Seven years later

This kind of post is a day late (I had a pretty busy day yesterday, looking for jobs) but...Sept. 12 was almost a little more eerie than Sept. 11, seven years ago. Don't you think?

What were you guys doing on that fateful day? I don't think I'll ever have strange feelings associated with that day, it's definitely the JFK assassination of our generation.

I have my own opinions on the tragedy and think there are a lot questions that have been left unanswered by our government.

Loose Change is a very interesting indie documentary about some of these questions. The makers of the film are bold enough to propose that the entire event was an inside job. There's a whole grassroots movement devoted to spreading awareness and who demand answers to these questions; I'm sure many of you have seen stickers or graffiti with their "9/11 was an inside job" motto.

I'm not going to pretend that I know for sure, one way or the other. What I think is the most important about that movement is the quest for truth and, like I said, the answering of many many open questions.

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Whats so great about title loans?

So you've decided to get an Auto Title Loan. Many of your friends might tell you you're making a bad decision but actually, there are some great advantages to using your car as collateral for a short-term loan, especially if you need quick cash.

First of all, obtaining a title loan is a fairy easy process. There are several Web sites out there like www.TitleAndPaydayLoans.com and www.AutoCashUSA.com. You fill out a really basic form and submit it to the site. A representative at a loan store near you will call you to confirm some details about yourself and your car and if everything is in order, your loan is granted. It's quick and easy.

Got a bad credit history? Don't worry about it. As long as you own the title to your car, the loan is guaranteed cash...because they're basing it off the value of your car. If anything happens and you don't pay the loan back...well...if you haven't figured out what will happen, keep reading to find out.

Nowadays, you can keep your car through the duration of the loan and as long as you pay it back, they won't take it away. Keep in mind, that's a really really important step. PAY IT BACK or you'll be getting used to your city's public transportation system. There's no shame in riding the bus (I do it all the time), I'm just saying...pay the dang loan back.

Loan periods are no longer than 30 days which means these loans should be used sparingly and for short-term financial solutions....hospital bills, vet bills, rent....etc. Its just the right kind of loan for that situation.

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phew! I'm back online!

well, it's certainly nice to be connected to the rest of the world again.

I'm going to write a longer post today I just thought I'd take the chance right now to say hello again.

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taking a little vacation

I'm taking a vacation over the next couple of weeks but I'll still be posting sporadically. I'll have my iPhone on me.

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"Sin Stocks" on top during recession times

Here's a great article on some companies who are actually doing quite well during these hard and trying times....wouldn't you know? It's the alcohol, cigarette, candy and gambling industries!

I found this on walletpop.com:
http://money.aol.com/news/articles/_a/bbdp/in-recession-bet-on-alcohol-tobacco/129154

LONDON (Aug. 12) - As a global recession looms, what better way to cope than to eat, drink and be merry?

Even as consumers face soaring energy costs, rising food prices and higher mortgages or rent, it seems clear they're not prepared to forgo many of life's little treats - alcohol, cigarette and candy makers are all reporting healthy sales amid the gloom.

"I would never give it up, not unless I was dying of alcohol poisoning or something," said Kelly Piggeln, a 62-year-old retired nanny, as she indulged in her favorite two vices of a cigarette and a glass of wine on the patio of a London bar.

I definitely fit the description. If there's one thing I always make room for in my weekly budget its my favorite vice... alcohol! In the fridge at home, there's a nice 12-pack of Sol just waiting for me and my bottle opener. Mmmmmmmmm...Sol.

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fixies at the olympics

Speaking of Olympic mania...here are the times for the Track events taking place between August 15-19 at the Laoshan Velodrome.

Check it out!



what a beautiful track!

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olympic mania

I'm totally hooked on the 2008 Beijing Olympics! I can't remember being this into the games. 4 years ago, I really didn't even care that much. The opening ceremony...I mean...it was so amazing that I can't even really describe it. I'm having a hard time finding videos which sucks because I want to watch it again and I wanted to share it on my blog.

And last night...holy crap.
The 400 freestyle relay. Michael Phelps's second gold medal (of the eight he's trying to nab) is on the line. It's not looking so good for the US team, with the French swimmer Alain Bernard in the lead...but then...miraculously...Lezak, the oldest man on the U.S. swimming team, pulled off one of the great comebacks in Olympic history, hitting the wall just ahead of Bernard. Just BARELY made it.

It was so exciting I literally jumped up out of my seat. I couldn't believe it.

I'm officially hooked.
You should be too.

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