Submitted by CARPE DIEM
ABC 20/20 Report (watch video here)–As a result of the collective intelligence of more than 77,000 bettors on Ireland’s Intrade.com, the prices on the site may be a good way to predict the outcome of current events — more accurate than some polls and pundits.
How accurate?
In 2004, the market odds on Intrade […]

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Submitted by CARPE DIEM
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Submitted by The Capital Spectator
Exports account for about 13% of the U.S. economy these days. That’s a small piece of the GDP pie, but it’s an important piece, thanks to the strong growth in exports.
Exports have been one of the rare consistently bright spots in the U.S. economy. For each and every quarter since Q4 […]

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Submitted by CARPE DIEM
1. “Wind ($23.37) v. Gas (25 Cents),” in today’s WSJ: There is a reason fossil fuels continue to dominate American energy production: They are extremely cost-effective.

2. “Democrats Windfall Tax—On You,” Investor’s Business Daily: The last time the U.S. had a windfall profits tax on oil companies, the results were disappointing: 1) Domestic […]

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Submitted by CARPE DIEM
I don’t often pass along inspirational stuff, as I do not want to offend or “preach,” but this one got to me. We can all use a single image that speaks to us of love, harmony, peace, prosperity and joy. All I ask is that you take a moment to reflect upon […]

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Government Crackdown on Good Samaritans II

MIAMI GARDENS, FL.–A man who said he thought he was just helping a woman in need is accused of running an illegal taxi service and Miami-Dade County’s Consumer Services Department has slapped him with $2,000 worth of fines.

The 78-year-old said he was walking into a Winn-Dixie […]

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