From the monthly archives:

February 2010

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Basic Economics – When your voters are challenged

by katemckeon on February 22, 2010 ·

in Basic Economics

Who would’ve thought Chicago would become a tax refuge? Since the voters approved a tax hike in Oregon, politicians around the US are sending delagations to the beleaguered state. Leading the charge with offers of enticement to business owners…. Richard Daley, Chicago Mayor. Wait, seriously? Here’s what’s spurred the increase in flights to Portland: Oregon [...]

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Winter Classics and February Winner

by katemckeon on February 16, 2010 ·

in Blog

In a departure from the somber tone of education issues, The February Winner of the Date with Kate is Laurel Lichty of Washington DC. Photo of the two gals below. It just so happened that the DwK was sandwiched between hikes around DC in the record breaking “Snowpocalypse,” Brunch with Drag Queens, and snow ball [...]

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Do Girls Suck at Math?

by katemckeon on February 2, 2010 ·

in Basic Economics,Education Issues

It’s a common refrain both from the mouths of males and females. Yet, what evidence do we have to support this? A former boyfriend even presented a LONG diatribe about the actual genetic reasons women are bad at math . . . but there’s just one problem. Namely, me. Or Jill. Or Heidi. Or Shanti. [...]

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