Notes from all over by GDA

9-2-10

Our esteemed president, on his sixth vacation in less than two years, has probably heard the news about our GDP (Gross Domestic Product). For his information, the GDP tells what this nation produces. He will probably have a press release touting how good the economy is because of the latest figures. The initial figure had been 2.4 percent. That isn't very good, by the way.
Well, they came out with new figures and the GDP is actually 1.6 percent for the last quarter. Our president will probably think that is a sign we are coming out of his and Pelosi/Reid's recession. If you are one of the millions unemployed in this country, you won't think so.
Of course, our president has extended unemployment benefits to 99 weeks or almost two years. For many, this means they get a good vacation.
I wonder who pays for this, by the way.
Since we are talking about our president and his one term in office, did you know that he has had 48 golf outings in less than two years? It has also been reported that the country is running so smoothly, he doesn't have to come down to work until 9:30 a.m. George W. was usually there by 7 to 7:30 a.m.
Heck, Obama probably is thinking that this presidency job isn't that bad, after all. He gets to eat lobster and Kobe beef, take all kinds of vacations and he doesn't have long hours.
What a job!
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If you have been driving Highway 115 between Cook and Tower you have probably noticed the rumble strips along the highway. These strips were put there by the county so you would hear a rumbling noise when you strayed off the main road towards the shoulder.
Well, I have been told these strips are too far in to the main road and the noise they make is upsetting drivers, but especially those who live along 115.
I recently drove that road to the Tower News and didn't notice the strips.
According to many, they are loud and upsetting, especially to Rick "Moose" Appleby.
Maybe the county will move them farther out onto the shoulder.
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It is that time of year, again. Schools will be opening soon and that means I will be going to a lot of football and volleyball games. There are going to be some tough teams this year.
I can't tell you why, but I keep hearing that the Cook Gophers are the team to be in nine-man.
As far as volleyball, the Orr Lady Braves, with the unstoppable LaShae Brooks, should be the favorite.
Of course, there are always surprises. You never want to count out the Tower-Soudan Golden Eagles under Coach Scott Chiabotti. He gets more out of a team than anybody.
Floodwood will be tough, again, in the south, and the Giants from Mesabi East will be better and could be the surprise team.
Football and volleyball mean the summer is almost over. I don't care, I look forward to these games.
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There is some good weather forecast for the upcoming week, so have a good week.