NORM!

I was riding my bike to work today and took notice of a few of the political banners people are starting to put in their front yards. Of course I passed Obama and McCain signs, but one sign caught my eye – George Wendt for McLean County Board. I remembered that the actor that played Norm on Cheers was named George Wendt, and was from Illinois (Chicago). How great would that be to have him as a county board member? County board meetings could be at the bar, with a special place saved for George Wendt.

Unfortunately, as I suspected, it’s not the same George Wendt… however, the county board member looks like he could be the father of the actor. What do you think?

McLean Country Board Member

Norm from Cheers

Funny Job Posting Title

I’m not sure if this was planned before this week’s announcement that AIG was going under and the government was buying them up, but I found a job posting I had to tell you about…  The title of the posting = “FINANCIAL ADVISORS – MANAGE OUR MONEY.”  When you click on the job opening, what does it take you to?  It turns out it’s a job posting to become a financial advisor for AIG.  While I find it funny that AIG is asking for financial advisors to help them manage their money (after getting the government to buy a big chunk of them for around $83 billion), I found something that bugged me a little more.  Not to sound like an education snob, but when you look at the posting, they were looking for at least a 2-year degree.  Now if I’m looking for someone to manage my money, I think I’d want someone with a little more education.  Perhaps that’s why AIG was $75 billion in the hole, they’re advertising for less than college grads, yet have the audacity in the ad to say, “we only hire the best!”