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2010
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Many of us use the new year as a starting point for resolutions! And we announce them publicly, and loudly, in an effort to have our friends hold us accountable, and/or to admire our success. Sometimes it's a resolution to lose weight, or stop smoking, maybe to spend less at Macy's this year, or...
12/31/2010
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With apologies to Al Stewart On a morning from a Costner movieIn a country where they have no crimeyou go strolling through the crowd like Jason Sardirubbing out skid mark grime. She comes out from the sunroom with some milkLike a cat that doesn't have a brainDon't bother typing out questionsShe...
12/31/2010
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Tonight, in the city of Chicago, the CTA will be offering a 1 cent ride on any CTA bus or train (the EL). They're presuming that some might overindulge and ought not be driving. They're correct. If you haven't made plans for tonight, then you're probably staying at home (cause it's probably way...
12/31/2010
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My long-suffering wife has slowly and carefully explained the rules to me. She's told me that Men (in general, not merely me) should wake up each morning, and simply apologize for all the wrongs they're going to do during the day. Regardless of whether they've done anything wrong during the day ...
12/30/2010
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- Ring - Ring - ! - Ring - Ring - ! [alan answers the phone] "Hello?!" "Hi!", says the energetic voice on the other end of the phone "It's Mark!" (oh, crap.. I don't recognize the voice... but it sounds like he clearly knows me... and it's someone I should know... I'll stall ) "H...
12/29/2010
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There appear to be quite a few of us who haven't quite figured out how to import a photograph, or graphic, into their posts. And some of those who have figure out how, haven't figure out how to do it properly. Let's see if we can remedy that. To import a photograph or graphic that's currently ...
12/29/2010
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I met with a young couple, this morning, for my initial interview... as new buyers. I asked them to bring me their questions... I upheld my legal obligation to explain 'agency' to them, and then answered all of their questions. They had a lot of questions about the purchasing process. How does ...
12/28/2010
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I dunno 'bout choo, but as the year winds down, I was anticipating leisurely days spent sitting behind my desk with my feet up, and my hands behind my head. (or was that my feet behind my head, and my hands up on the desk..... well, whatever). Or sitting on my couch at home counting my money jus...
12/28/2010
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Let's talk a moment about these ubiquitous QR codes that everyone has been seeing around. QR code... stands for Quick Response code, and they've come to us from the far east, where they've been a huge hit. They're designed to be scanned by a handheld device, in our case, we're hoping that the pu...
12/26/2010
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Happy ChannaChristmaKwaanzakah to all of my fellow Active Rainian family. Here's hoping that the looming 2011 year treats you better than you expect, and that you find health, happiness and prosperity throughout the upcoming year.
12/25/2010
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