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Obama, the Dems and the mortgage mess

Saturday, October 4, 2008

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It was liberal Democrats, again led by Dodd and Frank, who for years pushed for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to go even further in promoting subprime mortgage loans, which are at the heart of today’s financial crisis. … More here: Obama, the Dems and the mortgage mess Share and Enjoy:

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The Weekend Links

Saturday, October 4, 2008

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If you’re feeling in a political mood, check out some of these vintage Presidential Campaign Commercials as far back as 1952, from the Museum of the Moving Image. The one for Eisenhower is pretty catchy. I wish animation was used more in campaign ads today! * What if you found your beach home [...]

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The Election of 1800: The Birth of Negative Campaigning in the U.S.

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

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After John Adams won the Emmy for best miniseries, Tom Hanks said, “The election between Jefferson and Adams was filled with innuendo, lies, a bitter partisan press and disinformation. How far we’ve come since then.” Here’s what he was talking about. [Image courtesy of Neatorama.] Negative campaigning in the United States [...]

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Set Up 2008

Sunday, September 21, 2008

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These were the first layouts I have been drawing: And these are the latest designs we have from the feature, more technical scetches coming soon! Facts: Jumping Distance: 22 - 35m Construction period: 1 week Quarterpipe: 10m high; 20m wide Gap: 5m wide Required amount [...]

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Where To Get Money For A Franchise Idea

Saturday, September 20, 2008

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Where To Get Money For A Franchise Idea September 20th, 2008 by rufussblog7754 How often have you thumbed through a business opportunity magazine, noticed a franchise opportunity advertisement, and felt you’d really like to get in on that…if only you had the money? If you’re like most who are seeking greater opportunity and [...]

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Friday Trivia from SEA [A Vote For Science]

Friday, September 19, 2008

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Here is your Friday Trivia question brought to you by Scientists and Engineers for America. Question: What percent of new R&D sites planned for construction in the next 3 years will be built in China or India? A. 38 C. 68 Click HERE for the answer. Read the comments on [...]

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Storm damage in Cuba tops $5 billion

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

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Storm damage in Cuba tops $5 billionPosted on Tue, Sep. 16, 2008BY FRANCES ROBLESfrobles@MiamiHerald.comLosses from two back-to-back hurricanes in Cuba that wiped outhousing, crops, electrical lines, schools and hospitals from coast tocoast will cost about $5 billion, the Cuban government announcedTuesday.An approximately 3,000-word statement published in Tuesday’s Cubannewspaper Granma marks the first time the Cuban [...]

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8 Strikes that Turned Ugly (or Inspired Keanu Reeves Movies)

Friday, August 29, 2008

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As we head into Labor Day Weekend, we thought it would be fitting to revisit some notable strikes in American history—from the railroad industry to the Post Office, Disney to the NFL. 1. The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 After the Panic of 1873, a country-wide depression, things in America kind of went downhill [...]

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The Facts about Overpriced Homes for Sale

Thursday, August 28, 2008

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Home buyers generally appear to drift away from homes for sale that are too overpriced for them. Many people who have made real estate investments feel that it is better to stay away from overpriced homes , as they are perfect for them. … Continue here: The Facts about Overpriced Homes for [...]

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