Out Rest of Week

Sorry, but due to circumstances beyond my control, I'll be out the rest of the week. Thanks.

New Considerations When Buying a New Car

A New York Times article sums up some important considerations before buying your next vehicle, especially those made by GM or Chrysler:

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/25/your-money/25money.html?8mon&emc=yma1

Bank Robber Appeals Conviction

The armed robber of one of the Linton branches of Mainsource Bank recently appealed his conviction. Here is the Court of Appeals legal opinion, which affirms the prison term given: http://www.in.gov/judiciary/opinions/pdf/04240910ewn.pdf

‘Tis the Season to Start Growing

With a lot of farm ground in the area, it may be helpful for newer landlords to peruse this document by Purdue on farm leases, including tax considerations:
http://www.ces.purdue.edu/extmedia/EC/EC-713.pdf

Bear Run Mine - A 'Rumor Has It' Update

An update to the post written a little over a month ago here: http://magiccoalcity.blogspot.com/2009/03/350-new-jobs-bear-run-mine-in-sullivan.html

Word on the street now has it that 350 ‘new’ jobs in previous headlines may not be entirely accurate. Instead, most of the staff needed at the new Bear Run Mine may actually be transfers from three other area mines, which are owned or otherwise affiliated with Peabody, such a the nearby Farmersburg Mine, among others.

Sources also indicate ‘very thorough’ physicals are being given, including hair sample drug testing. So, put down the triple cheeseburger, lose a few pounds, visit the gym, quit smoking & drinking, and lay off the drugs beforehand.