bjarvis | No Economic Stimulus for Me

I just tried the IRS' economic stimulus payment calculator to see what, if any, stimulation I might hope to receive.

I knew the rebate would decrease for anyone with an AGI above $75k, but I didn't know by how much or at which point the stimulus would become $0. I still don't know that, but the calculator indicates I made too much money in 2007 to qualify. Bugger.

Ah well... I can still mooch off of

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In other news, Zimbabwe has just announced their $50,000,000 bill as they struggle to cope with inflation exceeding 100,000% per year. According to the article, this new denomination is worth about $1 USD and would buy about three loaves of bread.

My immediate thoughts were:
- $50 million bill?! Wow!
- 100,000% annual inflation?! WTF!
- three loaves of bread for only $1 USD?! I paid too much at Safeway!