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Health officials are reporting that the swine flu vaccine should be ready by September, with 40 million doses available. Reportedly, pregnant women will be the first ones to receive the vaccine, because they have accounted for 6% of all those who have died from the disease.

The Democrats on the House Energy panel have reportedly reached an agreement on the health care bill.

Secretary of State Clinton is said to have an eight person political
team, along with three million dollars in campaign funds, though she continues to insist that she does not intend to run for President.

The recession is easing, as Fed Districts show a slower pace of economic decline.

President Obama sees "the beginning of the end" of the recession, and defends the stimulus package.

The Feds Beige Book, shows some regional economies stabilizing.

Secretary of Defense Gates says that five thousand troops may be coming home from Iraq by the end of the year, if the violence does not increase in Iraq.

Reportedly, a Madoff trustee is suing the con man's wife Ruth, for return of 44.8 million dollars.

Visa posts higher income as consumers use credit cards more, to pay bills.

Medco's profits rise, as new customers increase, along with higher prices.

Cable-vision is said to be considering a spin off of Madison Square Garden and the Knicks.

Oil falls the most in three months after an unexpected increase in supplies.

The "Cash for Clunkers" program began on Monday, your old car must be less than 25 years old, must be able to drive it, must be insured and registered for 12 months. You could receive anywhere from $3,500 to $4,500 for the old car toward a newer car. The dealer gets the scrap value, the government gets a $50 filing fee. For more information, visit cars.gov.

James Von Brunn, the alleged murderer of the security guard at the Holocaust Museum in Washington, D. C., was indicted, and may face the death penalty.

A judge has appointed a guardian for the octuplets. The mother, has signed a six figure deal over three years for all 14 of the children in a reality type show. The kids will be paid reportedly for 71 days of shooting. The show will start in September.

The U. S. is reported to be pressuring the interim government of Honduras, to allow the former president back into the country.

Iran is blaming the U. S. for its plane crashes, because the sanctions make it hard to get parts for the planes.

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New words: yare, yegg

International cancer experts have moved tanning beds and ultraviolet radiation into the top cancer risk category deeming both to be definite cause of cancer. A new analysis of about 20 studies concludes the risk
of skin cancer jumps by 75%, when people start using tanning beds before age 30. Experts also found that all types of ultraviolet radiation caused worrying mutations in mice, proof that radiation is carcinogenic. Prior to this, according to reports, only one type of ultraviolet radiation was thought to be lethal. According to the studies, using tanning beds caused about a 20% increased relative risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest for of skin cancer. Most lights used in tanning beds give off ainly ultraviolet radiation radiation which cause skin and eye cancer. The American Cancer Society advises people to try bronzing or self-tanning creams instead of tanning beds. Information can be found online in the medical journal Lancet Oncology.

Start a trend to reduce transference of germs, instead of shaking hands, make a fist and bump fists with the other person. Call it a "Howie Mandell" handshake. May cut down on colds, flu and other types of illnesses. Carrying a small bottle of anti-bacterial, hand washing liquid will also help.

Until!

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted in the affirmative to send
Judge Sonia Sotomayor's name to the full Senate for approval as the first Latino Judge to sit on the Supreme Court. All of the Democratic Senators voted for Judge Sotomayor, only one Republican Senator, Lindsey Graham voted yes, to send her name on to the Senate. Judge Sotomayor
will, from all reports, will confirmed by the full Senate.

The House of Representatives passed a resolution celebrating the
anniversary of the statehood of Hawaii, and included a portion
which designated that the 44th President, Barack Obama was born in
the state of Hawaii.

The Fed's Yellen sees first first solid signs of U. S. emergence from recession.

President Obama will meet with Professor Henry Gates and the policeman
from Cambridge, Massachuetts on Thursday, at the White House.

J. P. Morgan, UBS and Deustche Bank may face indictment on charges related to the Milan derivative.

The Endeavour shuttle leaves the space station, headed for home after having the largest gathering of astronauts in space.

Germany's Biedermann beat Michael Phelphs in the 200 meter world freestyle race.

Apple declines Google's offer to put free voice application, on its
I-phone.

Chrysler says dealer traffic at two year high, on "clunker" plan.

BMW offers $4,500 rebates on diesels, in the "cash for clunkers" program,
which began on Monday.

A New York City transit worker, 49, claims $133 million dollar lottery
prize.

Police sources have reported that Dr. Conrad Murray gave Michael Jackson
a fatal dose of propofol, the day he died. The medical examiner's report is due to be released this week.

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Well, we can all breathe a sigh of relief, the recession has technically been declared over. The stock market has been rising to the tune of 38% since its low in March. The free fall of the GDP with a negative of 6%, has ended, but it is a slow movement forward, according to reports. The recession began in December of 2007, and some are saying the end will be decided as being July of this year. That is perhaps the good news, the bad news is that it is a jobless recovery, output in the economy is no0 longer contracting based on economic statistics, but job growth is a lagging indicator and so, with unemployment at a high of 9.5%, and sure to go higher, we are in a jobless recovery. The immense resources put into the system by the government has helped to stabilize the ship. The Federal Reserve has announced it will keep interest rates low, so that will hopefully help those who qualify, refinance their homes to have funds to spend and therefore help push the economy in a positive direction. The housing market is starting to show signs of recovery as well. The existing homes sales report has been up three months in a row. At this time, by many reports, only 15% of the stimulus money is in the system, so further improvement is expected as the monies flow out. The new green jobs, the infrastructure improvements, money to the states, and new energy resources should all have an effect on a rising economy. If the Congress and Senate can put a decent health care bill together, stemming the fraud in medicaid alleged by large drug companies, and address the long term deficit problem, not too much to ask, perhaps,just perhaps, we as a country will be on the road to a healthier nation.

The United States and China are involved in a two day summit, where President Obama is stressing a partnership between the two countries, for a better future for both countries. Secretaries Clinton and Geithner will chair the summit.

The Mayor of Cambridge, Massachusetts, will be holding a series of town hall meetings, to have citizens discuss what can be done to avoid having situations happen, as occurred between Professor Henry Gates and the police who arrested him in his home, when a neighbor reported what she thought was a break-in at Professor Gates home.

Susan Eisenhower, granddaughter of President Dwight Eisenhower, revealed on the Bill Maher cable show "Real Time With Bill Maher", that her Grandfather's original famous speech contained the phrase "industrial congressional military complex" and he removed the word congressional because he did not want to offend the Democratic Congress.

Governor Sarah Palin has officially stepped down as Governor of Alaska,
the Deputy Governor Sean Parnell, took over the position as of Sunday. Look out lower 48, the Palin factor will be moving in.

The Endeavour astronauts will make their final walk, to make some minor repairs and install a porch to the Japanese space laboratory.

Alberto Contador won the Tour De France, Lance Armstrong took third place.

A 14 foot python, which was roaming a neighborhood in Florida was captured by a trapper.

The Iranian President, selected his former Vice-President to be his adviser after the Supreme Leader objected to the man being selected as the Vice-President.

A New Zealand man who had a loan rejected by his bank, because as an artist he did not receive a weekly paycheck, decided to withdraw his money from the bank. His account totaled a reported two-hundred thousand dollars, he demanded they give it to him in twenty dollar bills. Better than dimes.

The former President of Honduras, Mr. Zelaya, has set up camp on the border with Nicaragua, and is being accused of creating conflict between the two countries. Reportedly his relatives are not being allowed to leave Honduras, and a few of them have medical problems and are not being allowed to go to the hospital.

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Five Rabbis along with the Mayors of Hoboken, Secaucas, and Ridgefeld Borough, New Jersey were arrested in an undercover operation. The Deputy Mayor of Jersey City, New Jersey was implicated and some twenty other people were charged in the probe. The authorities announced the arrests, which included money laundering charges, national and international, bribery, and other charges where those arrested derived money from criminal activities. Politicians put themselves up for sale, the authorities said. Brooklyn, Israel and Switzerland were areas where the money laundering was taking place, some three million dollars was laundered, it is reported. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were involved in campaign contributions.

President Obama gave a prime time news conference last night and he announced that "the stars are aligned" to pass health care reform.
He answered many questions and re-iterated that health care reform must be our top priority.

The Obama Administration reportedly is considering paying the Afghan farmers not to grow their poppy crop. A bidding war will probably take place with the war lords, if the decision is made, with more bloodshed possible.

GOP Senator Lindsey Graham, of South Carolina has decided, with his big
heart, to vote for Judge Sonia Sotomayor's confirmation to the Supreme Court.

CNN is reporting, that it is believed that Osama Bin Laden's son was killed in a missile attack.

A new Lupus drug is reportedly showing promise in trials.

Reportedly, a judge reinstated a portion of Dan Rather's twenty million
lawsuit against CBS.

A disorderly conduct charge against Harvard Law Professor, Henry Lewis Gates, was dropped. He did not have his key and broke into his own house, a neighbor saw him and called the police. The police came to the house, the details are not specific, but the police requested identification, the professor accused the officer of racism and the heat was on. The professor who is black, probably with a ritzy house, was arrested, lead out of his home in handcuffs, with a photographer, who just happened to be present, taking his picture for the front page of Boston newspapers. President Obama was asked about the incident, and said that the professor was a friend of his, and among other things that the policeman was stupid for arresting the man in his own home. We can imagine what the policeman is calling the president after hearing that remark, sorry to say. The policeman on the record said that he would not apologize. We guess not, it was your ego that made you arrest the man in the first place. Have to show people who is in charge here, don't we? Just an opinion, we need policemen, just sensible ones.

Wells Fargo reported a two ,million dollar profit in the second quarter.

Pepsico reported a 2% drop in profits, during the second quarter.

Avon is reportedly going to reduce its workforce by 1,700 people by
2013.

Anti-meat advocates are pushing for labels to be put on hot dogs, to warn consumers that the hot dogs are hazardous to their health.

The Taco Bell mascot, Gidget, the chihuahua, passed away at 15 years of age. The city of Los Angeles, despite the state's budgetary problems may pay for the dogs funeral.

The Iranian President Ahmadinejad, is defying the Supreme Leader in his selection of his Vice-President. This could get interesting.

A Japanese landslide has reportedly left 9 people missing.

North Korea has announced it will not rejoin the six party talks on nuclear armaments. Secretary of State Clinton reportedly said North
Korean has few options.

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New words: varlet, venery

Governor Sarah Palin has found herself embroiled in yet another ethics
investigation, which may not be dismissed as the multiple other ethics charges have been so far. An independent investigator has found evidence that Governor Palin may have violated ethics laws by accepting private donations to pay her legal bills. The charge is that she is securing unwarranted benefits and receiving improper gifts through the Alaska Fund Trust, set up by supporters. The practical effect of the ruling may be more financial than anything else, meaning she will probably be assessed a large fine, and not be able to solicit any more money, although the web site is still running. When other ethics charges were dismissed, reportedly, Governor Palin quickly announced that fact, this one she is sitting on.

The Republicans have announced to their supporters, that they are launching an all out effort, influenced by the likes of Bill Crystal and other media types, to kill the health care measures, that are moving through the Senate and Congress. Isn't that special, what kind caring, people?

President Obama is in touch with liberal bloggers, in a campaign to get them to contact members of Congress, pressuring them to pass the health care bill in a timely manner.

The Federal Reserve Chief, Ben Bernanke, has stated that the economy is improving slowly, and that they will keep interest rates near zero for a long time.

President Obama made yet another speech promoting the need to pass health care reform, some of his points were:
People will have insurance protection, if they change jobs, lose their job, get sick, or have a pre-existing condition.
If you like your health care coverage, you will be allowed to keep it.
There will be a public option available.
Prevention and wellness programs will be emphasized.
There will be out-of-pocket spending limits.
Costs will be cut, but quality will be improved.
Insurance companies and the AMA are supporting the reforms.
But from all reports, the cost factor is the main obstacle. President
Obama has said in the past and recently, that the cost of doing nothing is worse than the cost of any change, or improvement, in essence. He also has said, hard choices have to be made to give the American people the health care they deserve.

Secretary of State Clinton is traveling to Thailand, for the Asian Conference.

Senator John Ensign's approval rating, has reportedly fallen 22 points in his home state of Nevada.

The Senate panel delays the vote on Judge Sotomayor, as GOP support grows.

The Senate sides with President Obama and cuts the excess funding for the Pentagon's F-22 planes.

Defense Secretary Gates has announced that the U. S. Army will grow by twenty-two thousand members, to relieve the existing forces.

California lawmakers and the Governor reached a deal to settle
the huge budget deficit. Reportedly offshore drilling is a part of the agreement, while legalization of marijuana is not.

A report has been disclosed that shows a review of diabetes blood
monitoring machines, were unreliable by a factor of 14 to 16 points.
The FDA has ordered that better attention be paid to the accuracy
of the machines by manufacturers.

Morgan Stanley ha been fined five hundred thousand dollars, on charges of inappropriate money managers recommendations to clients.

Reports are that nineteen of Michael Jackson's doctors are possibly
under investigation. Authorities also report that murder charges are unlikely in the case.

Contador and Armstrong still 1 and 2, in the Tour De France race, as they travel through the Alps.

Three government buildings in Afghanistan were bombed, six people were killed as a result of the bombings.

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The words still ring true, today marks 40 years since Neil Armstrong placed his feet on the moon. A remarkable feat which was hailed around the world. President J. F. Kennedy had declared the challenge ant NASA and the engineers, scientists, astronauts and many others joined, in an effort to make it happen and it did. One 91/2 size shoe step for mankind, made history. That imprint will stay on the moon for millions of years with nothing to wipe it away, it is said. Apollo 11 made the journey of a lifetime, a "can do" moment for America and mostly for mankind. Now there's talk of going to Mars, which may be the next great space moment in history, in the near future. Congratulations to NASA and to all those who had the vision and courage to make the moon landing happen 40 years ago, it's still a "giant leap for mankind".

The crew of Apollo 11, will visit with President Obama, today at the White House, in honor of the 40th Anniversary of the moon landing.

CIT Group, Inc's Board of Directors, met on Sunday and approved an agreement with their major bondholders for a three billion rescue loan, to keep the company out of bankruptcy.

There will be a public memorial for Walter Cronkite at the Lincoln Center. On Thursday, there will be a private service for Mr. Cronkite.

Tom Watson, a world champion golfer in times past, missed an opportunity to become the oldest golfer in history to win a major championship at the British Open on Sunday. He was leading Stewart Cink at 3 under par to Cink's 2 under par, when he bogeyed the 18th hold taking him into a four hole playoff with Cink. Watson appeared to crumble after leading all weekend and lost the tournament by six strokes, giving Cink his first ever major championship title. Tiger Woods missed the cut on Friday, and Phil Mickelson did not play due to his wife's illness. Congratulations to Mr. Cink,well played.

Lance Armstrong is in second place in the Tour De France after stage 15 of the race. Alberto Contador is the leader.

An Indiana prosecutor, is reported to have tried cases without a valid license. Hundreds of criminal convictions could be returned to court for retrial.

The custody hearing for Michael Jackson's children has been postponed until August 3. The latest report is that the children would prefer that Janet Jackson, their aunt, raise them. Authorities have said
reportedly that there will probably not be any murder charges filed in the case.

Talks with a U. S mediator involved have come to a standstill, in the effort to end the crisis of leadership in Honduras.

A new program on NBC debuts tonight at 10 p.m., which involves former green berets, former intelligence officers, and special forces individuals who have teamed up to find accused terrorists, who are living in the United States and in Europe. The information they uncover is turned over to authorities, who will further the effort to bring the individuals to justice. These are real life situations, the name of the program is "The Wanted".

Michael Vick, the NFL football quarterback, has completed his sentence for involvement in dog fighting promotions and has been released from the halfway house, which was the final part. He is said to be hiring a trainer to get him in shape for a possible return to football.

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New words: wamus, wark

The announcement came, Walter Cronkite had died and we are all sadder, and will miss the man who made us feel "safe" as Margaret Carlson of Bloomberg News said in an interview on MSNBC. Many people remembered him as a newsman's newsman. Don Hewitt creator of 60 Minutes, said that Mr Cronkite set the Gold Standard for news anchors. Edward R. Murrow asked Mr. Cronkite to join him at CBS, he had no formal training, but came to exemplify the very best in news reporting. He joined CBS in 1950, and stepped down in 1981, being replaced by Dan Rather. Mr. Rather said in an interview, remembering Mr. Cronkite as the very best in the business, that he and his wife Betsy loved sailing, and he especially loved race cars. Mr. Cronkite described the Vietnam war as "un-winnable". Mr. Cronkite, it is reported died, after years of suffering from cerebral vascular disease. May his faimly and friends be comforted, in their time of grief.

Frank McCourt, 78, author of Angela's Ashes, has meningitis and is not expected to survive. According to his brother, Malachy, his facilities are shutting down. Reportedly he was being treated for melanona, the deadliest for of skin cancer, and was doing well, then developed the meningitis.

Then we go over to C Street in Washington, D. C., to a house, where Republicans gather and some live. It is a type of mission, where the men have prayer service, and read the Bible. The problem seems to be
that many of the men have been outed in recent weeks as being involved in adulterous affairs. Those include Senator John Ensign, Governor Mark Sanford, and former Republican Representative Chip Pickering, who supposedly took care of his business with his mistress in the house itself. His wife made this known in a lawsuit in divorce proceedings, when she sued her husband's mistress for destroying her marriage and her husband's career. The house is listed as a church and is tax-exempt. The men, in a book called "The Family" are described as a group who talk to each other, and absolve each other
of whatever sin or transgression they find themselves embroiled in.
Reportedly one Senator told Senator Ensign that he should pay his mistress the money that she was paid. They believe in strict privacy, that the public does not exist within their circle. A total secret sect operating on C Street and the house just happens to be red.

Today Governor Mark Sanford's Communications Director resigned for personal reasons.

There is reportedly an investigation into the travel expenses paid by Governor Sanford, possibly from state funds.

Two of the House panels reviewing the Health Care bill, passed their
portion of the bill. Three more must be completed.

Republican Senators Lugar, Snowe and Martinez are reportedly going to vote for Judge Sotomayor's confirmation.

There was a very violent bombing in Jakarta, Indonesia. Two western hotels, Marriott and the Ritz-Carlton were both bombed. Nine people were killed and so far reportedly 50 people were injured.

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New words: verdure, vina

CIT Group Inc., may be headed for bankruptcy within a few days. The commercial lending company is hitting hard ties, and has been in talks with the Federal Reserve, the Treasury Department and the FDIC for an additional cash infusion. The talks broke down, the company tried to induce its debt holders to give them the funds to no avail It has been said that the debt holders believe the economy is on the rise, and are not interested at the moment. This refusal by the government to give CIT the 2.3 billion requested, is a virtual line in the sand being drawn by the Obama administration, as to how much money they are still willing to give to prop up failing institutions. The relative small size of CIT may also have bearing on the decision not to provide the additional cash. There may not be much of a ripple effect if and when CIT files for bankruptcy, because of its small size. The company had 75.7 billion in assets as of March 31, with 7.4 billion in debt, due in the first quarter of 2010. CIT had already received 2.3 billion in bailout money in December of 2008. A bankruptcy would mean that CIT shareholders would be wiped out and the government would lose its 2.3 billion dollar stake in the company. Many small business borrowers, reportedly, could be greatly effected. Reports are that CIT will file for bankruptcy before trading on Thursday.

Three House committee votes are expected on the Health Care Reform Bill today, the Senate has already passed one of the bills.

Iraq's Al-Maliki, is expected to meet with President Obama later in this month.

The Endeavour space shuttle took off on its sixth attempt to launch, carrying the last portion of the Japanese space lab. Reportedly a piece of foam broke off hitting the shuttle, but did not cause any major damage.

A 5,000 pound shark washed up on a New York beach.

A gentleman in Connecticut purchased a package of cigarettes with his Visa card, and was shocked to find he had been charged over 23 thousand, trillion dollars, and on top of that an overdraft fee, for exceeding his credit limit. It was cleared up eventually.

A man, who was involved in a hit and run accident was chased down and killed by police just down the street from the U.S. Capitol building, in Washington, D. C. yesterday. New Jersey Avenue and Constitution Avenue were closed to traffic, reportedly, for about 45 minutes.

In Pensacola, Florida, the investigation into the murder of couple who had adopted 13 children, most of whom reportedly had special needs, has been joined by the DEA. The security system on the grounds was supposed to be turned off and wasn't, so the police were able to obtain a picture of the red van which was involved in what was initially thought to be a robbery. Seven people have been taken into custody, and a few more are being sought.

A Russian human rights activist, has been killed.

A 7.8 earthquake hit off the coast of New Zealand, a small tsunami was generated as a result.

An Iranian airplane has crashed, killing a reported 170 people.

The Spanish woman, who reportedly was the oldest woman to give birth in the world, at 66, has died, leaving twin toddlers.

Nine people died in a bombing in Iran.

Al Queda to the Pakistanis, that they must back the militias.

U.K. unemployment rises to 7.6%.

A bridge collapsed in China, killing 6 people.

Violence strikes the Mexican President's home area.

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For the second day of hearings from the Senate Judiciary Committee, for her nomination to the Supreme Court, Judge Sotomayor sat listening to the continuous questions about he statement that a "Latino woman would have better decision making qualities than a white man" in essence. Finally the judge gave in and stated that it was bad what she said.
Senator Arlen Specter thought it was making a lot out of nothing, that she was just showing confidence. Then she started to punch back. Mostly the Republican Senators kept hitting her with the charge that she would be biased in her decisions, she swung back, saying she would uphold the law, if confirmed, as she has in her past cases. Of all people, Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina and a JAG lawyer, made the basic assertion that the judge had an anger management problem and wanted her to try to control her temperament. The judge said in response to his accusation that she asked tough questions during case reviews, to get answers, in essence. Chris Matthews of MSNBC's Hardball made the observation that Senator Graham loves Senator John McCain, who is one of the most short tempered men in the senate, and has been know to show his anger many times, according to his senate colleagues, but Senator Graham has a big problem with Judge Sotomayor's temperament. The hearings will go through Thursday, perhaps end on Friday.

The secret plan of the CIA, to target Al Queda leaders, instituted allegedly by Vice-President Cheney, used a million dollars over an eight year period, but never went further than the planning stages, according to reports. There will be an internal investigation by the
CIA and possibly the Congress. The Intelligence Committee is requesting documents regarding the plan from the CIA, they are reportedly co-operating. Reports also say that the squads were being trained to go into allied counties without those governments knowing anything about the.

The New York Post is reporting that Debbie Rowe the ex-wife of Michael Jackson and the reported biological mother of two of his children has agreed to relinquish parental rights to the two children for a reported four million dollars. A lawyer for Ms Rowe, sent a letter to the Post demanding a retraction of the story, saying that the story was not true.
A custody hearing is scheduled for Monday. The assistant coroner visited Mr. Jackson's dermatologist today, and reportedly left with some documents. Reports are that the police authorities are not looking
at Mr. Jackson's long term drug use but what drugs he had taken in the past few weeks prior to his death.

President Obama threw out the first pitch at the All-Star baseball game, reports are that it was a low ball and made it to the catcher.

Treasury Secretary Geithner and the Democrats are looking to increase oversight for derivitives, so as to try to avoid what has happpened in the past.

Bernard Madoff was delivered to his new home at a N.C. medium security prison. Mr. Madoff is reportedly not going to appeal his sentence. At 71 years of age, he will probably spend the rest of his life in the facility. He received 150 years for his crime.

A DA in Texas is said to have paid three of his secretaries 1.2 million dollars over a 5 year period yo "watch his back". Average salaries total 35 thousand dollars a year, his distribution amounted to 81 thousand a year, quite a bonus.

Levi Johnston, the former fiancee of Governor Sarah Palin's daughter said reportedly, that the Governor quit because she could not take the stress anymore. Whatever.

A Canadian newspaper reporter wrote, that the Republicans love Governor Sarah Plain so much yet do not like Judge Sotomayor, which would lead one to believe that this is why they are going over a cliff. Here, here!

A husband and wife team began to work on plans for a pet airline in 2005, it is now in the air. Alysa Binder and Dan Wiesel, decided to start the service after having a problem with their dog flying in the cargo section of their plane and not being able to check on him.
It is called Pet Airways, and it is booked up for two months. There are carriers in place of seats, 50 on each flight, the animals are escorted to the plane and checked on every 15 minutes. A trip from N.Y. to Los Angeles would take 24 hours, there would be a stop in Chicago, they would have a bathroom break, play time, and bunk for the night before finishing the flight. Royal treatment for pets.

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New words: ursine, utile

Today starts the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, for Judge Sonia Sotomayor. The Chairman, Senator Patrick Leahy, said in opening remarks that her story was an American story. Senator Jeff Sessions, ranking Republican member, said that Judge Sotomayor was "out of the main stream of legal thinking". He said this even though after a review of 1,200 of Judge Sotomayor's legal decisions, the Bar Association said she was not an activist judge, and rated her over 90% range for following the law as it is written, and being a middle of the road jurist. Never mind the record, the Republicans appear to be gearing for a fight, so no one who has empathy for human beings, especially a Latino woman, with more experience reportedly than any other nominee at this point of their nomination, also an excellent scholar, would be given the chance to sit on the Supreme Court of the United States of America. Judge Sotomayor met with 89 of the 100 Senators who hold office, winning over most of the according to reports. Therefore, unless the floor drops out from under the judge during the hearings, which will probably conclude Thursday or Friday, she should be sent out of committee with a decent vote, and confirmed by the Senate with over 70 votes, maybe more. The woman is qualified and smart and will be a great addition to the mostly all boys club. Thank goodness for change, it's a good thing.

The Congress is totally abuzz about a semi-revelation that Vice-President Cheney set up a covert operation of sorts in 2001 until Leon Panetta took over as Director of the CIA, and ended it. The plan reportedly was that the CIA target Al-Quida leaders for assassination outside the military, and not to inform Congress or the Intelligence Committees about any of the details. When Leon Panetta took over the CIA, he reportedly was not informed about the program. He learned of its existence in June, and shut it down the next day. He is launching an investigation into the situation. Senator Diane Feinstein has said that she feels it was illegal. A decision has to be made regarding congressional investigation into the matter. The supposed reason for not informing Congress was to prevent leaks. Darth Vadar at work again.

President Obama chose Dr. Regina Benjamin to be Surgeon General.

President Obama came hoe fro his overseas trip to two summits and to Ghana to try to move the health care reform forward, he has reportedly said that he wants to get it done this year. Paying for it is the sticking point.

The private Pennsylvania swim club which changed its mind after deciding to allow a cap of minority children to use the pool, and returned their money has held an impromptu meeting and voted unanimously to allow the children back to use the pool. Charges of racism were leveled against the club. Senator Arlen Specter, Democrat of Pennsylvaiania said Friday, that he had asked the Justice Department to investigate, "to determine what action, if any was warranted by the Civil Rights Division". The Swimming Comissioner reportedly said he was appalled by the clubs actions. Didn't know there was a swimming
commissioner.

Attorney General Eric Holder is considering investigating the Bush administration in relation to the alleged torture interrogations.

Lance Armstrong is currently in 3rd place after the last leg of the Tour, climbing the Pyrenees Mountains, which some have said is like climbing ount Everest three times. He is reported to have said that this will probably not be his last ride.

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and the legislature in California
are said to be close to a decision on resolving the state's budget problem.

More British soldiers have reportedly been killed in Afghanistan than in Iraq.

Former Junior Welterweight Champion, Arturo Gatti was found dead in a hotel room in a posh seaside resort in northeastern Brazil. His wife has been detained by the Brazilian police. Amandi Rodrigues, 23, was taken into custody after contridictions in her interrogation. She could not explain how she spent nearly 10 hours in the room and did not notice that Gatti was already dead. Witnesses said that the couple fought and that Gatti was drunk. A friend said reportedly tht the couple was planning to separate. Gatti was 32 years old, the couple have a one year old little boy, who was not harmed according to reports.

NASA will try for the fifth time to launch the Endeavour today, to travel to the International Space Station. Bad weather delayed the
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So many tears, so many hugs, so many people were at the Memorial Service for Michael Jackson. His friends and family members told stories about him, as they grieved for their loss of their friend and brother. Jermaine sang his brother's favorite song "Smile", Tito told a story of seeing this strangely dressed man with crooked teeth in a music store, and going up to him and asking "Michael, what are you doing?" Smokey Robinson and Lionel Ritchie spoke about their talented friend, who they say will be long remembered for his great music. Others like Brooke Shields, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Reverend Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and any others were there at the Staple Center to praise their friend who left too soon. Michael's daughter Paris tearfully said she loved her father so much, and that he was the best dad. Hundreds were outside the center and still ore were at the Nokia Center nearby. About 8oo people reportedly gathered at the Beverly Hills Wilshire four Seasons Hotel to console each other and coninue to remember their friend and brother, the "King of Pop".

Al Franken was sworn in as a Senator by Vice-President Joe Biden yesterday.

The U.S. has requested that they be a mediator between the deposed President of Honduras and the government. Costa Rico has reported that there is a green light for such a situation.

President Obama has reportedly said that the United States is not giving Israel any go ahead to attack Iran.

Eight U.S. soldiers were reported to have been killed in Afghanistan.

Reportedly the Obama daughters took Russia by storm.

Three hospital associations have agreed to contribute $155 billion dollars to reduce Medicare and Medicare costs over 10 years.

U.S. credit card delinquencies have hit a record high, as well as delinquent home equity loans.

Washington, D.C now recognizes same sex couples.

Alec Baldwin is considering a run for Congress.

Nine U.S. companies are being assessed penalties for manufacturing children's products with too much lead content.

Indonesia will pick its new President.

Mumbai has had its water supply cut by India, leaving the area facing an acute water shortage.

The riots in China have left hundreds dead or injured, ethnic problems
are said to be the cause.

In Pakistan the Taliban are reportedly buying children, to be used as suicide bombers.

Iraq bars organized visitor groups from Saddam Hussein's grave.

Tokyo has been recognized as the most expensive city in the world.

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Phil Mickleson, the second best ranked golfer in the world, was told that his mother is also suffering with breast cancer. Six weeks after Mickleson announced that his wife, Amy had breast cancer, his mother was diagnosed with the disease and is to have surgery later this week. Mary
Mickleson discovered she had breast cancer last week. She is scheduled to have surgery Friday, at MD Anderson Cancer Clinic, in Houston, the same hospital where Amy Mickleson had surgery last Wednesday, according to the Associated Press. Phil Mickleson said that it was highly unlikely that he would play in the British Open. Also that his schedule for the rest of the year, would depend on his wife's battle. Another top ranked player Kenny Perry's mother is also suffering withcancer. He issaid to be playing in the British Open.

Former Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara has died at 93. He reportedly directed the escalation of the Vietnam War, although he reportedly had inner doubts about being able to win the war or whether it was worth the U.S. fighting the war.

Governor Ed Rendell of Pennsylvania gave an interview on MSNBC, with Andrea Mitchell, where he revealed that the sate had a budget deficit of 3.2 billion dollars. His plan, he stated was to have the state
endure three years of tax increases, to try to fix the problem.

President Obama and his family traveled to Moscow for a three day suit, after which he will visit Italy and Ghana. The President met with
President Medvedev of Russia and came to an agreement to restart the START program to reduce nuclear warheads and delivery systems. There will also be a commissioner to oversee relations between Russia and the United States. Russia has also agreed to allow the U.S. to use Russian airspace to transport equipment into Afghanistan.

Two mono-rail trains collided in Disney World, killing one employee. An investigation is on going into the cause of the accident.

Police in South Carolina report that the alleged, South Carolina serial killer, was slain in North Carolina. The man, Patrick Tracey Burris, who had a long rap sheet, was killed in a shootout with the police. The bullets in the man's gun reportedly matched the bullets used to kill five people in South Carolina.

A judge ruled on Monday reportedly, that Michael Jackson's estate would be administered by a close friend and his long tie attorney. Ticket were being given out today, along with arm bands. one supposedly showed up on the internet for ten thousand dollars. How do you get inside with a mutilated arm band??? Five doctors are reportedly being questioned in the death of Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson will be buried in a private ceremony Tuesday morning, in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Los Angeles.

Tests reportedly show that caffeine may help ward off alzheimers.

The Republican party has censored Governor Mark Sanford over his 4 day absence, and his affair with an Argentina woman. This will more than likely give him cover to stay in office.

The former President of Honduras flew back to the country, but was not allowed to land, due to military vehicles and groups of people on the runway.

Former Mayor Marion Berry was arrested on stalking charges by the Park police. Reportedly he was arraigned on Monday.

Former NFL Quarterback Steve McNair's death, has been ruled a homicide by the police. The woman who was found dead along with him, is said to have purchased the gun last Thursday, which was found near the bodies.

Tiger Woods hosted the AT&T National PGA Tournament at Congressional
Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. Mr Woods also won the tournament on Sunday with a thirteen under par. Tiger's friend Roger Federer went down in the history books on Sunday by outlasting Andy Roddick in a five set match where the fifth set had thirty games played before Mr. Federer won the match 16-14, for the title at Wimbledon. This puts Mr. Federer ahead of Pete Sampras with 15 Grand Slam Titles. Quite a record for
the talented, multi-linguistic young man. If he stays healthy, he may break all records, in the open era of tennis.

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New words: reglet, resect

Big surprise fro the Alaskan Governor, on Friday, with a rambling press conference, Governor Sarah Palin shocked a lot of Republicans and Democrats by stepping down from the position of Governor of Alaska. She will be turning over the governorship to her Lt. Governor Sean Parnell, who is said to be a strong Palin supporter. No one seems to be able to determine just why she is quitting in mid-term, if she has aspirations to run for the Republican nomination for president in 2012. As many states are suffering budget deficits, and economic constrictions from the recession, so is the state of Alaska. Many felt the best thing she could done would be to improve the state of affairs in Alaska and complete her term in office as governor. Ed Rollins, a Republican strategist, said this was the worst thing she could have done. Others think she is freeing herself up to write her seven figure book, raise money for the GOP, garnering favors for the future and going on the speaking circuit to raise her profile, for whatever she plans to do in the future. We feel like some others do, that there is another shoe to drop, it seems a little like a forced situation, with an implied threat of prosecution of some sort, could be wrong, but? Governor Palin will reportedly be leaving at the end of the month.

The Michael Jackson Memorial at the Staple Center will have eleven thousand free tickets available on-line. You have to register, and will be notified on Sunday, reportedly if you will receive yours. The family has nine thousand tickets for their friends.

Governor Mark Sanford of South Carolina, was trying to obtain a publisher for a book deal. One such deal fell through, reportedly.

Former Representative Cynthia McKinney was being held in Iran, reports are that she will be sent back to the United States.

Attorney General Eric Holder had to undergo emergency oral surgery.

Seven more banks failed in the U. S., bringing the total to 52.

Inflatable baby floats have been recalled, check the internet for brands.

Disney is adding a likeness of President Obama to its attractions.

The Statue of Liberty's crown was reopened to the public this 4th of July, this is the first time being opened since September 11.

The police chief in Berry Township, Ohio, was smooching in his patrol car with a fellow officer, while there was a prisoner in the back seat,
the only problem was, his camcorder captured the whole thing. He will now retire early to dilly dally on his own time.

The Williams sisters met today in the finals at Wimbledon. Serena beat her sister, Venus in two sets, claiming her third Wimbledon women's singles championship win. In a beautifully played and well executed win, Andy Roddick upset the favorite Andy Murray, which will now set up a match between Roger Federer and Roddick on Sunday for the men's singles championship.

The Russian President has reportedly said that Russia is ready to rebuild relationships with the United States.

New Zealand Airline issued a nude safety video, with the flight attendants wearing only body paint, used as uniforms. The three and one-half minute video had 1.2 million hits on You-Tube by Friday, four days after it was launched.

The alleged war criminal, Demjanjuk, who was sent back to Germany, has been found to be well enough to stand trial by a judge.

North Korea has launched short and long range missiles during the holiday weekend, according to reports out of South Korea. No word if any were aimed toward Hawaii.

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The Madoff's multi-million dollar penthouse has been seized by Federal Agents, with all of its contents. Mrs. Madoff was evicted from the home, she was not allowed to take her fur coat with her. The contents of the penthouse are reportedly going to be auctioned off to the public. Mr. Madoff has been sentenced to 150 years in prison.

Debbie Rowe, the ex-wife of Michael Jackson, and the mother of two of his children, is said to be deliberating weather or not to try to obtain custody of her children. According to a well known lawyer, the papers that Ms Rowe filed to relinquish parental rights to the children were not legally in order and therefore she never lost her rights to the children. That same lawyer seems to think that under the law, Ms Rowe would have a better chance of obtaining custody of the children than the grandmother, even if the Jackson will stipulated his mother as the guardian. The hearing was scheduled reportedly to take place on next Monday, Ms Rowe, is reported to want the date moved forward.
The memorial service for Mr. Jackson is scheduled to be held the
Staples Center on Tuesday. The center was the place where Mr. Jackson and his entourage were rehearsing for his upcoming London tour. A new video has been released to the networks showing the artist and his back-up singers in full session. He looks thin, but did not appear to be in any kind of unhealthy condition, his energy level appeared to be high. The video was recorded two days prior to his death. It is also reported that the DEA has joined the investigation into Mr. Jackson's death, and there are criticisms of the LAPD in their handling of the investigation.

The U. S. Senate bill on health care reform, reportedly will penalize anyone who does not obtain coverage. The government will provide subsidies for the poor and many middle-class families. Certain hardship cases will be exempt. The Kennedy bill will reportedly cost $611 billion dollars, and will contain a public option. Employers with at least 25 employees must offer coverage.

The Commerce Department released the unemployment numbers for June, which show that 467 thousand people lost their jobs. The rate of unemployment moved up to 9.5%. This is reportedly a 26 year high.

President Obama announced that he wants th $787 billion dollar stimulus money to be distributed faster, he wants the states to be able to use the money to create more jobs. Since the start of the recession, the country has lost 7.2 million jobs. California and a half a dozen other states are reportedly running out of money and are on the verge of having to drastically cut government services and employees.

The reports are that Air France Flight 447 did not break up in the air as originally thought, but went into the water belly first, reportedly fully intact.

Swine flu case in the United States have reached nearly 34 thousand, there have been reportedly 170 deaths.

Governor Mark Sanford's wife says that she would be willing to forgive her husband for his affair, but it would be up the the people of South Carolina if he should remain in office. Who is writing the screen play for the coming made for tv movie?

Oscar winning actor and star of the long running "Streets of San Francisco", Karl Mulden has died at the age of 97.

A young soldier in Afghanistan, wandered off the base and reportedly was kidnapped by the Taliban. The U. S military in Afghanistan was notified by the Taliban that the soldier was being held by them, no demands have been made.

Serena Williams and Venus Williams both beat their opponents in the semi-finals at Wimbledon, thus setting up a finals match on Saturday between the sisters. Roger Federer will play Tommy Haas, and Andy Roddick will be pitted against Andy Murray, the survivors will meet on Sunday at for the men's final match.

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Michael Jackson's will of 2002 was filed in court today, with a disclosure that his father and ex-wife Debbie Rowe would receive nothing. That his Mother would be the guardian of his children, if she was unable to take care of the children, then Diana Ross would take over the responsibility.
The monies from royalties and music would go into a family trust fund for the children. Two co-executives have been named, they are former business associates of Mr. Jackson. The family reportedly will not have a viewing at Neverland. There are rumors and reports that Michael Jackson did not want to do 50 concerts in London and wanted to get out of the tour. So much so, one reporter from the "Daily Beast" said his sources told him, that he wanted to try to get sick, because the only way not to do the tour was if there was a medical infirmity. He only wanted to do 10 concerts, not 50 as had been agreed to by his handlers.
He was stressed out over having to do 50 concerts with one day between each. He had asked his doctor, it is said, to stay overnight, in case something happened as he was going to try to make himself sick. There was a dangerous drug that was found in the home. The reporter also said that he thought Michael Jackson had accidentally killed himself and had not committed suicide, but perhaps took a drug overdose unintentionally.
His record sales are breaking records, he has had more music downloaded than any other artist.

A wax figure of President Barack Obama is being displayed in Paris, France.

The former Homeland Security Director Michael Cherkoff, spoke on MSNBC, about the high-risk in New York city around the skyscrapers and high- rise office buildings. He thought there should be anti-ram columns constructed around the buildings, and tighter security put in place.

Financial firms such as Standard and Poors reportedly attended a birthday bash given by SEC, at $3,500 and $7,500 a table.

Another little morsel from South Carolina Governor, Mark Sanford, which was not reported previously. Before he said, he had met his soul mate, a tape was released where he said, "At least I can die knowing I have met my soul mate". His wife has taken their three children out of the state on a vacation. Many of his Republican friends are said to be calling on him to do the right thing and resign, including reportedly Senator Lindsey Graham. Some are giving the situation 48 hours to resolve itself.

Ford U.S. car sales reportedly dropped 10.7%.

Tommy Haas has made it to the semi-finals for the first time in Wimbledon tennis history, he got there by beating the number four men's
player in the world. If the Williams sisters each win their matches,
they will play each other on Saturday. Roger Federer is a good bet to be in the men's finals again this year, on Sunday, perhaps against Andy Murray.

The pro-reform leader in Iran, Mousavi, is said to be requesting that the Iranian Government prevent Ahmadinejad from taking power as
President, as he is illegitimate.

Russia has closed all of its casinos, in an effort to crack down on addiction to gambling. The government is planning on building new casinos, in some remote area. The problem is, as reported, the areas are so remote that no one wants to invest in the new casinos, so everything is stalled for the moment. One observer said that the only thing the closings are going to do, is to drive the gambling underground.

The economy in England fell 2.4% reportedly, in the first quarter.
The construction business basically collapsed in the first quarter according to reports.

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The recount was completed, the court review was done and the announcement
was made. The court found no major irregularities in the election recount. The ruling was 5-0 against all the challenges that Norm Coleman had made and declared that Al Franken was indeed the winner in the Minnesota Senate race. Mr. Coleman held a press conference where he said in essence that he was going to go fishing, alluding to the fact that the court had given him 10 days to decide what he was going to do, after the announcement. Mr. Coleman conceded and called Mr. Franken. Mr. Franken came out later and said that he was going to work very hard for the people of Minnesota. Franken's victory give the Democrats the 60 votes they needed to stop any filibuster that the Republicans might engage in.
This also should end any excuses the Democrats might want to use to blame the Republicans for any failure to deliver legislation which would move the process forward on health care, energy, education, jobs, and other necessary items.

An article in Vanity Fair magazine, quoted unnamed staff members from Senator John McCain's campaign, who said that Governor Sarah Palin was not ready during the campaign to be Vice-President, and she might never be ready to be President. They called her a "whack job", "a little shop of horrors", and someone with a narcissistic disorder. They said she was casual about the truth. She they said, would not prepare for the debate
and she insisted on making a concession speech, and had even loaded her speech onto a teleprompter.

Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia,was released from the hospital after a six and a half week stay.

Michael Jackson's family will have a public viewing on Friday reportedly at Neverland in California, and a private funeral on Sunday.

Farrah Fawcett was remembered at private funeral held at the Cathedral of
Our Lady of Angels, on Tuesday.

The President of Honduras spoke at the UN, he was ousted in a coup led by the military. When his term ends in January, Manuel Zelaya said he will retire to his farm. The temporary president said that he would not be leaving the post.

A Yemeni airplane carrying 153 passengers crashed into the Indian Ocean, as it tried to land during strong winds. The plane crashed near the Comoros Islands. One child was found alive after the crash, she is said to be in a hospital.

Governor Mark Sanford keeps talking, saying that his mistress is his soul mate, that the affair was not just about sex but was a love story, tragic but a love story. He said that he was going to try to fall back in love with his wife. He also told the press, reportedly that he had crossed the line with other women, but not the line of sex.
Please resign and write a book governor, you are blinded by the light.

Consumer confidence dropped in June.

Federer, Murray and the Williams sisters move on at Wimbledon. Last years champion, Rafael Nadal was taken off the roster for the Davis Cup,
he is suffering from tendinitis in both knees, reportedly he will not be back until August.

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