November 12, 2008

 Wednesday

State

California (CA) was the 31^st state admitted to the Union on September 9, 1850.

Capital: Sacramento

Bird:  California valley quail

Flower: California poppy

Tree: California redwood

Nickname: The Golden State

Fact: Death Valley has the lowest point at -282 feet.

NEWS

1.)   Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have new plans to help homeowners.

2.)   World markets are down on recession news. Oil is at $58.

3.)   Sam Nunn and Warren Christopher have been tapped by President-Elect Obama for the transition team.

4.)   Six were killed by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan.

5.)   A report will be delivered soon about airline delays.

AZ NEWS

1.)   Edison Electric is meeting in Phoenix to discuss ending the American Dependency on Fossil Fuels.

2.)    Chandler Police are asking for formal charges for a lawmaker.

3.)   AIG (American  International Group) leaders were criticized for meeting at a resort in Phoenix.

4.)   Gas may below $2.00 a gallon soon in AZ.