Plot twist: The terrorists actually funded by shadowy group of middle America real estate agents who are buying up huge tracts of land in New Mexico and Colorado with a plan to turn it into beach front properties. Posted by: Jan at April 19 , 2006 8:38 PM ...... Most shoppers stayed away from malls and downtown shopping areas, and there were no lines at gas stations. By contrast, grocery stores were jammed with customers who apparently felt safe in their local markets. ...