Came across an interesting set of stories today. There was an interesting mix of the Democrats and Hamas in politics, Wendy's sadly has been purchased by arby's in culture (I hope arby's doesn't ruin the frosty rescipe), and tax rebates, financial literacy and FOOD SHORTAGES in finance. Interesting times we live in indeed


POLITICS
the democratic party's nightmare
April 24, 2008-- How will black voters react if Obama retains the lead in delegates, popular votes, states won, and money raised, but the superdelegates give Clinton the nomination?


Hamas offers Gaza truce with Israel - World - smh.com.au
The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas has proposed a six-month truce between Israel and Palestinians in the Gaza Strip with an option to extend it to include Palestinians in the West Bank.


FINANCE
Tax rebates to start arriving Monday - Apr. 24, 2008
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- The federal government, eager to boost the flagging economy, will start distributing special tax rebates on Monday - five days earlier than expected, the Treasury Department said Thursday.

Financial Literacy 101 - US News and World Report
The mortgage crisis spawns financial education efforts, but critics say they don't work consistently.


Sam's Club, Costco limit rice purchases as prices rise - Apr. 23, 2008
(AP) -- The two biggest U.S. warehouse retail chains are limiting how much rice customers can buy because of what Sam's Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., called on Wednesday "recent supply and demand trends."


CULTURE
Wendy's accepts Peltz buyout offer - Apr. 24, 2008
DUBLIN, Ohio (AP) -- After two past rejections, the owner of Arby's shaved roast beef sandwich restaurants is buying Wendy's, the fast-food chain famous for its made-to-order square hamburgers and chocolate Frosty dessert, for around $2 billion.