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Crimes attacking personal bank and credit card accounts, do not only happen to the ordinary man on the street. Sometimes those in high powered positions are touched by common criminal behavior. Chairman Ben Bernanke was put in that position when his wife's purse was snatched by a robber, in 2008. Their accounts were compromised by the incident, according to reports.

Thousands of people are paying their respects as they wait for hours at a time to file pass the flag draped casket of Senator Ted Kennedy.The family estimated that at least twenty-five thousand were there yesterday. The hours have been extended to accommodate the large crowds. A family member has been in attendance to greet the people as they come through the line. There will be a celebration of life memorial tonight, Senators Dodd, McCain and Kerry will be speaking at the service. The funeral will be held tomorrow, where President Barack Obama will deliver the eulogy. The Senator will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Reports are that the Kennedy compound at Hyannis Port will be turned into a public museum.

A woman who was kidnapped eighteen years ago, when she was eleven years, walked into a police station and identified herself as Jaycee
Dugard. A convicted sex offender and his wife had kidnapped her from a bus stop as her stepfather watched. All this time she had been held as a
slave in the backyard of the two kidnappers. She had also had two children by the man, identified as Philip Garrido.

California wildfire has burned seventy-five acres of land and is threatening seven-hundred homes in southern California. Fifteen hundred people have been ordered to evacuate their homes.

New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, will not be charged but has not been exonerated, in the "pay to play" investigation, according to officials.

There are reports that the government will follow the
"Cash for Clunkers" program with a cash for energy saving appliances
program, fifty to two-hundred dollars may be offered. In addition, a program for receiving cash for used cars may be implemented.

Half of the South Carolina voting public, would like to see Governor Mark Sanford resign his position as governor, according to a poll.

Over the weekend, the Republicans will meet in Myrtle Beach, to decide among other things, reportedly, whether to impeach Governor Sanford. The Lt. Governor of the state, Andre Bauer, a Republican, has repeatedly
called on the governor to step down, so that the business of the state could be carried out without distraction.

NASA will try to launch the Discovery shuttle late tonight, to send it to the International Space Station, after several mechanical delays.

A NTSB report has found that an air traffic controller failed to warn the small plane which collided in mid-air with a tour helicopter, over the Hudson River, about the helicopter being in its path.

A storm warning has been given to the people on the North Carolina coast for Danny, moving up the east coast.

Venezuela has decided to break off diplomatic relations with Columbia, because the country will be giving The United States access to its military bases.

North and South Korea have decided to reunite families separated by the Korean war.

Saudi Prince Mohammed bin Nayef, the deputy interior minister for security, survived a suicide attack at his office when a man blew himself up after insisting on meeting the prince. His attacker was a wanted militant according to the state-run news agency.

Japan's jobless rate hit a record high of 5.7% in July.

The U. S. reportedly has stated that the top priority is restarting peace
talks in the middle east, rather than a settlement freeze.

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To try and fail should make it a little easier, the next time, to try again and succeed.

For forty-seven years, Ted Kennedy worked hard in the Senate for the underdog. Those he felt should have a chance at an education, livable wages, health care, jobs and the right to vote in the country in which they lived. Late Tuesday night, just before mid-night, Ted Kennedy, the senior Senator of Massachusetts and champion of the people lost his battle with brain cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family, in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. Senator Kennedy took his brother, John F.Kennedy's, seat in the Senate when JFK won the presidency, he kept that seat for forty-seven years. He suffered through having a broken back in a plane crash, where he almost died. His reputation suffered when a young woman died in a drowning incident. But he fought back and applied himself in working to change the country for the better. He had a hand in the Voting Rights Act, the Civil Rights Act, the Immigration Bill, the Medicare changes, the Education Bill to give more young people grants for college, the Women's Rights Act, and on and on. He was not destined to be president of the United States, but in a way, Senator Kennedy influenced more domestic policy changes than most presidents have ever done. He endorsed Senator Barack Obama over Senator Hillary Clinton, in the 2008 primary, saying it was time for a new generation of political leadership, it was time for Barack Obama. His speeches saying "for those whose cares are our concern, the work goes on, the cause still lives, and the dream will never die" were tremendous rallying cries for the Democrats. When he endorsed Senator Barack Obama, he said it was time for change and he felt Senator Obama represented that change.
Senator Kennedy was diagnosed with brain cancer in May, 2008.
He is survived by his second wife of seventeen years, Vicki, his three
children and seven grandchildren. One of the greatest liberal politicians in the history of the United States government. A man most say who knew how to work together with those in the Senate, a fighter, a champion for those without. A void has been created in the Senate and we need another gladiator, as someone called him, to pick up the sword and shield, and go forward to fight the good fight, the cause of his life as Senator Kennedy called it. Senator Edward Moore Kennedy was 77 years old. He died one year to the day when he made the speech in Denver, Colorado endorsing Senator Barack Obama. It would be a huge understatement to say that Senator Kennedy will be missed. A giant of a man has left the stage,let the curtain come down slowly. May God bless the entire family and all of his friends. The funeral will reportedly be at Our Lady of Perpetual Help of Basilica on Saturday, of this week.

The Los Angeles County officials are ruling Michael Jackson's death a homicide. An arrest warrant is reportedly going to be issued for Dr. Conrad Murray, who was said to have been with Mr. Jackson when he died.
The coroner's report is reportedly stating that there were lethal amounts of propofol in Michael Jackson's system at the time of his death. The warrant, some are reporting, may state that Dr. Murray administered a legal drug, but in an irresponsible way. The charge may be man-slaughter, if the information is true. Mr. Jackson's mother is said to be considering a civil lawsuit against those responsible for her son's death.

The report has been released regarding the tactics used by the CIA when interrogating detainees. Ten cases are said to be reviewed by a special prosecutor, appointed by Attorney General Eric Holder. The investigation will be focused on those tactics not authorized by the CIA or the Justice Department, during interrogations, as the Iraq war was unfolding.

Only 43% of the Presidents top policy makers are in place according to reports.

The war in Afghanistan is reported by high military officials, as worsening, and most commanders are saying more troops are necessary.
A report by General McChrystal is expected to call for at least forty-five thousand more troops to be sent to the country. There are currently fifty-seven thousand troops in the country at this time, according to reports. There are fraud allegations surrounding the election just held, which are marring the process.

U. S. car dealers have until 8 p.m. today, to file their paperwork in the "cash for clunkers" program. The three billion dollar program ends today.

Reports are that there are fewer airline delays due to the reduction of travel during the recession.

The recession has spiked a modern day gold rush, according to reports.

After 48 years, Julia Child has a best seller "Butter and All". Also a movie with Meryl Streep in the lead role of "Julia and Julia".

The Philadelphia Eagles are reporting that Michael Vick is ready to play.

Wildfires are spreading in Greece, even as there is a lull in the winds.

Scottish lawmakers are meeting to discus he decision to release the convicted Lockerbie bomber. What for??

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Keep your spirit up and your temper down.

The one man, Abdul Al Megrahi, who was convicted and jailed for the Lockerbie bombing of Pan Am flight 103, was given a pardon and set free today for "compassionate reasons". The man is suffering from terminal cancer and reportedly has less than three months to live. He had served eight years in jail for his crime. The personal airplane of the President of Libya flew the man from Scotland to Libya, where he received a hero's welcome. The relatives of some of the 259 people who perished on that flight, were very upset that the United States did not do more to keep the man imprisoned. Some were reportedly under the belief that England had made a deal with Libya to receive ore of their oil in exchange for the release of the prisoner from the Scottish prison. President Obama said today that it was a mistake, that the man was released that the man should be placed under house arrest in Libya.

Senator Ted Kennedy has appealed to the Governor of Massachusetts, to change the law regarding filling a Senate seat from holding a special election to having the governor select an interim senator, until the special election is held. The person appointed would not be allowed to run in the special election to disallow any special advantage they might have. Friends and relatives say there has not been any change in Senator Kennedy's condition, he just wants the state to have two senators to speak for the people of Massachusetts at such a critical time. Reports are that the letter Senator Kennedy sent to the governor had a date of July 2009.

The presidential election took place in Afghanistan Thursday, with a reported 50% of the Afghan people turning out to vote in spite of the Taliban threats. Twenty-six people were reported killed. There is a possibility there ay be a run off election, between President Karsai
and Dr.Abdullah Abdullah, reportedly his nearest competitor in the election

President Obama took to talk radio today from the White House with conservation talk-show host Michael Smerconish. The President took questions from callers regarding the health care reform proposal,
trying to calm the fears of those who tend to believe the falsehoods and rumors that are being spread by those who want things to remain as they are, so the monies can keep flowing to their pockets and the insurance premiums can continue to rise.

The Federal Government's "Cash for Clunkers" program will shut down on Monday of next week. The three billion dollar program was a success in most respects, reportedly the automobile dealers were complaining because the government was slow in giving them their portion of the
payments.

Members of the central banking systems are meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming this week. One observation reportedly out of the meeting was that there is a more "collective action needed" on the part of the bankers.

Walmart is reportedly recalling 1.5 million DVD players imported from China because they may burst into flames.

AT&T and Verizon are reportedly being investigated for their wireless pricing policies.

Members of a Michigan community are meeting with officials to discuss plans for possibly bringing the Guantanamo Bay detainees to Standish, Michigan.

A South Carolina power ball ticket was winner for over two-hundred and fifty-nine million dollars.

Billy Joel is selling two adjacent hoes in Martha's Vineyard, for a reported thirty-five million dollars, after he and his third wife separated.

Four soldiers were killed in an Army helicopter crash in Colorado.

The I.R.S. and the Swiss Government have come to an agreement, and the names of four thousand five hundred Americans, who have offshore accounts through the UBS bank will be turned over, reportedly in the near future. The accounts are said to total over six billion dollars.

Bermuda puts troops on stand-by as Hurricane Bill threatens its coastline.

Australia will reportedly begin giving swine flu vaccines in September.

China may tighten its bank lending and change its capital requirements. Also reportedly China economist Yu has said that the Chinese Yaun should be free floating.

Japan has taken to using taxi cab advertising to sell its bonds.

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Always try to leave a little room for flexibility.

A series of co-ordinated bomb blasts were set off in Baghdad on Wednesday, killing 95 people and wounding at least 400 others. A truck bomb exploded across the street from Iraq's Foreign Ministry, near the Green Zone. There have been a steady escalation of attacks, following the June 30th withdrawal of the U. S. troops from the urban areas. Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki blamed the Sunni insurgents for the attacks. The series of attacks are presenting a major challenge to the Iraqi government troops, who many fear are not ready to control Baghdad.

On Thursday of this week, the Afghanistan government will hold its official presidential election. The Taliban are warning the Afghan people to stay away from the polls. An expectation of a low turnout is thought to favor President Karzai. His main opposition is Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, an optomologist and the former Foreign Minister in Afghanistan. U. N. Nato forces are on high alert readying for the election.

New U. S. credit card rules go into effect on Thursday. Companies are supposed to give consumers 45 days notice prior to raising their interest rates. Very important to read the notices they send out.
the companies are also not allowed by law to raise the amount you are going to be charged, no higher than double the amount you currently pay.

The U. S. health care reform debate has come down to whether there will be a public option or if there will be co-op plans available. Co-op plans are reportedly not thought to be viable, because they will be regional and you need 500,000 people participating in order to be a feasible option.

A Scottish Judge is going to release the only man convicted in the Lockerbie plane bombing tonight. The judge is releasing the man for humanitarian reasons, he is reportedly dying of cancer. Two-hundred and seventy people died in the bombing incident.

Political columnist Robert Novak died Tuesday morning according to reports. He was 78 and was suffering from brain cancer. Mr. Novak was know as "the Prince of Darkness", he was a die hard conservative and debater. He made a name for himself on such shows as CNN's "Crossfire" and "Capital Gang".

Don Hewitt, the CBS newsman who invented "60 Minutes" died of pancreatic cancer at his home in Bridgehampton, N. Y. Mr. Hewitt was 86 years old. He had produced the "60 Minutes" show for 36 years.

Southwest Airlines has announced a fare salke.

Israel is reportedly ceasing to build settlements on the West Bank.

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Sometimes you do have to leave well enough alone.

On Sunday at the final PGA major Tournament of 2009, being held at the Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, Tiger Woods started with a one stroke lead. Through the eighteen holes, Tiger stayed ahead of the other players, but just barely. Y E. Yang, who was paired with Tiger, but not intimidated, appeared cool and under control, maybe some would say, because he had nothing to lose. Yang made an eagle at the 14th hole, and kept playing with a steady pace, while Tiger was playing somewhat unevenly and missing birdie after birdie. Yang took the lead and Tiger started to drop more strokes until Yang finally won the tournament with a three stroke lead over Tiger, finishing with -8 to Tiger's -5. This was a great day for Yang, who had never won a major title. He is 37 years old and the first Asian male to win a PGA major title.

It has been announced that Golf will be a part of the 2016 Olympics.

The state government of Pennsylvania laid off 250 employees this past Friday. Governor Rendell stated in an interview that once the budget has been passed, there will be more employees who will have to be dismissed.

Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson has announced that she will run for governor of the state of Texas.

The Mayor of Birmingham, Alabama, has pardon all the people who protested during the 1960's civil rights demonstrations. All fines that were assessed were dropped as well.

Senator Jim Webb visited Myanmar to meet with officials, in an effort
to secure the release of a Missouri an, who swam to the home of Nobel Peace laureate, Aung San Suu Kyi, who is under house arrest in the country. The man himself was imprisoned for his act, he is also reportedly ill. Senator Webb was able to bring the man home to the relief of his family.

An investigation has found that some young 9/11 officers, who participated in the World Trade Center rescue operation, have developed an immune system cancer. Researchers looked at 28,252 emergency responders and found eight cases. The researchers said, under normal circumstances, in the age category examined, under 45, they would expect to find only one case of the disease, research continues.

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is hospitalized, in stable condition, after a man attacked him with a metal pipe.

Governor Mark Sanford's wife Jenny reportedly said her husband has to
do some soul searching, the ball is in his court. She said when they first met they were friends with things in common, not deeply in love but compatible. She said that she had heard that affairs were like addictions to pornography or alcohol, hard to get over. Reconciliation with her husband would be difficult based on her reported statements.

Not to be missed, former Representative, House Majority leader, Tom "the Hammer" Delay will be in the line-up on "Dancing With the Stars" in the near future.

Singer Bob Dylan was found wandering around in the rain, in Long Branch, New Jersey. The police asked him who he was, he said, "I'm Bob Dylan". He did not have any identification. They did not recognize him, and drove him to his hotel and delivered him to his tour manager. No arrest at least.

Indictments have been handed down against two Russian men, who compromised 130 million credit card accounts. Companies which were reportedly involved in the credit card scam were Heartland Payer System,
Hannaford Brotheres, Inc. and 7-11 Systems.

Volkswagen announced that its worldwide deliveries increased by 7% during the month of July.

The city of Chicago shut down its offices today in an effort to balance its budget. Two more shut-down days will occur this year. In 2010 the budget includes provisions for 12 days of closures. Tickets are reportedly still being given out for illegal parking.

The U. S. stock market fell on fears of lower consumer spending on a global basis, reportedly. The DOW dropped 12 points today, and points on Friday. Some analysts say it's just profit taking after a good run.
A tentative deal was reached, averting a possible strike, by the San Francisco commuter rail transit system employees.

Aerosmith has canceled the balance of its tour, due to leader, Steven Tyler falling off the stage at one of their concerts. Got to watch those Pespi's Steve.

North Korea will resume its cross border exchanges with South Korea, according to reports.

Hurricane Bill become the first Hurricane of the season, now at a category one in the Atlantic, with winds of 90 mph. Tropical storm Claudine has been downgraded to tropical depression after battering the Florida panhandle. Anna is a depression in the Caribbean headed toward the Gulf of Mexico this point.

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Many a need might just be a want.

Finland's National Bureau of Investigations, reported that a ransom demand had been received, by the owners of the Artic Sea, the missing Russian manned cargo vessel. The demand was reportedly that the 15 crew members lives would be at risk if the ransom was not paid. The ship was last sighted in the Bay of Biscay on July 30th. The 4,000 ton Maltese-flagged vessel, which was carrying timber, went off radar after passing through the English Channel. The Finnish police reportedly, cannot confirm if the ransom demand, made to the ship's owners, Solchart Management is legitimate. The ransom demand was reportedly for a very large amount of money.

Television host, Glenn Beck of the Fox Network's "The Glenn Beck Show", is reportedly losing sponsors almost on a daily basis. Mr. Beck called President Obama a racist, and a person who had a deep seeded hatred of white people. Proctor and Gamble, Sergento, Men's Warehouse and GEICO to name a few bailed on the show. Reportedly more than a dozen sponsors don't want their names linked to his show, after the stated remarks and other radical things Mr. Beck has said on the air.

Congresswoman Michelle Bachman's son signed up to work for "Teach for America", a group affiliated with Americorp, which Mrs. Bachman has deplored as not being a group that young people should attach themselves to. A newspaper picked up the story and said that the son should be commended for his desire to serve, that
"he must have been raised right". Congresswoman Bachman now wants to sue the paper for writing a hit piece on her. Okay.

The Federal Reserve will keep interest rates low, and gave a vote of confidence to the economy, saying reportedly in its minutes that the
"economy is leveling off".

U.S. consumer inflation has fallen reportedly, as shoppers hold back on spending.

Ford will be boosting its production of the Focus and the Escape, due to high demand.

The guitar legend and inventor Les Paul died at the age of 94. He reportedly had complications from pneumonia. Mr. Paul invented the solid full body electric guitar. Who can forget his "How High the Moon"
and other great songs, along with his wife.

Santa Cruz County, California has had an emergency declared, due to the spreading wildfire. The blaze has blackened 6.5 square miles of remote wilderness, and is only 5% contained.

The South Carolina Attorney General, reportedly wants an ethics probe into Governor Mark Sanford's actions.

One of Bernard Madoff's investors, a woman, is saying to those who will listen, that she was Mr. Madoff's mistress for 20 years. Missy, you may now find yourself being investigated to see if you received any favorable treatment from the Ponzi scheme king. Silence may have been golden.

Michael Vick has signed a contract with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Olympic gold medalist swimmer, Michael Phelphs is reportedly going to be cited for having and driving with an expired license. He was in an accident, no one reportedly was hurt.

The crews of two Egyptian fishing vessels that overpowered pirates off the coast of Somali, have sailed into the Red Sea waters, on their way home with the captured pirates.

Reportedly Germany and France are out of their recessions.

Forty-three items worth sixty-five million dollars, were stolen from a London Jewelry store. The thieves changed cars twice reportedly, and finally passed the stolen goods off to a person on a motorcycle. The
suspects have not been heard from since the robbery.

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Your new day will always be what you make of it.

Karl Rove has been implicated through documents, which show that he played a more major role in the firings of the U.S. Attorneys. The special prosecutor assigned to the investigation is said to be looking into whether or not there could be criminal charges brought against Mr. Rove. Please don't set me up fora big disappointment. Sorry excited utterance.

The White House is launching a web site to try to counter the mis-information and deliberately false information that is being put out about the health care reform potential bill. One such rumor that there will be death panels, which is totally bizarre. There will be reimbursement for people who want to have a discussion with their doctors, as people have had in the past, but were not reimbursed for the time spent by the doctor, when a patient is very ill. The status quo crowd is hard at work trying to keep things as they are, so that the money will keep flowing. This involves both Republicans and Democrats, and we wonder why the United States is the only country without all Americans having access to health care. Allowing yourself to be a lemmings will land you back in the same place, with those stuffing their pockets with money, laughing all the way to the bank.
Please fight for your right and press your representatives to fight for
you, for affordable health care. Thank you.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom was presided to 16 individuals by President Obama. Some of those chosen to receive the award included Senator Ted Kennedy, actor Sidney Poitier, and tennis player extra-ordinaire, Billy Jean King.

A study of gene therapy for an inherited form of blindness, is reportedly showing promise.

Michael Jackson's glittery glove from his 1983 moonwalk, will reportedly be put up for auction.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton received an incorrectly translated question while on her trip in Africa, and thought a person wanted to now what her husband thought of a particular agreement. The person actually wanted to know what President Obama thought of the idea, but Mrs. Clinton answered, rather abruptly on camera, and wound up being on the news for her frankness.

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, will reportedly seek immigration enforcement, rather than an overhaul of the system.

A Florida court indicted seven men in the slaying of a Florida couple,
during a break-in of the couple's home. The couple had adopted many handicapped children over the years.

U. S. electricity prices reportedly are plummeting.

All bodies of the nine passengers in the helicopter and the small plane
that collided have been recovered.

Typhoon Morakot spawns mudslides and buries hundreds in Taiwan.

A cargo ship, the Artic Sea ailed through the English Channel and disappeared. The ship was supposed to make port in Algeria with its cargo of timber, on August 4, but more than a week later, there is no sign of the ship or its Russian crew. Russian President Dimtry Medvedev has ordered the countries' defense minister on Wednesday, to take all necessary measures to find the missing ship and if necessary to free the crew, the Kremlin reportedly said.

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Never underestimate the power of a real compliment.

The body of the slain militant was not the most wanted Indonesian militant terrorist, Noordin Top. The DNA results show that the body of the slain suspect did not match the members of Noordin's family. The police held a press conference to make the announcement on Wednesday. The
man who was killed in the 16 hour seige, was identified only as Ibrohim,
he was a florist, reportedly, who worked at the J. W. Marriott and the Ritz-Carlton Hotels. A spokesman said that Ibrohim was "a planner and arranger of the bombings" and that five other suspects remain at large including Noordin.

In Paraguay, a premature baby weighing ounces, and declared dead, woke up after he was taken home to be buried. The child had been reportedly worked on for four hours by doctors and without success was believed to be dead, and sent home in a box. The father heard cries from the box and opened it to find the child was alive and was a boy instead of the girl as the hospital had told him. The child was taken back to the hospital and is in intensive care, reported to be in stable condition. There will be an investigation.

An autopsy will be performed on the body of a man killed during a 16 hour shootout in Indonesia, who is thought to be one of the most wanted terrorists in Indonesia. If verified, Noordin Mohammhad Top's death would be a major victory in Indonesia's fight against Islamist militants, blamed for five major bombings. He is also believed to have planned the suicide bombings of the J W. Marriott and the Ritz-Carlton Hotels.

Records show that the Obama administration is going to do less environmental cleanup work than the Bush administration.

President Obama held a town hall meeting today in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, to try to put to rest some of rumors and untruths, being put out by those who are intent on maintaining the status quo, regarding
health care, so that insurance companies continue to profit. He answered many questions. Interesting, how people want the government to leave their medical care alone, especially their
Medicare, which believe it or not is run by the government. Amazing the amount of misinformation that is taking root among people who are not
willing to find out the truth. They are afraid of socialism, we ask, what is Social Security, Medicare, the VA health care system?
This has been a quasi-socialist system for many years, give back your Social Security, stop using Medicare if you don't want the government involved. Forgive my rant, but it appears people are fighting against their own best interests.

Advisers to the President are not ruling out sending more troops to Afghanistan.

Senator Chris Dodd was operated on today for an early stage of prostate
cancer. Reports are that the operation was totally successful.

Richard Nixon resigned 35 years ago this past Sunday.

Eunice Shriver, sister of Ted Kennedy and mother of Maria Shriver Schwarzengger, died earlier today at a Hyannis hospital. Mrs.Shiver was the founder of the Special Olympics and led the fight in helping raise awareness of handicapped people and the need to help them. Doris Kearns Goodwin said Mrs. Shriver started a movement. She was 88 years old, her family was with her at the end. Her funeral will beheld on Friday.

Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife like to trek across the United States in a 40 foot rv and park at Walmarts.

The Alaskan legislatures voted to override the veto by former Governor
Sarah Palin, not to accept the 28 million dollars in stimulus money from the Federal government.

The Pentagon is warning about the security risks posed by social networking sites.

President Obama has said "that the worst may be behind us" with regard to the economy.

GM will team up with e-Bay to offer cars for sale on a trial basis.

The new GM volt is reported to get 250 mpg in city driving. The car will be available in late 2020.

Some officials believe that Gitmo could be closed by January.

Former President Bill Clinton celebrated his 63rd birthday with friends in Las Vegas last night.

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Up is an attitude as well as a direction.

The most wanted terrorist in Indonesia, Noordin Mohammad Top is thought
to have been killed in a shootout with police. He is believed to have been planning a suicide bombing attack against President Yudhoyono of Indonesia. He was also believed to be the mastermind behind the bombings of the J. W. Marriott and the Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Jakarta, last month.
The body was flown to Jakarta for an autopsy. More information later.

Believed to be more dangerous and more of a menace than Osama Bin Laden,
a top leader of the Taliban is reported to have been killed in Pakistan, in a U.S. missile attack by a unmanned drone. In a second floor office in the Central Intelligence Agency, a strike was directed and took place, with preciseness and a bit of luck, a drone took out Baitullah Mehsud. He was a top leader of the Taliban by all reports, and more of a threat to the United States than Mr. Bin Laden. He had threatened to bomb the United States, he is said to have killed many people, including the former President of Pakistan, and also bombed many places. The Pentagon is not yet definitively declaring him dead, but reports are leading them to believe that he was killed in the missile attack. Analysts are saying that while this is an amazing feat, this creates a huge opportunity for those who were beneath Mehsud.

Today represents the 200th day of the Obama Administration. The President received a bit of good news on unemployment for the month of June. Unemployment dropped from 9.5% to 9.4%, a surprise to some, including the administration, who thought it would rise. There were 247 thousand jobs lost last month, about half of what has been the trend
of job losses in previous months. This was good news. Judge Sotomayor was confirmed and former President Bill Clinton bought the two journalists home from North Korea. This was a verrry goood week for the administration.

President Obama will chair a major United Nations, nation security
meeting in late September.

Senator Ted Kennedy's sister and Maria Shriver Swarzenegger's mother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver is reported to be in critical but stable condition in a Massachsuetts hospital.

Senator Mel Martinez Republican from Florida is resigning early, he wants to make money reportedly and be with his family. The Presidency of his Alma Mater, Florida State, is available. Governor Charlie Crist of Florida, has his eye on the seat.

Senator Chris Dodd and Senator Kent Conrad had ethics violations
which were filed against them dropped today. The two were accused
of receiving favorable mortgage rates from Countrywide Bank.
The two senators were both given warnings to basically be more circumspect in the future.

Governor Mark Sanford's wife moved out of the Governor's mansion in broad daylight, with her four sons in tow, leaving the Governor behind reportedly. The family issued a statement that they will continue to work on the process of healing.

There are rumors that Chelsea Clinton and her boyfriend of many years
will be getting married the end of this month. Perhaps the ceremony
will be held at Ted And Mary Danson's home in Martha's Vineyard.
Marc Mezvinsky, the potential groom, is said to be shopping for rings and Chelsea is looking at wedding invitations.

Twitter fell silent on Thursday, due to hackers overloading the system,
Google and Facebook were targeted, but able to withstand the attacks.
The attacks were believed to have come from the state of Georgia, in the Soviet, and were possibly associated, some felt, with the anniversary of the war between Russia and Georgia.

Harvard University has licensed its name to a clothing line, amid
demand for "preppy attire".

Fannie Mae will be drawing 10.7 million in treasury capital, after its eighth monthly loss.

CBS may sell its mid-size radio stations, the company will not make
any major purchases.

An appeals court ruled that the Octomom's children, do not need a court appointed guardian to monitor their finances, as a lower court judge had ruled.

Hewlett-Packard salespeople are suing the company, because they failed to receive commissions.

Billy Mays, the infomercial king, died of heart disease, but the coroner's report includes cocaine as a contributing factor, reportedly in his death.

The New York Times has announced it will be selling the Boston Globe.

Buick will no longer sponsor the various PGA tournaments, due to the
judge's rulings in the bankruptcy filing. The tournaments will continue according to those in the PGA.

The European recession is reportedly easing.

Goldman's and foreign banks are cutting 1,100 Japan jobs, as trading profits an fees drop.

The Mumbai bombers were sentenced to death in the 2003 multiple attacks that killed fifty-two people.

Hurricane Felecia has been downgraded to a category 2.

Bulletin: In New York, a tour helicopter and a small plane, said to be flying out of Teterboro, N. J. airport, collided over the Hudson River. The Liberty Tours helicopter was believed to be carrying five Italian tourists. Three people were in the small plane, headed to Ocean City, N. J. All of the people are thought to have died in the collision.

Correction: The thousands of dollars that former Representative William Jefferson had in his possession were not in his congressional office, but in his home instead.

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No one ever knows just how strong they are, until they are tried and then surprise themselves.

History was indeed made, after days of debate, deliberation and posturing, the United States Senate voted to confirm Judge Sonia Sotomayor, 68-31 on Thursday. Nine Republicans added their voices to the mix and voted for the judge. The 55 year old woman, becomes the 111th judge on the court, the first Hispanic, the third woman and only the fifth individual to serve on the Supreme Court, who is not a white male. Newly sworn in Senator, Democrat Al Franken of Minnesota presided over the Senate session and declared the historic final vote. Friends of Judge Sotomayor were with her, at her office in New York reportedly, and one, in an interview said they were watching the Senate vote and when it was official the room erupted in cheers. After the session, Senator Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said this was truly a great American story and an historic day. Senator Diane Feinstein expressed her joy at the very emotional press conference. Judge Sotomayor will be swore in by Chief Justice Roberts reportedly on Saturday.
President Obama spoke, saying that Judge Sotomayor was an intellectual, highly qualified, independent of mind, had a good temperament and will be an asset to the Supreme Court as she joins the other Justices on the bench. He offered his total congratulations to her and to her family. An American dream indeed, let the story be told.

At a civil trial in a U.S. District Court in Virginia, depositions taken from two ex-employees of Blackwater Worldwide now called Xe, have implicated the founder, Erik Prince, in possible murder charges and other crimes. The employees accuse the founder of viewing himself as a "Christian Crusder", on a mission in Iraq, to eliminate Muslims, and sending people out to specifically target and kill Iraqi Muslims. Several of the plaintiffs are connected to a September 2007 shooting incident, in Baghdad in which Iraqi security guards, then employed by Blackwater, fired on and killed 17 Iraqi civilians. The two ex-employees were identified in the depositions as John Doe #1 and John Doe #2. The families of the people who were killed are suing the company. Jeremy Scahill of The Nation, reported on the disclosures. The company founder is also accused of smuggling illegal weapons into Iraq. They reportedly also used exploding bullets and laughed about shooting people in the backside and seeing the result of the exploding bullets.
Bizarre, to say the least. This information is thought to certainly stir up calls for a congressional investigation, when Congress reconvenes.

The two journalists are safely back in the United States after former President Bill Clinton intervened on their behalf and brought the back from North Korea. Reportedly Mr. Clinton said prior to the trip that he would not go if President Obama did not approve. The White House was caught in a bit if a quandary because Mr. Clinton went home without being de-briefed, and there is no way to request a private citizen to report for de-briefing according to protocol. Mrs. Clinton will surely take care of that detail, we hope, or not.

Governor Mark Sanford's Press Secretary resigned on Wednesday.

The vote on Judge Sonia Sotomayor may happen on Thursday in the Senate.
Two more Republicans, Kit Bond of Missouri and Judd Gregg of New Hampshire, broke with their party and will vote for Sotomayor. Senator
Gregg reportedly said that politicizing the process underminds the judicial system.

The White House backed away from the statement made previously
that President Ahamademijad of Iran was "elected". He was sworn in for a second term.

President Obama told a reporter that on health care reform, if they can get a deficit neutral deal, with quality health care and lower long term cost, he will be happy.

The Senate reached a deal on Thursday to save the "Cash for Clunkers" program and will add another two billion dollars to extend it through September, according to reports.

Former U.S. Representative William Jefferson, of Louisiana, was found guilty of bribery. He being made famous for having thousands of dollars,
stashed in the refrigerator freezer, in his congressional office.

Two Russian nuclear powered submarines were detected by the U.S., in international waters, 200 miles off the eastern coast of the United States. Pentagon says no big deal, but would like to know why.

Former Governor Sarah Palin tells Politico, that the stories that she and her husband are divorcing are made up.

Los Angeles police chief William Bratton, is reportedly stepping down.

Paula Abdul has decided that eight is enough, and is not going to return to American Idol for a ninth season.

Hurricane Felecia, off the Pacific coast, is now a category 3.

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Don't forget your appreciation for thoughtfulness, on the part of others.

Former President Bill Clinton traveled to Pyongyang, Korea, on a "personal mission" according to the White House, and secured the release
of the two journalists, who were sentenced to 12 years of hard labor.
Laura Ling and Euna Lee were sentenced in June, for entering North Korea illegally and engaging in "hostile acts" as reported by news agency sources in South Korea. Sources in the U. S. reported that the deal had already been negotiated prior to Mr. Clinton leaving for North Korea. Mr.Clinton was met with flowers at the airport, when he arrived and shared a meal with the North Korean leader, Kim Jong Il while he was there. The journalists were given a special pardon by the President of North Korea.
Retired General Barry McCafferty, said in an interview that this may not be such a good thing in one respect, as the North Koreans are always looking for cover in these instances, and they may use this kind gesture of releasing the two women, to do something more provocative in essence. Especially related to the nuclear weapons matter, knowing that the U.S. may be muted a bit after the kind gesture by North Korea in releasing the two women. It is a good thing the women are coming home.
Now if the journalists, travelers and hitchhikers would stay in safe areas where they are not subject to jail sentences or worse. Find a map for goodness sake.

The U.S. Postal Service is reported to be in dire straits financially.
The use of the internet and the recession has reduced advertising by businesses, and has put the agency in the position of registering a loss of nearly seven billion dollars. Last year, mail volume fell by 9.5 billion pieces to a total of two-hundred and three billion pieces. Volume is expected to fall by twenty-eight billion pieces this year, to a total of one-hundred and seventy-five billion pieces. The agency is considering closings and consolidations. Post office officials have submitted 700 potential candidates, to the independent Postal Regulatory Commission for review. These offices can be viewed at http://www.prc.gov. A total of 3,200 stations and branches will be studied by local managers for cost savings, impact on employees, customer access and long term Postal Service needs.
No changes are expected before the end of the current fiscal year ending September 30. There are 32,741 post offices.
Last week reportedly, the GAO added the Postal Service to its list of troubled agencies, saying serious and significant structural financial
challenges face the agency. The GAO reports that without major change, the day will come soon when the Postal Service will be unable to pay its bills.

Tuesday is President Barack Obama's 48th birthday. His gift was a four point jump in his poll numbers. He reportedly celebrated by bowling, shooting hoops. No one believes the report but supposedly, the President scored 144 during his bowling game.

Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, is making a visit to Africa, for eleven days, she will be visiting seven countries.

The U.S. Senate began debate today on the nomination of Judge Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. Senator John McCain, who has never voted against a nominee for the Supreme Court, has decided to take his righteous stand and vote against the first Latino woman nominated to the bench, way to go Senator McCain.

There is a report that the insurance lobbyists are spending a million dollars a day, to stop the public option in the health care refor bill. Money is being handed out to Democrats and Republicans, the "Blue Dog"
Democrats are supposedly at the front of the line, and those Senators who are are in remote districts where campaign contributions are hard to raise. There really should be a law against selling your soul.

The first checks are being issued under the new G.I. bill, to veterans
for their education expenses, which includes paying for tuition, books and housing at State Colleges. Senator Jim Webb, Democrat from Virginia,
who wrote the bill, and President Obama hosted an event in Virginia announcing the start of the payments to the veterans. For information see www.newgibill.org.

Professor Henry Gates of Harvard fame and handcuff jewelery lately, may have been making a joke, but he said at a book signing, that he had told Sergeant Crowley that if he didn't arrest him any more, he would get his kids into Harvard.

On Monday, the dermatologist of Michael Jackson, Dr. Arnie Klein, announced that he was the biological father of the two older children, and he should have some consideration in the custody hearing and the future of the children. The judge rejected his request. Where or where is the therapist for the children? How much stranger can this get?
Debbie Rowe, the mother of the children, was employed by Dr. Klein.

O. J. Simpson's lawyers will be trying to get him out of prison. They
believe he did not get a fair trial.

The use of anti-depressants doubled, during the period from 1996 to 2005.

An 84 year old woman was arrested for reportedly the 61st time
for shop lifting.

Seventy per-cent of children in the U.S., according to a study are not getting enough Vitamin D.

The White House has announced that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is the elected
President of Iran.

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Why would you waste your time, trying to convince someone of something, when they have made up their mind they will not be convinced?

Three hikers, reportedly crossed over into Iranian territory and were arrested. At this time the whereabouts of the hikers, one man and two
women is not known. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is calling on the Iranian Government to let the United States Government know where the people are being held, and to release them.

A new Gallup poll shows that there are 30 out of 50 states in the U.S., which are solidly Democratic, while only 4 states are solidly Republican.

The Republicans have issued edicts to their supporters to go out to the mostly Democratic town hall meetings, which are aimed at promoting the passage of health care reform, and disrupt the proceedings. In Austin,
Texas, Democrat Lloyd Doggett, and Arlen Spector, in Pennsylvania, had their town hall meetings interrupted by hecklers and shouts, against the changes being offered to better health care. The bottom line, it seems, is that the people are so uninformed in most instances, such as the insurance companies, due to lack of competition, contining to raise health care policy premiums, or if you have an existing pre-condition, you are not allowed to obtain coverage because of that illness, that a lot of people are in essence, working against their own best interests.
Anyone who is being paid minimum wage, would have approximately $1,200
annually, for everything else besides health care, under the current system. So, the Republicans are rallying against any change and determined to keep the status quo. May God bless America.

The Obama Administration is trying to tamp down a remark by someone in
in the ranks that said there will probably be a tax increase on everyone to pay for health care reform. The President is said to be adamant about no increase in tax for the middle class. What is that saying, "there is no free lunch".

Speaking of free lunches, four bank executives were reportedly invited to the White House for discussion and lunch with the President. After
a few days, the four men received a bill for their meals. The White
House spokesman said they did not want to have a conflict of interest.

Senator Jim Bunning, Republican will not be running in 2010, because he does not have enough money to campaign. Senator Mitch Connell, minority leader, reportedly did not think that Bunning could win, and the money fro the party dried up for Senator Bunning.

Bank of America agreed not to pay bonuses to their employees, but paid the bonuses anyway, the company must now pay the SEC thirty-three million dollars in fines. How much did the company receive in TARP funds?

Alan Greenspan said in an interview, over the week-end, that he is pretty sure that the recession has bottomed out. Thank you oh great sage.

The Senate must vote before the week-end to keep the "Cash for Clunkers"
program in effect. The House already passed the bill to put more money into the very popular program. The Republicans, including Senator John McCain think it is a bad idea, saying it is another bailout for the auto companies. Is it saving a few jobs, Mr. McCain, such as the F-22 program that you were for, where billions were being spent to build airplanes that could not fly in the rain, and were sitting in hangars, not being used, but your home state wanted to continue producing them and you were on board for the ride. Give it up!

There was a report, by a correspondent who has spent years in Irag reporting, that the Pakistan Government, the Taliban, the Afghanian
Government, along with the United States are perhaps, perhaps in the early stages of talking about ending the conflict. The reporter, Michael Ware, said also that the key to ending the conflict in Afghanistan, is the Pakistan ISI, and that a political solution must be found.

The Judge in the Michael Jackson custody case, approved the agreement made between his mother, Katherine Jackson and his ex-wife and mother of two of the children, where Michael's mother has permanent custody of the three children and Debbie Rowe will have visitation rights. The determination of who will ultimately control the estate will go on for a while, reportedly. There are said to be 17 attorneys involved in the court battle.

The remains of Captain Speicher, the first casualty of the Iraq war were identified and will be returned to his family, who are naturally very grateful, to have his remains, but also very sad to know, that he is not alive. God bless the family and friends.

Some company has reportedly invented electronic cigarettes, they use batteries, and are called e-cigarettes. How about working on electronic lungs?

Michael Vick has been conditionally approved to return to the football field in October.

Tiger Woods won the Buick Invitational PGA Tournament at Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club, in Grand Blanc, Michigan on Sunday. Tiger had a two stroke lead most of the afternoon and finished with a twenty under par, this was his third Buick Invitational title.

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Overheard: Two goldfish were swimming in a tank, when one got very angry and went into one of the corners of the tank to sulk. So after a period of fuming, he swam back to where the other goldfish was and said, "okay, if there is no God, then you change the water".

Senator Chris Dodd, Democrat from Conneticut, has been diagnosed with an early stage of prostate cancer. Senator Dodd has been a very strong advocate for reforming health care to include those 45 million people who are not covered or don't have health care. Mr. Dodd has been pushing hard for the changes, as much for his beliefs that it should be done, as well as for Senator Ted Kennedy who himself is suffering from brain cancer, and has not been participating in the discussions regarding the changes needed in the health care system. Senator Dodd will be having surgery in August, during the recess for the lawmakers, and is said to be returning back to work at the senate in September. His aides have reported that Senator Dodd's health issue will not interfere with the election in 2010.

President Obama, Professor Henry Gate and Sergeant Crowley along with Vice-President Biden, all sat down at a picnic table, on the White House
lawn and drank beer, ate peanuts and pretzels, according to reports.
There were statements put out afterward, that they had agreed to disagree, that the two would meet again for another discussion, and that everyone should move on.

Some of the "Blue Dog" Democrats have been exposed as being hypocritical
in their opposition to the public option for health care, as they at the same time reportedly receive thousands in campaign contributions from insurance lobbyists, who are also opposing the public option, which would stifle the insurance companies profits.

The Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee are reportedly threatening to delay the vote on the health care reform bill.

The House passed a bill giving the government, the authority to regulate the executive pay of Wall street executives.

The shuttle Endeavour returned to the Kennedy Space Center, in Florida with the seven astronauts, after they completed their mission on the
International Space Station.

The Ritz and Marriott Hotels in Jakarta, India have reopened, after bomb blasts hit them recently.

Seven U.S. troops were killed in Iraq in July.

There is a rumor floating about that Pete Rose, may be considered to return to baseball, and may possibly be considered as an inductee into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Sources tried to speak with Mr. Rose and he refused to comment. Interesting.

Four police officers were caught on their own video camera, plotting to lie about and frame a woman driver, whose car had been hit from
behind by one of the officers. The four were put on administrative
leave pending an investigation. A Hollywood, Florida prosecutor is trying to determine if the officers should be charged civilly as well as criminally for their actions. The charges against the motorist were dropped. This information just came to light, the incident occurred in February.

The "Clunkers for Cash" program, which began on Monday of this week, ran
out of money, one billion dollars and approximately two-hundred and fifty thousand new car sales later, in only four days. The program was so successful, that President Obama encouraged the Congress to find additional funds to keep the program running. Late today, the House transferred two billion dollars from the renewable energy research project to the clunker program. The Senate still has to approve the transfer.

Micro-soft announced that its Window's 7 is ready to roll.

Michael Jackson's father dropped a small bombshell, during an interview by saying that his son, had a fourth child, a son who was his biological child. Mr. Jackson said the 25 year old young man looks like a Jackson, talks like a Jackson and dances like a Jackson. The young man alleged does not claim to be the son of Michael Jackson.
The LA coroner has delayed indefinitely the release of the medical report, along with the cause of death of Mr. Jackson.

A seven year old boy decided that he did not want to go to church with his parents and so he jumped into the family car and went off on a joy ride, until the police followed him. He eventually stopped the car, jumped out and ran. He said in a tv interview that he had been grounded for four days, no tv or video games. He said he thought it was fair and he knew what he did was wrong. Probably another Bill Gates.

Studies reportedly show, that organic foods are no better for you than regular produce. What about the pesticides??

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