IGS Energy

In the mail I recieved anotice asking me to lock in a fixed rate today on my natural gas. it said my gas utility company offers a program that allows me to control my natural gas costs by choosing them as a supplier.
It also said would get a discount from October of next year until.
What about electric? Is there a carrier that can give me a discount on my electric energy? The gas is never that much but the electic is.

Welcome to the Rodeo--Yeeha!

If I could score National Rodeo Finals tickets I would really be going just to see the bare back riding competition because it seems much more exciting.
The National Finals Rodeo, organized by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, is the top-of-the-top in championship rodeo events in the U.S. Wrangler Jeans is the title sponsor.
The National Finals is held for 10 days each year in the first full week of December, at the Thomas & Mack Center on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

An interesting fact is that he rodeo uses special dirt, which is stored on the UNLV campus for use in next NFR.

Another interesting fact is that because of the large amount of money awarded during the NFR, the leader in an event going into the NFR is frequently dethroned at its end.
There are seven main events: calf roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, and team roping.

Like I said before, I want to see the bareback bronc riding because the cowboys seem to enjoy that more--looking at the expressions on their faces. I have watched many rodeo events on television and the bare back actually seems more dangerous.

South Shore Commuter Rail Expasion

I received in the mail this week a flier about expanding the South Shore Commuter Rail. It said it will be a "Major Boost to Northwest Indiana's economy."
It also said that 26,000 could be added to the area but also the rail expansion could provide "a real shot in the arm for our pocketbooks," it read.
How?
The flier said expanded transit lines will be a magnet for new businesses and emerging industries, good-wage construction jobs on new lines and added staff for train and station operations could be added as well.
There are also claims that there will be more options for small businesses to grow around the transit stops and an increased access to 150,000 jobs in downtown Chicago.
The community should be involved in this decision.

Merit Capital Advance

If I ever get to start my own business I will probably need a Small Business Cash Advance at some point and time.
Merit Capital Advance looks at the bigger picture by offering a financing program that provides you with working capital now based on your anticipated future
credit card sales. There is no fixed payment schedule, and repayments are made only when you get paid by your customers.
The cash advance will be deposited into your business checking account allowing these funds to be accessible immediately. This is not a loan; it will not require a complicated application process, collateral, or unnecessary fees. You can choose to use your cash advance to fulfill any of your business needs.

Clay goes to South Carolina

The mayor of Gary, Rudolph Clay, has endorsed Democratic Presidential nominee, Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) and is traveling to South Carolina to campaign on his behalf.
Clay is president of the Lake County Democratic Party (Committee?) and was previously a Lake County council member in Northwest Indiana.
While trying to verify if Clay is president of the Lake County Dems, I ran across this blog with some interesting albeit hateful musings. Ai-yai! yai!

The Credit Exchange

What if you had a company in your employ that analyzed your financial situation and found the right debt management service for you? The Credit Exchange Corporation is a debt consolidation referral service. Besides Credit Card Counseling, they provide debt referral services for customers seeking help with debt consolidation and debt management.

Compounded interest affects the total amount that consumers pay on unsecured debts. Credit counseling helps consumers understand and choose the best way to pay back that debt. Evaluating financial services is a long, arduous process and could be the reason you may put off finding the right company. The Credit Exchange helps with that process. They have selected several companies that share their ideals and professionalism.

Young Pats Fan Booed

This Just in from Yahoo News--Patriots owner Robert Kraft sat behind his wide desk and marveled at how his team's jersey could be the target of so many boos -- even when it's worn by a 14-year-old girl.
I have the feeling that this young girl is tough. She is a survivor!

Rapid Glass

Minneapolis auto glass replacement company, Rapid Glass, provides the highest quality auto glass replacements and windshield repair in Minneapolis and St. Paul, at affordable prices.
Anyone who has every had a crack in their windshield knows how important it is to get it fixed fast. One time my dad put a small piece of scotch tape over a crack in his windshield and it held until he got it fixed. (I guess it was tape)
At Rapid Glass, they use Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts and installers are certified to ensure your repair or replacement meets or exceeds the strictest auto glass industry standards. They even offer a National Lifetime Warranty.

Vote Democratic

No one has asked me my opinion or how I'm voting but I read a news story addressing Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama's (D-IL) fiscal stimulous package and it looks as if he has put some thought in how he will effect change. He's not just talking.
I'm casting my vote for Sen. Obama and I don't have to fall out of love with the Clintons to do so. I have a photo of president Bill Clinton posing in church with Coretta Scott King and her son Dexter King on my dining room table.
However, nowhere in history have I had a chance to vote for some one in my Generation who shares some of the same values and memories of America that mirror mine. I think the Obamas reflect my ideals and goals and I am standing behind them for what it is worth. I vote a straight ticket, then again.
Honestly, I don't think this country has progressed enought to accept a woman president and would probably spend a lot of time undermining Sen. Hillary Clinton (D-NY) if she won the party nomination and the presidency.
Working women know what I'm talking about. Sometimes you have to fight and smile just to get work done and not make enemies. It's tiresome, the burden of women.