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My disgusting fake game show asks "What would you do for money?"
I’ve written before about morality and pride taking a back seat to cash rewards. With today's game shows scraping the bottom of a very deep barrel, it amazes me what people will do
The Economic Stimulus Bill: Will The Heavy Debt Be Worth It?
The economic stimulus bill has been hotly debated, not just in Congress but also on Main Street. Now that we know what will be getting funding from this package, many are wondering
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