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Kiting Used in banking to refer to the practice of depositing and drawing checks at two or more banks and taking advantage of the time it takes for the second bank to collect funds from the first bank. Also refers to illegally increasing the face value of a check by changing the numbers on the check. In the context of securities, refers to the manipulation and inflation of stock prices. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Creating or designating an area for launching and landing allows curious spectators a safe boundary to view the activity, and a point of reference for kiters returning to shore. ``There is a huge increase in interest in kite flying as a hobby and as a sport,'' said Judy Brown, president of Associated Oregon Kiters. Even the most clever kiter cannot hide the signs that can accurately signal kiting activity. |
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