Note that the bookstore had several serious offers, but people could not get the financing together in time. Is this part of the finance industry sitting on the money instead of starting to loan it out again?

I actually thought of a way to keep bookstores open. But it would take financing -- few could start it up on their own.

http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/45578-northern-lights-are-going-out-in-january-.html?utm_source=Publishers+Weekly%27s+PW+Daily&utm_campaign=97b75d8ee2-UA-15906914-1&utm_medium=email

I am not moving and unpacking as fast as I'd like, but fast enough. Something happened today that brings immense relief. I got a check from the insurance company. I thought I'd have to dig out more paperwork for my yearly "No, I don't take Celebrex for arthritis, haven't we had this discussion?" Well, they found letters from previous years, apparently. The Celebrex was paid at the usual 80% of retail after deductible paid.

They paid their portion of the antibiotics.

I am almost weak-kneed at the reality of this. I still need to send in December meds, too. This means I can afford this year's meds! Only question now is, do I put in the checking account, or even the Credit union's savings (less than 1%) or should it go into my money market at my investment house?

UBS is apparently in trouble with the Fed over Americans who don't pay taxes on their money.

I understand the desire to cash it and dig a hole somewhere.

My life is weird, but still satisfying....

"Here's a little secret that Starbucks doesn't want you to know: They will serve you a better, stronger cappuccino if you want one, and they will charge you less for it. Ask for it in any Starbucks and the barista will comply without batting an eye. The puzzle is to work out why."

http://www.slate.com/id/2133754?nav=wp