budget recreation

Discount retailer Family Dollar posted a better-than-expected profit jump during the fourth quarter as it continues to lure budget-conscious shoppers into its stores. The company also announced plans to purchase $750 million of its common stock.

Tracy's blog entry yesterday about the cost of dining out caused me to reflect on the costs of entertainment, because that's what dining out is for me; a social occasion. As such, how does it stack up with other forms of amusement, on a fun/hour basis? My entertainments roll like this: Dining...