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Awesome @Ritholtz out of office reply:

Barry Rithotlz

Barry Ritholtz

I will be out of the office this week, visiting lovely Vancouver and the fine folks who shellout big bucks to live there.

Should you require immediate assistance, please contact Joe Fitzgerald at 212-661-2022 x7101.

If you are located in Europe, and require an extension of credit, please contact Angela Merkel.

In case of dire economic emergency, contact appropriate party below:

Ben Bernanke   202.452.3000
Tim Geithner   202.622.2000
People's Bank of China 011.86.10.6619.4114