Social Networking - Is it as effective of a marketing tool as we think, or are we simply evolving into beings that avoid real face to face communication? I've shuffled around awhile. Without telling you my exact age, I will explain that I'm a pre-boomer, pre-gen-x, and just about pre anything t
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12/27/2010
For those looking for an idea to use any leftover holiday turkey on hand, here's a suggestion. It's my family favorite version of Turkey A La King. Enjoy! Ingredients 2 cup chopped cooked turkey 2 tablespoons butter ¾ cup sliced fresh mushrooms 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 - 15 oz can c
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12/25/2010
(Slide Show has 11 images)Continuing rains over the last several days have created areas of minor flooding in the Greater Sacramento area. After hearing a report from Sacramento's KCRA Channel 3 this morning, I decided to venture over to Del Paso Park, a favorite picnic spot, when I was a kid.
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12/19/2010
When you buy and what you buy can make a big difference in terms of your prospects for appreciation. It is important to do your homework and research before you buy. Buy into an area of employment strength. Of course, in this era of corporate volatility, it's not easy to guess which compan
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12/15/2010
Making it Pretty - Helping it Sell The last few days, when I look outside, Sacramento skies are cloudy and gray. Most of the leaves are off the trees and the branches are bare. f you are a homeowner with a For Sale sign on your property, you are probably wondering what you can do to stage
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12/14/2010
It is no secret there are a number of homeowners, who have thought about marketing their homes and moving on to more comfortable digs. However the current housing market for many has caused difficulties in doing so.If your family has added a member or two under your less than ample roof, or the
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12/13/2010
Forty-six years ago, on a December 12th evening, very much like this one, it became evident, I wouldn't likely finish the night before giving birth to my son. Thankfully, labor was very short, and while in the delivery room, I only yelped twice - while trying to stand straight up...in the stirru
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12/12/2010
Often folks realize that instead of renting, they could be making payments on a home of their own. Home ownership not only provides a great shelter for you at tax time. If you are in a higher income bracket that shelter can become even more valuable to you. It can also make good financial sens
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12/11/2010
I often think I am really organized around my house, and should have no difficulty finding things. Yet, every once in awhile, I will come across something, and put it in a safe place, only to forget where that "safe" place is. It happened again earlier this year, when I came across an item from
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12/10/2010
(Slide Show has 10 images)It's always fun visiting Old Sacramento during the holidays. This year is no different. The buildings and streets of Old Town possess a different spirit once decked out in Christmas cheer.Old Sacramento has delightful shops, stores and several great places to dine. Tw
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12/09/2010
