The United States is doing their part by supporting efforts on both sides. The ultimate goal is to achieve a permanent peace settlement. Each side will have to make some painful decisions and make concessions to the other side. I hope the people of each country will encourage their leaders to make peace.

The men then kidnapped two truck drivers and used their vehicle to drive toward the Flagstaff area. The men then escaped on foot and left the truck drivers unharmed. Police say the men may be dangerous as all three were convicted of murder. Anyone who sees these men should report it their local authorities immediately.

I wish the newlyweds all the best in their new life together. I hope they can be happy and avoid a lot of unnecessary coverage from snooping news reporters.

At a conference in Las Vegas, Jack demonstrated two ways he found of getting an ATM machine to spit out all its money. Industry officials watch with concern as their machines were robbed. Luckily, jack is helping the companies make their machines safer. I am glad that jack is on our side!

There is still work to do for BP though. Plans for a relief well are being carried out as well as plans to cement the pipe shut. Lets all hope that the fish and fowl in the area can begin to recoup the habitat they lost. Either way, it’s a great day to remember for everyone involved in the spill.

Some stars have actually cut short their tours or cancelled them altogether. Other stars have been resistant to the downturn and continue to do well. Many in the industry expect that good times will return soon and that the music will continue to play.

The U.S. will now rely on the Russian space program to transport men and women to the space station. The Russians plan to charge $55.8 million per person. Many Americans are leery of allowing the Russians so much control over our space program. I guess we’ll have to wait and see what happens.

Those in the know say that the company is still sound but will struggle under the financial weight of the spill for years to come. They have plans to keep drilling and oil prices are steadily going up over time. I am sure the company will survive.

Jimmy was the founder of the well known Jimmy Dean Meat Co. that produces some of the best sausage there is. He has since sold the company to Sara lee. Jimmy died in his home in Henrico County home in Virginia. I am sure there are thousands who will miss him and remember him as the great man he was!

The painting features a depiction of Marie-Therese Walter. She is reputed to be Picasso’s mistress. She was a subject of many of his works. The work was done in 1932 has moved from place to place before being bought at the auction. It’s good to know that the painting will have a new home and I hope the new owner will be able to display it from time to time.

The organizers hope to address issues that all countries face. Computer hacking can be used as a weapon in warfare and cause great disruptions. Finding ways to deal with this issue will be tough, but may be worth it all in the end.

Iceland’s volcano could erupt many more times in the future. It could also erupt for long periods of time. This could affect industry as well as health for millions of people. Trains and boats are trying to keep up with the increase in usage as people turn to these modes of travel to get around. I imagine we will have to wait and see what the results are of this travel interruption.

The government is working on ways to increase the amount of doctors available by offering bonuses to doctors who serve in priority areas. They are also considering using doctor led nurse teams to provide for additional patients. I think that becoming a doctor would be a great idea for some of the young people who are in need of a good career.

Violence in Mexico is steady as different gangs compete for the lucrative drug trade. Smuggling drugs into the U.S. is very profitable and continues to be a major problem for drug enforcement agencies. I am glad to hear that these lawless people are still being arrested and prosecuted for their crimes!

Deposits of rare earths minerals have been found in Idaho and Montana. Steps have been taken to start mining these minerals and thereby guaranteeing a supply of them for the U.S. the only problem is that the minerals still have to be sent to China to be processed. China is the only nation with the proper equipment.