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July new US home sales up 9.6 percent - Yahoo! News

This story is loaded with BAD news, but you wouldn't know by the headline. These month over month increases mean very little to me. I'm interested in year over year. This is the peak season for house sales, it's expected that sales will be up from the month before. By the way, it also says in the article that sales are down 70% from four years ago for the month of July, that new home construction is DOWN 3% from May, and that the median price is slightly DOWN. July new US home sales up 9.6 percent - Yahoo! News: "The median sales price of $210,100, however, was down slightly from $210,400 in June and was off 11.5 percent from year-ago levels. Prices are still up from March's low of $205,100."

Sen. Ted Kennedy has died at age 77 | GazetteOnline.com

Sen. Ted Kennedy has died at age 77 | GazetteOnline.com Don't bother to read the media stories. You should watch this Youtube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0hdhLG0g6A

‘Cash for Refrigerators’ could benefit Amana Whirlpool plant

‘Cash for Refrigerators’ could benefit Amana Whirlpool plant What's next? Cash for dirty underwear?

The Associated Press: Millions face shrinking Social Security payments

When Social Security checks begin to bounce, everyone will know we are in a depression. The Associated Press: Millions face shrinking Social Security payments: "The trustees who oversee Social Security are projecting there won't be a cost of living adjustment (COLA) for the next two years. That hasn't happened since automatic increases were adopted in 1975."

A Glimpse Of Our Future Healthcare

They can't run this program, what makes us think they'll do any better with our healthcare? Computer overload complicates last day of “Clunkers” program | GazetteOnline.com

Headlines

These were on the BBC: CIA 'threatened suspects' family' and then I read: Deadly bus bombs hit Iraqi town Which one shocks you more? Which one involves phony terrorism and which one is real terrorism? Which one is more of a concern of the Liberals and the Obama administration?

What Really Happened in Bozeman

I got this as a forwarded email. I can't verify it's authenticity, but I do believe it based on other things I've seen this administration do. 50 years ago, they might have gotten away with this, but today, they'll have to shut down the Internet to stop us from getting the real truth out. If the intimidation from Union Thugs continues, it's going to get a lot more violent.

Hello All, By now you have probably heard that President Obama came to Montana last Friday. However, there are many things that the major news has not covered. I feel that since Bill and I live here and we were at the airport on Friday I should share some facts with you. Whatever you decide to do with the information is up to you. If you chose to share this email with others I do ask that you DELETE my email address before you forward this on. On Wednesday, August 5th it was announced locally that the President would be coming here. There are many groups here that are against his healthcare and huge spending so those groups began talking and deciding on what they were going to do. The White House would not release ANY details other than the date. On about Tuesday Bill found out that they would be holding the "Town Hall" at the airport. (This is only because Bill knows EVERYONE at the airport) Our airport is actually located outside of Belgrade (tiny town) in a very remote location. Nothing is around there.. They chose to use a hangar that is the most remotely located hangar. You could not pick a more remote location, and you can not get to it easily. It is totally secluded from the public. FYI: We have many areas in Belgrade and Bozeman which could have held a large amount of folks with sufficient parking. (gymnasiums/auditoriums). All of which have chairs and tables, and would not have to be SHIPPED IN!! $$$$$ During the week, cargo by the TONS was being shipped in constantly. Airport employees could not believe how it just kept coming. Though it was our President coming several expressed how excessive it was, especially during a recession. $$$$$ Late Tuesday/early Wednesday the 12th, they said that tickets would be handed out on Thursday 9am at two locations and the president would be arriving around 12:30 Friday. Thursday morning about 600 tickets were passed out. However, 1500 were printed at a Local printing shop per White House request. Hmmmm.......900 tickets just DISAPPEARED. This same morning someone called into the radio from the local UPS branch and said that THOUSANDS of Dollars of Lobster were shipped in for Obama. Montana has some of the best beef in the nation!!! And it would have been really wonderful to help out the local economy. Anyone heard of the Recession?? Just think...with all of the traveling the White House is doing. $$$$$ One can only imagine what else we are paying for. On Friday Bill and I got out to the airport about 10:45am. The groups that wanted to protest Obama's spending and healthcare had gotten a permit to protest and that area was roped off. But that was not to be. A large bus carrying SEIU (Service Employees International Union) members drove up onto the area (illegal) and unloaded right there. It was quite a commotion and there were specifically 2 SEIU men trying to make trouble and start a fight. Police did get involved and arrested the one man but they said they did not have the manpower to remove the SEIU crowd. The SEIU crowd was very organized and young. About 99% were under the age of 30 and they were not locals! They had bullhorns and PROFESSIONALLY made signs. Some even wore preprinted T-shirts. Oh, and Planned Parenthood folks were with them.....professing abortion rights with their T-shirts and preprinted signs. (BTW, all these folks did have a permit to protest in ANOTHER area) Those against healthcare/spending moved away from the SEIU crowd to avoid confrontation. They were orderly and respectful. Even though SEIU kept coming over and walking through, continuing to be very intimidating and aggressive at the direction of the one SEIU man. So we had Montana folks from ALL OVER the state with their homemade signs and their DOGS with homemade signs. We had cowboys, nurses, doctors you name it. There was even a guy from Texas who had been driving through.. He found out about the occasion, went to the store, made a sign, and came to protest. If you are wondering about the press.....Well, all of the major networks were over by that remote hangar I mentioned. They were conveniently parked on the other side of the buildings FAR away. None of these crowds were even visible to them. I have my doubts that they knew anything about the crowds. We did have some local news media around us from this state and Idaho. Speaking of the local media...they were invited. However, all questions were to be turned into the White House in advance of the event. Wouldn't want anyone to have to think off the top of their head. It was very obvious that it was meant to be totally controlled by the White House. Everything was orchestrated down to the last detail to make it appear that Montana is just crazy for Obama and government healthcare. Even those people that talked about their insurance woes........the White House called our local HRDC (Human Resource and Development Committee) and asked for names. Then the White House asked those folks to come. Smoke and mirrors...EVERYTHING was staged!!! I am very dismayed about what I learned about our current White House. The amount of control and manipulation was unbelievable. I felt I was not living in the United States of America, more like the USSR!! I was physically nauseous. Bill and I have been around when Presidents or Heads of State visit. It has NEVER been like this. I am truly very frightened for our country. America needs your prayers and your voices. If you care about our country please get involved. Know the issues. And let Congress hear your voices again and again!! If they are willing to put forth so much effort to BULLY a small town one can only imagine what is going on in Washington DC. Scary!! Kathy Bozeman , Montana

Afghanistan War 'Serious' and 'Deteriorating,' Mullen Says - Political News - FOXNews.com

Quagmire: Afghanistan War 'Serious' and 'Deteriorating,' Mullen Says - Political News - FOXNews.com: "The situation in Afghanistan is 'serious' and 'deteriorating,' the top U.S. military officer said Sunday, warning that the Taliban insurgency has gotten more sophisticated while the Afghan people increasingly fear for their safety."

Iowa bus driver suspended over atheist ad | GazetteOnline.com

Iowa bus driver suspended over atheist ad | GazetteOnline.com: "Shiel (the bus driver suspended) says the message is against her Christian faith."

Doctors, patient tout medical benefits of marijuana

Doctors, patient tout medical benefits of marijuana Medical marijuana.

DES MOINES – Doctors and a patient touted the medical benefits of marijuana at a hearing today before the Iowa Board of Pharmacy, which is seeking scientific input on medical marijuana use."

Amana Farms makes electricity from manure | GazetteOnline.com

Yes, I live in Iowa, sigh. Amana Farms makes electricity from manure | GazetteOnline.com

Judge rules against RealNetworks DVD copy software by AP: Yahoo! Tech

I wish someone would sue the movie studios. Why can't I put my DVD's (and VHS tapes) on my computer for me to watch? I don't want to get into the pirate business, I just want to have a convenient way to watch my movies and have them backed up. Judge rules against RealNetworks DVD copy software by AP: Yahoo! Tech: "The court appreciates Real's argument that a consumer has a right to make a backup copy of a DVD for their own personal use,' Patel wrote, but noted that 'a federal law has nonetheless made it illegal to manufacture or traffic in a device or tool that permits a consumer to make such copies."

Report: Economists Say Recession Over, Want Bernanke to Stay - Political News - FOXNews.com

Productivity is up, the experts tell us. But it's because of the massive layoffs that have occurred. It can't be sustained. Gaps in businesses will start to show. I'm saying that the economy is only getting better on paper. Since the accounting methods are not accounting for gaps in business, because of the turmoil of job losses, then we have this temporary effect of showing things are getting better. They are not. You have to look at the fundamentals to see that, such as employment and housing foreclosures and spending versus earnings. These are all solidly down. I believe there is a lot of instability going to show in the fourth quarter and starting next year mainly because of government meddling. Report: Economists Say Recession Over, Want Bernanke to Stay - Political News - FOXNews.com: "However, in the current recession, companies have been using the productivity gains to bolster their bottom lines in the face of declining sales. Many companies have been reporting second-quarter earnings results that have beaten expectations despite falling sales, due largely to their aggressive cost cutting."

White House E-Mails Shed New Light on Rove's Involvement in U.S. Attorney Firings - Political News - FOXNews.com

This is one of those things that will die on the vine. The Democrats made a huge deal over this and there is nothing there. Nothing can come of it no matter what they say, and they know it. But they need an escape and pushing this out now guarantees it very little publicity yet they can claim to their rabid supporters that they did something. White House E-Mails Shed New Light on Rove's Involvement in U.S. Attorney Firings - Political News - FOXNews.com: "The committee released more than 5,400 pages of White House and Republican National Committee e-mails, along with transcripts of closed-door testimony by Miers and Rove. Committee Chairman John Conyers, D-Mich., said the documents reveal that White House political officials were deeply involved in their firing of Iglesias and the other U.S. attorneys."

Obama Claim of AARP Endorsement 'Inaccurate' - Political News - FOXNews.com

Did AARP just throw Obama under the bus? Obama Claim of AARP Endorsement 'Inaccurate' - Political News - FOXNews.com: "Indications that we have endorsed any of the major health care reform bills currently under consideration in Congress are inaccurate."

Spending Rises on Higher Gas Prices as Income Slips - WSJ.com

Spending Rises on Higher Gas Prices as Income Slips - WSJ.com We're spending more money (because we have to) and getting less money for our work which equals more debt for all of us. Yeah, that sounds like a great recovery plan. At least we can get $4500 for our clunker, oh yeah, you probably don't qualify for that either, but at least you get to help the few that do. And think of all the bureaucrats you're helping to stay employed.

Democrats trying for GOP support for clunker funds - Yahoo! News

They don't need a single Republican for anything! They are only fooling the drones. Democrats trying for GOP support for clunker funds - Yahoo! News: "WASHINGTON – Facing a White House deadline, Senate Democrats are struggling to win over enough reluctant Republicans to pass a $2 billion extension of a popular rebate program that gives consumers up to $4,500 to trade in their old gas guzzlers for more fuel-efficient vehicles."

The Associated Press: LaHood confident Senate will rescue car program

60 percent! He must be talking about people trading in their "clunkers" getting 60 percent more, but it sure doesn't read that way. Of course, nobody in the state run media really challenges anything from this administration, so we really don't know what it is. They could have just as easily said 600 percent. I doubt in the end this will be the case. I'm sure there's a lot of fraud going on here. Wouldn't it had been easier (and cheaper) to just give everybody a nice tax cut (and more effective)? I can't imagine how much is being spent on the bureaucracy and disposing of these clunkers. What this will end up doing to the rest of us is we will get to pay for this with tax increases. Another example of how doing these kind of boon dongles just suck money out of the economy, which is exactly what we don't need. The Associated Press: LaHood confident Senate will rescue car program: "WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration appealed to the Senate Monday to bail out the popular but reeling 'cash for clunkers' rebate program, arguing that it already has improved vehicle fuel efficiency by over 60 percent."