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Personal finance on the back of five business cards
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Governmental gouging
Take a very close look at this graphic prepared by the Department of Energy: Now tell me… who is gouging the consumer? Only 18% of the cost of a gallon of gas is even related to the refiner… and it includes their profit AND cost. The government, which has no part in the acquiring, refining,…
Darwin is calling
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Preparing for the onslaught
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I’m sorry that she is sick, but I just love this picture. She is so cute it brings tears to my eyes when I look at her!