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Maybe We Should Try Stimulating Individuals Instead. THAT Would Stimulate the Economy.

The government has decided it has to throw money at a problem. So maybe the government should throw that money at individuals. read more »
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Bush Finally Stimulates Economy as 300,000 Pairs of 'Bye Bye Bush' Shoes are Ordered

Demand for replicas of the shoes thrown at President Bush last week has been astounding.
One journalist's hugely public protest against America's [...] read more »
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The Best Viral Videos Of 2008 Montage

Our friends at Videogum have put together this montage of the best viral videos of 2008. read more »
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15 'Small Print' Ways Your Bank Makes Money Off You

Seven high street banks are appealing a High Court ruling over unfair bank charges. But when it comes to extracting money from customers, the banks a[...] read more »
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Drag Queen Robbers Steal $100 Million in Diamonds

Jewels worth £70million were taken from the Parisian branch of infamous jewelers Harry Winston during an armed raid. read more »
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10 Lotto Winners Who Really LOST... Hugo Style

Every week, millions of people buy lottery tickets in the hope that this week, finally, it will be their turn to win big. But is being a lottery mill[...] read more »
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Student Returns from Africa Charity Mission to Hounding Debt Collectors Over Stolen Phone

A medical student is being chased for payment by phone company 3 after a thief stole his mobile and racked up £1,500 worth of calls. read more »
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First Affordable Space Flight Scheduled for 2010


The owner of a private investment bank is set to be the first passenger on the first ever 'affordable' flight into space. read more »
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Using the Web for Maximum Holiday Savings

Travel November 28th, 2008
You already have your Black Friday ads in hand and now you are preparing the tent and BBQ grill for the pre-Friday camp[...] read more »
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Google Given the Green Light to Publish Copyrighted Books

A $125million settlement means consumers will soon be able to read in-copyright books online. read more »
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100 Best Retirement and Finance Guides for Seniors

For tips on understanding your savings budget to figuring out home and living costs to finding the best deals on health insurance, senior travel and [...] read more »
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Bailout Plan Gives Tax Break to Bicycle Commuters

Bicycle commuters rejoice! In the 448 page bailout, there are tax cuts available to bicycle commuters![...] read more »
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Stocks snap back after days of steep declines

U.S. stock prices shot higher in early trading today, giving some relief from the huge losses posted last week.
At 10:30 a.m., the Dow Jones indus[...] read more »
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Think Long: Finding a Few Bright Spots in the Gloom

The Economist is my Bible, and this is discussing long term prospects for stabilization in the stock market, arguing that there are actually some goo[...] read more »
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Mutual funds vs. private money managers

Good analysis of pros/cons of investing with private money managers or mutual funds. As could probably be expected, advises for a broad portfolio. read more »
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