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andrewleigh.com - 26 days ago
All Hallows E’en
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Today is All Saints day , the day for to celebrate saints who don’t have their own special day. So last night was the celebration to scare away the evil spirits in anticipation of their arrival. Which brings me to the question: how many children came knocked at your door last night? We had ...
capitalgainsandgames.com - 10/25/2009
Why the Economy Needs Spending, Not Tax Cuts
— capitalgainsandgames.com — Yesterday, Mort Zuckerman, owner of the New York Daily News , exercised his prerogative by publishing an... essay in that publication complaining that "Obama's spending and borrowing leaves U.S. gasping for air." This is common criticism among ... (more) Why the Economy Needs Spending, Not Tax Cuts

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