Get a loan

If I had, say, $500,000, I'd pay off a few bills and sock some away in a jumbo 5-year Certificate of Deposit (CD) before the feds tank the interest rate--bailing out the mortgage industry with their sub-prime loan mess (remember the savings and loan debacle?)
I'd save a little too for the stock market because I always imagined myself delving into that. However, loans don't come a dime a dozen. You have to qualify and then after you qualify you should Compare loans to make sure you are getting the best rate.
I'm looking for one of those Unsecured loans because it doesn't require collateral--something I'm kinda short on.
Considering today's housing market, I'd have to have more than a half-a-million dollars to consolidate some debt and stuff and buy a house.
Homeowner loans in this market require immaculate credit.

Scenarios

Refusing to washing hands after the bathroom, co-worker touches potluck buffet table, do you eat the goodies?
The new fella keeps conversation at your desk quite often, asks you out, do you go?
What are the proper things to do?
"First off, beat nasty ass to the table. Apparently, she ain't the only one to be nasty.
You know men goin' the restroom shake they *o** and don't wash hands the first.
Tell him git his ass on. Going out with him is up to you If you eat where you shit you might have problems--people do it but...
I hate when people lean their ass against your desk--especially when you have food on the desk. What makes people think you want that much ass that close to your face or your food?

-comments all from a friend of mine

I need a new car

I need a new car and I am looking for a great Auto Loans Financing rate where I'm not put in the poorhouse trying to buy a hybrid. (Yeah, I said it--a hybrid.)
I cannot keep driving Mommy and Daddy's truck!
Don't get me wrong--I love the truck. It's a Ford Explorer and it's big enough for me, momma, granny, the kids (mine and my brothers) and all of our shopping bags. We can go to seven or eight stores and still have room for everyone. I would like to buy one of those for myself but I can just imagine the interest rate I would have to pay. Even people with perfect credit need help shopping for low rate auto loans.
I ran across a site called autoloansmania.com and it said that it had lots of rates--even for people like me with less-than-perfect credit. (Yeah, imagine me being less than perfect.)

Local officers recieve a awards

The Post-Tribune, a local Northwest Indiana newspaper, reports that a few good cops is all it takes.
The newspaper reports that during a ceremony Wednesday, Detectives Jeff Hemphill, Keith Richardson and James Bond received commendations for catching a murder suspect.
Officers who received more than one award for their work included Detective Lorenzo Davis, Detective James Gonzales, Richardson and Sgt. Thomas Decanter.
Internal Affairs officers Sgt. Jarrett Bridgeman and Detective Edward Jenkins were recognized for handling the investigations of the officers at the scene of a September 15 crash in Gary that killed two local high school students.
Cpl. Agnes Roberts received a commendation for working on the investigation of the crash.
Cmdr. Bruce Outlaw Sr. said despite the public and the media scrutiny, Roberts worked diligently on the investigation.
Col. Len Miller was recognized for making the most arrests -- 210 total this year.
Congratulations and thanks for all of your hard work. We all appreciate it.

Invest in precious metals: Silver

I heard that by investing in precious metals, you can insure you wealth because it will never be worthless. Through Monex Deposit Company you can purchase silver or other precious metals for delivery or arrange for convenient and safe storage at an independent bank or depository.
The demand for silver now exceeds annual production and has every year since 1990. Above ground stockpiles of silver bullion are low, shrinking rapidly and approaching zero.
Most silver is mined as a by-product of mining for other metals.
The price of silver fluctuates and investors should watch for that carefully. Now, I'm no metals broker nor an investment counselor but if I had the money to invest, part of it would go to silver.

Nebraska Mall Shooting

I'm listening to the news on the Omaha Nebraska Mall Shooting and am simply horrified.
Fox Cable News reported nine are dead including the shooter. They say it is a mall everyone goes to and that there was a rush of people running out of the store not saying anything--just running.
Could you imagine being in a crowded mall holiday shopping and this crap breaks out?
What about the elderly and people who can't run fast?
Oh the fear they must have felt.
They need metal detectors in all large public places in this country.
It's to unsecured. What if it had been terrorists and worse? I heard reports that people shouldn't go to the malls because of the terrorism risk.
Please forgive me. I saw The Kingdom recently and can't quite get over it. I'm going to buy that DVD as soon as it is released for sale. It was very good and explained a lot about life in Saudi Arabia.
Prayers go out for those affected by the horror at the Nebraska Mall Shooting.

I hate fake people

I can't stand fake hi-pitch people. They are the ones who are supposed to be either a positive influence in their community or at the very least, helping society somehow and they are simply worthless. What in the heck are they going to say at Judgement Day?
Really, these people astound me. I try to avoid them so that I won't be forced to say anything when their absolute fakeness gets to me. Even I have my limits.
However, I avoid lots of people for a myriad of reasons--mostly because I don't want to have to explain my behavior. So if I haven't seen you for a while and we are on friendly terms anyhow, this note is not for you. I'm angry at someone else's inexplicable fakeness right now.
Fake people ought to be ashamed of themselves!

Celebrate the holidays with Vista Print

Christmas cards are a nice way of telling lots of people that you are thinking of them during the holiday season but custom Christmas cards like the ones found at Vista Print should have them thinking of you.
Of course there are the folding cards with or without photo but Vista Print also offers holiday post cards with or without a personalized photo. The option is yours.
New this year are the collage cards for when you have more than one photo you want to share. You can upload up to 6 photos and Vista Print will turn them into a collage.
Ordering Christmas cards couldn't be easier with Vista Print. Just click on the underlined words.

My deep fryer and scottish shortbread

I made some scottish shortbread Saturday but this recipie called for brown sugar. They are quite delicious. However, how does one make fried cookie dough? I guess I ought to stick to stuff I know but since I'm frying chicken, I figured I'd give it a try.
This brings me to another question. How long am I supposed to leave chicken in the deep fryer? Currently I use a meat thermometer to make sure but it should be an easier way. Each time I take the chicken out it takes that much longer to get done.