Economics/Geekonomics
Zynga Profits Drop, Analysts Hammer it
Yeah, it appears the bloom is off the Roseville.
Of course after a run-up like it had it couldn't last forever, the question really being what happens next. Unfortunately what happens next would involve gambling or a change of management, neither of which may sit well with people (as I suspect a management shakeup would be NASTY).
I also think that with Facebook's IPO coming up, Zynga is getting a harsher look.
As for employment options, well, you've heard enough complaints that it might not be your cup of tea. I'm more wondering how Zynga is going to react to this – they could overreact, and that could make it pretty miserable to work at.
Geekonomic News 2/13/2012
Record unemployment for youth in America – as in worse in 60 years. Oddly (or impressively) many are positive, which may actually help them weather this. However unless there are some changes, the impact of the economic stupidity of the last decade is going to last a generation.
Politically, and by "politicially" I mean "usually talked about by people with no clue," entitlements are often controversial and usually associated with urban areas. The reality is quite different.