connor macivor: Subscribe to my Blog - Santa Clarita Real Estate amongst other topics... - 07/17/08 10:39 PM
Why Subscribe to our blog? I give updates as to how the market is fairing. If you are a prospective home seller or buyer there are advantages to both. For the Buyers, I do debut some great Real Estate Deals and Investment opportunities. For the Sellers, we keep you on … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: Santa Clarita Real Estate - Paris911.com is your "premium" resource. - 07/16/08 09:46 AM
As a boy, I remember the days of only two types of gasoline - Leaded and Premium. Every once in a while my dad would "treat", as he would say, our 1972 Pontiac Catalina with a 400 cubic inch engine with the Premium stuff. All along my dad saying that all … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: Santa Clarita Valley Foreclosures, every Bank Owned property on the Market is here... - 07/15/08 05:24 PM
We at REMAX of Santa Clarita and REMAX of Valencia with the Paris911 Team are blessed to have such a great flow of clients looking to purchase, sell or invest in Real Estate.
It is a perfect time for those of you that have been on the fence to seriously consider … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: Get back 25% of your agents commission...* - 07/03/08 03:32 PM
Don't shut me down yet...
This was a recent attempt from a large Credit Union, which I am a member of, to get folks to use them for the financing part of Real Estate. What astounds me is that the "**********" contained in the ad that was described below. (the first … (3 comments)
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connor macivor: What a Clean Site, Proud to be Active Rainer - 06/29/08 10:05 AM
What a clean blog site. I have had comments in the past about our Paris911 Blog, making people's eyes bleed. After looking at the new Active Rain product and free standing blog platform, I have to say I like the simplicity of the way it looks.
I am not sure if … (2 comments)
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connor macivor: They can have my iPhone when they pry it from my cold dead fingers... - 06/21/08 09:41 AM
Does anyone else love this thing? The iPhone by Apple.
It has been a fantastic addition to are arsenal. Apparently there will be a new one released soon. Check out the new YouTube Video.
Connor MacIVOR with The 911 TeamREMAX of Santa Clarita - REMAX of ValenciaTop Producing 911's
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connor macivor: Looking to get the best bang for your buck when selling your home? - 06/21/08 08:59 AM
If you have ever fired a 50 caliber sharps, you know bang. If you have ever shouldered a .375 H and H magnum and fired one of those you also know, probably the best bang. Both of those weapons systems are fantastic and offer the shooter a lot of firepower.
However, … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: Gas Prices and misguided anger... - 06/14/08 05:05 PM
It was about 0555hrs this AM, the day before fathers day. I stopped for gas at one of the local gas stations, this appears to be cheaper than most - I live near this particular intersection in Valencia CA, so I see the sign at least 6 days a week as … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: Open your brain bucket and revitalize your marketing - 06/07/08 08:10 AM
Technology has been moving at an alarming rate - There is so much out there we as Realtor's get hit with on a daily basis - especially if we are hitting high on the organic search engines with our keywords. Because if clients are finding us - So are the vendors. (click … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: Gotta love the header - The Paris911 Team - 06/05/08 07:27 PM
Now I can look the same no matter what product you are looking at from Paris911 and all of the bells and whistles we offer our clients.
Whew - Please don't let your eyes bleed... :-)
Connor with HONOR
p.s. for your activerainer's - check out the do it yourself header … (1 comments)
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connor macivor: Have I said enough about Listing Book? By REMAX of Santa Clarita - REMAX of Valencia and the Paris911 Team - 06/05/08 10:23 AM
This Listing Book resource is great for our buyers and sellers. Just visit the links below to see what this product is all about. You will be very happy to see that The Paris911 Team in conjunction with REMAX of Valencia and REMAX of Santa Clarita signed up to have this … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: Handling Objections - 06/05/08 09:05 AM
If you have not signed up with training with some of the "best" Real Estate trainers in the world, think twice before making that leap.
It makes me grin that they teach how to redirect conflict. We function in a Public Servant farm, due to our background and current status with … (1 comments)
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connor macivor: Exciting Times with Advertising in Real Estate and Marketing our Buyers and Sellers - 05/28/08 06:28 PM
Marketing Buyers? Absolutely, what I mean is that we are members of a "elite" group of Santa Clarita Agents from several different companies that all have a play it forward attitude. We all understand (at least most do, since when do you get 100% compliance?) that there is enough business for … (2 comments)
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connor macivor: Actual "now" homes for Sale in Valencia California **Look Below - 05/09/08 06:22 PM
Right now, active listings that are generated by a Portal or Gateway that is massaged from the source, the Local Board of Realtors and its Multiple Listing Service. Valencia California, and every home listed for sale, updated several times a day can be found at the link below!
Click Here to … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: Simple yet effective way to Search for Foreclosures in the Santa Clarita Valley and Beyond - 05/08/08 09:35 PM
If you are a follower of the Santa Clarita Real Estate Market, then you will know that Paris and I are all about disclosure, disclosure, disclosure - Without all of the Hype - High Pressure and Force.
We want you to get the information that you request related to the service you … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: Real Time Home Value Reports at www.Valencia911.com - by Paris911 - 05/02/08 08:37 AM
I love this business. I love the clients and helping them secure their future by something that is ordained by the powers that be, in the form of tax breaks.
We have been around since the 1990's and this market is quite complex and not without its share of pain. There … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: Palmdale Real Estate for sale at www.palmdale911.com - by The 911 Team - 05/01/08 08:52 PM
If you are looking for all Palmdale Real Estate for sale, you have to look no further than a new portal I just had built that will bring you within a IDX solution, Real MLS feed, that utilizes a Google Mapping feature to help you search with ease.
Every property listed for … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: Huge Price Reduction on a Fantastic Castaic CA Home For Sale by REMAX of Santa Clarita - 05/01/08 12:42 PM
Price reductions are quite common these days when sellers start to become more realistic. This markets is a bit querky due to the fact that the competition out there amongst Real Estate Re-Sale is mostly distressed properties of one type or another.
Our seller and the home he has blessed us with … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: REMAX is out of control - Paris911 and The 911 Team - 04/29/08 06:47 PM
Spin this for a second. REMAX has given us a great option for our clients out there wanting to deal with "full disclosure" agents. We have become very well know and have been able to build one of the best Internet presences amongst our peers. That means a couple of things. … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: Trying the HomeValue911.com site - You have to check this out!!! - 04/25/08 04:12 PM
Sellers and Buyers Unite - You have got to check out www.HomeValue911.com and see what all of the hubub is about - It is a location where we have placed four Top Producer Systems Market Snapshots. Each one corresponds to a different Board of Realtors which we are Full members of, Either … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: Feverishly working on a Face Lift - The 911 Team and Paris911.com - 04/24/08 12:17 PM
You have to love this business, but if you mind is working overtime in an attempt to make a better product or by the giving of information hand over fist. In order to set you "Above the Crowd" (gotta love that REMAX slogan). Then you might look for cosmetic surgery as an option.
You … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: Motor Shooting Training - LAPD and Glendale PD - The 911 Team - 04/17/08 05:01 PM
I must say that my voice has seen better days. However, the satisfaction that goes with the "stressing" of the voice and the decibel level that has to be achieved and maintained, when attempting to yell commands that have to overcome inner hearing protection and Motor Helmets, is quite draining and destructive. … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: The 911 Team - REMAX of Valencia and REMAX of Santa Clarita's Location - 04/11/08 12:43 AM
If you are on the search for Real Estate and a comfortable office to meet and interview a couple of fantastic people that have their focus on Relational Real Estate. Then look no further. REMAX of Santa Clarita and REMAX of Valencia are one in the same. Two different locations to … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: I am torn between two lovers... - 03/27/08 05:11 PM
Which came first? The Active Rain or the Kinetic Blog?
Good Question, I joined active rain, probably going on a year now. I have written in excess of 150 posts and have had my share of comments. I have given comments, feedback and have also established one heck of a referral network … (3 comments)
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connor macivor: REMAX of Valencia - Market Snapshot - Santa Clarita Valley Real Estate - 03/18/08 06:17 PM
Are you a Valencia resident or buyer wanting to know how much a home is worth? How about a computer generated Market Snapshot that pulls its data directly from the source?
Too good to be true you might say. Well it is not at all too good to be true, all you … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: RE/MAX of Valencia - Paris911's Listings and Homes for Sale - 02/17/08 03:09 PM
RE/MAX of Valencia or Paris911 at RE/MAX of Santa Clarita - Located in the Santa Clarita Valley, with a great community feeling coupled with Schools - Restaurants - Industry - and much more. We don't only work within this valley, Paris MacIVOR and me, Connor MacIVOR are members of 4 different … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: FED Rate Cut on CNN. - 01/22/08 01:05 PM
Good day gang, here is the hyperlink to the story of the FED rate cut on CNN, very informative and
I think you might do well to send this to your entire database so they can all watch it.
Great way to stay in touch and I think this might break free the … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: Show me the badge. - 01/13/08 10:00 AM
Paris and I focus our efforts in providing Law Enforcement and Fire Department personnel with the absolute best that Real Estate has to offer. Having said that, I am pondering the question, if those from these industries have different needs from the general public?
Oath Takers: Law Enforcement and Fire Department men … (1 comments)
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connor macivor: It could be worse.. - 12/25/07 02:52 PM
I get calls routinely from those whom which I worked hand in hand with before I up and quit after 17 years. LAPD is still my second family and will always be. There is a certain brotherhood that I feel when amongst other Law-Enforcement members. Someday I hope this will be a … (1 comments)
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connor macivor: Boot to the Head. - 12/25/07 11:31 AM
As always, I seem early to rise. It is quite a testament when I am logged into Active Rain, commenting, writing, discovering, etc...
Active Rain has been a great inspiration to me and our business. Now that this year is coming to a close and 2008 is just around the corner, I … (4 comments)
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connor macivor: Arlington National Cemetery at Christmas - 12/14/07 12:55 PM
Christmas at Arlington National Cemetery:
I thought you might want to see it. Arlington National Cemetery
Rest easy, sleep well my brothers. Know the line has held, your job is done. Rest easy, sleep well. Others have taken up where you fell, the line has held. Peace, peace, and farewell...
You may … (3 comments)
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connor macivor: Renting Versus Owning and www.Renter911.com - 11/30/07 06:25 AM
It is finally completed to those of you that are renting in the Santa Clarita Valley, San Fernando Valley, Antelope Valley and Conejo Valleys, the www.Renter911.com site.If you live elsewhere, and are looking to relocate to the places mentioned above then it is a very useful resource. If you live elsewhere. … (2 comments)
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connor macivor: Smoke them if you got them! - 11/29/07 01:22 PM
While exchanging our old Supra keys for new ones, I was standing in line at the final station and asked the man that was programming my key the following question. "Are you or do you know anyone that is thinking about selling or buying any Real estate?" He paused, the two … (40 comments)
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connor macivor: Working the IDX solution - 11/29/07 01:32 AM
Over the past few years I think I have switched IDX solutions for MLS applications as if I was changing underwear. They did serve their purpose and they were all about as accurate. However Paris and I want to continually adapt to the way Real Estate Technology is evolving. So I keep … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: What is the "right" thing to do? - 11/24/07 11:00 PM
I guess that this type of situation has presented itself in various forms before in my short lived 10 year career as an active Realtor®. Most often in the form of someone calling on one of our sign calls or entering an open house that I was hosting, asking questions and … (2 comments)
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connor macivor: Walking Distance to UCLA - www.1500Camden3C.com - 11/24/07 10:17 AM
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connor macivor: Breathtaking views - www.Castaic911.com - 11/24/07 09:54 AM
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connor macivor: Stored Potential - 11/24/07 08:00 AM
I have not always viewed people that entered my office as having the potential to generate business for me. But when I started to choose viewing everyone in my sphere of influence, family, friends, past and current work associates, the janitorial staff at the RE/MAX building, bus boys at local restaurants … (6 comments)
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connor macivor: Where do you Stick your Brand after it is created??? - 11/22/07 07:02 PM
Some of you will tell me where I can put it. LOL and Happy Thanksgiving to you too!!!
But I want to speak with the rest of you that are wanting to figure out the best resources to post your brand.
•1. Internet- What a great place, with blogging and the natural word … (2 comments)
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connor macivor: The smoking gun and the Appraiser - 11/02/07 03:03 PM
Oh my gosh, apparently the crime of the century was solved and apparently the smoking gun was found in the pocket of the Appraiser.
Let me see, how many different people were to blame. The current "hot button" topic is the Renowned Appraiser. I am trying to understand. Doesn't everyone have a … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: RE/MAX of Santa Clarita Valley - Halloween - 10/31/07 11:36 AM
Hey all my Active Rain friends.. Just thought you might want to see a few snapshops of the RE/MAX of Santa Clarita Valley office and the staff that dressed up for Halloween... I of course came as a Realtor... Paris did also. But she was a much better looking Realtor.
Enjoy and … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: 24716 Sandwedge Ln - Valencia - Golf Course Home - 10/30/07 04:56 PM
Lowest Priced Unit....
24716 Sandwedge Ln. Valencia
Offered at $359,000
www.ValenciaTownhome911.com
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connor macivor: Giving should be Black and White - 10/29/07 08:10 PM
This market is a bit tough, but not impossible. Tis the Season to give. Paris and I give now, as we did before. If we find a worthy cause, our local Church. We give when we are led to donate.
I cannot explain this, but we feel a need, even when times … (1 comments)
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connor macivor: Castaic Real Estate - www.Castaic911.com - 10/25/07 05:12 AM
Well, it had to be done. A home with one of the most and complete views in the Santa Clarita Valley, has been listed by Paris911 and is located in the prestigious Hillcrest Community in the Star Canyon Tract.
This home is 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Has two RV slabs next … (0 comments)
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connor macivor: Integrity Check - Speeding - Radar - and a Man in a hurry! - 10/02/07 06:30 AM
A story comes to mind having to do with honesty, integrity, and code. Words that folks these days throw out without thought and without any particular attention to their meanings.
It was as it is now in Southern California, weather wise... About 1 year ago I remember shooting laser on Mulholland drive … (6 comments)
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connor macivor: I don't mind sloppy seconds... - 09/06/07 07:59 AM
Being the first Realtor to have a crack at a listing is definitely an honor and should not ever be undervalued.
However, being the second or possibly third in line, where others have failed in the past, is even more meaningful to Paris and I. Especially when your securing of the listing … (6 comments)
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connor macivor: Prospecting - A daily routine... - 09/02/07 09:58 AM
Yes it is Sunday. But I had to get my prospecting done via mail. The follow up calls can wait until Tuesday. But this is very necessary for my feelings of well-being, not to mention to keep Paris911 fresh in the consumers mind.
It is very interesting, if I go a day … (9 comments)
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connor macivor: Pushing forward no matter what the news??? - 08/31/07 12:43 AM
I read the most interesting article today that made me consider retiring from Real Estate. Apparently we have not been in a slump at all, but an eternal upswing of market trends, buyers, sellers, fantastic interest rates, terms and the sort.
We have been duped by what we have read about the … (5 comments)
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connor macivor: To run or not to run... - 08/28/07 09:38 PM
I have to say it was hot. My routine, changes from day to day. Today I went to the office and pulled expired and cancelled listings, this is daily. I got my mailings out and two days the follow up calls start. About 9:30am I returned home for a run. Today … (3 comments)
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connor macivor: A "motor-cop" solution to a much more complicated problem... - 08/27/07 11:58 PM
I trust that my active-rain friends will be gentle with me concerning my "naive" solution to the housing market...
What if the financial institutions were made to extend the homeowners current rate on the adjustable rate mortgages for another two years? Kind of like a renewal while the market strengthens?
What are the negatives … (2 comments)
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connor macivor: Now that is funny... That will never get old!!! - 08/20/07 07:40 PM
5.11 Tactical Pants,
Glock 21, .45 Cal.
Oakley Tac-Boots
Oakley Monster Dog Polarized Glasses
Custom Fit Ear Plugs with Orange cord
Paris911 Long Sleeved T-shirt
and the apparent use of the Buns of Steel Video tape you got me last Christmas.... Priceless....
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connor macivor: What I miss... - 08/16/07 05:56 PM
I was just at the computer shop having my laptop fixed and wondering if all of the data, that I procrastinated in backing up, will still be there after they get it to work...
Well no matter, I am sure my phone as most of my calendar inside of it. I … (5 comments)
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connor macivor: Latest Motor School Firearms Enrichment and Real Estate Shows - 08/13/07 11:39 PM
"Turn the Targets!!!"
Click on the above picture to see an example of www.RealEstateShows.com and some of its abilities!!! Enjoy the show.
Dedicated to the Motor Officers that have served, given the greatest sacrifice, and to the Motor-Cops to come. May God Bless You All...
With Honor,
Connor T. MacIVOR
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connor macivor: How about 100's? - 08/10/07 06:21 AM
Ah yes, the workout. There are a lot of advisers out there that express their opinions about the correct amounts of sets vs. reps vs. weight. vs. machines, dumb-bells, bars, body-weight, whew. It can be overwhelming.
Grab a couple of soup cans and do curls. Stand in your kitchen and curl the … (11 comments)
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connor macivor: How do you P.T.? - 08/03/07 10:29 AM
I am not asking about pitching tents, polishing thrones or pushing tortoises. I am curious about your physical training regimen.
I have a very close friend, as I am sure many of you do(have close friends that is), getting deployed to the War in the middle east. He is currently at Pendleton … (3 comments)
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connor macivor: What are you traveling experiences? - 07/17/07 11:05 AM
I have successfully booked a reservation for the four members of our family to N.M. to visit my family, we are excited. It has been a long time since we have been there, as I recall the last time I was there was when my Dad passed.
So seeing everything will probably … (1 comments)
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connor macivor: Feeble Minds with no code... - 07/15/07 03:43 PM
It still astounds me to find people that are only looking for what is best, in a selfish manner, when it comes to anything others need help with.
If someone were to ask for help I would be there. I would not look at what I can get back from that person … (1 comments)
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connor macivor: Being married to my best friend. - 07/11/07 10:53 AM
March 1991, two weeks after graduating the LAPD Police Academy I went with my training officer into a Bakers Square Restaurant. For that matter, I had no choice. It was speak only if spoken to and the first and last words out of my filthy sewer will be "sir".. (for some … (2 comments)
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connor macivor: What do you drive? - 07/06/07 08:42 AM
Paris and I are about 3 months away from a lease expiring and we are starting to look at cars. This vehicle will serve two masters. The first and foremost will be our family, Paris, I, and our two boys, one 13 and one 5. The second will be our business … (7 comments)
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connor macivor: Who is covering your back??? - 07/01/07 12:50 PM
Lets talk safety in Real Estate. Not the aspect of production and establishing a "net" for your financial future. No, I want to speak about your safety. I am not speaking about lawsuits or the sort, most of those can be averted by the simple rule of thumb, "Disclose, Disclose, Disclose".
How many … (6 comments)
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connor macivor: Getting a fix... Is it okay to be addicted? - 06/28/07 10:06 AM
They told me balance the last time I went to group(The Active Rain Group). But I explained to them that I was absolutely addicted to something that I could not explain in only one session. I understood going in, that others had troubles that needed to be discussed but I could … (4 comments)
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connor macivor: Ignorance is Bliss... - 06/12/07 10:42 AM
Being Happy - Laughter is key!!!
LAUGHTER IS 100 TIMES STRONGER THAN ANY 1 STRESSFUL FEELING!!!
I wanted to see if any of you appreciate the simpler things in life?
Not knowing that you can-not do somethingNo-t understanding limitsNot knowing what tomorrow will bringNot caring what will happen tomorrow Or even not the very … (3 comments)
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connor macivor: Part V - Sight Picture - 05/01/07 10:29 AM
Mechanically, the shooter must be made aware of how the pointing of the sights on the weapon function. You will be cutting in half the center of mass of whatever you are shooting. If you are unsure of your target or other related dangers that come about as a result of discharging, then we … (0 comments)
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