Looks like Obama is at least considering a few republicans for cabinet positions. This could be a good sign -- let's see how it plays out. Colin Powell for Education Secretary seems a bit odd to me. I'm not sure what to think about Powell. Is he a sellout? Why did he suddenly become an Obama supporter in the 11th hour before the election? Is it purely because of race?

Two terror groups are urging Obama to pull troops out of the middle east -- big surprise there. It will be very interesting to see how he handles that situation. I'll not pass judgment until this develops more fully.

Obama held his first press conference today. I didn't watch it.

The national unemployment rate is at 6.5%, a 14-year high.

Todays stock market report -- up 248.02 to close at 8943.81