BREAKING NEWS: FEDS PLAN BANK BAILOUT

Feds plan bank bailout

CNN–The federal government, in what will be its most far-reaching effort yet to contain the financial crisis, is planning to help banks dump bad mortgages. Leaders from the House and the Senate were briefed by Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke. Details of the plan are unclear, but CNNMoney reports it’s likely the government would take on tens of billions of dollars in mortgage assets.  Click to read developing story.

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Obama backs FED plan/McCain wants an agency–CNN

Stocks Surge as U.S. Acts to Shore Up Money Funds and Limits Short Selling–NY Times

Quote of the Day

“It is indeed a GOOD morning.  God has blessed you to see another day.  Rejoice and give thanks.  Set your mind on what is good and let him do the rest.”

My brother via text message.

Law #2: Never Put Too Much Trust In Friends, Learn How to Use Enemies

Be wary of friends–they will betray you more quickly, for they are easily aroused to envy.  They also become spoiled and tyrannical.  But hire a former enemy and he will be more loyal than a friend, because he has more to prove.  In fact, you have more to fear from a friend than from enemies.  If you have no enemies, find a way to make them.

Excerpt from The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene

Hmmmm…..Thoughts?

Quote of the Day

“We are all gifted.  That is our inheritance.”

Ethel Waters (1896-1977)

WHY HAVE WE NOT HEARD ABOUT THIS: NOW endorses OBAMA

I am still trying to figure out why NPR news is the ONLY one that reported about this…but that’s media i guess. 

NOW endorses Obama

Morning Edition, September 16, 2008 · Rarely does the National Organization For Women endorse a presidential candidate. On Tuesday, the group announced it is endorsing Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama. Kim Gandy, president of NOW, talks with Renee Montagne about why the organization is endorsing Obama.

Click here to listen to the news report.

“I’m A Little Confused” (another cute post from roomie)

(hey…I didn’t write this, but I am so glad someone ELSE wrote it for me)

I’m  a little confused. Let me see if I have this straight…..

* If you  grow up in Hawaii, raised by your grandparents, you’re  “exotic, different.”

* Grow up in Alaska eating moose burgers,  a  quintessential American story.

* If your name is Barack you’re a  radical, unpatriotic Muslim.

* Name your kids Willow, Trig and Track,  you’re a maverick.

* Graduate from Harvard law School and you are  unstable.

* Attend 5 different small colleges before graduating, you’re  well grounded.

Spotlight: “Thinking Changed My Life” Speaking Tour!

This is a preview performance of my upcoming speaking tour “Thinking Changed My Life!”, an entertaining, thought-provoking and inspirational narrative of my journey to become one of the most influential thinkers of this generation.  I will spark all those in attendance with the benefits of not only thinking outside the box, but the power of creating their own.

This is an invite only event.
Please rsvp@thegiftagency.com to insure admittance.

Check out this influential and best-selling author’s bio here!

Quote of the Day

“We must exchange the philosophy of excuse—what I am is beyond my control—to a philosophy of responsibility.”

Barbara Jordan (1936-1996)

Obama/O’Reilly Interview: Parts 3 and 4

In Case You Missed It!

You voting for him ‘just because he’s black?’

Just Because He’s Black

A white man asked his black friend, ‘Are you voting for Barack Obama just because he’s black?’

The black man responded by saying, ‘Why not? Hell, in this country men are  pulled over everyday just cause they’re black; passed over for promotions just cause they’re black; considered to be criminals just cause they’re  black; and there are going to be thousands of you who won’t be voting for him just because he’s black! However, you do not seem to have a problem with that! This country was built with the sweat and whip off the black slaves’  back, and now a descendant of those same slaves has a chance to lead the same country, where we weren’t even considered to be people, where we weren’t allowed to be educated, drink from the same water fountains, eat in  the same restaurants, or even vote.

So yes! I’m going to vote for him! But it’s not just because he’s black, but because he is hope, he is change, and he now allows me to understand when my grandson says that he wants to be president when he grows up, it is not a fairy tale but a short term goal.  He now sees, understands and knows that he can achieve, withstand and do anything………………………. JUST BECAUSE HE’S BLACK!

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Thank you Ms. LaNelle (roomie) for this email 🙂