Quick Tidbit
Global X launched the Permanent ETF (PERM) which is a pretty true version of the original Harry Browne concept. You can learn more about it through the above link, I should have a full writeup on the fund for theStreet.com in a few days.
Finally I had to take one of our fire trucks to the garage for a once over and noticed the pictured antique or as some might call it parade vehicle. Pretty neat. One of the other departments here has a full service garage that most of the local departments use for vehicle maintenance.