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	<title>Comments on: While the economy falls, local currencies rise</title>
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		<title>By: Mark Herpel</title>
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		<dc:creator>Mark Herpel</dc:creator>
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		<description>Yes, local currency is making a big appearance and could remain for decades if the dollar continues to slide. People like doing business with local stores they know and keeping the money recirculating locally. I was amazed to see the huge percentage of money flowing away from a community when you shop at a big chain store like Wal-Mart over the local supermarket.
Mark</description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Yes, local currency is making a big appearance and could remain for decades if the dollar continues to slide. People like doing business with local stores they know and keeping the money recirculating locally. I was amazed to see the huge percentage of money flowing away from a community when you shop at a big chain store like Wal-Mart over the local supermarket.<br />
Mark</p>
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