Following weaker than expected data on retail sales and higher unemployment claims, consumer borrowing costs decreased yesterday. Mortgage backed securities managed to continue the recent trend of the last several days of moving higher in price which reduces mortgage rates. Keeping this trend alive was a successful auction of 30 year treasury bonds which saw above average demand. Following the auction many lenders offered reprices for the better as the gains continued to close.

We...

Palins in the Kitchen: How long will this BS go on?

Todd: Sarah!
Sarah: *tap tap tap* hee hee *tap tap tap*
Todd: Sarah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sarah: Oh hold your moose doo Todd, I'm busy twittering
Todd: Sarah, seriously, you need to control yourself
Sarah: *tap tap tap tap* what?
Todd: You need to stop with this death panel crap and you really need to stop dragging our son into the debate. I do not like that you exploit him for your personal...

Yesterday, we took the commuter train into Boston to walk the Freedom Trail. It's an hour long trip, so I had time to read some free publications along the way.

I read one young man's editorial urging Americans to stop the name-calling and vilification of those that hold opinions contrary to ours. He urged that we speak our truth, voice our concerns, and work with our opponents to forge a way that works to the nation's best interests. As I read, I was reminded of the audio book we'd...

I lived in Georgia for 7 years and have mixed emotions. My hubbie is Atl born and raised and wants to move back. I am having a hard time deciding, being that I had several problems there. It seems to me that southerner's are not very accepting of northerner's or any one whom is different from them. It's like if you don't go along with their way, it's the highway. I came to Georgia with alot, and left with nothing. Some people think I am stupid for even considering going back. I enjoyed the culture...

Thursday - August 13, 2009`s

In 2009 :
Lo : 63 °
Hi : 87 °
Rainfall : 0.00 “

In 2008 :
Lo : 63 °
Hi : 86 °
Rainfall : 0.00 ”

In 2007 :
Lo : 65 °
Hi : 104 °** : Record Hottest
Rainfall : 0.00 “

In 2006 :
Lo : 68 ° : Normal
Hi : 91 ° : Normal
Rainfall : 0.00 “


In 2005 :
Lo : 75 °
Hi : 98 °
Rainfall : 0.00 ”

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