Buying time? No, they’re spending it
A report on the initial success of a community currency in Benton County, Oregon.
Act: Inspiration
The Future of Money
Any currency that can maintain its value among its users can function. Historically, many alternative, or local, currencies have worked and many still do.
Argentina,Venezuela Fuel-For-Food Deal To Continue
BUENOS AIRES (Dow Jones)–Argentina and Venezuela will extend this year’s fuel-for-food accord over the coming years, giving Argentina the option to continue importing diesel and gasoil from its South American neighbor, if current gas and power shortages remain a problem.(Adds comments from Planning Minister De Vido’s spokesman saying this year’s $ 240 million fuel contract deal would be renewed in 2005.)
