As you know, the US isn't the only place with economic troubles. From the longarm list, we learn the latest economic news from Japan:
In the last few days: . The famous Origami Bank has folded! . The Sumo Bank has gone belly up! . The Bonsai Bank plans to cut some of its branches! . The Karaoke Bank is up for sale and likely to go for a song. . Shares in the Kamikaze Bank have been suspended after they nose dived . 500 staff at the Karate Bank have been given the chop. . Finally, analysts report there is something fishy going on at the Sushi Bank and it is feared that customers may get a raw deal.
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