Speaking of national debts

Russia is paying off the Paris Club debt -- part that is the legacy of the Soviet Union -- worth over 22B. This would bring the total debt down to 50B, or 5% of GDP.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/5109362.stm

Yes, it's because they have oil. But it's nice to see the revenue is serving an important purpose.

International Rules of MANHOOD

1: Under no circumstances may two men share an umbrella.

2: It is ok for a man to cry ONLY under the following circumstances:
a. When a heroic dog dies to save its master.
b. The moment Angelina Jolie starts unbuttoning her blouse.
c. After wrecking your boss' car.
d. One hour, 12 minutes, 37 seconds into "The Crying Game".
e. When she is using her teeth.

3: Any Man who brings a camera to a bachelor party may be legally
killed and eaten by his buddies.

4: Unless he murdered someone in your family, you must bail a friend
out of jail within 12 hours.

5: If you've known a guy for more than 24 hours, his sister is off
limits forever unless you actually marry her.

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