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Feb 20, 2013

No Dave Matthews Dollars: Virginia Scraps Alternate Currency Proposal

A Virginia Senate panel killed a bill that would have allowed the commonwealth to study creating its own currency.

Feb 08, 2013

Virginia House Approves Bill That Would Allow Commonwealth to Create Own Currency

The Virginia House of Delegates this week gave approval to a bill that would allow the Old Dominion to create its own currency, but you should rest easy knowing that Dave Matthews won’t be on it.

Jan 25, 2013

Virginia Legislator Wants to Create Alternate Currency for Use in Commonwealth

A Virginia Republican wants the commonwealth to consider creating its own currency, just in case the Federal Reserve system collapses.

Mar 10, 2008

Amsterdam Falafel Now Accepts Euros

Everyone’s favorite falafel joint in Adams Morgan has always screamed European. Obviously with the name, Amsterdam Falafelshop, the Dutch mayo, and pictures of the Netherlands pasted all over. But now they’re going European in one more way. Amsterdam Falafelshop now accepts payment in Euros. Is it a sign of the increasing value of the Euro, which is now worth $1.50 USD? According to Falafelier Pete Barich, it was because tourists from out of town…

 
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