University Park Barbershop Lives On After 40 Years - Irvine, California - 08/31/08 12:54 AM
One of my favorite places to visit at times during the past five years ... for about 15 to 30 minutes each time ... once about every three weeks ... is UNIVERSITY PARK BARBERS, 18048 Culver Drive, Irvine, CA.
This barbershop is located located in the University Park ... Irvine Company retail mall … (0 comments)
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DO WE NEED THIS GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED & SOCIALIZED ENGINEERING LAND USE "SMART GROWTH" IN CALIFORNIA? - 08/30/08 11:28 AM
DO WE NEED "SMART GROWTH" AND MORE CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT LAND USE SOCIAL ENGINEERING?
THE MAJORITY OF MEMBERS OF OUR CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY AND SENATE THINK SO AND VOTED this week TO APPROVE California Senate Bill 375, which WILL IMPOSE a government-run SMART GROWTH template on development statewide.
This legislation will reshape land use … (0 comments)
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LEFT-HANDED US PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES - 2008 - 08/29/08 06:53 PM
Obama and McCain will soon be on stage for presidential debates. Unless one or the other surprises with multiple talents on two sides ... we will see them both scribbling notes with their left hands.
What about some history? During 1992, all three presidential candidates ... George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Ross … (14 comments)
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Fire Sale Of Homes in California? Check out the July 2008 California Association of Realtors Report - 08/29/08 12:57 AM
It was reported that the median sold price of California homes during July 2008 was 40.3% below the 2007 levels.
Some people looked for and found bargains and grabbed distressed housing during July 2008. This twisted the CA housing market sold information toward cheaper houses, California Association of Realtors reports.
Median sales prices in CA, which was … (4 comments)
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CAPITAL GAINS U.S. INCOME TAX LAW CHANGED ON SALE OF HOME ALSO USED PART TIME AS A RENTAL - EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009 - 08/28/08 12:54 PM
OUR CAPITAL GAINS U.S. INCOME TAX LAW HAS CHANGED REGARDING SALE OF A HOME OR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, WHICH WAS ALSO USED PART OF THE TIME AS A RENTAL.
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009
U.S. Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008. Section 3092 of this Act Sets Forth the New Rules.
This amends … (0 comments)
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ENGLISH as Mandatory Language For Ladies Professional Golfers? What's Next? ENGLISH for Major League Baseball? - 08/27/08 10:47 AM
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) seems to be worried about members failure to communicate.
New rule is starting in two years ... a member must learn to speak English or can't play on the LPGA Tour.
The LPGA got its South Korean players toghether on Aug. 20 and told them to … (39 comments)
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Andy Bailey Is Moving Forward For His "New Race To Run" - 08/26/08 12:57 PM
Andy Bailey is tough guy. Having met and run with Andy and others during fitness training and road races with the Orange County Track Club during the 1990s, I know this first hand.
Andy was at home in Laguna Beach on a December day in 2006, (then 68 years of age) washing … (2 comments)
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Important Capital Gains Income Tax Rules Changed For Sale of Residential Property - US Housing & Economic Recovery Act of 2008 - 08/25/08 05:27 PM
DID YOU SEE THE IMPORTANT NEW CHANGE FOR INCOME TAX LAW AND CALCULATING CAPITAL GAINS ON THE SALE OF A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY? THIS IS FOR A HOUSE THAT HAS ALSO BEEN USED PART OF THE TIME AS A RENTAL.
U.S. Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008.
NEW RULES will be targeted at the sophisticated … (4 comments)
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USA Women's Soccer Wins Gold at Beijing Olympics 2008 - 08/25/08 10:20 AM
Vindication for Hope Solo, goalkeeper who was shunned by USA soccer last year, when she said things that hurt USA team management during World Cup loss in 2007.
Also Kate Markgraf, who made a blunder in a loss to Norway that was trouble for USA medal hopes. Also for the U.S. women's … (7 comments)
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USA Mens and USA Womens Track 4 x 400 Meter Relay Gold Medals, Beijing Olympics 2008 - 08/24/08 09:16 PM
Both the U.S. men's and women's teams won gold medals in the 4 x 400-meter relay Saturday evening at National Stadium, The Bird's Nest, Beijing.
Congratulations to the USA men who scored their medal with an Olympic record time of 2:55.39. The Bahamas claimed the silver medal, while Russia won the bronze … (0 comments)
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USA Mens Team Volleyball Wins Gold, Beijing Olympics - 08/24/08 11:58 AM
Congratulations to USA Team Mens Volleyball who won the first gold medal for USA in this event during the past 20 years.
After the final point, Coach Hugh McCutcheon of the U.S. team buried his head and walked off the court.
At the start of the Beijing Olympics 2008 two … (8 comments)
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Lisa Leslie Our OLYMPIC Hero Again Wins Gold With Team in Women's Basketball - 08/24/08 11:20 AM
She now has four Olympic gold medals in women's basketball. Wow!
She sang and swayed through "The Star-Spangled Banner," at Beijing Olympics 2008 and later posed with her prizes from Atlanta, Sydney, Athens and Beijing, for all the world to see.
During interview she said "My wildest dream was just … (4 comments)
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FDIC To Help IndyMac Mortgage Borrowers - 08/23/08 09:53 AM
Yes, that's right. But is this a good thing?
It was reported on August 21, 2008, that loan modification letters will start going out on 4,000 loans near default with 25,000 more to follow.
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. , which took over the former Indy-Mac Bank last month, is launching … (6 comments)
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The Old Spaghetti Factory at Balboa Peninsula, Newport Beach, for Summer Evening Dining - 08/23/08 01:37 AM
Christi and I enjoyed our nice Friday evening meal at The Old Spaghetti Factory, 2110 Old Newport Blvd, Newport Beach, CA.
For many years, people have been going to The Old Spaghetti Factory, Newport Beach, to enjoy good food, casual atmosphere and friendly service. Some people visit with friends around antique tables, while enjoyed … (6 comments)
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Housing Affordability Increased in California During July 2008 - 08/22/08 05:01 PM
The California Association of Realtors reported (Aug. 19, 2008) that entry-level housing affordability increased 50 percent in second quarter 2008 as compared to the same time in 2007.
That's a good thing for new homeowners. We as Realtors should know this and focus on what will eventually jump start the market.
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Wild Rivers Park at Irvine Expected to Get a New Lease on Life For Another Year - 08/22/08 10:15 AM
Wild Rivers Recreation Park, Irvine, CA
We have enjoyed "Wild Rivers" at Irvine during past years and see this news about another year of fun for kids and families as positive.
The Irvine Company management has offered WILD RIVERS a one-year lease extension to give the water park another summer.
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7 Tips for Crack Real Estate Negotiators - 08/20/08 03:38 PM
Check out this interesting article on TIPS FOR CRACK REAL ESTATE NEGOTIATORS from a San Diego Realtor. She and others are seeing smart money aggressively buying in this market.
The smart buyers in Orange County, CA, are taking a good look at REO homes and properties, where there are serious buyer … (1 comments)
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USA Track Athlete Sanya Richards is a Hero During Day 12 at Beijing Olympics 2008 - 08/20/08 01:07 AM
USA Olympic track athlete Sanya Richards is a hero for this day 12 of the Beijing Olympics 2008.
At the end of her 400 meter track final, she stood on the medal stand on the infield at the Bird's Nest, and the music played "God Save the Queen" (British national anthem).
Christine … (0 comments)
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Nastia Liukin Cheated Out of Olympic Gold in Gymnastics at Uneven Bars When She Was Perfectly Tied at Score With Chinese Competitor - 08/19/08 02:01 AM
Yesterday we watched as Sacramone of USA women's OLYMPICS gymnastics team was cheated out of bronze on the VAULT, when the third place finisher from China fell and was awarded the medal anyway. Sacramone was awarded fourth place.
Today at Beijing it's happened again. He Kexin of China tied at score on uneven bars … (12 comments)
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Was USA Gymnast Alicia Sacramone Cheated By Scoring Out of Olympic Bronze on the Vault? - 08/18/08 01:31 AM
Not being much of a gymnastics fan, I am not an expert. However, it seemed to me that USA gymnast Alicia Sacramone got cheated on the scoring in the VAULT at Olympics Beijing 2008.
I later listened during a televison interview with Coach Bella Carolla who is opinionated and agreed that Sacramone … (20 comments)
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Michael Phelps Blazed to Olympic Glory Winning His Eighth Gold Medal in Swimming at Beijing - 08/17/08 10:45 AM
We watched in wonder by late Saturday evening television as Michael Phelps started with his U.S. teammates for the Beijing Olympic Games 400-meter medley relay final, then achieving a record eighth gold medal. Wow!!
For nine record-setting days Phelps made the world and the USA pay attention to swimming.
Phelps gave the … (14 comments)
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Dara Torres Proved Again That A Person Should Never Let Dreams Be Limited by Age - 08/17/08 01:58 AM
We watched from home here in California tonight when Olympic Summer Games History was made at Beijing.
It's amazing that US swimmer Dara Torres got the silver at 24.07 in the 50 meter swim today at the Beijing Olympics.
Dara Torres (USA team), the 41 year old swimmer, then went on to win her … (7 comments)
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National Friendship Week, August 17 to 23, 2008 - 08/16/08 06:13 PM
I agree with Harvey MacCay, columnist in LESSONS ON LEADERSHIP, who wrote recently that "We All Need Friends".
National Friendship Week is this week, August 17 to 23, 2008. Let's celebrate and appreciate our friends every day, not just this week.
Muhammad Ali said: "Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. … (4 comments)
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NBC Coverage of Athlete Events & Performances During First Two Days of Summer Olympics Beijing Has Been Good - 08/11/08 11:22 AM
NBC Coverage of Athlete Events & Performances During First Two Days of Summer Olympics Has Been Good
The NBC Summer Olympic Games coverage at Beijing has been good so far during first two days in focusing on athletic events and special performances. NBC network had viewer complaints in the past about broadcasts … (5 comments)
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OLYMPICS Summer Games - Beijing China - Day 2 - 08/11/08 01:40 AM
Olympic Summer Games - Beijing China - Day 2, August 9, 2008
Michael Phelps of the U.S. swam to Olympic gold in Beijing on Sunday morning ... Day 2 of these Games. Phelps was the first man or woman to break a World Record in this year's Games. He swam to 4:03.84 in the Men's 400m … (3 comments)
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Olympics Summer Games - Beijing China - Day 1, 2008 - 08/10/08 11:18 AM
The Olympics - Summer at Beijing China - Day 1
During the first day of 2008 Olympics Summer Games at Beijing China there was tragedy.A Chinese terrorist stabbed to death the father of a former Olympic volleyball player. Todd Bachman was killed. His wife Barbara Bachman was seriously injured. Todd and … (0 comments)
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Olympics Summer Games 2008 - Day 1 at Beijing China - Let The Games Begin - 08/10/08 10:53 AM
Katerina Emmons of the Czech Republic won the first gold medal of the Beijing Olympics 2008. She upset world record holder Du Li of China in the women's 10-meter air rifle event.
Emmons was the world No. 2 ranked in her competition and is the wife of American shooter and Olympic champion Matt … (0 comments)
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Olympics Summer Games 2008 - Beijing China Opening Ceremonies - Not Interesting Enough - 08/10/08 01:00 AM
NBC's Friday evening telecast of the Opening Ceremony for the Beijing Summer Olympics wasn't interesting to me.It was creative and beautiful, but that isn't enough.The NBC network paid $894 million for the U.S. broadcast rights. Their employee broadcasters and commentators (Bob Costas, Matt Lauer, Tom Brokaw and Joshua Cooper Remo and others) didn't complain or … (6 comments)
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Olympics Summer Games 2008 - Beijing China Day Before Opening - August 8, 2008 - 08/09/08 04:57 PM
For the next seventeen days, Bejing China will be the place for the world's biggest party.
At least that's what they want us all to believe. It's the Bejing Olympics 2008.
Bejing and the socialist government of China are promoting "One World One Dream".
That doesn't mean anything to me. But … (0 comments)
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August Evening Dinner at Friend's Laguna Niguel Home With Cool Ocean Breeze on the Patio - 08/09/08 02:00 PM
Receiving a nice invitation for dinner from friends Bob and Linda Worley, Christi and I looked forward to seeing them again.
It was no surprise that we enjoyed an August Friday evening and meal with Bob and Linda at their beautiful Laguna Niguel home. We had an excellent visit about old and new times and were hosted for a wonderful meal … (3 comments)
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Olympic Summer Games 2008 - NBC Television Interview with Joey Cheek about TEAM DARFUR - August 7, 2008 - 08/07/08 01:31 PM
NBC Interview with Joey Cheek about TEAM DARFUR on TODAY - August 7, 2008
The NBC Interview of Joey Cheek about "Team Darfur" on its TODAY SHOW August 7, 2008, was balanced and as we deserve.The U.S. government criticized China after ir revoked the Joey Cheek visa and denied his entry into … (5 comments)
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Olympics Summer Games 2008 - Let's Expect Balanced Television Coverage & Journalism for Upcoming Bejing Olympics - 08/06/08 06:39 PM
Let's Watch The Upcoming Bejing Olympics and Expect Balanced Journalism.
As a sports fan who enjoys watching and cheering for young people who work to train and do their best in athletic performances, I am not feeling completely positive about the upcoming Olympics in Bejing, China.First of all, I don't agree that the … (3 comments)
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Was the LA Times Providing Valuable Real Estate Information for the Community? - 08/04/08 04:06 PM
Was the LA Times weekly coverage of real estate, with the market, trends, developments, wants and needs, articles, discussion, commentary, relevant and valuable?
The editors at LA Times could have done a better job serving the community with information about properties and real estate.
Perhaps the LA Times.com will move forward and … (5 comments)
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Mt. Soledad, San Diego, Veterans Memorial With Cross On Public Land Ruled Constitutional by U.S. Federal Court - 08/01/08 06:35 PM
Mount Soledad is a wonderfully beautiful area in San Diego, located on public land just south of La Jolla. From there you have breathtaking blue water views up and down the Pacific coastline. You can see toward the south, Coronado Island and beyond, to the north for miles of coastline toward Camp … (1 comments)
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