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Is This Really Necessary?

September 25, 2006

A Florida man is seeking to form a Pizza Delivery Driver Union
“When they declared us tipped employees and refused to pay us the Florida minimum wage of $6.40, I was kind of angry. I came home that night and I told my buddy, I said ’We are forming a union,’” he said.
Jim Pohle feels that […]

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Global War on Terror

September 25, 2006

Another friend in the service of the country, Michigan’s largest Marine Reserve Deployment in the GWOT.
Lost one already, and another good friend has been in-country since November, he is training Iraqis outside of Baghdad, and should be home in March.
Here’s to wishing for a safe return.

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Instant Classic: 40-37

September 24, 2006

Despite myriad Notre Dame misgivings early (turnovers for points) and throughout (lots and lots of penalties) the Irish prevailed over the Spartans with a nearly flawless fourth quarter. Those of you who changed the channel at haftime would do well to watch ESPN classic next week, when the game will probably be replayed. […]

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Stated Income

September 23, 2006

“Stated income” is the mortgage-industry terminology. Many lenders accept stated income (without verification) for anyone claiming to earn less than $100K/year. Which is pretty much everybody. So, you tell them how much you make, and fudge it a little bit, because, you really want that house in the nicer neighborhood with better […]

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