID cards to all residents, with a fee of $60.

Free pun included (Yipe)—OPI Products, a global peddler of nail polish, is now marketing “Pawlish,” a nail polish for pets. A half fluid oz.: $14.95.

See, not to worry—“Several signs hint at coming recovery in job market”—Headline, USA Today.

Drop dead against ageism—The UK government is crafting a measure to end discrimination against workers. Also, aging workers will be required to stay in the workforce till 70 to qualify for their retirement pensions—up from the present 65.

Go, sister—In Topeka, Kansas, Bonnie Cuevas, a librarian and gay rights activist, is the mother of a gay man. She was reprimanded by her boss for discussing the Supreme Court decision scrapping anti-sodomy laws. County library officials have prohibited her from discussing gay rights at work. She’s moved to a public challenge.  
 
 
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