Signs of a bad economy I

I scored a free (after rebate) SD card from Fry's last week. The take away? There are indeed real signs that the economy is bad.

The bay area is an affluent region. Filthy rich people roam the streets amoung us commoners. So I didn't expect things like this: no line at Fry's Electronics (with only 3 out of 40+ registers open, on a Friday). These guys used to give out rebate forms, not now anymore, they make you print your own.



Another sign: there is this boutique near where I lived. Went out of business even before they had a chance to take down the Grand Opening sign. Sigh.