Marathon world record set in Berlin

Wow, I just read that Haile Gebrselassie from Ethiopia set a new world record. He ran the marathon in 2:03:59. That is smoking fast. Read about it here.

Do you know who represents you?

Dave and Bev's:

US representative Oregon 3rd district, Earl Blumenauer (D)
US Senators, Ron Wyden (D), Gordon Smith (R)
State senator, district 24, Rod Monroe (D)
State representative, district 48, Mike Schaufler (D)

Check your government representatives here.

Dave Ramsey on the $700 billion question

Trying to figure out who to listen to about this $700 billion "buyout" is difficult. Experts seem to disagree. The financial system is very complex and way beyond my knowledge. I read this article by Dave Ramsey, who I trust. I'm definitely coming to the conclusion that the government should not spend the money to buyout the poor mortgage lending practices of banks. Check it out at http://www.daveramsey.com/etc/fed_bailout/economic_cleanup_10887.htmlc.