Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Posted: 7 months ago by 2manyusernames
Republican John Campbell introduced in the House his "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is Act," which would amend the tax code to allow donations to the federal government above one's tax liability.
Mr. Campbell says he has heard the "cries" of those wealthy Americans – Clinton, Buffett, Streisand who complain that they and their fellow rich don't pay enough.
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Spending Godless Money Posted: 1 year ago by theamelianator
For more than 10 years, Mitchell Kahle has spent only Godless money. Here’s what he says, “Using a red pen or stamp, I mark a circle and slash over the word “God” on every bill that passes my way. When I make a withdrawal from the bank ATM, I immediately “de-God” each of the crisp new $20s.
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Federal Goverment Wastes More Money (Again) Posted: 7 months ago by gammerus
"Federal employees charged millions of dollars for Internet dating, tailor-made suits, lingerie, lavish dinners and other questionable expenses to their government credit cards over a 15-month period, congressional auditors say."
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Tight genes: Some people don't give to charity because they are lacking the generosity gene Posted: 11 months ago by AutumnLotus
The Scrooges of this world now have an excuse for holding on to their money. Generosity is determined by our genes, according to scientists. Research suggests that those with a variant of a certain gene are significantly more likely to give their money away.
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U.S. paper money discriminates against the blind Posted: 6 months ago by lpoindexter
A federal appeals court today upheld a 2006 ruling that U.S. paper money discriminates against the blind. The decision may force the Treasury Department to redesign the currency, which might result in bills that are different sizes or embossed with raised markings.
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Pope: financial crisis shows futility of money Posted: 1 month ago by 2manyusernames
Benedict says that "now with the collapse of big banks we see that money disappears, is nothing and all these things that appear real are in fact of secondary importance." He urges those who build their lives "only on things that are visible, such as success, career, money" to keep that in mind.
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2006 Foot-In-Mouth Awards Posted: 2 years ago by 2manyusernames
It's that time again, time to reflect on the year's most idiotic statements from the freewheeling world of technology. Remember last year, when President Bush explained to the world how to use an iPod?: "Lightweight, and crank it on, and you shuffle the shuffle."
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9 Money Rules To Live By Posted: 8 months ago by karenben
Americans young and old are flunking their finances, but money mastery isn't really that hard. Here are 9 simple keys you need to know.
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Snake man inserts live snake up nose and out of mouth Posted: 1 day ago by Bornbad
Manu, a high school drop-out, said that as an eight-year-old he would amuse his classmates by inserting chalk and erasers into his nostrils and pulling them out through his mouth, before deciding to try the unusual alternative of live snakes.
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Follow the Oil Money Posted: 10 months ago by mahler87
Find out which candidates receive the most money from big oil companies.
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Printer is returned; fake money found inside Posted: 12 months ago by mitzuzake
A man who tried to return a printer to Target with fake printed money inside the machine was arrested. Upon frisking the man, police found a real $20 bill that matched the copy inside the printer.
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McCain: Cutting taxes more important than balanced budget Posted: 7 months ago by JDRucker
Republican John McCain said Sunday that cutting taxes and stimulating the economy are more important than balancing the budget, and accused both Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama of supporting tax hikes that would worsen the impact of a recession.
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Putting Money Where Mouths Are: Media Donations Favor Dems 100-1 Posted: 4 months ago by ImNotBlue
The New York Times' refusal to publish John McCain's rebuttal to Barack Obama's Iraq op-ed may be the most glaring example of liberal media bias this journalist has ever seen. But true proof of widespread media bias requires one to follow an old journalism maxim: Follow the money...
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Obama wants Clinton in his administration Posted: 12 months ago by gammerus
Bill Clinton that is...
This could get awkward.
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Funniest Thing To Do With Money Posted: 1 year ago by san
A set of pictures on how to use your money to create fun illusions
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Piles of old money found in Pa. home Posted: 1 year ago by AutumnLotus
Talk about throwing away money. Piles of old coins worth as much as $200,000 were found in a long-abandoned home, including scores that the owner had apparently thrown down a hole in the wall.
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Munch-o-matic: Scientists Develop The Artificial Mouth Posted: 7 months ago by AutumnLotus
For years scientists have tried to build an electronic tongue, a robotic tasting device that could have profound applications in improving food quality and safety. But before machines learn to taste their food, they first need to learn how to chew it. Scientists report the design of an artificial mouth that mimics the first vital steps of human digestion -- chewing, saliva release and the initial breakdown of food.
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How to: Launder money Posted: 1 year ago by PumpkinSeeds
Even if I can't spell it's exactly how it sounds.
How come there's no money category?
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Tips to Save Money Posted: 2 years ago by ybne1else
It's always wise to reassess your money-spending habits. These valuable tips will help you organize, save, and "keep more money in your pocket!"
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Refacing Money For Art Posted: 7 months ago by 2manyusernames
We've seen the Godless Money movement. Here is a guy who goes further in his defacing but he does it for artistic and humorous reasons. Some great ideas, photographic quality is decidedly mixed.
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My Most Successful Way To Earn Money Posted: 1 year ago by omnipend
I have been asked a question from one of my readers, and the question is this: “Can you tell us the most successful things you have ever done to make money on line? Are they still working?” Well, I will try...
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