http://www.talkdelaware.com Talk Delaware Online Forums is your source for chat, news, and information in Delaware en Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:52:52 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.talkdelaware.com/images_td/misc/rss.jpg http://www.talkdelaware.com DelawareForumhttp://feedburner.google.com http://www.talkdelaware.com/f14/who-luvz-shopping-11525.html Tue, 14 Jul 2009 07:02:38 GMT going out and shopping has become daaayyyuuummm boring. i mean we have technology (internet) why do we have to go out everytime we need something... going out and shopping has become daaayyyuuummm boring. i mean we have technology (internet) why do we have to go out everytime we need something that could be brought to us.. what do u pepole say...:1biggrin: ]]> The Lounge jess http://www.talkdelaware.com/f14/who-luvz-shopping-11525.html http://www.talkdelaware.com/f3/i-suggest-post-other-blogs-button-11523.html Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:13:36 GMT I suggest a POST TO BUTTON, We can post on other sites as we post on Talk Delaware, Twitter,google blogs,facebook and others. Pipeline has this, I... I suggest a POST TO BUTTON, We can post on other sites as we post on Talk Delaware, Twitter,google blogs,facebook and others. Pipeline has this, I post to many blogs at one location... ]]> Comments, Suggestions Section billywilly http://www.talkdelaware.com/f3/i-suggest-post-other-blogs-button-11523.html http://www.talkdelaware.com/f47/i-want-all-11522.html Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:44:39 GMT *Well, not really, but I do want this 6960 Hillside Drive, Bloomsburg PA - Trulia... Well, not really, but I do want this

6960 Hillside Drive, Bloomsburg PA - Trulia

VisualTour

I would love to look into buying a house up in N.E. PA, around Bloomsburg or Buckhorn and this fits the bill, EXCEPT that I don't think I can swing my current mortgage AND this one. I can probably do 3/4 of this mortgage payment...

So, does anyone here know real estate well enough to know if there is a way to purchase properties with little money down or how to cut a mortgage payment? I'm looking at this as a retirement home.

I've already thought about renting it out...if there is a rental market in the area.

This all started with me looking at 'fixer uppers' and then I came across this. I know people who make as much as I do, if not less, somehow buy rental and vacation properties...I just have no idea how they do it. Does anyone on here know the secret? ]]> Real Estate wendy http://www.talkdelaware.com/f47/i-want-all-11522.html http://www.talkdelaware.com/f23/i-invited-dinner-yesterday-didnt-eat-11521.html Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:00:00 GMT :1hmm:I was invited for dinner yesterday and didn't eat. A friend and her mate were talking about the possibility of hitting the lottery. She said her life wouldn't change and she would stay in this area. Her mate made plans for moving to the beach where he could dock his boat and get a much bigger house. "I'm not going to clean both houses and I'm not going to clean after you," she said " I have enough work here and I'm not going to quit my job". Her voice became enraged with anger. Her mate implied he would leave her to live at the beach and she could visit whenever she wanted. " I'll bet you have a girlfriend down the beach" she said as she picked up her drink and threw it at him. The mate stood up and started throwing food everywhere in a fit of anger. When dishes started to fly I walked away to the other room. After 15 minutes of fighting and arguing she admitted that she forgot to play their numbers... ]]> Local Chat billywilly http://www.talkdelaware.com/f23/i-invited-dinner-yesterday-didnt-eat-11521.html http://www.talkdelaware.com/f25/cronyism-corruption-dreier-petters-madoff-11520.html Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:37:01 GMT It simply boggles the mind.

Madoff gets 150 years

Dreier gets 20 years

Dealmaker reports on those
not yet arrested.
Who's Next To Be Nabbed In Petters Fraud? - Dealbreaker - A Wall Street Tabloid - Business News Headlines and Financial Gossip

We get credit for blowing the whistle
about the wrong case.

Is there NO reporter out there
with guts enough to report
on the Cronyism and Corruption
in the DE Federal Court
that continues to protect
MNAT and Paul Traub
even though he was a partner
with both Petters and Dreier?

Page Title ]]> laserhaas http://www.talkdelaware.com/f25/cronyism-corruption-dreier-petters-madoff-11520.html http://www.talkdelaware.com/f49/civil-lawsuit-id-theft-11519.html Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:47:24 GMT ok back in feb i found out that someone used my Idenity and got 3 cell phones. i have since had them arrested on 2 felony counts ( ID Theft itsself... ok back in feb i found out that someone used my Idenity and got 3 cell phones. i have since had them arrested on 2 felony counts ( ID Theft itsself and then Theft of services over $1000) and plea bargined to be convicted only on Theft under $1000.

the courts only put this person on probation and told them to repay the orginal amount to the cell phone company and to have no contact with me.

today i recieved in the mail all the bills for this along with how they set up the phone accounts, associated numbers, adresses everything i asked the cell company for. i went threw great lengths to protect myself and research things on my end for this case. I had to put a freeze on my credit for 90 days. now im paying for my credit to be monitored.

should i look into sueing this person civilally? ]]> Law and Order lewin http://www.talkdelaware.com/f49/civil-lawsuit-id-theft-11519.html http://www.talkdelaware.com/f47/opinions-please-11517.html Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:41:47 GMT Hello everyone,

My husband and I moved to DE three months ago. We've been living in a temporary apartment and are getting ready to purchase a home. We've narrowed our search down to Middletown. I wanted to get your opinions on several neighborhoods there: Longmeadow, Dove Run, The Legends, and Augustine Creek.

Does anyone live there or know someone who does? They all seem like really nice areas but is one area better than the others? Any major crime issues that you're aware of? Any and all advice would be welcome! Thanks in advance...:1biggrin: ]]> Real Estate MiddletownBound http://www.talkdelaware.com/f47/opinions-please-11517.html http://www.talkdelaware.com/f54/hockessin-teen-says-living-him-dream-11516.html Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:55:31 GMT College student is finalist in Web roommate contest

By RYAN CORMIER • The News Journal • July 13, 2009

When it comes to roommates, it sometimes seems like you're more likely to be stuck with someone who leaves dirty dishes in the sink and blares music until 2 a.m. than someone who cleans after themselves and respects the quiet nighttime hours.

But in Hockessin, there's one teenager vying to become the "Roommate of the Year" -- and he might earn $22,000 in the process.

Keaton Davis, 19, is one of 13 finalists from across the country in Apartment.com's "Roommate of the Year" contest, in which contestants made videos about how they are good roommates.

Starting today and running through Aug. 2, the public can vote for their favorite video at ShyCast and a winner will be announced around Aug. 17.

Davis, an Alexis I. duPont High School graduate, seemingly has an edge over the competition.

He works in television production, and his two-minute piece is an elaborate music video with Davis rapping glowingly about his qualities as a roommate.

READ MORE....

Watch the video and vote here (I think you need to have a apartments.com acct to vote, still watch the vid, it's really good)

The Apartments.com Roommate of the Year Contest! Win $22,000 In Prizes! ]]> Local News Chase http://www.talkdelaware.com/f54/hockessin-teen-says-living-him-dream-11516.html http://www.talkdelaware.com/f28/batting-cages-de-11515.html Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:30:37 GMT Anybody aware of a good batting cage in the area? I'm new here and the place my friend directed me to wasn't that great (inaccurate pitches and waiting in line for fast machines). :1hissyfit:

All recommendations welcome! ]]> Sports Center SBcoach http://www.talkdelaware.com/f28/batting-cages-de-11515.html http://www.talkdelaware.com/f29/rate-your-office-etiquette-11514.html Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:56:03 GMT Editor's note: CNN.com has a business partnership with CareerBuilder.com, which serves as the exclusive provider of job listings and services to CNN.com.
Making everyone else wait for you will not endear your to your coworkers.





In theory, etiquette is a way for everyone to express mutual respect for one another. In practice, it's a confusing set of arbitrary guidelines not everyone follows.
For instance, the next time you're eating at a restaurant or even at home, notice how many people put their elbows on the table.
For some diners, an all-arms-on-deck approach to eating is an unforgivable transgression. To others, you'd look stuffy if you didn't lean in to engage in conversation because you were more concerned with your posture.
Once you leave the comfort of your home, whether or not other people will conform to your expectations on various types of etiquette is out of your control. You might think "Sir" and "ma'am" are passé ways to address people, while others might think you're rude if you don't. And who knows if anyone still cares about where your elbows are when you eat?
Etiquette and manners still matter at work, but it's not as cut and dry as not licking your knife while enjoying a steak dinner. The workplace etiquette you need to think about is more about consideration than it is about tradition. Sometimes we don't notice little things that irk other people.
Here are some times throughout the day when you might want to stop and think about whether or not you're being a good co-worker:

Waiting for the elevator
Don't push the Up button when elevator doors are about to close just so you can make everyone wait while you squeeze in.
Do hold the elevator doors open if someone's only a few seconds behind you.
In the elevator
Don't stand uncomfortably close to someone, especially if there is plenty of space. Forcing yourself onto a packed elevator, thereby smooshing yourself up against someone, is just as bad.
Do cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. (Not just in elevators, but anywhere, really.) You might think this one is obvious, but no ... it's not.
In the lunch area
Don't forget about the apple you left in the fridge two months ago. Sure, lunchroom nitpicking is the epitome of workplace banality, but the breakroom is one of the few places everyone shares.
In the mail room
Don't forget that the mail staff is part of the company, too. If you walk in, get your mail, and leave as if it magically appeared and those people working in the room had nothing to do with it, you're being rude.
Do say "thank you" to workers throughout your building. From the maintenance staff to the security guards and cafeteria workers, several people are making your daily grind easier. Whether it's a quick "thanks" or small talk in the elevator, talk to the people outside of your work bubble.
On the phone
Don't call someone, call back an hour later, call a third time in the afternoon to leave a voicemail, then send an e-mail, then call again to see if they got the e-mail. Not everyone is available when you need them to be, so give them some time to respond to you. Give people a day or a week (depending on the urgency of the issue) before following up.
In the hallway
Don't ambush someone with a question. If you've been waiting for your boss to answer a question you had and you run into her as she's walking rushing off to a meeting, don't corner her to get an answer. For one thing, you don't know if she has a pressing engagement.
Also, her answer might be more complicated than a simple yes or no, and she doesn't want to give you a Cliff's Notes version while heading to the elevator.
In a meeting
Do keep the snarky comments to a minimum. Sure, meetings can be boring and some people are way too excited about them, but snickering with your co-workers is rude to whomever's talking and to the people trying to pay attention. Plus, your negativity won't go unnoticed by the boss.
In the restroom
Do wash your hands. If you leave the restroom without washing your hands and someone sees, you will be the germy person of the office. Frankly, it grosses people out and makes them not want to ever get near your desk or you.
At your desk
Don't complain about the weather, your workload, the boss, your pay and everything else that you encounter. Sure, blowing off steam is what people do, but a constant flow of negativity gets bothersome for those around you. Pretty soon everyone around you will be listening to their headphones to avoid listening to you. (Keep this in mind when you're in the elevator, too. No one wants to ride down 10 floors with a crabby colleague.) ]]> Money Talk Naomi http://www.talkdelaware.com/f29/rate-your-office-etiquette-11514.html http://www.talkdelaware.com/f52/doggy-sees-double-11513.html Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:54:21 GMT YouTube - Confused Dog (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFq_eMv6x2g) YouTube - Confused Dog ]]> Pets Decent http://www.talkdelaware.com/f52/doggy-sees-double-11513.html http://www.talkdelaware.com/f25/gangster-government-11510.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:17:41 GMT YouTube - We Now Have A Total Gangster Government (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thR-lVuztIY) YouTube - We Now Have A Total Gangster Government ]]> Naomi http://www.talkdelaware.com/f25/gangster-government-11510.html http://www.talkdelaware.com/f48/gattis-wife-suspect-his-death-11509.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:14:24 GMT Boxer Arturo Gatti found dead in Brazilian hotel room - ESPN (http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4321150) Boxer Arturo Gatti found dead in Brazilian hotel room - ESPN ]]> General News jpsickle http://www.talkdelaware.com/f48/gattis-wife-suspect-his-death-11509.html http://www.talkdelaware.com/f16/guess-what-thi-11508.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:32:24 GMT you get 3 tri Image: http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r291/dfnnf/piecha.jpg you get 3 tri

]]> Fun and Games Decent http://www.talkdelaware.com/f16/guess-what-thi-11508.html http://www.talkdelaware.com/f25/update-cronyism-corruption-watch-etoys-11507.html Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:21:42 GMT Things are heating up in the Paul Traub being protected by local Dept of Justice personnel.

All the previous rhetoric that Paul Traub's partner Tom Petters did not really commit any crimes until 2007/2008 just took a big nose dive.

SEC has indicted and the feds arrested Greg Bell - a hedge fund manager of Lancelot - who took the position that he and his were innocent victims of Petters fraud.
http://www.sec.gov/litigation/litrel...09/lr21124.htm

Turns out the feds have discovered that he knew for years and even doctored paper work by bogus wire transactions of sending money to Petters who then returned it as a payment that very same day.

Rumors have it that a Lancelot former partner demised two weeks ago and it is being rated as a possible suicide (Marty).

Paul Traub's other partner (Marc Dreier) is due to be sentenced on Monday (and his attorney asked that he only get 12 1/2 years (the same thing that Bernie Madoff asked for)

5 to 10 years is enough (as it is a life sentence) and the perpetrator has been halted.

The real question is - how much longer will Goldman Sachs, MNAT, Bain and Paul Traub remain UN-investigated and not prosecuted for the hundreds of millions in fraud in eToys?

How long will the DOJ continue to Cover UP Paul Traub's fraud.

Will more suicides occur?

The eToys shareholder who went against these guys is going to go thru his 2nd brain surgery and this webmaster of

www.petters-fraud.com

Has been threatened more than once.

David O'Donnell actually had recorded confirmation that his attorney enemy would Kill him when he sees him
Bankruptcy Misconduct - ebglaw.com

Meryl Lanson is in extremely bad health and her Judge refuses to address her American Disabilities Act issues in violation of federal Law.

Will Meryl Lanson see justice before she demises.
www.fraudonthecourt.blogspot.com

Rick Convertino defeated the efforts to incarcerate him for daring to speak out against hidden DOJ agendas.

Craig Morford even assisted in releasing terrorists from jail in order to strengthen the case against Convertino.

Detore went before Congress on C SPAN and testified that Morford pushed for Perjury to convict James Traficant.

James Traficant is due to be released in Sept - instead of half way house release he choose to remain in Jail for nearly an extra year worried about what his captors might do to silence him.

Maurice Hurley single handedly help halt Craig Morford's No 2 position at the DOJ - where he was hoping to replace AG Gonzales.

Mo Hurley also assisted in making sure that MNAT's former partner who was protecting them while he was a US Attorney - did not succeed in his effort to be Confirmed as a DE Federal Dist Ct Judge (where he could not be removed for 14 years).

Mo just got out of the Hospital(s) after a near death experience.

The readers of these atrocities may be happily served if this poster were to be classified as DOA - but what about the fact that there will be one less person to shout

"They are coming" ]]> laserhaas http://www.talkdelaware.com/f25/update-cronyism-corruption-watch-etoys-11507.html