decision: The "Google Is A Scraper" Saga Continues. - 05/17/09 04:33 AM

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I hate writing this post.
I feel angry, frustrated, and annoyed that I am doing this post.  I shouldn't have to.  For those of you that have been following along with the recent decision by MIBOR (Metropolitan Indianapolis Board Of Realtors®) to send everything back to committee (again).  If you haven't been following, these articles will help bring you up to speed:
AgentGenius - Did Google Scrape My Website? You Be The Judge. Rules Threaten Realtors & IDX Providers. - Paula Henry
ActiveRain - Is Google A Scraper Site? - Missy Caulk
AgentGenius - NAR Responds … (75 comments)

decision: Lessons I'm learning from the cat under my deck. - 12/20/08 06:48 PM

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My wife and I have a tendency to find stray cats.
Since our last cat passed away, we have been noticing a little cat scooting about our backyard late at night.  Over time, we realized he was heading under the large deck in our backyard and assumed he must be living under there.  He was scared and jumped at any noise and headed right for his little lair of darkness.  Like we do every time we see a stray, we decided to name him ("Spaghetti Cat" was our choice) and started bringing out bits of food … (45 comments)