We've always had dogs - usually two, and at one time we had three. We like terriers and when we had three, one was an Airedale and the other two were Welsh terriers. If you don't know the breeds, the Airedales weigh in at about 45-60 lbs. and they are a medium-sized black and tan dog. The Welsh t
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12/30/2006
Isn't this is a wonderful time of year? Cheerful lights turn dark houses into welcoming neighborhoods. People are rushing about, but often they are also smiling and laughing. Drivers are more courteous, and traffic lights are dressed for the season. Good wishes and familiar carols fill the air
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12/23/2006
Imagine going out to purchase a new dining room suite of furniture. You find just the right one, and the salesperson asks how you plan to pay for it. You answer, "Gee, I hadn't thought about that!" The next question is, "Do you want to pay by check?" After a look at your checkbook balance yo
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12/16/2006
A curious change has taken place within the real estate marketplace. I'm not talking about the shift from Seller's market to Buyer's market. And I'm not talking about mortgage rates. I'm talking about real estate commission rates going up!Why would that be, you may ask. Well, aside from increased
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12/09/2006
Have you noticed the way clothing stores are displaying their suits, dresses, and blouses these days? They're showing off their clothing in ways that result in faster sales at higher prices. Take blouses. Rather than just having rack after rack, the store displays a manikin wearing the blouse as
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12/05/2006