Retail

The only thing remotely exciting about Blockbuster's continued pursuit of Circuit City is that bagholding investors of Circuit City may have a chance to get out of this landslide. Circuit City shares are down about 80 percent from a $17.97 high in the last year. Befuddled is an understatement in trying to figure out how this cockamamie idea ever came about.

"If that was my grandma or grandpa... I would [edited out]" said one person we spoke to about the latest headline and popular story on digg.com and the consumerist.com - Elderly, and the novice, being taken advantage of by big box chain retailers' computer repair service squads or whatever the latest fancy name for fixing your computer troubles.

What a joke. Sorry. Last week Starbucks Corp. announces 600 layoffs and then boasts it will shut all 7100 stores down today, Tuesday 02-26-2008, to have a rah-rah meeting after the recent bloodshed to celebrate who they are.

The potentially hurtful truth behind this press release will be revealed towards the end of the article.

WE ENCOURAGE ALL STARBUCKS EMPLOYEES TO COMMENT YOUR HEARTS OUT ABOUT THIS BELOW - Tell everyone what your take is.

Dunkin Donuts is offering FREE lattes in select markets and 99 cent lattes, espressos, and cappuccinos TODAY, Tuesday, February 26th, 2008.

So find your local Dunkin Donuts here and enjoy a delicious latte, espresso, or cappuccino on Starbucks misfortune.