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QUOTE(Steff @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 08:18 PM) LMAO @ the clientele comment. I'm shocked that Ameriquest is the parent yet so many got laid off. I don't kow much about them, but from what I do they seemed to be pretty solid. How long did you work for them (and I apologize because I think I recall you posting about getting laid off, but my brain is so fried from the past month I can't think straight...) and were they cool at separation time? I got a nice severance package for only working there from March to November. I guess you could say they were cool in that respect. But lets put it this way, I was processing 4 loans on Wednesday. At 5, my boss was called to the Downers Grove office to talk to his boss. At 6 PM, those of us being laid off knew we had no jobs anymore. On Thursday at 11:31 AM, I was erased from the payroll and had no job anymore. Quick and painless, I guess. I was in shock for a week. And yes, Ameriquest has had some bigtime problems with fines and unethical practice accusations in the past two years.

QUOTE(Steff @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 08:08 PM) Do independent lenders have the control over the rates they offer? Is it possible that T&C is having some troubles due to loans they have secured over the past 2 years..? I know that Wells Fargo is kicking strong right now. They don't have the staff to cover the new loans coming in their doors. The weekly LIBOR came down from Ameriquest, I am pretty sure. That was our umbrella company. Either way, rates are going up. Ours werent so good and there were plenty of people coming to us because the rates were going up everywhere. We had nothing but high class clientele, let me tell you.

QUOTE(Goldmember @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 07:47 PM) "USC's identifying marks" refers to only their logo i believe. if it referred simply to their initials then journalists, newspapers, web sites, etc could be in a world of hurt... Why would journalists, newspapers, web sites etc. be in a world of hurt? They arent using the USC/LSU/TEX likeness or initials for advertising, are they? This guy is advertising for his website by using the USC, LSU, and TEX recognizable initials(not to mention the championship trophy) to promote his website. Like I said, its cool to stick a middle finger to the man like that, I just dont think its gonna happen

QUOTE(mr_genius @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 07:51 PM) i think you're wrong, but i'm not a trademark or copyright expert. the letters themself aren't a trade mark. like the White Sox don't have CHW trademarked (i don't think). The reason I would think they are is this: How many times are the trojans referred to as USC as opposed to how many times the White Sox are referred to as CHW? Saying USC is more or less automatically referring to Southern Cal, and the same with LSU and Louisiana st. USC and LSU are identifying marks, they print apparel with that stuff all over it. But I am not a trademark lawyer myself, so I dont know for sure, I just dont think that (like i said before) USC is gonna let someone blast them like that in their backyard.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 06:28 PM) Rates aren't going up, not on mortgages. I think Town & Country Credit and the 10 percent of its workforce who were laid off(including myself) due to rising interest rates on mortgages would like to respectfully disagree. They are still at record lows, but they are on the way up right now.

They made it sound like it was going to be programming change, like someone was going to get fired or something.

QUOTE(mr_genius @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 07:17 PM) i don't think the letters LSU, USC, or TEX are copyrighted. they already have a advertising company setting the sign up, they said it will happen. trademark was the word I was thinking of, and if you think a school doesnt have the trademark rights to its own initials, you are wrong. http://www.usc.edu/admin/trademarks/ And if you think LSU and Texas have similar trademarks, I am going to have to disagree. I dont think this is gonna happen. Its a cool rebel idea, but I just dont think USC is going to let themselves be ripped in their own area like that.

I would hate to rain on this guys parade, but I wonder if he is going to have a problem printing his sign because of copyright infringement problems? Usually the print stores (Kinkos, mail etc.) wont print copyrighted things out without signed forms stating that you can use their likeness in your banner/sign. I cannot imagine Texas, USC, and LSU just saying "Ok, go ahead and rip us in front of LA, we dont mind!".

QUOTE(Felix @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 04:49 PM) Why did the Phillies trade Jim Thome? Why did the Brewers trade Lyle Overbay? How much time did Aaron Rowand have in the league as a starter? How much time did Youkilis have as a starter? Is this even a valid comparison? You are grasping at straws now, Prince Fielder isnt Kevin Youkilis. Prince Fielder will have (diet provided) a great career. The kid was born to hit. It should tell you something that Prince Fielder made his token appearance last year and got Lyle Overbay, an incredible hitter, traded away this offseason. Yet Youkilis has been in Boston two years, and the Red Sox have traded for not one, but two 3rd baseman(Lowell and Marte), AND went ahead and traded for Mark Loretta for a 2nd baseman while holding onto Tony G. Youkilis is the product of New England hype, nothing more, nothing less.

QUOTE(Felix @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 03:55 PM) No, because his minor league numbers are extremely impressive, and if they are any indication of how he'll do in the majors, he will be a bargin. You are basing this on potential.

Im somewhat surprised that Rugby doesnt cause more head injuries and disabling injuries, not to mention death. Sometimes when I see highlights of those guys getting in a scrum, and it just looks like noone should come out of there without a serious injuries

If you have a smartass comment, Green makes it all good

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 02:53 PM) I'd love to see T.O.'s reaction when Grossman goes down and Orton has to come in to throw to him. nuclear meltdown

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 02:34 PM) If that rule was really something realistic, then the development of chicago residential markets would never have happened. In my nieghborhood alone, most condos are now a minimum of 405k. There are alot of people that follow that rule, it is realistic. It isnt a groundrule for getting a mortgage, its just a recommendation for people buying a house. It doesnt stop people who want to buy a house if their 2 year combined income doesnt equal the worth of the house, its just something for people to think about. There are so many different "rules of thumb" for different people buying a mortgage. My father told me he used the "old way" in regards to his mortgage. You get it, you pay it off, you dont refinance. That doesnt mean its right, its just the way he does it.

QUOTE(Reddy @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 02:22 PM) you uh... thought that chick was a dude? whoa man. take it easy. what are you talking about? If you are referring to the picture, I had no idea who either of those people were. When the thread started, I thought it was an early picture of carrot top before he started roiding, so I assumed Shawn White was the blonde "thing" standing next to him. If you can tell that is a girl, then kudos to you. So, Uh, there ya go, uh, man.

As long as Angelo doesnt give him an extended contract, Im fine with him proving himself.

rock on, Thome.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 11:52 AM) He's a pro snowboarder (maybe the best in the world, imo) and a pro skater. Is that him in the picture with Carrot top at the top of the page? edit: Never mind. Carrot top and Shawn White look alike. I get it now.

I think problems like those two have are immediate dismissal from American Idol too. Sometimes it amazes me that some people are so bold to go on tv after they committed a crime. Everyone knows American Idol is watched by millions of viewers, the chances of your face being recognized are very good.

QUOTE(Brian @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 11:32 AM) Who's Shawn White? I dunno. I thought it was carrot tops real name, but I just googled that and found out his name is Scott Thompson. Who is Shawn White?

Chuck Norris update. this is him discussing the Chuck Norris facts on the Tony Danza show http://www.collegehumor.com/movies/Chuck+Norris/1652620/

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 11:23 AM) No, but they do have a law against taking pictures weightlifting with your pubes hanging out. Whats the first rule of Comedian Guild? There is No Comedian Guild! Whats the Second Rule of Comedian Guild? There is No Comed..errr..There is no pubes hanging out when lifting!

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 11:24 AM) You're a very twisted person well, Im glad that was in green.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jan 19, 2006 -> 11:22 AM) Good chance. Plus I have a guest room...for privacy. Thats it then. I am going let my wife get in a brawl and crash at your place. All problems solved.

Wait a second. If I crash on your couch, what are the chances the girl in your avatar will be there rock?