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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 2008

Page

3

Commodities tumble ends meteoric rally and scars investors

The Jefferies Reuters CRB index plunged 10 percent in July, the steepest monthly drop since 1980, as the commodities boom buckled. Gold fell to about 864 an ounce from a March peak, oil slid about 32 dollars to 147.27 a barrel, and investors rush to exit amid waning demand and shifting strategies.

Jefferies-Reuters United States James Cordier Nathan Golz Wachovia Securities St. Louis U.S Stephen Schork Villanova

Rock the Desert concert in Midland promotes faith and fun

Desert event in Midland on Friday offered food music and games as attendees enjoyed a teen friendly venue. participants described the atmosphere as distinct from secular concerts with fewer temptations. organizers say the goal is to introduce youth to Christian faith while connecting with those already known to Him.

Midland Pierce Todd Hallender Rock the Desert Board of Directors Rock the Desert Abilene Kat Winn Austin Carmack Winn Austin Ryan Daniel

Ratliff Renamed and Reopened In Odessa Anniversary Event

Odessa officials and community leaders celebrate Ratliff course renovations marking its 20th anniversary. The upgraded facility includes a new clubhouse, grill, 1 800 square foot pavilion, redesigned bunkers, and a relocated driving range with a cart path only rule for winter. City projections estimate 47 528 rounds to cover next year’s upkeep with a 1.32 million dollar revenue and expenditure forecast. Francois Boutin, a longtime player, praises the grass and greens improvements.

Odessa Larry Melton Odessa Chamber of Commerce David Boutin Francois Boutin Bush PGA Chris McQuatters McQuatters Ratliff McQuarters Patton Grandview Avenue

Pamphlets Confuse Kodiak Voters in Non English Language

Kodiak residents received pamphlets urging them to Bu moto for four ballot initiatives on August 26. The materials were in Taga log, a Philippine language, not English, prompting a call to Alaska Division of Elections to request an English version.

Kodiak Alaska Philippines Division of Elections

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