UK and Norway officials confirm the special forces assault by Algerian troops to rescue dozens of hostages is over, but seven hostages and 11 terrorists are listed as dead. The charity Oxfam has issued a scathing report stating the combined $240 billion fortunes of the 100 richest billionaires on earth could end poverty on the planet four times over. House GOP leaders say they will pass a three month extension on the debt ceiling limit in order to force Senate Democrats to pass a budget or forfeit Congressional salaries. The Dow hit a five-year high on news of the GOP deal, and stronger than expected housing start and employment numbers this week. The Texas high school student who refused an RFID badge as "the mark of the beast" has been kicked out of the state magnet school and is headed for home.
Also, sorry for the lack of posts last night.  I had to replace a hard drive that melted down and restore data from my weekly backups.  That took most of last night and this morning.  I'm back now, and I'm sure you're all just thrilled.