The World Around Me

When I was born...
The news was ...
War in Iraq
Turning over of Power
Capture and Trial of Saddam Hussein
Scott Peterson Trial
Local News and Events...
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
Marcus Wesson Trial (nine victims murdered, some children)
The President was George W. Bush with Dick Chaney as VP. They were running for Re-election against John Kerry and John Edwards
The economy was fair with complaints about unemployment rates
Blockbuster movies were ...
Spiderman 2
Shrek 2
Bourne Supremacy
Hit TV shows were...
CSI
The Apprentice
Without a Trace
Law & Order
The Olympics were starting soon in Greece
The Price of...
a gallon of Gas = $2.14
a house = $300,000 - $500,000 on average in Central California
a car = around $20,000 for a Standard size
a CD = $17
a computer = $600 - $1,000
a ticket to the movies = $9.50
a diaper = about $17 for a package
a bottle = $1-$3.50