Interviewed!

I asked the lovely Beth of Not to be Trusted with Knives to send me 5 interview questions. This one’s extra fun, since we don’t know eachother very well online or off, and Beth has (unwittingly I’m sure) brought up some questions I actually haven’t thought about the answers to in a while [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 20:25:32

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Comment Spam Fighting Technique

Comment Spam when looked from slightly different perspective can be an indicator of your blog popularity! So I guess we all should rejoice when our SPAM queue filled with dozens of comments from spam-bots. Luckily that is easily killed by simply taking advantage of the options provided by Akismet [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 12:40:31

Five Considerations When Choosing Your Health Insurance

Choosing the right health insurance can be a difficult and frustrating process. Nobody wants to spend the money on health insurance, but sometimes buying a more expensive insurance can be more beneficial in the long run. When choosing your health insurance you should always weigh your pros and cons to make sure you come out with the best thought [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 10:15:55

Fantasia To Lose Home…And She Doesn’t Care

A month has passed since the planned sale of Fantasia Barrino’s $1 ... documents related to the debt, nor has anyone ever appeared for her in court. “My client ... , but this isn’t the first time she’s walked away from a bill. She was sued last year over an unpaid promissory [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 19:58:12

disillawsioned.

Growing up: Lawyers and doctors are rich! Pre-Law School: (stars in my eyes) In three years my husband is going to be smart and rich! Second year of law school: Huh, well this has to be worth it eventually right? Four months away from graduation from Law School: Meh. I admit to being just as disillusioned about law school [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 03:33:55

Ground Zero Canada: Ottawa to Detoxify Original World Seed-Crisis by Monday — OR ELSE

The comments came a day after the federal government, Quebec and Ontario agreed to an eleventh hour request from a committee spearheading the restructuring to put up nearly $10-billion to meet potential margin calls on the assets underlying the frozen notes. [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 20:48:09

Report: SEC Could Bring Enforcement Action Against Reserve, Bents

Problems are mounting for the Reserve Fund company, whose founder invented the money market fund in the early 1970s ... Lehman debt that the Reserve fund held to decline to zero.) Another suit was filed against ... A Reserve spokeswoman declined to comment to WSJ. Harvey Wolkoff, a Ropes & Gray lawyer who’s bringing [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 10:58:00

Report: SEC Could Bring Enforcement Action Against Reserve, Bents

Problems are mounting for the Reserve Fund company, whose founder invented the money market fund in the early 1970s ... Lehman debt that the Reserve fund held to decline to zero.) Another suit was filed against ... A Reserve spokeswoman declined to comment to WSJ. Harvey Wolkoff, a Ropes & Gray lawyer who’s brining [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 10:58:00

Bud Dwyer begs your pardon

Wow, talk about selective memory where a friend is concerned. This morning I ready an editorial in the Inky that really irked the hell out of me ... . I was not a lawyer, but I certainly knew that a request of this nature was "above my pay grade." I told Budd [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 16:52:00

Debt and Debt Harassment

One thing you may not realize when you first start to accumulate debt, is the possibility that you could get in over your head ... can escalate quickly. If the collection agency fails to resolve the debt with you in the amount ... . That is when debt collection harassment begins. If you have been through it you know how it goes. First [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 15:08:33

President-elect Obama makes Tim Kaine DNC chairman-elect

[ Virginia Democrat Governor Tim Kaine also now the new parttime chairman of the Democratic National Committee Kaine really does have front ... of the Democratic National Committee? And the part-time-ness of the Harvard-trained lawyer would ... a $15-million campaign debt from the outgoing chair, Howard Dean, who also was a governor. But there's a new [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 22:41:15

Auto Lemon Laws — Do You Need a Lawyer?

Auto Lemon Laws — Do You Need a Lawyer? January 15th, 2009 Buying a new automobile is usually a bid decision for most people, ... letters to the manufacturer that state your problem and filing a claim with your state&#39s Attorney General&#39s office. You must also submit your vehicle for repair of the problem; each state requires [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:55:32

FANTASIA STAYS PUT

Fantasia Barrino will not be unceremoniously kicked out her house. The American Idol champ’s attorneys agreed to settle a debt with a Florida creditor over the weekend to prevent her $1.3 million home from being auctioned off today. “Assuming the promised [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 18:17:40

Finding a Bankruptcy Attorney in New Hampshire

People living with debt that they can’t handle have a few options to choose from. They can contact a debt or credit counsellor and try to work out a debt settlement plan ... and circumstances is crucial to help your case and help you understand the law and how it applies [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 00:28:49

GOPUSA ILLINOIS Daily Clips - December 28, 2008

DIERSEN QUESTIONS: When will Obama drive the stock market back up, end the recession, end the depression, save democracy, save capitalism, save America, save the planet, etc. by infuriating the Toyota Republicans and urging everyone across the planet to buy vehicles made by three American companies -- GM, Ford, and Chrysler? [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 14:09:12

Some of you may recall that I recently posted about a story where a father killed his child to avoid paying child support ... am a person not easily surprised or shocked by people because I guess I have seen a lot as a lawyer over [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 02:07:15

Dell agrees to pay $4 million!

The New York Attorney General announced a settlement agreement has been reached with Dell Inc., and the state of New York for $4 million. New York government lawyers-New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo settles deceptive business practices lawsuit against Dell Inc. New York, NY–The New York Attorney General, Andrew Cuomo, announced on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, a settlement agreement between the state of New York against Dell and Dell Financial Services (DFS) has been reached. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 23:57:22

Combined Gay News Headlines (T5T-1)

Thought of the Day: Anonymous Openly-Gay Former Clinton Aide "he problem here goes well beyond Warren's incendiary language equating gay marriage with incest. He is what he is. The greater problem lies in the President-Elect's cruel calculation that this insult [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:10:00

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Guide

What is Chapter 11 Bankruptcy? Chapter 11 bankruptcy is a reorganization of debt, and it is typically filed by businesses, not individuals ( ... debt. At this time you will also propose a repayment plan for your debts. In a chapter 11 ... chapter 11 bankruptcy instead.) Basically you and/or your creditors propose a reasonable repayment plan [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 15:47:05

Hey Gals, Check This Out - In Saudi Arabia You Can Be Sold As A One Year Old Bride But You Can't Get Divorced Till After Puberty

Question: could this story be any more charming? ... by the girl herself when she reaches puberty," lawyer Abdullah Jtili told the AFP news agency. Answer: yes: The marriage contract was signed by the father and the groom. It is understood the father had debt [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 15:46:40

Globalisation..Who…Where…And When…

“One World or None” “Time is Running Out” Globalization Index - Peter Myers, Canberra, Australia, ph.                +61 2 62475187        . August 31, 2001; update January 16, 2006. My comments in quoted text are shown {thus}. Write to me (Peter Myers) at myers@cyberone.com.au [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 11:47:46

With no one in charge, Illinois grinds to halt

Illinois is facing a deficit of several billion dollars, is behind on payments to healthcare providers, has understaffed agencies, ... by Governor Blagojevich’s lawyer, who had said the governor would not seek to appoint anyone to the seat [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 18:42:26

In Support of Eric Holder

Eric Holder's background and experience provides him with the knowledge needed to lead the Justice Department. He should be confirmed. The National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) supports the nomination of Eric Holder to the post of Attorney General, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:46:51

Retard’s guide to dealing with collection agencies

Collection Agencies Guide Are you in debt, are you receiving harassing phone calls at work and getting bills saying you owe someone money? ... s really your debt frequently debt collection agencies look for names in the phone book. Make sure that it really is your debt and they can prove it before [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 01:21:02

On Mayor Willie Herenton (The $91,000 Question)

UPDATE: According to Fox13, Council Chair Myron Lowery wants to explore whether Herenton possibly committed any charter violations but there's a question of whether such a step would be worth the trouble if the Council is in fact powerless to even oust the mayor if a violation occurred.UPDATE (1/14) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 00:07:00

Obama’s Wall Street Buddies

There is no way Wall Street was going to let a new President preside over sweeping changes in the financial industry without making its presence ... relationships. He advised Citigroup on its $6 billion acquisition of Sears’ credit card unit in 2003 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 19:53:00

The Lawyer Who Did Not Know When To Fold 'Em

The California Supreme Court ruled (pdf) 5-2 today that an attorney who pocketed $71,000 of the $80, ... the money as part of a standard flat-fee agreement that Fresno County had for private defense attorneys ... $57,000 in debt, most of it the result of gambling [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 00:51:49

Roger Wicker the loose wingnut

Roger Wicker, a Repugnican, remains a Senator from Mississippi by virtue of eking out a win over a Democratic challenger, ... . He's a lawyer (naturally), of the moneyed corporate class, and a Southern Baptist who teaches Sunday [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 16:35:00

Is Bankruptcy the Right Choice for You?

by Harvey L. Cox Current economic conditions are making a lot of individuals who have never before considered filing bankruptcy to now consider it ... to see whether bankruptcy is right for you. You don’t need a particular level of debt. You don’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 08:21:15

Ternus delivers State of the Judiciary

Iowa Chief Justice Marsha Ternus -- the state's first female chief justice -- delivered the 2009 State of the Judiciary address to the Iowa Legislature this morning. In her two previous addresses before lawmakers, Ternus has successfully pressed for more help with juvenile courts and juvenile offenders [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 21:19:26

Top 10 Conservative IL House members

http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2009/01/top-10-conservative-state-senators.html (FROM THE ARTICLE: Having followed key Illinois Senate votes during the 2007-2008 95th General Assembly, the United Republican Fund lists the following as the session's "Top 10 Conservative State Senators," based on their "lifetime" scores: [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 17:43:39

I'm running for Congress in IL-5. (Progressive candidacy announcement for Rahm's seat.)

Tom is an exciting progressive candidate running to replace Rahm Emanuel in IL-05. You're going to be hearing a lot about Tom in the coming weeks ... for the uninsured. I've been pressing the State of Illinois to crack down on payday lenders. In my life [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 17:40:43

'Devoted father' accused of hiring hit man

'He has lost everything' Adrian Humphreys, National Post  Published: Monday, January 12, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 05:29:39

99 High Paying Keywords: The Secret Is Out!

99 High Paying Keywords: The Secret Is Out! Posted by admin on Jan 16 2009 | 0 views | AdSense Incorporating high paying keywords into your ... . Private Jets 11. Debt Consolidation 12. Credit Cards 13. Rewards Cards 14. Equity Loans 15. Equity ... Life 77. Online Banking 78. Borrow Money 79. Low Interest Credit Cards 80. Personal Domain [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 01:57:21

GOPUSA ILLINOIS Daily Clips - January 6, 2009

Articles of interest to Illinois Republicans recently posted by ABC7, NBC5, CBS2, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Crain's Chicago Business, Daily Herald, Suburban Chicago News, Suburban Life, Pioneer Local, Southtown Star, Rockford Register Star, Bloomington Pantagraph, Peoria Journal Star, Springfield State Journal Register, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 14:05:29

Economic Brink Shapes 2009 HPI Power 50

By BRIAN A. HOWEY in Indianapolis and MARK SCHOEFF JR ... . The total credit market debt as a share of the U.S. gross domestic product stood at 176 percent in October ... at 335 percent in 2006. Debt, in essence, has become [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 12:14:21

Bankruptcy Reform 2005 - AARP Wants Repeal

Bankruptcy Reform 2005 - AARP Wants Repeal Posted Thursday, January 15, 2009 by Mark Zuckerberg Neighbors shared with me an article called " ... to file Chapter 13 (debt repayment plan). In actual practice, though, most debtors (see Bankruptcy Abuse [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 10:56:15

American Idol: Fantasia Barrino Settles Debt To Keep Home

American Idol third season winner, Fantasia Barrino agreed over the weekend to settle her debt with a Florida creditor to prevent her $1.3 million home from being auctioned off today. The 24-year-old singer owes the Florida company [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 20:00:46

Job Loss / Depression and Republicans

The U.S. economy lost an astonishing 1.9 million jobs in the past four months alone, ... . The Planet's GNP (counting the US) is $56 Trillion. Bush's Credit Derivatives created debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 01:10:23

http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2009/01/top-10-conservative-state-senators.html

http://illinoisreview.typepad.com/illinoisreview/2009/01/top-10-conservative-state-senators.html (FROM THE ARTICLE: Having followed key Illinois Senate votes during the 2007-2008 95th General Assembly, the United Republican Fund lists the following as the session's "Top 10 Conservative State Senators," based on their "lifetime" scores: [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 17:22:29

NEW YORK CITY LUXURY RESIDENTIAL MARKET IS FLATLINING

from CRAIN’S NEW YORK BUSINESS:January 13, 2009 5:59 AMBrooklyn housing market still sufferingAs the recession continues to wreak havoc on the city’s ... selling. Because the number of sales fell 42.7%, the overall market is likely settling [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 04:30:24

Wayne Root: ‘California Nightmare: Why California leads the nation in deficit, debt and out-migration’

By Wayne Root RootForAmerica.com The latest reports are out- and there’s good news and bad news for California. The good news is that California leads the nation. The bad news is that California leads the nation in deficit, debt and the amount of residents escaping to other states. The Mamas and Papas [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 14:04:13

Where is Obama Going? Hopeful Straws in the Wind by Steven Jonas, MD

by Steven Jonas, MD featured writer Dandelion Salad crossposted on Buzzflash ... than the oft-cited contra-Constitutional “government is the problem” policy of the reactionary Ronald [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 23:01:49

You do Not Have to Go Into Debt After a Car Crash

Unfortunately, car crashes are plentiful in this day and time ... , and keep you out of debt. Monetary compensation is the only way our system has for settling accident [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 11:29:47

GOPUSA ILLINOIS Daily Clips - January 7, 2009

Articles of interest to Illinois Republicans recently posted by ABC7, NBC5, CBS2, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Crain's Chicago Business, ... ://www.suntimes.com/news/sneed/1365142,CST-NWS-SNEED07.article -- 'Paying no heed to what's right [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 15:06:01

AIG: Paying Off a $60 Billion Loan, One $742 Million Deal at a Time

AIG has to pay back a $60 billion loan to the U.S. government in the next five years ... s total government debt is a bit severe; the insurer’s government help breaks down into a $60 billion [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 09:49:00

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