US - Mexico water war over: "The United States and Mexico are close to an agreement that would end a simmering dispute over repaying Mexico's water debt to the United States, a controversial issue that threatened to drive a wedge between the two countries, a U.S. diplomat said on Sunday."

Anthrax in Mail Was Newly Made: "Scientists have determined that the anthrax powder sent through the mail last fall was fresh, made no more than two years before it was sent, senior government officials said. The new finding has concerned investigators, who say it indicates that whoever sent the anthrax could make more and strike again."

Last night's World Cup upsets: Turkey beat Senegal 1 to 0 and South Korea beat Spain on free kicks. Wow.

Good news: $45 buys you a 5lbs. bag of cash containing no less than $10,000. Bad news: it's shredded.

The US is changing the color of its money: "The new design, referred to as NexGen, affects the $100, $50, and $20 notes. Circulation of the NexGen series could begin as early as fall 2003 with the introduction of the redesigned $20 note. The $100 and $50 notes will follow in twelve to eighteen months. Consistent with past design changes, the NexGen notes will remain the same size and use similar portraits and historical images to maintain an American appearance. The NexGen designs will include the introduction of subtle background colors. While color is not in itself a security feature, the use of color provides the opportunity to add additional features that could assist in deterring counterfeiting. The introduction of additional colors will also help consumers to identify the different denominations."

John Henry On Business: "The key to business is doing it. If you've had an idea stolen by friends, count yourself blessed to have friends that are action oriented. As for your current great business idea, if you want some advice there will always be people to offer their opinions. Are opinions what you want or do you want a successful business? My advice (yes, opinion) is go for it, do something with your idea, act on it. And when you hit an obstacle just ask someone how to overcome that obstacle, and move on. Get moving, that's the hard part, and start focused on where you're going, when you get off course, re-focus. Don't worry about someone stealing your great idea, that'll just keep you from getting started. "

Dave's back! "Greetings sports fans. First I want to thank everyone who sent their good wishes. This was probably the toughest week I've ever had. I came through it stronger, but changed. Not sure how much I want to write about it, but I did want to acknowledge, as soon as I possibly could, that it meant a lot to have so much support. Just got home a few minutes ago. One step at a time."

Poll shows water availability is a concern: "Water quality issues and water availability are major concerns in the Eastern United States, according to results from a study released by Harris Interactive, Rochester, NY."

FBI investigating Las Vegas man's claim: "The FBI said it is investigating a Nevada man's claim that he picked up a conversation in Arabic on his cell phone during which someone said there would be a 'hit' on the 'day of freedom.'"

Fernanda had her baby last night! He's a bouncing 7 lbs. 7 oz., 21 inch long baby boy named Nathan Alexander. Congratulations!