Steff

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Aug 18, 2006 -> 01:05 PM) Chicago and the burbs are full of Cub fans FWIW... As I was saying....

QUOTE(Reddy @ Aug 18, 2006 -> 12:56 PM) only prob w/ that... people will more likely than not think you're a redsox fan... or at least there will be confusion Among morons perhaps...

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Aug 17, 2006 -> 07:12 PM) Shawn Green and Gabe Kapler are the 2 most recognizable Jewish Baseball players currently in the league, you'd figure a supposed HUGE Red Sox fan like Denis Leary might be aware of such a thing. I think he knew and playing dumb was a set up for the rant.

QUOTE(Soxy @ Aug 17, 2006 -> 10:26 AM) The trib is reporting that this guy extensively studied the Ramsey case and the Klaas (I think) case. Sounds to me like a crazy, it will be interesting to see how this turns out. . . I heard that on CNN also. Cant figure out the ex-wife either.

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Aug 17, 2006 -> 10:20 AM) Couldn't 'innocent' and 'not guilty' in a court of law be two different things? They are.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 16, 2006 -> 04:26 PM) And right now, savvy journalists are seaching for elementary school teachers who were teaching in Boulder in 1996 who were 31 or so at the time. Yep. Someone's life will be ruined by association before the 5pm pacific time.. sigh...

QUOTE(Queen Prawn @ Aug 16, 2006 -> 04:24 PM) They are reporting the suspect is a 41-year-old second-grade teacher. And supposedly knew facts never released to the public. There aren't too many of those left so it must be something big, if true. Wonder if it's a relative...

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 16, 2006 -> 04:13 PM) The note sure as heck did. But mothers killing non-infant daughters, especially in violent close quarters like that, is very, very unusual. She also may have done it by proxy. I think she did it because of plain old fashioned jealousy.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=MU0SVXy7DCg There's some good stuff at the 2:40 mark so it's worth it to stick with it.

QUOTE(Queen Prawn @ Aug 16, 2006 -> 04:09 PM) Honestly, I did suspect the dad in this case, but I do not know if what I have read is accurate or not. Really..? Everything I read - being a court tv junkie back then - pointed directly to mama I thought.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Aug 16, 2006 -> 04:05 PM) Haven't done that on this case unfortunately, thus all I know is what I've heard through the media. Obviously trusting them would be a mistake, however you'd swear there was everything but a smoking gun to prove the parents did it based on the way they've talked over the years. Parent, maybe.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Aug 16, 2006 -> 03:56 PM) I know you're going to be gone, but why were there so many refi's after 3 years on ARMs, and why are there so many foreclosures from people that were on ARMs? You have to be really, really careful on these. That's all I'm saying. It's more riskier, but it can come with a good reward if you really do your research. Refi's cause the rates were still good, changed loans, took out equity. Foreclosures cause people were stupid and overspent on huge houses they didn't need - got screwed when the payments went up and the full tax amounts came due. If you stay within your means and plan ahead, an IOL makes it possible to have a LOT of extra disposable income.

QUOTE(whitesoxfan101 @ Aug 16, 2006 -> 03:42 PM) The mother passed away earlier this year didn't she?? I'm shocked somebody was arrested and it wasn't the father. Maybe if you read the case facts you wouldn't be so shocked.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Aug 16, 2006 -> 03:50 PM) Well, I'm on the other side of the spectrum in that I think interest only and ARM's are the only loans I'd really recommend. Only in rare circumstances would I recommend anything else because its so much cheaper and there is absolutely no reason to have money tied into your house (as far as I'm concerned). But thats for the area I live in and maybe my recommendations aren't the best for other areas. I also think this 25-30% increase is not going to happen and I think a ton of people are over-reacting to a necessary downturn in the real estate market. Its a cycle and a downturn is going to happen, but its not going to be like the crash of the late 80's early 90's (well at least how bad it was in Cali at that time). I agree with you, moreso because of the investment property, and I know if I was the one asking I would appreciate the advice. I just didn't understand the hatred towards IOL's.. LOL.

Yea.. someone in Thailand apparently. Heard it this morning.

http://www.msnbc.com/modules/interactive.a...24&fmt=full Some are bad, some are sad, some are extremely amazing in showing the bravery of NYC that day.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Aug 15, 2006 -> 01:44 PM) I'll tell you why, because in this environment, it can eat your lunch if you can't come up with the money should interest rates go much higher then they are right now. Inflation. It's a baaaaaaaaad word right now, and it could really devastate a person trying to come up with 25%-50% more of a payment in three years after the IOL's adjust. From a very short-term perspective, it doesn't matter. The longer you go out, the more it does matter. We're at historical lows right now, still, and it might not get much better. You're giving advice with a very broad brush stroke.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Aug 15, 2006 -> 12:14 PM) True, if FOR SURE you're only going to be there for a very short period of time. Short period could be from a year to 5. The pros and cons depend on his financial situation. I don't understand why you guys are trying to scare him from an interest only loan Spider, sit down with your potential lender and go over all the options. IOL's are not as bad as they are being made out to be here. Also, WF for a repeat customer is in the low 5% range right now - being a repeat get's you somewhere between .5 to .8 of a point off prime so the rates you quoted do seem a bit high - though I am basing it someone with a high 700 credit score.

QUOTE(spiderman @ Aug 15, 2006 -> 11:21 AM) The townhome that I am considering costs $209,000, and, some similar ones are going for about $214,000 or so....Do you still suggest an offer below $200,000 ? Only if you don't really want it. And I would look at the interest only loans a bit more before you decide against them. If this is a starter house (

QUOTE(He_Gawn @ Aug 14, 2006 -> 04:17 PM) See the thing is... i dont feel like givin her a call since its not my problem.... Then don't bother. Like you've said, and been told, you are too young for this drama. Waaayy many more fish in the sea. Be unavaliable. She'll come crawling to you, then on your terms you can evaluate the relationship and decide if it's something you want to continue.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Aug 14, 2006 -> 02:01 PM) yeah I don't like them either, but all that means is we have to do our part and educate Sox fans to make their even more baseball savvy. Being a good fan doesn't just mean knowing your starting line up, it also includes how to act at US Cellular Field and beyond. If you have a question on etiquette, ask a hockey fan about hockey rules for getting up and sitting down during a game. Follow those, and you won't go wrong. Follow them or get a boot in your ass. Sounds like a plan to me.

QUOTE(Felix @ Aug 14, 2006 -> 01:54 PM) whine whine whine whine Look, I used to hate bandwagoners, and I still don't like what they stand for, but the bottom line is, their money plays a big part in this team having a payroll of 100+ million, which plays a big part in having this team own one of the best records in baseball. I don't give a crap what their money pays for... that doesn't give them a right to act like douchebags at the park. Common effing courtesy goes a long way these days. If they can enforce the no walking down rule at other parks, they can enforce it at the cell. It's not whining... it's expecting others to not be so rude. It seems accepting this behavior has become commonplace these days.. but not by me, and not by many others I know and that sit around us.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Aug 14, 2006 -> 05:10 AM) Have a nice day, Steff. Always do.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Aug 13, 2006 -> 10:55 PM) My "whatever" was my way of saying I'm not going to waste my time arguing with you. You know, politely stepping aside and not getting into a pissing match. Have a nice day. Stating a differing opinion, in a polite manner no less, is now arguing? So rather than just say you're not going to have an open mind, and are not willing to admit that your generalization may have been rude you chose to be condescending and immature about it. Gotcha. Good call Balta.

QUOTE(He_Gawn @ Aug 13, 2006 -> 07:27 PM) Its not really the guys steff, its these psycho teenage girls! ahaha.. ok jk Takes 2 to tango..