I can't believe it's that time of year again. Isn't it funny (or maybe scarey for some of us) how fast time goes. It seems like here in the rain, everyone is busy getting their 2011 business plans together. From all indications on the commercial investing side 2011 looks like it's going to be a
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12/30/2010
So what's with the Title?First and foremost I have learned so much from all of you. Now seems like the appropriate time to say Thank you and wish everyone I very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! As for the title.... I'm trying take all the knowledge I've gained from all of you
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12/22/2010
To all of you who have encouraged, inspired, nudged (you know who you are) and cheered me on. To all the friends I have made and the one's I've yet to meet. I thank you all and wish you all a Happy, Healthy and safe Thanksgiving!!! Ah yes, Family, food, beer, football followed by the
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11/25/2010
Are you a Rammie? No, it's nothing obnoxious but is is something to think about. Pam Moore is starting a series that all business' should read and THNK about. Social Media is here to stay.... so get with it or get out. It may be just that simple. Random acts of marketing. We call them RAMs or RAM
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11/11/2010
I'm glad you asked.... Skokie, IL is located 16 miles Northwest of Downtown Chicago and 12 miles east of O'Hare International Airport. It is home to some 66,000 residents and 2400 businesses. But first: Just a little history Skokie was originally incorporated in 1888 as Niles Centre, which prove
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11/03/2010
Does it feel like we are walking down this endless dark hallway? First, Bank of America, on 10/1 called for a moratorium on foreclosures in 23 states, then on 10/8 the remaining 27 states. Only to resume foreclosures 18 days later, claiming to have fixed the problem. The others, i.e. JP Morgan C
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11/01/2010
The ghouls will be out in Skokie, Illinois this halloween. Rated as one of Illinois' best haunted houses. This one is sure to please, but be careful this is not for the faint of heart. There are 20 unique rooms from crazed butchers to insane clowns. The scene is open from 7 to 10 pm, October
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10/27/2010
We hear in the news almost daily regarding the Mortgagegate. Here is an interview with Chris Whalen outling the Mortgage Securitization Problem. Thanks to Tim Maitski for finding this on you tube. It definitely worth the listen.Chris Whalen gives a nice summary about the problems that are bein
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10/22/2010
I read this post from a colleague of mine, Gary Woltal. He has a knack of finding the hysterical photos that usually don't need words.... I hope you enjoy!Kulula is a low-cost South-African airline that doesn't take itself too seriously. Kulula is an Airline with head office situated in Johanne
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10/17/2010
I seem to be having this plugged problem. No don't get me wrong, I've been told I'm full of s#*t before, usually by my kids. But in the last few days I've been reading so many great posts here in the rain. Like Deborah Garvin's "It Could not happen to a "Nicer" Guy and Tim Maitski's "Banks Com
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10/16/2010
