Think about it: I cannot possibly make as much money telling you not to invest in a hedge fund, an investment product with exceptionally high fees for the manager or marketer, as they can make getting you to invest in a hedge fund.

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"I am not a political leader so I cannot interpret much on political terms, but as a soldier I can tell you this is definitely indicative of our growing friendship, " Major Ghosh said.

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That instant coffee I was forced to buy out of a vending machine (see how I suffered?), also not deductible: you cannot deduct the cost of meals that are not part of inpatient care.

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If you cannot commit to a twenty year holding period, I would not recommend buying EE series savings bonds.

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Within statistical error, under almost all testing conditions, I cannot find a difference between dunking and not dunking under controlled circumstances , so do it how you want.

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But again, we cannot forget -- and I think -- I'm sure you talked about, if not wrote about it -- the major step that seems to have been taken by Republicans in acknowledging that using the debt ceiling for leverage did no one any good.

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