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Vets Welcome Here
World War I ended today in 1918, ninety years ago…almost a full century. That war was known as the “war to end all wars” because of the great slaughter and destruction it caused. Unfortunately, the peace treaty that officially ended the conflict, the Treaty of Versailles of 1919, forced punitive terms on Germany that destabilized [...]
Scratch My Belly
After news about the “shock market,” being without power and cable for two + days, thanks to Ike, neighbors who have unruly kids who aren’t in school (thanks again to Ike), and the disbelief that someone in the McCain camp can be tossed off the “straight talk” bus for honest opinions, I want this (from [...]
Perils of the Street Merrill and Lehman (Update 4)
ICONS ON WALL STREET TURNING INTO CRUMBS.
In one of the most extraordinary days in Wall Street’s history, Merrill Lynch is near an 11th-hour deal with Bank of America to avert a deepening financial crisis while another storied securities firm, Lehman Brothers, hurtled toward liquidation, according to people briefed on the deal. Via NYT Read the Rest [...]
