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...video games becoming America’s pastime? Perhaps. The New York Times now has a staff video-game reviewer, which could be a bellwether of the medium’s cultural acceptance. I prefer to let the numbers speak for themselves: With all this money flying around, Mario and friends aren’t going away any time soon...
...they had their way, Senate Republicans would prefer that no taxpayer money be given to Detroit, which finds itself on the verge of bankruptcy after years of mismanagement. In their minds, any handouts would just postpone the inevitable demise (or at least painful restructuring) of the industry. But most Republicans realize they can't afford to be blamed for letting hundreds of thousands of more Americans lose their jobs at the holidays, and many in their ranks believe that the outgoing leader of their party should take the political hit by authorizing the use of TARP funds himself...
...Dollar Circulate: Young Jeezy and the Problem with Keynesian Economics Primary source: The Recession, a much needed stimulus package for Jeezy’s bank account. Prospectus: By his own admission, Jeezy has “got money,” and like most American consumers he would prefer to keep it out of government hands, since “50 pairs of new Nike Airs ain’t cheap.” As he puts it, he “ain’t tryna give back,” and he favors the lower income tax rates...
...their part, banks prefer to sell empty properties instead of occupied ones...
...most common pieces of advice for air travelers is, hydrate. But, of course, carrying bottles or cups of liquid through security is verboten, and paying four or five bucks for a bottle of water inside security is just another indignity that flyers would prefer to avoid. The solution? Buy a non-disposable water bottle and fill it courtesy of a friendly server at an airport restaurant, or at a water fountain or bathroom faucet. (Local, state and federal regulators monitor water quality and safety at U.S. airports; however, do not drink the tap water aboard the plane.) Toting your...