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G-20 refuses to back US push on China’s currency
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) -- Leaders of 20 major economies on Friday refused to back a U.S. push to make China boost its currency's value, keeping alive a dispute that raises fears of a global trade war amid criticism that cheap Chinese exports are...
Remembering Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson was born at Shadwell, among the hills of Virginia, on this day in 1743. A favorite amongst the founding fathers, he is also one of my favorite authors. Jefferson distinguished himself as a horticulturist, statesman, architect, archaeologist...
Dear IRS…
I received this from a friend of mine today, it says everything I wanted to, so I will stop here. --- Dear IRS, I'm sorry to inform you that I'm not going to be able to pay the taxes owed on April 15th, but all is not lost. I paid these taxes...
Want to know where your bail-out money went?
If you are like me, you are probably wondering exactly where did the $350B of the first round of TARP money go. Well that’s one of the Financial Industries closest guarded secrets; however the Washington Times reported today that some of that money...