Driving the U.S. and Beyond? There are some interesting rules and regulations happening these date: don't be blindsided by changes since you were last here!

Arizona's unconventional Sheriff Joe Arpaio has registered his position on Arizona's unpopular traffic cameras

The move is on to remove Arizona's traffic cameras, with 18 states banning them before Arizona's movement got underway. The DOT in Virginia has reported accidents actually go UP in areas where cameras are being used. Why, then, are they here? To register your opinion, click HERE. Enough signatures will ban them in Arizona: Click to Learn More.

Don't miss what UPI had to say about life in the US today: Story Here


An ABC video report shows some retailers are selling aged tires as new: particularly dangerous in states such as Arizona where extreme temperatures increase the likelihood of disaster.  WATCH: Aged Tires: A Driving Hazard?


 Dangerous roads
can make a great outing
a disaster!                                         

Know before you go is clearly the rule of thumb for Mexico travel today: there's unrest in areas considered safe just a few short months or weeks -- in some cases -- ago. Don't bank on anything without verification. Call the American Embassy before traveling and make certain people know where you'll be so if problems arise, there's a semblance of an idea of your whereabouts.

A new item on the market can make you traceable -- and a one-way signal can be sent if you run into trouble. A great tool for young travelers! Learn more HERE.
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Traveling? Make sure you know what you're doing and don't skimp on equipment: these aren't 'typical' roads for the novice traveler to tackle. Be sure you know what's on your itinerary and where you'll be when without rushing to meet deadlines.

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The Citizen's Coalition recently formed in Quartzsite is taking issue with the future status of the post vacated when Bennett relinquished his position citing 'personal reasons.'
 

Bennett's letter of resignation was presented to the council Wednesday, August 27th, and formally accepted at a special meeting held Wednesday, August 28th. Many spectators at Tuesday's meeting indicated they found the diatribe presented against Mayor Bennett offensive, even though the case against Bennett -- presented without interruption by Daniel Field-- did not appear to be without merit.

 

Bennett officiated during the first part of that Tuesday council meeting and excused himself for the duration of the session, leaving the room to the remaining members of the council and Town Manager/Attorney Daniel G. Field, to discuss the case against him in open session, with many townspeople in attendance. He did not attend Thursday's meeting when his resignation was presented for acceptance.

 

 

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The FANNIE & FREDDIE Fiasco, and AIG, MORGAN STANLEY, WAMU and...

 

The bailouts are being described as amounts TEN TIMES THE NATIONAL DEBT. 10% of the banks are on the verge of failure...

The fact is, there's more money changing hands than is comfortable for most people: huge losses are being sustained by even the most savvy and frugal investors, the downturns keep happening and the pivotal 'turnarounds' that would typically allow losers to recoup are becoming fewer with ever lengthening periods of time in between.

Is it the 'redistribution of wealth' that's been a source of such concern of late?

Be sure to hit our FINANCE SECTION for information and even referrals... and stay on top of what's happening in the SCAM department: as times get tougher, more and more are scamming both individuals and businesses.

Ron Paul has issued a scathing statement concerning the present state of financial irresponsibility on the part of U.S. leadership...          
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The Republican National Committee is  it at the center of a firefight in St. Paul MN as the RNC Convention got underway with McCain as the 'party choice' amidst a flurry of protests, with many protesters being arrested.

 

More than a few disagree that the numbers  of McCain supporters were tallied accurately, and it seems to be those people -- some politically prominent -- that are becoming increasingly vocal with 50,000 people expected to participate in the St. Paul protest.

 

Even their detractors agree that they may have a point: Why was Ron Paul -- the stated winner of every debate in which he participated - suddenly prevented from debating either McCain, Clinton or Obama?

Another point of contention is the current rhetoric Palin is spewing about Russia: while the world awaits her making her first real speech, her first remarks took many by surprise.

Those persons within the U.S. [and many of those abroad] who oppose further war involvement are greatly concerned that yet another war is evolving on yet another front.

 

Are their concerns justified?