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  • These obligations should not be dealt with by simply wiping out those who, in good faith and with expectation of only a modest return, financed these obligations in the f irst place.

    Even Talk of Bankruptcy Is a Bad Solution for States 2011

  • If you use the "average cost" method, sales are deemed to come from the oldest shares f irst for determining whether short-term or long-term capital-gains taxes apply.

    New Tax Reporting Rules Carolyn T. Geer 2011

  • In fact there are only four (4) men with the last name KENT listed in the entirety of the SEAL Database; none of them has the f irst name "GRAFTON" � or the middle name "LOOLA" or anything close in spelling or pronunciation.

    grafton loola KENT 2010

  • The f irst can broadly be described as "whatever makes money in the near future," such as writing proposals, returning prospect calls, and calling your credit card company to negotiate a better interest rate.

    Five Tips for Managing Your To-Do List Mike Michalowicz 2011

  • TODAY'S TERKEL TAKEDOWN - Amanda Terkel: In a discussion with a small group of bloggers and journalists on Monday, President Clinton took down the GOP notion that a government shutdown would be a good idea if they win back the majority in November: '[F] irst of all, they can't, unless they just shut off appropriations -- they'll have to pick a fight.

    HUFFPOST HILL - SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2010 2010

  • TODAY'S TERKEL TAKEDOWN - Amanda Terkel: In a discussion with a small group of bloggers and journalists on Monday, President Clinton took down the GOP notion that a government shutdown would be a good idea if they win back the majority in November: '[F] irst of all, they can't, unless they just shut off appropriations -- they'll have to pick a fight.

    HUFFPOST HILL - SEPTEMBER 21ST, 2010 2010

  • The f irst of its kind in Spain, it would store the country's nuclear waste for 60 years.

    Spanish Town Dreams of Nuclear Dump Joe Ortiz 2010

  • "[F] irst of all, they can't, unless they just shut off appropriations -- they'll have to pick a fight," said the former president in response to a question by the Huffington Post.

    Clinton Chides GOP For Pushing A New Government Shutdown: 'It Didn't Work Out Very Well' In 1995 2010

  • SKETCHY SANTAS irst and most importantly, a huge thanks to everyone who submitted their photos for SketchySantas.com You found the courage to share your sketchiest memories with the world—and this book proves you are not alone!

    Sketchy Santas Will Zweigart 2010

  • Since a five-set scare in the f irst round, Mr. Djokovic hasn't dropped a set.

    U.S. Open: Day Eight Photos 2010

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