November 20, 2008
Morning! We're planning to talk in-depth about what's driving the stock market down, but for now, let's just say it's going down, miserably down. Other goodies:
As featured on Wednesday's podcast, "A Central Banker's Dilemma" by the Astroturf (video version above).
From Aaron, "Nordic Countries Add $2.5 Billion to Iceland's Bailout"
Jen takes comfort in the Japanese situation and sends "Not Yet the Last Resort"
Miles et al send this weirdness about a spider drawing on e-Bay.
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The bankruptcy of a small U.S. pension fund could have implications for other struggling funds.
A behind-the-scenes tour of the factory where paper for U.S. currency has been made since 1879.
"It's an un-obvious chunk of meat that has been sitting there..."
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