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Dust Strom hit Phoenix: Today, a giant sand dust storm run in into the Phoenix area and bought in large troubles for local residents.  The wall of dust moved across the desert from the south on Tuesday and descended on the valley by nightfall. KSAZ-TV reported the storm appeared to be roughly 50-miles wide. The following is a picture of the storm from AP. 7/6/2011

Five States with least taxes on income, sales, estate and inheratence:

1. Wyoming: State Income Tax: None; State Sales Tax: 4%;  Estate Tax: No; Inheritance Tax: No
2. Mississippi: State Income Tax: 3%-5%; State Sales Tax: 7%; Estate Tax: No; Inheritance Tax: No
3. Pennsylvania: State Income Tax: Flat rate of 3.07%; State Sales Tax: 6%; Estate Tax: Yes; Inheritance Tax: Yes
4. Kentucky: State Income Tax: 2%-6%; State Sales Tax: 6%; Estate Tax: No; Inheritance Tax: Yes
5. Alabama: State Income Tax: 2%-5%; State Sales Tax: 4%; Estate Tax: No; Inheritance Tax: No

Jim Sweet, 7/5/2011

10 dirtiest cities in the United States in 2011: According to the American State Litter Scorecard, the following 10 cities “win” this title: 1: New Orleans, 2: Philadelphia, 3: Los Angeles, 4: Memphis, 5: New York City, 6: Baltimore, 7: Las Vegas, 8: Miami, 9: Atlanta, and  10: Huston. (6/29)

President Obama announced his plan to draw troops from Afgnestain. Up to 33000 are expected to come home by next year! This is really a smart decision.  It is HIGH TIME that we need to take care of our home and our land here.  The best security is to make our country strong, nothing else.  Using force against terrorists will encourage and invite more terrorists – First grade students understant this.(6/25)

The relases of petroluem by President Obama last week has strong impact on gas price.  A nationwide drop in gas price has been observed.  In Michigan, the average gas prince per gallon is around $3.50 now. Good news for all of us.(6/25)

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