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Today's Finance URL

In a manner reminscent of Sister Mary Ignatius Explains It All To You, here are some stick figure drawings and dialogue that explain the current subprime mortgage mess to everyone's satisfaction. Thanks to boingwonder for the link.

Senator Tapper McWidestance wants YOU!

...especially if you're a junior or senior in college, and from Idaho. Those potato-fed guys really make him stand wiiiiiide and deliver!

But hurry, the men's room^W^Wopportunity is closing soon. Thanks to Kenneth in the 212 for the news article.

Al Capone's grandson

...has written a book, Son of Scarface, in which he reveals that he is not only Al Capone's grandson, but that he is gay too. Sounds like an interesting premise, so go and read his website. More information here, and thanks to Towleroad for the heads-up.