A new report says that nearly one quarter of American families have "no savings at all," and that the vast majority of workers have far too little money saved to sustain themselves over an extended retirement. That's probably why a new survey found that American consumers are resoundingly pessimistic.

On tonight's Daily Show, Jon Stewart delved into the concept of cognitive dissonance specifically in relation to the right and their inability to give President Obama credit for anything, even ordering the raid on Osama bin Laden's compound. Sure they agree with the result, but it's the bragging and the ease of the…

I know, we really shouldn't, but let's take a close look at today's New York Daily News! The front page declares: "9/11 OUTRAGE: Zadroga ruling tells cancer-stricken Ground Zero workers... GO DIE!" Goodness. What's the editorial page say today?

Procter & Gamble is bravely helping women in Singapore overcome the cultural taboo associated with menstruation. Its marketing campaign empowers women to understand that periods are nothing to be ashamed of. That's why they named their product "Whisper." [WSJ]

Last Friday the New York Times sent out a memo telling staffers it's cracking down on expenses across the board. Sunday it published Maureen Dowd's (expensed) account of three days at Canyon Ranch resort. Huh: