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Seconds are quickly ticking away and soon this week will be over and done. Yes it is Friday the 13th and to many people an unlucky day. In order to keep the 13th away read In The News, the best way to be informed. 100% free and staying that way.

1. Did you read about the news Boeing 787? Boeing unveiled its first new model in 13 years. The 787 Dreamliner uses high tech plastic composites in up to 50% of the primary structure of the plane making it lighter. With less weight the plane will use 20% less fuel. It will be capable of flying up to 9,700 hundred miles without refueling and with a seating capacity of between 210-310  places depending on the model.
2. Did you read about the baby mammoth? A baby mammoth was discovered preserved in the Russian permafrost. The mammoth, a female and named “Lyuba” has been lying in the frozen ground for 40,000 years.
3. Did you read about David Beckham? The soccer superstar arrived in Los Angeles Thursday with his wife Victoria also known as Posh Spice of The Spice Girls. The English midfielder will play for the Los Angeles Galaxy and is set to be introduced by the Galaxy today. I hope he helps the 2 time champion and one time favorite of mine Galaxy because they sure need it. 
4. Did you read about “Heart-kun”? A long coated Chihuahua with a heart shaped pattern was born in Japan May 18, 2007. The shop owner has no plans to sell the puppy. Check the pic below. He is a cute as a button, isn’t he?.

Here we are again for another exciting episode of investing 101. This last paycheck no money was taken out for my 403-B and I don’t know why. My DCP contribution on the other hand was taken. I’ll check around to find out what happened. In the meantime lets take a look at the numbers and see how my investments are doing. 

403-B

Started                $314.14

My Contribution    $   0.00

Up/Down           +$  16.39

Balance                $330.53 Rate of return 22.9% 

DCP

Started                 $464.01

My Contribution     $  16.59

Up/Down             +$   3.55            

Balance                 $484.15 Rate of return 3.8%

Total                     $814.68

Up                        $  21.27

I am having lots of trouble with my high speed connection, in fact I can’t go online for some reason. I had to connect via dial up (good thing I didn’t cancel that when I got high speed). I apologize for the short post today but I gotta find out what is wrong with my high speed connection. I will see you Wednesday bright and early.

It is Monday and I am so tired. Went to bed real late Friday, Saturday and Sunday and that was my fault. Now I have to pay the piper and I know that is my fault also. The weekend was nice and sunny unfortunately I was getting up at about 1 PM  and too tired to actually do something. Do you what the sad part is?, I was going to go play basketball yesterday  bust as you know I didn’t. Anyway, I am an optimist so I am going to forget this past weekend and look forward to the next, only 4 days away. The U.S. lost to Paraguay in their last game at Copa America 1-0. This was last week but didn’t mention it because I was sooooooo disappointed. I expected them to do a lot better that that and as a result they were eliminated. One team that is coming around after a lousy start is the D.C. United. We are in second place  in the Eastern Division with 23 points and a  7-4-2 record. If we had beaten the Houston Dynamo on Sunday we would be in first, but we lost 1-0. Ok, lets grab this week by the horns and make it a good one.

Friday is here and will be over even faster. No doubt you have lots of things to do today but before you do that read In The News and forget everything else. Cheaper than $3 regular gas and staying that way.

1. Did you read about Captain America? If you remember we reported back on March 9th about the death of Captain America, read about it here. After battling evil doers for 66 years Captain America was buried at Arlington National Cemetery in the latest issue of Marvel Comics’ “Fallen Son” out yesterday. And just like I said last time, I am sad but I have this strange feeling that he’ll be back.
2. Did you read about 07/07/07? It seems that the superstitious types are planning important events on this day specially weddings. The number 7 is considered to be lucky number. I am not superstitious but I do have a thing for numbers, check this post.
3. Did you read about the new Hot Dog eating champ? Joey Chestnut of San Jose, California became the newest champion of the annual Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating contest. Eating 66 weiners in 12 minutes Joey broke the six year winning streak of Takeru “Tsunami” Kobayashi who settled for second place with 63 weiners. Joey won the mustard yellow championship belt as well as $10,000. Check the pic below.