Every year at this time, there is a special place along Highway 50, at a place cradled in the arms of the Sierra Foothills that comes alive. In Autumn when the fruit comes into harvest, and the cider is pressed, Apple Hill provides delight for all. Originally, Apple Hill was a collection of app
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09/20/2008
Well it appears today that the Bush administration has kindled a plan it hopes will quell the worst U.S. financial crisis in decades. The plan won't come cheaply, and would likely cost taxpayers hundreds of billions - if not close to a trillion in it's effort to buy up bad mortgages, and other h
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09/19/2008
I was out working in my garden for awhile today. The roses are still doing their thing, even though they were more abundant in the Spring. I have a number of rose bushes. They include "Abraham Lincoln" - "Intrigue" - "Touch of Class" - "Fragrant Cloud" as well as those pictured below. When I
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09/18/2008
With the advent of hurricane season upon us, it is a good time to revisit our preparedness for times when storms born in Africa, navigate their way across the Atlantic, and use the Eastern seaboard, or the Gulf of Mexico as a private bowling alley.Here in California, hurricanes are not much probl
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09/17/2008
Senators Call For Freeze on ForeclosuresVarious news agencies in the last several days have reported that four U.S. Senators have urged mortgage companies, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac to temporarily halt foreclosures on loans they hold.The lawmakers advised the new chief executives and federal re
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09/14/2008
Certified Farmers' Markets of Sacramento County2008 Times and Locations EVERY SATURDAY8:00 AM - NoonSunrise MallSunrise Blvd(Citrus Heights - Behind Sears Auto)**Open All Year** EVERY SATURDAY8:00 AM - Noon Country Club PlazaWatt and El Camino(Boitano Dr. Parking Lot)**Open All Year** EVERY SUND
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09/13/2008
It had become a little relaxed and quiet around here the last few days. The weather has been gorgeous! I was beginning to conjure a 10 day trip somewhere, and taste a little of the good life.Then the phone began to ring. People I hadn't heard from in awhile, came out of the wood-work and are h
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09/12/2008
The Sacramento MLS 24 Hour Watch, continues to demonstrate the number of homes going to "Pending Sale" status is near equal to the number of homes entering the market as new listings. The number of price reduced listings continue to rule the day, as sellers become more realistic in their view of
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09/10/2008
News media today announced more concretely, the federal government seizure of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. While potential estimates place the cost of the bailout in the range of $200 billion. Many financial experts are cautiously saying they believe it will likely help reverse a prolonged hous
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09/07/2008
It appears the shoe has finally dropped with regard to Fannie and Freddie. Yesterday, the news media became abuzz with articles revealing the government has conjured a plan to put troubled mortgage Goliaths, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under federal control, dismiss their top executives and shore
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09/06/2008
