Mike M. and S. both sent this piece from The Times of London: Scientists forecast decades of ash clouds
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Reader M.T. sent this item: Obama Plan to Make Cheaper Coins Criticized by Businesses. Let’s face it, inflation is relentless. Sooner or later, they’ll have to debase the U.S. nickel coin. Otherwise, these coins will be snapped up by event the Generally Dumb Public, immediately after being put into circulation. Gresham’s Law has been proven time and time again.