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Mortgage applications from mortgage lenders were down 8.7% last week. This was partially due to the raise in mortgage interest rates last week. Applications for refinances were also down 21.3% compared to last year. About 37.4% of mortgage applications were for refinancing. The average rate on a 30-year mortgage is about 6.57% and for a 15-year mortgage 6.14%. A one year ARM is the worst deal at about 7.22%. Even though there may be a lot of ... Read More

One of the reasons that Branson, Missouri does not want casinos nearby is they are afraid that they will lose their family friendly atmosphere. Branson appeals to people of all ages, from the very young to the very old. If you are looking for a particular vacation package, you can find one for your whole family. There are many attractions in Branson including museums, caves and caverns to explore, water rides, miniature golf, movie theaters, golf and shopping. After ... Read More

Whenever hard times hit, the answer always seems to be a casino. Here in New Jersey, the horse race tracks are lobbying to add slot machines to increase and keep business. Near Branson, Missouri, Rockaway Beach is hoping that a casino can be built there to help the depressed economy. Not everyone believes that casinos actually help the economy. Dr. John Kindt, a professor commerce and legal policy at the University of Illinois is one of those. ... Read More

Gennifer Flowers and Paula Jones have teamed up together. They are offering videos on their website that detail their encounters with Bill Clinton and thoughts about Hillary Clinton as well. Both of these ladies look like they have had extensive plastic surgery and maybe used a diet pill or two and this will be a good way to pay off those debts. You can view each of the videos for $1.99 each. I wonder how well they are ... Read More

In this day and age, any toy can become a potential lawsuit. Parents have sued over swing sets, magnets and stuffed animals. Some of these suits are warranted. Manufacturers should not be selling unsafe toys. However, sometimes we just want to blame someone instead of realizing that accidents do happen. A couple in New Jersey are suing Little League, Sports Authority and a metal bat manufacturer because their son was hit with a ball in the chest causing his ... Read More

Spitzer has been out of the news after the big prostitution ring blow up. I guess he is awaiting trial. I wonder if he is focusing on bedding sets or actually hiring himself a good lawyer. I think he should represent himself. That would be the case to watch. David Letterman did a Top Ten list on Eliot Spitzer's Excuses. Hilarious! Read More

I posted earlier about Sharpe James, the dishonest ex-Mayor of Newark. He spent over $58,000 in city funds on personal items. PLUS, he sold city property to a "friend" (i.e. girlfriend) for only $46,000. She quickly resold this property for over $600,000. This is money that the city of Newark could have utilized. Thank goodness for justice. Sharpe James was convicted this week on ALL charges. I know that $58,000 doesn't sound like much, but ... Read More

If you are a fan of the National Rifle Association, then yesterday you lost one of its best spokespersons - Charlton Heston. Heston died at his home at the age of 84. He revealed in 2002 that he was suffering from the early signs of Alzheimer's. Heston is best known for his heroic roles including Moses, El Cid, Ben-Hur and Michaelangelo. His deep voice and charismatic acting will be missed. My fondest memory of Mr. Heston is ... Read More

Sharpe James, once the mayor of Newark, New Jersey and a state senator was indited last year on various charges of corruption and fraud. Currently he is standing trial for those charges in a New Jersey courtroom. Here is a list of the various charges brought against him. Illegally charging over $58,000 on two city credit cards for Jacuzzi dips, movies, meals, and weekend gateways with friends. Selling of city property to a friend for the amount of $46,000. ... Read More