* Bank of America did nothing wrong in conjunction with its purchase of Merrill Lynch. Nothing! Nothing! Okay, maybe a little something.

* Barack Obama says he won't raise taxes on the middle class — a clear sign that he's about to raise taxes on the middle class.

* Sarah Palin still hasn't Twittered since leaving office, but she has stirred some gun-loving hearts.

* Meanwhile, conservatives continue to Photoshop their feelings about the president.

* Why is this week different from all other weeks? Because it's Shark Week! Hoo boy, sharks! Last year our resident shark nerd Dennis insisted on celebrating with a Shark Week Sharktacular, but he changed his tune after that bull shark (or was it Maureen Dowd?) ate his arm.