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To: TobagoJack who wrote (41255)	10/13/2008 7:59:38 AM
From: Rolla Coasta	Respond to of 220462

>> 70% off That means the Dow can be off 70% too Seems like prc will have to bail out BofC not A

To: TobagoJack who wrote (41255)	10/13/2008 5:00:34 PM
From: elmatador	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 220462

Iceland for sale on eBay. Bidding started at 99 pence but had reached 10 million pounds by mid-morning on Friday. Iceland for sale on eBay Fri Oct 10, 2008 2:24pm BST Email \| Print \| Share\| Single Page \| Recommend (-) [-] Text [+] 1 of 1Full SizeLONDON (Reuters) - Great scenery and wildlife but financial situation in need of repair -- collect in person. Iceland, which is going cap in hand to Russia for a 4 billion euro loan to bail out its failed banks, was offered for sale as a wholesale lot on eBay on Friday. Bidding started at 99 pence but had reached 10 million pounds by mid-morning on Friday. Globally renowned singer Bjork was "not included" in the sale, according to the notice, but there were nonetheless 26 anonymous bidders and 84 bids. "Located in the mid-Atlantic ridge in the North Atlantic Ocean, Iceland will provide the winning bidder with -- a habitable environment, Icelandic Horses and admittedly a somewhat sketchy financial situation," the notice read. Bidders' questions included: "Do you offer volcano/earthquake insurance?", "Is it possible that my payment will be frozen?", and "Will you accept C.O.D. as a form of payment?"