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Geithner has found a way around his critics, or better, has found a way to dupe them. Instead of cowering, be goes to Congressional committee meetings wearing his Brooks Brother's suit like chain maille. He has learned his lesson, and he has learned the secrets of dissembling and being reticent on important issues. (See 25 people to blame for the financial crisis...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Tim Geithner Thumbs His Nose at Congress | 4/22/2009 | See Source »

...Texas Republican, said "The public and this panel have a right to know how Treasury defines success. For many it is difficult to discern." That was the most pertinent question during the proceedings and the one Geither least wanted to answer. So, he did not. He had learned the lesson that transparency only leads to a call for more transparency and then there is no end to explaining what should be explained to Congress and taxpayers about how the billions of dollars meant to rescue the financial system are being used...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Tim Geithner Thumbs His Nose at Congress | 4/22/2009 | See Source »

...chill you out. The resort is also near Hearst Castle, which is worth a side trip - if you want to see how vacation living is really done. The resort's adventure package includes either an ATV rental, a half-day kayak trip, a round of golf or surf lesson. Rates start at $575. 1215 Avila Beach Drive, San Luis Obispo...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: 9 Deals to Get You Face-to-Face with Nature | 4/20/2009 | See Source »

Before her time was up, Warren gave Stewart a brief history lesson about the financial panics the U.S. endured about every 10 to 15 years until the Great Depression hit. She said that the regulation after the Great Depression was what kept the economy stable for so long, but since the govenment has started cutting back on regulations, the country is again been ravaged by financial programs...

Author: By Lauren D. Kiel | Title: Warren Matches Wits with Stewart (Well, Sort of) | 4/18/2009 | See Source »

...step around the corner to Jalan Oberoi and go gift-hunting in its fashion boutiques and design shops. Next, hop in a taxi and head west about 20 minutes to Echo Beach, a popular surf spot. Work up an appetite for lunch by putting the previous day's surfing lesson into practice. A trio of beach shacks located where the road meets the sea offers grilled seafood, fresh juices and cold beers. Surfers, both in and out of the water, provide visual diversion...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Perfect Weekend in Seminyak, Bali | 4/16/2009 | See Source »

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