Does Posting Your Listings on Active Rain Really Help? - 02/29/08 10:36 AM
Even though I have been posting on Active Rain for a long time, I have never posted a listing here. I see that many people do--sometimes that is what they do the most of. I would like to know from some of you, that do a lot of posting your properties, if … (4 comments)
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Weight Watchers is Working for Me - 02/28/08 02:25 PM
Like most people, it seemed like the beginning of January was the time to get serious about losing weight. I joined Weight Watchers on January 17th and now have lost a total of 8.4 lbs. This is much slower progress than I had intended and attribute my slowness to two bad … (15 comments)
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School Information is One of the Top Concerns for Buyers--Seattle Elem. Open Enrollment Ends at Midnight 2/29/08. - 02/27/08 01:19 PM
I have just gotten off of the telephone with an office worker at one of the Seattle elementary schools and she told me that the “open enrollment” for elementary school for the year 2008-2009 ends at midnight on February 29, 2008. The guidebook says: their fax machine will be on … (0 comments)
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The 200 Square Foot House - 02/25/08 01:52 PM
In the Sunday issue of The Seattle Times, in the Real Estate section, is an article (with pictures) entitled "The200-square-foothouse." The article was written by John Moritz, McClatchy Newspapers. The homes are built by Brad Kittel, the owner of Tiny Texas Houses. He uses salvaged lumber and building materials and they … (7 comments)
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Where There is Smoke There is Fire - 02/23/08 01:48 PM
I asked for some feedback on one of my listings from an agent that had brought some clients through the house. She said that her clients "liked the house but thought it smelled like smoke and have made an offer on another house." I think this was from the power … (10 comments)
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Bill Moyers Journal -- Tonight, 2/22/08, at 9:00 pm on PBS -- Federal Earmarks UPDATE 3/7/08 - 02/22/08 08:56 PM
I have recommended the Bill Moyers Journal program in the past, tonight he will feature "a Seattle Times investigation of federal earmarks." The Times reporters that will be interviewed are David Heath and Hal Bernton. They "looked at how members of Congress have awarded federal dollars to local companies, some of … (3 comments)
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My Interesting Trip to Olympia--What I Learned About Some Issues - 02/20/08 07:17 PM
On Monday, I played hocky from real estate and took a bus trip tour to Olympia. While there, I heard some Senators address our group and heard some speakers that had some worth while messages. I will share some of what I learned.Do you know what the Washington Policy Center is? … (0 comments)
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Two DNA Bills are Still Alive in the Washington State House and Senate - 02/20/08 02:12 PM
SB 6488 - 2007-08 and HB 2713 - 2007-08 are bills that Governor Gregoire has requested. They provide for broader collection of biological samples for the DNA identification of convicted sex offenders and other persons.What happens now is that the bills get public hearings and then the committees that the … (2 comments)
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Obama's Crew Eats Food from Dick's Drive In Restaurant In Wallingford - 02/15/08 02:40 PM
On February 8th, 2008, Senator Barack Obama, gave his speech at the Key Arena in Seattle. What you probably didn’t know is that Dick’s Drive In was called to see if they would provide the food for the Obama group.
I spoke with the woman that actually delivered the burgers etc. … (0 comments)
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Seattle Makes Forbes List of One of America's Brightest Cities - 02/15/08 02:08 PM
ABC News has an article today saying that Forbes.com has come out with their list of “America’s Brightest Cities” written by Alyson Papalia. Yippie Seattle is included!! The places are usually college towns or some of the country’s biggest “high-tech centers (Seattle and San Francisco).”
Here are the statistics … (0 comments)
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Know What Kind of Work Your Handyman or Repairman Does - 02/14/08 05:18 PM
I was out throwing the Kong for one of my Manchester terriers this morning and happened to look at the neighbor's deck. The deck is on the west side of their home and would provide a great view of the ship canal and the Ballard Bridge. The only thing is, that they cannot … (4 comments)
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Romney endorses McCain for GOP nomination - 02/14/08 04:14 PM
CNN and Fox News have just announced that Republican Mitt Romney has just endorsed John McCain and is releasing his delegates. Mike Huckabee is saying that he is glad that Romney's delegates are being released. "A source involved in the internal Romney deliberations confirmed Weaver's role and said the former Massachusetts … (2 comments)
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Response to my Request for Support for Katie's Law SB-5095-2007-08 - 02/13/08 06:01 PM
A couple of days ago I received a copy of a letter that was written by a Washington State resident that was responding to my request for support for Katie's Law. She had sent the letter to her legislators asking for support for Washington State's version of Katie's Law. It is … (4 comments)
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Latest on the Washington State DNA Bills - 02/09/08 02:14 PM
If you have been reading my posts for any length of time you know that I am very interested in getting improved DNA laws passed in Washington State. The primary reason is to get very bad people behind bars. I got "Google Alerts" on the two bills that I am hoping … (3 comments)
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Primary and Caucus Information for Washington State - 02/07/08 10:20 PM
I was listening to KOMO 1000 today and they were explaining the differences of Primaries and Caucuses and it is quite complicated. You may want to go to the appropriate links to find out information as to why it is important to attend the caucus. This is the first year I … (6 comments)
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He is Two Years Old Today - 02/07/08 02:09 PM
You all have put up with my updates about my grandchildren. Haiden, my first one has been such a blessing and such a joy to watch--it is so hard to believe that today he is two years old. I always thought life was boring before I had children--but grandchildren, to me, is … (7 comments)
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Political Elert--Romney is suspending his campaign - 02/07/08 12:18 PM
Republican Mitt Romney will suspend his campaign for the presidential nomination, sources tell CNN. Because he feels if Obama or Clinton win the Presidency they would pull out of Iraq he is suspending his part in the race so that the Republicans will have a better chance of winning the election.Here … (2 comments)
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Election Suspense - 02/05/08 06:34 PM
I have CNN Breaking news sending me updates. The latest is:
Huckabee scored the first Super Tuesday victory, winning all 18 delegates at stake in West Virginia -- partially with the help of McCain's backers.
Sen. Barack Obama has won the Democratic primary in Georgia, CNN projects; Republicans in tight three-way … (3 comments)
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If You Enjoy Murals You Should Check This Out--Cochrane Mural - 02/05/08 02:13 PM
My brother-in-law, that lives in Alexandria, Louisianna sent me this email with a link to a Cochrane Mural. It is fasinating how it was all put together. You could spent a lot of time looking at each individual square. It took almost 200 artists working for 3 months to complete the … (4 comments)
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Do Solar Panels Make a Home More or Less Desirable? - 02/04/08 04:50 PM
I have a sister-in-law that called asking for my professional opinion as to whether or not solar panels would enhance the value of their home or decrease its desirability. These particular solar panels will not be lying flat on the roof. They are a special design that her husband has … (9 comments)
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Bill Moyers Journal Talks About Government Oversight - 02/02/08 02:25 PM
Last night I watched Bill Moyers Journal on KCTS, Channel 9. One of his segments was spent talking about the hearings held by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, the investigative arm of the House, with the Committee Chair, Representative Henry Waxman. They discussed the Committee's role in the … (5 comments)
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IRS FORMS - 02/02/08 02:04 PM
It is time once again to remind you that you can get the IRS forms online. My mother went to the post office the other day to get some and they were out of one that she needed. I told her I thought I could print what she need from the … (2 comments)
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ActiveRain is Sure Slow Today - 02/01/08 05:29 PM
I have tried several times to be able to even get logged on to ActiveRain today. The question is, what are we do do in the meantime? Does it change anything if we go and open other sights? Does it speed things up if we hit the arrow again? How about … (16 comments)
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