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Community Comment archive for Feb. 8, 2009

SUNDAY, FEB. 8, 2009

Quote of the Day -- February 8, 2009

The government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.Ronald Reagan (1911 - 2004)Reagan forgot one other axiom: if, despite all the…

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Seen and heard department...

Good afternoon, Netizens...Seen and heard over the fence behind the Virtual Ballroom: Dear Sirs:One of my checks was returned, marked insufficient funds. In view of current events in the banking market, does that refer to me or to you? Now that seems like an apt…

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Legendary sitar player Ravi Shankar, right, performs with his daughter Anoushka Shankar in Calcutta, India. (AP Photo/Bikas Das) (February 07, 2009) (The Spokesman-Review)

Remember Ravi Shankar... 

Good morning, Netizens... Here is a name from my past and yours, one that will unquestionably be remembered long after you and I are interred and forgotten. I have worshiped and idolized Indian classical music and Ravi Shakar since the first time I was introduced…

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