We were blessed with enough money to pay our elec bill this month for July. I live in the river valley of western arkansas and we have had over 34 days of 100+ heat. Last wednesday my temp in my jeep read 116 outside. Our trees are turning brown and losing leaves. No pretty fall colors for us this year. We have broken weather records dating back over 100 yrs. And NO rain to boot. It has been a miserable summer. Had horrible storms for spring and really cold temps and snow for winter. I pray 2012 will be better for our whole country.