Friday, December 19, 2008

Caylee Anthony

The medical examiners office has identified the remains collected last week as those of Caylee Anthony.

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Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Trains Collide

Two trains have collided in Minnesota resulting in some of the cars of the train to fall into the Mississippi. Residents in the area have evacuated because of a propane leak. More information to follow.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Adam Walsh Case to be Closed

The case involving Adam Walsh, America’s Most Wanted star John Walsh’s son, will be closed today in Hollywood, FL. After 27 years open, police are expected to name infamous serial killer Ottis Toole as the killer of the 6 year old. Walsh disappeared in a Sears store in 1981 in Hollywood. His decapitated head was found in Vero Beach, but his body was not. Toole confessed to killing the 6 year old twice, but also recanted his story twice. Toole dies in 1996 in jail. As a result of his sons’ disappearance and murder, John Walsh started America’s Most Wanted to help track and take criminals off the streets worldwide. His show has helped take down nearly 1,000 criminals.

 

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Friday, December 5, 2008

Best High Schools

Turner Tech made the list of Best High Schools in the nation. There were 48 schools that made the list in the state of, but only 9 were from Miami-Dade County. The whole list comprises over 21,000 schools in the nation. Congratulations to Turner Tech alumni’s that read this blog (that includes ME).

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Part 1: Barrack Hussein Obama and Frank Davis Marshall

This is the first part of a multi-volume series of what was not reported by the media about Barrack Hussien Obama, his connections, and his past.

You might be asking yourself, "Who is Frank Davis Marshall?" To make you feel better, I had no idea who he was until I started investigating his connection with the 45th President of the Untied States of America. The connection between the two wll put into perspective the kind of person I hope DOES NOT show up to run our country.

Frank Davis Marshall was a journalist and a poet during the 1930's - 1960's. He wrote for several papers who were fronts for the communist party. Marshall was a member of the Communist Party USA (CPUSA).

Obama's past shows that during 1971-1979, he was in Hawaii after returning from Jarkata where he attended school. During these years he developed a relationship (childhood mentor) with Marshall as he listened to his poetry and "getting advice on his career path." Some say Obama was as close as "a son" to Davis. Obama during those years was 9-18 years of age. It is understandable that a kid that age would be getting advice from someone with the years of experience Marshall had. What scares me he most is that all of what Marshall fed to him has carried throughout his life because to this day there is still mention of socialistic ideology embedded in him.

In the book "Dreams From My Father, Obama refers to Marshall as only "Frank". Coincidence? I don't think so because Obama knows who Marshall was and he knew that if he referred to him by his name, that would cause a stir.He was covering his tracks for this persise moment. Obama mentions in his book that "a poet named Frank" would visit him in Hawaii. They read poetry and he, Marshall, was full of "hard-earned knowledge" and advice. He also mentions that Frank gave him advice before leaving to Occidental College in 1979 when Obama was 18 years old.

I can only imagine the kind of information and ideology that Marshall has cemented in Obama's head throughout the years they were together. Obama saw Marshall as a mentor since he did not have a father figure to look up to. Marshall took Obama under his wing and fed him his communist ideology for 8 years while in Hawaii. Obama has admitted in the past that he attended socialist conferences and read Marxist liturature while in college. Everyone has failed to recognize this and the media did not report this in the months preceding the election.

Think of a person you that was a "mentor" or someone you looked up to in your early years. Now think of the things this person has instilled in you throughout those years. You would be surprised to notice that a lot of the things you learned for this "mentor" are being used in your daily life in some way. If you had this outcome, where do you think Obama stands with what Marshall "pluggged" in his head for those 8 years?

We have an enigma (a person of puzzling or contradictory character) for a President.

Monday, December 1, 2008

UPDATE: Dadeland Mall Shooting

The armored truck employee shot during this morning’s shooting at Dadeland Mall has passed away. Police are still looking for two suspects in connection to the murder and robbery.

Dow Sinks AGAIN

BREAKING NEWS: Dow sinks 600 points

BEHIND THE NEWS: News that the economy is officially in a recession affected the market.

U.S. In Recession

BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. is officially in a recession

BEHIND THE NEWS: According, to the National Bureau of Economic Research, the U.S. has been in a recession since December 2007.

Dadeland Mall Shooting

South Florida mall injures 2

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. (WSVN) -- Miami-Dade Police are investigating a shooting at a South Florida mall that wounded one man and injured another during an alleged armored truck robbery.

Police responded to Dadeland mall around 11 Monday morning after reports of shots fired inside the mall. According to witnesses, two men approached an armored truck guard inside the Limited with a silver handgun. Witnesses said a struggle ensued and shots were fired.

A man was shot in the stomach area and the victim is believed to be the armored truck guard. Paramedics airlifted him to Jackson Memorial Hospital in unknown condition. The other victim injured during the shooting was treated on the scene.

Witnesses said the two men allegedly fled the scene through the mall. One of the men was wearing all black and the other man was wearing a gray sweatshirt and blue jeans. Also seen fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed was a 2000 white 4-door Lincoln.

Officials said Dadeland mall is still opened except for the crime scene which is near the Limited and Express Stores.

Source: WSVN

BREAKING NEWS

Heard through my scanner:

Strong arm (with a gun) robbery with injuries at The Limited in Dadeland mall 20 minutes ago.

The suspects were spotted running through the mall. Not known is if they fled on foot or in a car.

A BOLO was just issued for Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.

A money bag was taken from a Wells Fargo truck.

Stay away from the area !!

Obama Picks Clinton For Secretary Of State

BREAKING NEWS: Clinton Named Secretary of State

BEHIND THE NEWS: As reported last week on Enrique6 News, Senator Hillary Clinton was named by Obama as his Secretary of State. For this to occur, President Clinton had to make some adjustments to his post-presidency life including changes to his Global Fund Organization. He must disclose all the donations the organization has received since 1997. The organization needs to be very transparent (very visible). Obama’s cabinet keeps on getting worse. Like I said in an earlier post, “Buckle Up !! This is going to be a bumpy 4 year ride.”

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Terror Attack in India

BREAKING NEWS: 25 people have been killed in Mumbai due to a coordinated terror attack.

BEHIND THE NEWS: At least two gun fights are ongoing with suspected terrorists armed with guns and grenades at two 5-star hotels. Multiple locations have been targeted and police are trying to access the damage and take control of the situation. Also, hostages have been taken, including foreigners and diplomats. A café, hotel, train station, a gas station are among the sites terrorist have hit. Stay tuned to this developing story.

Al-Qaeda Plans Attack?

Federal authorities are issuing a warning to subway travelers in New York City due to some information they received regarding Al-Qaeda planning subway attacks during the holiday season. Though the information is not confirmed, it did come through a channel that has provided reliable information in the past. The report says that the attacks would be in the form of suicide bomber or explosives. Additional police officers will be deployed throughout the holiday season throughout for the safety of the civilians Stay tuned for more information.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Judge Rules Against Gay Adoption Ban

BREAKING NEWS: A judge ruled that gays can adopt.

BEHIND THE NEWS: Today's ruling was made by Circuit Judge Cindy Lederman who mentioned that the 31 year old law was unconstitutional and provided no legal or scientific reason for sexual orientation alone to prohibit anyone from adopting.

Florida is the only state to ban gay adoption. Judge Lederman also said in her decision, "It is clear that sexual orientation is not a predictor of a person's ability to parent," the judge wrote. "A child in need of love, safety and stability does not first consider the sexual orientation of his parent. The exclusion causes some children to be deprived of a permanent placement with a family that is best suited to their needs.”

I personally feel that the definition of a family is a Mom, Dad, and siblings. I also understand and can sympathize with a gay couple wanting to care for a child that is without his/her straight parents. Those parents left their child for some undetermined reason and a gay couple is willing to give that child their unconditional love and care. Why not? Why should an innocent child have to pay? All they want is someone to love and take care of them.

Source: NBC6

Monday, November 24, 2008

Tony Segreto Retires

BREAKING NEWS: NBC 6 anchor Tony Segreto will retire at the end of the year

BEHIND THE NEWS: Segreto joined NBC 6 in 1968 as an intern and grew professionally while carrying out a variety of jobs, first as a photographer, moving on to producer, reporter and sports anchor before being tapped as the main news anchor.

Full Story: NBC6

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Obama Selects More Cabinet Members

Sources say that president-elect Barrack Hussien Obama will announce more Cabinet positions on Monday. Included in the announcement is: Tim Geithner as Treasury Secretary and New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson as Commerce Secretary. FOXNEWS reported on Friday that Sen. Hillary Clinton accepted the Secretary of State position offered to her by Obama.

Arizona Gov. Janet Napolitano, seems to be the top candidate for the director of Homeland Security. Napolitano vetoed a bill in 2005 that would have cut-off in-state tuition for illegal aliens. She also vetoed bills as governor that would have allowed police officers to arrest those illegal in the U.S. She seems to be a great pick as head of our homeland security (sarcastic).

Eric Holder is the top choice for Attorney General as head of the Justice Department and while Gregory Craig will be nominated as the White House Counsel very soon.

More info to come about the nominees, especially the last two.

Friday, November 21, 2008

Dow Soars

BREAKING NEWS: Dow jumps nearly 500 points.

BEHIND THE NEWS: The Dow closed above 8,000 points after closing the last two day below that mark. It was the lowest point in 5 years for the Dow.

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ??

According to sources, Senator Hillary Clinton will be tapped Secretary of State in the President-elect Barrack Hussein Obama’s cabinet after Thanksgiving. The last few days have been filled with doubt that the nomination will not happen due to former President Clinton after-presidency business. It seems that all issues have been sorted and it will happen. Let’s see.

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Dow Plunges 400+ Points Again

BREAKING NEWS: Dow Takes Another Dip

BEHIND THE NEWS: The Dow Jones Industrial has plunged again with a loss of 440 points. That brings the index to 7,550+ points. When will it STOP ??

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Dow Falls Below 8,000

BREAKING NEWS: DOW closes down 430 points.

BEHIND THE NEWS: This is the first time since 2003 that the DOW closes below 8,000 points. Hopefully with the arrival of the black Messiah on Jan. 21 we will all be absolved of all debt.

Wednesday, November 12, 2008

First Granny

All signs are indicating that Obama’s mother-in-law will be moving into the White House. What’s next, his family from Kenya in the West Wing? I can’t find the link for this story. More info to follow.

Dow Closes 411 Points Down

BREAKING NEWS: Dow closes down 411 points.

BEHIND THE NEWS: Negative economic news is partly to blame for the negative closing of the Dow. Consider this a long term issue.

Monday, November 10, 2008

Buckle Up !!

I hope all of you have fastened your seat belt because we are about to embark on a roller coaster ride for the next 4 years and if the nation is smart, not 8 years. The conducter of the ride is a semi-closet socialist with very radical ideologies tucked deep into his sleeves. Little by little they will come out. When it does happen and people start complaining, you ask them, "Did you vote for Obama?" If they say yes, your response should be, "Shove him up your _____ !!" (Fill in the blank with your choice)

I hope I am wrong and Obama becomes one of the best Presidents ever. It is in the best interest of this great nation that Obama and his staff turn out to be the opposite of what we all think will happen.

Don't say I didn't warn you.

Friday, November 7, 2008

Michael Hernandez Gets Life

BREAKING NEWS: Convicted murderer Michael Hernandez receives life in prison.

BEHIND THE NEWS: Michael Hernandez, Jaime Gough’s killer, was sentenced to life in prison. He was also sentenced for the attempted murder charge for trying to kill Andre Martin. It was on Feb. 3, 2004 that Hernandez killed Gough in a bathroom at I am sorry for the Hernandez family because their son will be in prison for life, but they will always have the opportunity to visit him. On the contrary, the Gough family only has a tomb to go talk to.

Thursday, November 6, 2008

Obama Victory Celebration

A group of young kids decided to go and celebrate after Barrack Obama was named as the President-elect of the United States of America in front of the White House. A couple of them did not forget to pack there communist Soviet flag to wave in the street. Is this what people associate when they refer to Obama? Why would someone want to take a communist flag to a celebration for a newly elected President? Unfortunately, there are many people out there with those beliefs.

Click here: Soviet Communist Flag

The Real Barrack Hussein Obama

In the coming days, I will post information in regards to who is the real Barrack Obama, his past, and his friends. I know this will not change the fact that he is our President-elect for the next 4 years, but we need to know who he really is because he is not the person he has made us believe.
Like the saying goes, "Dime con quien andas y te diré quien eres"

Obama Selects Chief of Staff

BREAKING NEWS: President-elect Barrack Hussein Obama has tapped a chief of staff.

BEHIND THE NEWS: According to an aide, Illinois Congressman Rahm Emanuel has agreed to become Obama's chief of staff. I don't know too much about him, but I will find out and inform all of you.

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

PRAY

I would like to ask everyone to take a few minutes and pray for a McCain win. This country can not afford Obama as president at this current moment. The economy is too fragile and Obama and his policies will continue to bury us. Obama is a socialist and has a radical mentality. I have read a lot in regards to all of this as you all may know, I like to research everything before saying it. He is hiding a lot. Don’t be surprised if we find out he wasn’t even born in the U.S.

He has been linked to communist and socialist people and organizations. He has been linked to terrorists. He couldn’t even get a job at an airport because they ask you in your application if you have any connections with known terrorists. Many may laugh, but time will tell if he is elected president of this great nation. If he is elected president, I will post what I have read and learned. I haven’t been able to post it because I have not finished reading it. Please pray !!

Monday, November 3, 2008

Obama Plans Election Night Rally

Barrack Hussein Obama and his people have planned a massive rally for tomorrow night at Grant Park in downtown Chicago. Officials expect up to a million people to attend tomorrow to celebrate the possible victory of the Illinois senator. It will be a nightmare to control the crowd and authorities have being preparing for days now. A million people gathered in one spot spells a lot of trouble whether it is a victory or a defeat for Obama. The following Obama has looks like a cult. Everywhere he goes, thousands flock to without any problem. We will have to wait and see the outcome of tomorrow election.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Obama's CDR Ideas

The second coming of the Comités de Defensa de la Revolución:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHmecy94z-M

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

Early Voting Hours Extended

BREAKING NEWS: Gov. Charlie Crist extends early voting hours.

BEHIND THE NEWS: The governor extended the hours after saying earlier that the law did not allow him to extend it. Later on, he signed an executive order to do so. Now you will be able to vote from 7:00am to 7:00pm on weekdays and a total of 12 hours on the weekend. The previous law allowed only for 8 hours of voting per day on the weekdays and only 8 hours total on the weekend. Nearly 2 million people have voted early accounting for 20% of the eligible voters in Florida. More than half have been Democrats. Don’t forget to vote !! Make you voice heard !!

Dow Jones Up Almost 11%

BREAKING NEWS: The Dow Jones closed up today 889 points.

BEHIND THE NEWS: Today was an excellent day in Wall Street as the Dow had the second best closing ever. The increase of 10.9% today is the sixth highest ever. At one point before closing, the Dow rose as far as 906 points. Two weeks ago, the Dow set an all-time record of 936 points – the biggest one day point gain ever. We need many more days like today to get back to where we were 2 months ago.

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Jennifer Hudson's Nephew Found

BREAKING NEWS: Jennifer Hudson’s 7 year old nephew is found dead.

BEHIND THE NEWS: As reported yesterday by Enrique6 News, the SUV found had a body of a boy inside. Police confirmed that it was Jennifer Hudson’s 7 year old nephew, Julian King, inside of the SUV. Ploice are searching for the killer. In a week’s span, she has lost a mother, brother and a nephew.

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Monday, October 27, 2008

BREAKING NEWS

BREKAING NEWS: Obama Targeted For Death

BEHIND THE NEWS: The Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) has foiled a plot to assassinate presidential nominee Barrack Obama. The plan was to assassinate him and shoot and decapitate 102 black people in Tennessee. More information to follow.

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Jennifer Hudson's Nephew Found Dead ?

BREAKING NEWS: An SUV related to the Jennifer Hudson case has been found. The medical examiners are responding because there are reports of a child’s body inside.

BEHIND THE NEWS: Jennifer Hudson finished in 3rd or 4th place on American Idol about three years ago. She went on to start in the movie Dream Girls which earned her an Oscar. Hudson’s mother and brother were murdered on Friday in a Chicago suburb. Her 7 year old nephew was kidnapped.

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Friday, October 24, 2008

Daily Dow Update

10/24/2008 - Dow Update:

 

Down 312 points – 8,378.95 points

 

Markets all over the world are tumbling much worse that here in the U.S. Hopefully, we don’t catch up with them.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Dow Plunges AGAIN

BREAKING NEWS: The Dow drops 514 points

BEHIND THE NEWS: Today, the Dow lost another 514 points as investors are weary of a recession and bad earning reports. Today’s lost will enter the record books as one of the top 10 worst days in Wall Street.

UPDATE: Western Kentucky Campus Shooting

The reports of several gunmen inside a college campus are false. An altercation occurred on campus and someone said “gun”. No gun was found. Another altercation occurred and again someone said “gun”. A third altercation occurred ending the same as the previous two. Police say no gun was found and they do confirm that 3 altercations occurred. Thank God it was a false alarm.

UPDATE: Western Kentucky Campus Shooting

There are no confirmed reports of actual gunmen on campus. Witnesses say that a few men brandishing weapons stormed into one of the building on campus and began shooting. No one is confirming this has occurred. More information to follow.
 

BREAKING NEWS

BREAKING NEWS: Shots Reportedly Fired on Western Kentucky Campus

BEHIND THE NEWS: More information to follow as it becomes available.

Friday, October 17, 2008

Dow Loses Ground Again

BREAKING NEWS: The Dow lost 127 points

BEHIND THE NEWS: Another closing in the red for the Dow. This is the 11th closing the Dow has been in negative in 13 days. Not good. For most of the day, the Dow was in the positive until the dreaded last 20 minutes. This is the time when the Dow bottoms out. I believe we still have more of these days to surpass until there is a change.

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Dow Closes Up

BREAKING NEWS: The Dow closed up 401 points

BEHIND THE NEWS: Today was a good day on Wall Street as the Dow Jones Industrial posted its second positive close in the month of October. The news is positive, but a recession might still be around the corner with the possibility of already being in one. The best thing to do is to stay informed and not pull out of your 401K unless you need your money in the less than 10 years.

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Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Dow Tumbles AGAIN

BREAKING NEWS: The Dow tumbles 734 points

BEHIND THE NEWS: Another horrible day on Wall Street today. Stocks plummeted today to 734 points making it the second time ever that the markets falls 700 points (September 29 – 778 points). News of a recession played a part in the market tumbling so low.

Since that awful day on the 29th of September, this crisis has re-written the record books in the wrong way. We currently own the 1,2,6,7,8 place on the top 10 worst one day point drop ever. Before the crisis, the last entry into the top 10 was in February 2007 when the market dropped 416 points. Also, today the market dropped 7.87% placing that in the top 10 worst one day percentage drop ever.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Caylee Anthony's Mom Indicted

BREAKING NEWS: Caylee Anthony’s mother, Casey Anthony, has been indicted by authorities on first degree murder.

BEHIND THE NEWS: Caylee Anthony is the missing 4 month old girl from Orlando whose mother has been suspected of playing a part in her disappearance. Anthony was also indicted on aggravated child abuse, aggravated manslaughter and four counts of lying to investigators in the death of her daughter. She is being held without bond.

Dow Closes In The Negative

The Dow closed down 76 points today, even after the U.S. government mentioned how they plan use the bailout money. Hopefully, the next few days the Dow will close in the positive.

Monday, October 13, 2008

Dow Closes Has Biggest Point Gain Ever

BREAKING NEWS: The Dow closes up 936 points.

BEHIND THE NEWS: Today’s close is the biggest one day point gain in the history of the Dow. More information to follow later.

Saturday, October 11, 2008

IMF Warns Of Meltdown

The International Monetary Fund warned today that the global market is on the brink of a financial meltdown. This comes on the day that President Bush and the G7 financial ministers met to discuss the crisis in Washington. The IMF head warns that the global market could crash another 20% before we see a positive turn. Here is a brief description of the function of the IMF:

The IMF manages the world's financial systems, primarily by implementing the policies of its 185 member-countries, in particular exchange rates between countries and how payments flow between countries.

What would another 20% drop mean for the Dow? Considering that last week the stock market had it worst week ever, it could get nasty. The Dow closed at 8,451.19 points on Friday. A 20% drop from this figure would mean that the Dow would have to lose another 1,690.26 points leaving the Dow at 6,760.92 !! If the Dow would to close at that figure, hypothetically speaking, the Dow would be at it's lowest point since April 1997.

Also, we have not had a positive gain of the Dow in the month of October (8 days). During the month, the Dow has lost 2,728.33 points (25.14%) !! That is an average drop per day of 341 points. That is incredible. At this pace, we will dip below 3,700 points by the end of the month. We have gone from 10,831.07 points to 8,451.19 points this month.

I hope these figures are way over blown and do not come true. Considering how the market has behaved in the last week, anything is possible.

AIG Spends $440,000 After Bailout Loan

As if the financial crisis we are all going through isn't enough to endure, we find out that after AIG received the $85 billion loan given to them by the federal government, money was spent on luxurious amenities. According to a receipt from the St. Regis Hotel, AIG held an 8 day company retreat. Here is the break down of the spending:

  1. Hotel Rooms - $139,000
  2. Banquets - $147,301
  3. Spa Treatments - $23,380
  4. Golf - $6,939
  5. Room Service, Food, and Cocktails - $9,980

The above total is $442,000. All of this occured about a week after receiving the $85 billion loan. AIG issued a statement last week saying, "This type of gathering is standard practice in the industry and was planned a year advance of the Federal Reserve's loan to AIG. We recognize, however, that even activities that have long been considered standard practice may be perceived negatively. As a result, we are reevaluating various aspects of our operations in light of the new times in which we operate."

Here is an excerpt from the article:

The statement also mentions that the event was held by a AIG subsidiary, not by AIG employees. The attendees were independent life insurance agents who were "top business producers" for AIG. Only about 10% of the attendees were AIG American General employees, and no corporate executives from AIG headquarters attended the meeting, according to the statement. But the question still remains, couldn't these "independent" life insurance agents have scaled their activities back a bit in light of the company's bailout?

These are the kind of inconsideration that played a part of getting us to where we are today and it needs to be mentioned.

Copy of the reciept: Hotel Receipt

Courtesy of: FOX News

Friday, October 10, 2008

Dow Down Again

BREAKING NEWS: Dow is down again

BEHIND THE NEWS: Considering the Dow was down as low as 700 points earlier today, it only dropped 128 points. I believe this is the 7th or 8th day that the Dow finishes in the negative. I know that the drop was not as much as the other days, but a negative is still a negative.

Miami-Dade Superintendent Contract Approved

The Miami-Dade School Board has approved Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s proposed contract. I hope he fixes our school system that is full of people who are unworthy to be in charge of our kid’s future.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

UPDATE: Dow Suffers Another Heart-break

The Dow is on the verge of jumping off the edge and committing suicide. It is a unanimous that this is the worst financial crisis we have seen since the Great Depression. It closed down 679 points (3rd worst ever) at 8,579 points. It has lost more than 2,000 points in the last 7 days and 5,000 points since the crisis began, but experts optimistic that these declines don’t last too long. Soon the market will start gaining again and build a foundation for the future. From his mouth to God’s ears !!!!

Dow Hits Another Low Before Closing

BREAKING NEWS: The Dow is down 354 points as of 3:30 pm

BEHIND THE NEWS: The closing of the stock market is fast approaching (4:00 pm) and the negatives continue to exist. Currently, the Dow is trading below 9000 points for the first time since July 1, 2003. Another update will be given as soon as the market closes.

Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Dow Drops

BREAKING NEWS: The Dow drops again today

BEHIND THE NEWS: Today’s drop is not as bad as yesterdays. The Dow lost 189 points when the closing bell rang today. Most of the day the market fluctuated from positive to negative and negative to positive. Also, Feds cut interest rates a half percent to 1.5%. Hopefully, this translates into a couple of positive days in the near future.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Dow Suffers Another Big Loss

BREAKING NEWS: The Dow Jones suffers again

BEHIND THE NEWS: The Dow, Nasdaq, and S&P have all suffered another day of losses. The Dow closed down 508 points (tied - 5th worst ever), losing 1,400 points in 5 days marking the worst 5-day point loss ever. Also, the Nasdaq reached a 4 year low closing at 1,754 points. From January 2008 - present, the Dow has lost 3,690 points (27.61%). I did some research and never has there ever a been bigger deficit than the one mentioned above during any 10 month span. Let's see how far will this rollercaoster ride takes us.

Monday, October 6, 2008

UPDATE: Dow Closes

The Dow Jones closed down 369 points. Considering that at one point in the day it was down as low as 795 points, today’s closing number is great. I hope we do not have to endure many more days like this one and the one were suffered through last week. More to come later.

UPDATE: Dow Slightly Recovers

As of 3:40 pm, the Dow was down 550 points.

Stock Market Takes Another Plunge

BREAKING NEWS: Wall Street is taking another plunge today as the world suffers from a financial crisis.

BEHIND THE NEWS: Today looks to be another sad day for your retirement portfolios as the Dow is currently down 783 points. There is still about 1 hour and 15 minutes left before the market closes. Lets not forget that the Dow set a record for the worst one day point drop ever last week with 777 points. Stay tuned as I will update all of you two more times between now and 4:00 pm.

DOW Dips Below 10,000

BREAKING NEWS: The Dow Jones has dipped below 10,000.

BEHIND THE NEWS: It is the first time in 4 years that the Dow dips below 10,000. It looks like this will be another one of those days with the stock market. More information to come later.

Saturday, October 4, 2008

O.J. Simpson Found Guilty


BREAKING NEWS: O.J. Simpson was found guilty last night on 12 counts including armed robbery and kidnapping.

BEHIND THE NEWS: O.J. Simpson and his co-defendant, Clarence "CJ" Stewart can spend the rest of their lives in jail when the sentencing is handed down on December 5. The verdict was reached 13 years to the day he was aquitted of killing Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.

On September 13, 2007, Simpson and four others stormed into a hotel room in Las Vegas trying to recover memorabilia that allegedly belonged to OJ. The victims said that two of the 4 brought guns. OJ and his accomplices took the memorabilia from the room that night and left.

Here is some insight of that night I learned from reading the book "How I Helped O.J. Get Away With Murder: The Shocking Inside Story of Violence, Loyalty, Regret and Remorse" written by Mike Gilbert. He was OJ's former manager of 20+ years. Gilbert had in his possession the memorabilia that was taken from the hotel room that night in September. He helped OJ hide it from the the feds when he lost his civil lawsuit because it was going to go to the Goldman's. Gilbert hid the memorabilia in multiple storages with OJ's approval and consent. There was a particular storage that was owned by Gilbert with a friend of his, Alfred Beardsley. He is one of the guys in the hotel room that night. One day, the storage company tried contacting Gilbert and he could not be reached. Instead they contacted Beardsley since his name is on the contract. Beardsley opened the storage and took the memorabilia from the storage and that is how he got the stuff that OJ wanted.

Something that was taken that night was the suit OJ wore when he was aquitted in 1995. That suit was given to Mike Gilbert by OJ Simpson at the request of Gilbert.

Friday, October 3, 2008

Historic VP Debate Last Night

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For those who watched the only VP debate last night, you were part of history. The debate had 70 million viewers making it the most watched VP debate ever. Below are a few quotes from last night with the correct information. It is important for us to know the real information instead of the one the politicians want us to believe.

BIDEN: Warned that Republican presidential candidate John McCain's $5,000 tax credit to help families buy health coverage "will go straight to the insurance company."

THE FACTS: Of course it would, because it's meant to pay for insurance. That's like saying money for a car loan will go straight to the car dealer.
PALIN: Said of Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama: "94 times he voted to increase taxes or not support a tax reduction."

THE FACTS: The dubious count includes repetitive votes as well as votes to cut taxes for the middle class while raising them on the rich. An analysis by factcheck.org found that 23 of the votes were for measures that would have produced no tax increase at all, seven were in favor of measures that would have lowered taxes for many, 11 would have increased taxes on only those making more than $1 million a year.
More - Here

The Market Is Struggling

As we all know, the market overall had a bad week and is struggling. Below are a few numbers to prove it:
The Dow Jones lost 818 points this week making it the biggest weekly point loss in seven years and the third biggest weekly loss ever.

The S&P lost 114 points, making it the worst weekly point loss in seven years and the third biggest weekly loss ever.

The NASDAQ lost 10.8% making it the worst % loss in seven years and fifth worst ever.

Hopefully, with the newly approved bailout bill, our economy will begin to show signs of life and come out of the hole we are currently in.

More - Here

UPDATE: Remains Found At Wreckage


BREAKING NEWS:
Possible remains of Steve Fossett found in eastern California rugged wreckage site.

BEHIND THE NEWS: Authorities are saying that they found today remains at the site that are possibly human. Enough was collected to provid the coroners with DNA. Yesterday, investigators located Fossett's plane in eastern California mountains. Fossett has been missing since September 3, 2007.

Read More - Here

Houses Passes Revised Bailout Bill


BREAKING NEWS:
The House has passed the bailout bill already approved by the Senate on Wednesday by a vote of 263 - 171.

BEHIND THE NEWS: With the passing of the bill, President Bush has signed the bill allowing the U.S. Treasury to receive $700 billion over the next few years to purchase troubled mortgage. Only $250 billion is released immediately.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Senate Accepts Revised Bailout

BREAKING NEWS: The Senate passes, by a vote of 74-25, the revised bailout plan that the House vetoed on Monday.

BEHIND THE NEWS: Within the new bailout plan, the Senate has asked for the FDIC to increase the cap from $100,000 to $250,000 in hope of attracting more customers to banks. This new plan now has to be agreed upon by the House and that vote will take place on Friday. From what I understand, this bill has to pass "as is". No change can be made because the Senate has voted.

I am praying for the best, but I am not optomistic about the vote on Friday. They turned down the first bailout plan, but this one has what they call "Christmas Ornaments" attached to it. Hopefully, they will sway some of those, two-thirds of the Republicans, who voted Nay to vote Yes on Friday.

Items Found Belonging To Steve Fossett

BREAKING NEWS: Hikers have found personal items belonging to Steve Fossett in a rugged region in California.

BEHIND THE NEWS: Fossett disappeared on September 3, 2007 when he took off in a single engine plane from a Nevada ranch owned by Baron Hilton. The search went on until October 2, 2007, but he was not declared officially dead until February 15, 2008 at the request of his wife's petition made on November 26, 2007. The reason for the request was to start the proper procedures needed to resolve his estate.

Seems kind of "fast moving" is you ask me, but now back to the news.

Fossett was a world record holder in balloons, sailboats, gliders, and powered aircrafts. He is known as being the first person to fly solo nonstop around the world in a balloon (hot air). In 2005, Fossett made the first solo nonstop and unrefueled circumnavigation of the world in 67 hours on a single engine jet aircraft. In total, Fossett set 116 records in five different sports, 60 of which still stand.

Hopefully, good news will come out of all of this when it's all done. I hope for the best.

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Senate To Vote On Bailout Proposal Wednesday

CNN confirms through sources tonight that the Senate will vote tomorrow on the same defeated bailout plan the House voted against on Monday. The vote is expected to take place after sundown because of the Jewish holiday.

There are a few changes to the bailout plan that were added since its defeat. One of the additions is the increase of the amount insured by the FDIC to be increased from $100,000 to $250,000. With the requested increase the goverment hopes to stimilate the consumers confidence in hope that they would want to deposit more money into banks. If the increase it granted, it will be the first change of the FDIC limit since 1980.

If round 2 of voting does not reach a resolution, expect a repeat of Monday on Thursday.

Source: CNN

Dow Closes Up 485 After Yesterday's Record Drop

Today, we received very positive news coming from the NYSE after yesterday’s record drop. The Dow jumped 485 points, taking back 62% of yesterday’s drop, after bargain hunters took advantage of yesterday’s carnage. Many hope a resolution is agreed upon sooner better than later, but there is no light at the end of the tunnel yet. I believe this is a crucial time in our life in which we face hard economic situations. I feel bad for those who are searching for a home because lenders are tightening their grasp on their cash. Some lenders will soon demand 15% - 20% as a down payment.

A resolution needs to be agreed on before this gets worse and believe me, it can. We are on the verge of getting into the 21st Century Great Depression. Right now we are in a recession, but on the doorstep of a depression if this economic crisis is not solved soon

Stay tuned to Enrique6 News for the latest update.

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