Dammit, One More Amusement

So the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra is going through some tough contract negotiations and, surprise, the piss poor economy is a big factor.

A report a year ago by think tank Rand foreshadowed that such pressures may only grow in a region where two of the biggest funders of arts -- the government and foundations -- are being pulled in other directions, putting more of the burden to raise money from a populace whose numbers have been shrinking.

Wow. And all by themselves. Good work, think tankers! Maybe next year you’ll be promoted to the third grade, where you’ll get to use paintbrushes instead of your fingers!
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