What you may or may not have missed over the weekend. Grab a snack and sit down for the Monday Fix.

I wanted to save this one for The Scanner, but it was too bizarre to pass up.

How bad is the economy? How about "so bad it's strange."

In the world of journalism you could argue it's getting worse. Take the example of Brayden Simms of the Miami Herald.

He got laid off ... and then the paper said, "Not so fast, my friend!"

First off I have to admit that I was a little puzzled by what exactly a "mid-level professional" is. Is this the same as a young professional? And for that matter what does "professional" mean? Does it mean having your own desk or cube? Business cards? Sensible shoes?

There was a card about a new book in my mailbox this morning, the typical promotional stuff most writers get here at the paper.

On first glance, "50 Ways to Leave Your Mother" is apparently just the latest in a long line of self-help, feel-good, don’t be doomed to be yourself type of books that are popular these days.

Gotta make a few quick hits today, busy getting together next week’s column.
It’s spring, and that means, well, several things. But on top of the list next to graduation is the job search.