Putting Spending Into Perspective - 08/31/10 06:35 PM
A report just released by the CBO (Congressional Budget Office) reveals that the Irag War - as expensive as it was to wage over 8 years - was still some $150 billion less than the single Stimulus package.
Actually the Iraq War expenditures were fairly constant over the last 8 years while the federal deficit grew at an extraordinarily high rate. In fact, if we had not been funding the War, the size of the deficit would not be all that much smaller. The deficit in 2009 and 2010 is nearly quadruple what it had been before the Obama administration began.
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Workforce Housing Program Not Extended - Palm Beach County - 08/31/10 04:22 PM
Palm Beach County finally corrected one of their unnecessary programs by letting it sunset. There is an abundance of "workforce" housing in the County and likely will be even more as prices continue to adjust downward.
Via Stephen P. Panczak (Keller Williams of Palm Beaches):
Workforce Housing Program Not Extened - Palm Beach County
On Monday night, the Palm Beach County Commission failed to approved the extension of the Workforce Housing Program by a 3-3 deadlocked vote.
This program was aimed to create moderately priced housing, ranging from $125,000 to $265,000, for teachers, law enforcement, firefighters from extending into unincorporated western Palm … (2 comments)
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Embrace The Present - 08/31/10 04:11 PM
If we are so busy reliving and holding onto yesterday, today is of little value to us. This is a great quote and commentary that reflects this.
Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):
Motivational Power Quote
Embrace The Present
"You can clutch the past so tightly to your chest
that it leaves your arms too full
to embrace the present,."
Jan Glidewell, author
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Embrace the present
Focus your energy on the future, for that's we're going to be spending the … (2 comments)
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Now Into The Single Digits - 08/31/10 01:21 PM
Today, as we close out August, the general Election on Tuesday, November 2nd is just 9 weeks from today. No more double digits.
We need a new Congress. America is headed in the wrong direction. Congress thinks that the answer to everything is to spend more money - which wouldn't be quite so bad if they actually had money. They don't, and all of us should be fed up with giving them anymore of ours to waste.
Any member of the House or Senate of any party who has voted for Health Care, Cap and Trade, Stimulus, TARP, Omnibus, or any … (14 comments)
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Motivational Monday - "Passion" - 08/30/10 09:18 PM
This passion flower begs the question what is our passion? This passion is so beautiful, and there's one budding right next to it. Maybe our passion has yet to unfold.
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Motivation Monday - Final Days Of The "Summer Selling Season" - 08/30/10 12:58 PM
The Summer Selling Season" has been in effect since July 5th. It's that uninterrupted 60-day time from the 4th of July until Labor day when there are few, if any, distrations that keep us from focusing on sales and our customers from concentrating on our presentations.
Except for a summer vacation or getting ready for back-to-school, our customer and we have been able to to concentrate on business.
Now, with the Labor Day weeknd at hand, the "Summer Selling Season" is ending, and football games, Hallowwen, fall weather, school activities, and the fall routine are going to occupy the … (6 comments)
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EPA Gets One Right - 08/29/10 11:54 PM
The EPA had been petitioned to ban traditional lead ammunition - just in time for the fall hunting season. The Center for Biological Diversity wanted the ban under the Toxic Substance Control Act of 1976, a law in which Congress expressly exempted ammunition. The EPA was once again asked or invited to take on a Constitutionally prohibited, quasi-Congressional role and to pass legislation as part of the Executive Branch.
Fortunately, this time, the EPA ruled that it “does not have the legal authority to regulate this type of product under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)” and added that it is … (16 comments)
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Speechless Sundays - "Leaning A Little To The Right" - 08/29/10 01:40 PM
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Silent Saturday - "Full Speed Ahead" - 08/28/10 01:31 PM
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"I Have A Dream" Plus 47 Years - 08/28/10 08:34 AM
Today marks the 47th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famous speech on the steps of the Lincoln memorial in Washington - the one in which he eloquently proclaimed that he had been to the mountaintop and that he had a dream. That's almost a half century.
The full version of the speech is over 17 minutes on YouTube. If you've never seen it or want to look at it again, here is the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbUtL_0vAJk.
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Somebody (Us) Has To Pay For Those Grants - 08/27/10 05:11 PM
I think very few people ever make the connection between federal grant programs and the source of that money. It's not the governement - they don't have any money of their own. It's pass-through money that they collect from us. We likely are helping someone in a totally different State on a project that we're not that thrilled about - if the truth be told.
I read about a $24 million grant as part of the Recovery Act Investments Stimulus Package to install broadband internet service to 8 counties in the Panhandle area of Florida.
First of all. $24 million is … (22 comments)
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Marco Rubio's Inspiring Campaign Message - 08/27/10 03:16 PM
Here is another great campaign ad currently running in Florida. Marco Rubio inspires us to feel good about the American Dream and opportunity to succeed in this country.
His slogan is "Reclaim America." Works for me.
Notice again, that no where in this message does he mention his opponents or anything about their positions.
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Friday's Fotos - "Very Bright Full Moon" - 08/27/10 01:32 PM
So bright that the moon was wearing dark glasses ...
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Thankful Thursdays - "Golden Flowers" - 08/27/10 01:03 PM
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How About A Nice, Positive Political Ad? - 08/26/10 11:43 PM
This is a very positive campaign ad by Allen West, Republican candidate for Congress. No where in the message does he mention his opponent or anything about his opponent's record. That may come later, but this is a very refreshing, positive ad for America.
In case you have been asking why no one can make an ad which talks about our values and doesn't smear their opponent, this is such an ad.
By the way, West's opponent is incumbent Ron Klein. Klein is the one who canceled his scheduled town hall meetings rather than subject himself to angry voters. … (15 comments)
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Pass Go And Collect $200 - 08/26/10 05:59 PM
How many of us remember playing Monopoly at least once in our lives? I remember marathon Monopoly matches in college and at Scout camp. Most of us have probably owned the board game at least once.
It's no small wonder. Monopoly is celebrating it's 75th birthday. It is based on the streets and neighborhoods of Atlantic City, New Jersey because the creator wanted to commemorate the city.
Let's all pass GO as a tribute or take a ride on the Reading.
This is a real part of Americana.
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Wordless Wednesday - "Cotton Candy" - 08/26/10 12:01 AM
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Take A Good Look At The Date - 08/25/10 05:09 PM
Take a good look at today's date - the 25th. Now add 4 months, and you get December 25th. Get the picture? Scary, huh?
Where has this year gone so quickly?
Will retail sales pick up in the next 4 months or will we start seeing sale flyers mixed in with all the campaign literature in our mailboxes?
If unemployment stays north of 10%, that will impact holiday sales. Should be a very interesting holiday shopping season.
Countdown to Election Day, countdown to Christmas, coundown to 2011.
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Does She Or Doesn't She? - 08/25/10 02:43 PM
Guys who are married, do you think you can keep a secret from your wives? Wives, what do you say?
Watch this entertaining clip for the definitive answer. Don't worry if you don't like horse racing - it's only a couple of minutes before you have the answer.
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Rick Scott Wins Florida Primary - 08/25/10 07:38 AM
Rick Scott, the new guy on the block and the new face on the political scene, offered Florida Republican voters what they were looking for in terms of a fresh start and voted him the Republican nominee for Governor in Florida over 26-year political veteran and former Congressman, Attorney General Bill McCollum.
Scott bested McCollum 46% to 43%. It was a close contest, but in the next 68 days, Florida gets to see what a politcal outsider and prominent businessman's vision is for Florida and how he intends to bring it about.
His opponent is Alex Sink, current State CFO. She … (20 comments)
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Professional Remodeler Magazine To Return - 08/25/10 07:22 AM
Back in April, I reported in my post, "Say Goodbye To Some Familiar Magazines," that "Professional Builder" and "Professional Remodeler" magazines, among others, were being discountinued by their publisher. Now there is word that "Professional Remodeler" is starting up again next month.
This is a mixed blessing. For those whole really enjoyed the magazine, they'll be glad to have it back - unless the format and content has changed appreciably. For those who didn't cry over it's demise, they probably won't be back.
It's hard enough to bring a magazine to the street the first time. Bringing it back without any … (4 comments)
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Election Season Is A Boon To The Post Office - 08/24/10 11:46 AM
All I can say is that the Post office should be pulling out of the red during the next couple of months.
With all of the Census mailings, the primary election direct mail pieces (which will end today), and the upcoming general election, they are handling so much mail - wouldn't even want to guesstimate the amount.
I know that I often get 2 or 3 pieces a day from the same candidate - I have received as many a 6 identical pieces in one day - and there's usually at least a half-dozen pieces in each day's delivery.
Now the … (22 comments)
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Election Day In Florida - 08/24/10 09:54 AM
As the general election day on November 2nd gets closer - we now are 10 weeks away and counting - today is Primary Day in Florida.
Don't know if we'll see any surprises or not. We know that we will have a new Senator, but today's elections will have little impact on that as 3 of the 4 major candidates will go through to the general elections.
The governor's race is a spirited one on the Republican side.
Of course the local races draw several entries.
We just need to make sure - in Florida and across our country - that … (6 comments)
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Motivational Monday - "Resemblance" - 08/23/10 03:11 PM
This bird of paradise flower is quite unusual and resembles an actual bird - it looks a little like one and has similar features. What do we resemble? What characteristics do we have or exhibit that we really like an admire in others? Which ones that we have do we need to lose?
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After 3 Weeks And 3 Days ... - 08/23/10 01:08 AM
After 3 weeks and 3 days, my Active Rain email notifications are back - maybe. On July 30 they came back only to stop after a few hours. Within the last hour, I have received several. I really do hope they are back. It makes commenting so much easier and convenient.
If I have missed acknowledging any comments in the past 3 weeks - and it is highly likely - I'm sorry. I have had to review each post each day for at least the most recent 10 posts. Anything older than that I may well have missed.
Again, I hope … (12 comments)
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Speechless Sundays - "Purple, Rain" - 08/22/10 10:29 PM
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VA 5th District DEM Congressman Accused of Dissing 1st Amendment * AGAIN! - 08/22/10 09:59 AM
Here's a classic example of what is wrong in and with Congress and why we must make changes on November 2nd.
Via Wallace S. Gibson CPM * GRI (Gibson Management Group, Ltd.):
Incumbant 1st term Dem Congressman Tom Perriello is out on the "town hall" stump and voters are not HAPPY. In light of some disruptions with SIGNS at recent town hall meetings, Perriello's office has BANNED signs. Enter John W. Whithead of Charlottesville's Rutherford Institute (remember Paula Jones) who is AGAIN having to educate Tom on the 1st amendment. He has had to take the freshman congressman to task previously … (5 comments)
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Silent Saturday - "A Flower's Best Friend" - 08/22/10 09:54 AM
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Unemployment - Growing Before Our Eyes - 08/21/10 01:31 PM
So how is the unemployment picture in your area? Check out this map which shows a county-by-county, month- by-month progression over the past 3½ years - prepared from Bureau of Labor Statistics . Not a pretty picture.
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A Politician Who Gets It - 08/20/10 03:34 PM
Chris Christie surprised many people by winning the New Jersey Governorship. President Obama was among those surprised.
His no nonsense approach to speaking about the issues in public is refreshing. We can assume he is little different off camera.
The Republican Governors Association has prepared a 20 minute video in honor of his first months in office, and here is the preview of that film they released.
Remember November Act I: 'A New Jersey' Opening Featurette from Republican Governors Association on Vimeo.
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Congress Had Better Wake Up - 08/20/10 03:17 PM
Most of us hope for a 2011 Congress that is rid of many of the career politicians that characterize this Congress. It's their own doing. They vote on bills they don't read. They thwart the will of the people. They abuse their expense accounts. They shout in the faces of their constituents. They vote spending bills that they have no way to pay for. They are the chosen ones.
But it's not just the American people who think they are a joke. The President does to. He legislates through executive order, the EPA, and Department of Energy. If he wants something … (20 comments)
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Friday's Fotos - "Great Pelican's Ghost!" - 08/20/10 11:47 AM
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Why Are We Not Surprised By This? - 08/19/10 03:15 PM
The new EPA regulation on lead paint is now said to be more expensive and more cumbersome to comply with than they envisioned. it is described by the Chair of the NAHB Remodelers as "a classic case of good intentions resulting in unintended consequences." Doesn't that summarize most everything the government tries to do. They don't look at the bigger picture. They don't look at all the ramifications. They don't run out the scenarios. Are we surprised?
Then, it is thought that the intent of the rule will be largely circumvented as homeowners opt to not employ EPA-certified contractors because of … (16 comments)
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Thankful Thursdays - "Trees & Shade" - 08/19/10 09:44 AM
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Welcome, General Mattis - 08/19/10 09:32 AM
Does the name Jame Mattis mean anything to you? How about Marine General James Mattis? How about Commander of Central Command Marine General James Mattis?
He was confirmed by the Senate and begins his duties at CENTCOM to replace General David Petraeus who most recently held that post.
This sure got a lot of news coverage didn't it?
Welcome to Florida and CENTCOM, General.
I'm sure we'll be hearing your name more in the coming weeks, and now we'll know who you are.
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Wordless Wednesday - "Flowering Bromeliad" - 08/18/10 11:46 PM
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I Voted - 08/18/10 11:31 PM
Early voting is underway in Florida - ahead of the actual primary next Tuesday, the 24th. As you may recall, I'm not a fan of early voting - really takes away from the actual event. It's is not particualrly fun to do either - that's a good thing because maybe it will discourage early voting.
Why did I vote early? Well, election day is the same day that was picked for Rain Camp in Orlando Can't be in Orlando and vote in West Palm Beach on the same day. Too bad this wasn't taken into consideration when a date for Rain … (12 comments)
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The Political Attack Ads Continue - 08/17/10 09:28 PM
Here in Florida, almost every commercial break on TV is a series of political ads. Our early voting is under way, and the primary is a week from today. This means that the general election on November 2nd is just 11 weeks away.
Whatever happens on next Tuesday, we'll be free of at least half the ads - not in number just in candidates.
It's getting serious now. Only a few more state primaries remain. Then it's on to November.
We can't tolerate a Congress that has no self-control. We must institute change by showing them that their immature, irresponisble behavior … (20 comments)
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Vacation is Over - 08/16/10 10:08 PM
Can you believe it? Summer vacation is over. It's back to school in Palm Beach County tomorrow.
Remember when school didn't start until after labor Day? That's still 3 weeks away.
Time for the kids to renew friendships, tackle new subjects, meet new teachers, and get back into their routines.
We need to be very careful as drivers. The streets will be swollen with more cars as parents drive their kids to school, and those 20mph school districts will be operational again.
Let's wish the kids and the teachers good luck in their new school year!
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Motivational Monday - "'V' Is For Victory" - 08/16/10 03:45 PM
Call it "winged victory" or "V" for victory - either way this butterfly is signaling a triumph. May we have such a day ourselves.
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Motivational Monday - Plenty Of Time Remaining - 08/16/10 12:21 AM
We still have 3 weeks remaining in the "Summer Selling Season." You'll recall that this is the uninterrupted time between July 4th and Labor Day when neither we nor or customers have any major holidays or events pending, except maybe a vaction or back-to-school.
This is the time when getting ready for holidays, shopping, decorating, or entertaining isn't on the radar.
This is the time when we and our customers can focus on sales without many outside distractions.
This is one of the longest selling periods that we have each year - 2 full months - and we still have 3 … (20 comments)
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Speechless Sundays - "Sit A Spell" - 08/15/10 10:42 PM
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There's Still Time To Attend - 08/15/10 03:02 PM
There is still time to attend.
On Tuesday, from 9-1 at the Realtors Association of the Palm beaches (RAPB), I am teaching "Promoting Yourself for Free Online - Growing Your Business With Social Media." We're going to look t how social media and networking is an essential component for marketing your business today and what you can expect.
Active Rain, facebook, YouTube and many other networks will be discussed annd explored.
Come to find our what is available and how you can benefit.
I have a few surprises in store.
To register, visit the RAPB site. … (4 comments)
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What You See Is What You Get... Not Really - 08/15/10 12:03 PM
Jon has detailed a great example of how what we don't know can really hurt us. We need to educate ourselves, even if we hire the work done.
Via Jon Zolsky, Daytona Beach, FL. FunCoast Realty, 386-405-4408:
I trust what I see. I think many other are like me. We believe in what we see, touch, and smell. But is What You See Is What You Get a panacea of a mistake?
I have a friend, who is a GC. Several years ago he did a job for us. Not a cheap guy by any measure, not the most agreeable guy, had a few … (6 comments)
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Preseason Football And Sales - 08/15/10 10:47 AM
The first full weekend of preseason NFL football is history, and we are that much closer to the regular season.
Did you team win or lose? Doesn't really matter. There are no trophies or bonuses for winning in the preseason. In fact, most of the regulars don't play that much, if at all. This is an audition for the new players in a game situation.
Practice is good, rehearsals are essential, refining your performance and learning from actual scenarios are what defines winners.
Football is a great laboratory for sales. The parallels are strong.
We need to keep adjusting our presentatiopns … (6 comments)
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Privatization Of Social Security Is A Great Idea - 08/15/10 10:33 AM
Yesterday was the 75th anniversary of the enactment of Social Security. We can debate the need for such a program, but we have it and likely will until it becomes so insolvent that it can't be delivered anymore.
That said, President Obama vowed to fight the "mean Republican's" attempt to privatize the program. While this is not unexpected from a Progressive like the President, privatization would be a major step in the right direction to do so.
It's a shame, but free enterprise and privatization have gotten bad reps.
This country was built on free enterprise and, if it … (26 comments)
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Silent Saturday - "Summertime In The Woods" - 08/15/10 12:58 AM
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Quality is in the Eye of The Beholder - 08/13/10 09:00 PM
So many companies use a tagline that says they build a quality product or offer value. I would hope so because that is much of a very special claim.
Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):
Motivational Power Quote
Quality is in the Eye of The Beholder
"Quality in service or product
is not what you put into it.
It is what the client or customer gets out of it."
Peter Ducker, author and management consultant
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Quality is in the … (4 comments)
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Friday's Fotos - "Summertime Water Plants" - 08/13/10 02:19 PM
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Thankful Thursdays - "Wide Open Spaces" - 08/13/10 12:05 AM
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Jay's Tuesday Free Enterprise Quote - 08/12/10 10:07 PM
From the pen of Jefferson, we need less government.
Via Jay Markanich (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC):
"My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government"
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson read a lot of history. He was familiar with peoples, societies and historical circumstance. He read the philosophes and the politicians of times past. And I think he understood human nature.
A government that has to pass some humongous bill so all can see what's in it is bad government. Politicians who cannot understand, and do not read, these same kinds of huge, … (3 comments)
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More Senatorial Tricks - 08/12/10 09:56 PM
Today, the Senate passed a $600 million border security bill - small potatoes compared to what they usually vote on and pass.
Obama promises to sign it, but since he won't authorize the detaining of any illegals, this is all for show. Some 1,500 border guards are supposed to be hired in this program, but what can they do? Chuck Schumer, who sponsored the bill, claims that this measure gives Obama and Napolitano the "boots on the ground" to stem the tide of "crime and violence."
This at the same time the government is fighting to get Arizona's law on illegals … (6 comments)
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Change The Language, This Story Is Still Phishy - 08/12/10 03:43 PM
This afternoonI got a phishy email scam written in French. This is a new one. I receive several phishy emails a week, but this is the first one in French. My French is quite rusty, but surprisingly I was able to read it with pretty good comprehension. It helps that all of these stories follow the same format. Just the money and the relationships differ.
At any rate, I did much better reading it than I would have thought, but I don't think I'm up for any other language editions.
The bottom line is that this is still phishy, and it … (5 comments)
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Find a Way - 08/11/10 10:39 PM
This is fantastic advice, and it's how most inventions occur.
Via Lou Ludwig CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC, e-PRO, (Ludwig & Associates):
Motivational Power Quote
Find a Way
"Don't find fault. Find a remedy."
Henry Ford, Founder Ford Motor Company
As I see it. . . . . . . .
Find a way
When things have not turned out the way we planned we have a choice. We can choose to find fault in the way the things have turned out or we can choose to find a way to turn the circumstances around … (5 comments)
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Wordless Wednesday - "Feathery Clouds" - 08/11/10 05:43 PM
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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com, or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. Listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.
Steve Hoffacker - Consultant, Coach, Author, Blogger, Photographer, Motivator, Teacher, & Strategist - for Realtors, Real Estate Sales Professionals, Home Builders, New Home Salespeople, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Independent Sales Representatives.
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Election Season Going Into Final Turn - 08/10/10 11:04 AM
As the 2010 election season gets ready to make that turn for home at the Labor Day pole, more states are holding primaries today. Colorado, Connecticut, and Minnesota all voting today. Will we see still more surprises?
Some incumbents have decided not to seek re-election, some have already been defeated at the polls. This is great news for all of us who want to see new faces - and new outlooks - in Washington.
November 2nd is now just 12 weeks away. We have a chance to really put the brakes on this out-of-control, aggressive, irresponsible spending.
It is up to … (38 comments)
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Don't Disturb Their Vacation - 08/10/10 10:52 AM
Congress is on vacation - until mid-September. That is a very good thing. Everyday they are not in session is another day we can breathe a little easier. That means that no new taxes or regulations are going to be passed.
That all changed when they had to rush back to Washington to vote passage on a $26 billion spending bill - that they don't have the money for - to hire back teachers that have been layed off - and that is not a federal responsibility.
Supposedly some 161,000 jobs nationwide are being "saved" by the $10 billion part of … (21 comments)
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A Rare August Day - 08/09/10 09:00 PM
Today was a gorgoeus South Florida day - quite atypical for August, but greatly appreciated. It felt more like a late spring day.
Today was forecast to be stormy and started out that way with rain before 10 am. It looked like it was going to be a long rainy day - but that was the end of the rain.
Yesterday, we set a one-day record for August rainfall with 2.25 inches in just a couple of hours. Saturday had been stormy also, with a tornado touching down in Boca Raton - "unofficially" unless you believe the video … (16 comments)
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Motivational Monday - "Tiny Buds" - 08/09/10 05:28 PM
Just look at how tiny these buds are yet how perfect their tiny flowers are as well. Purpose matters more than size.
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Steve Hoffacker - Consultant, Coach, Author, Blogger, Photographer, Motivator, Teacher, & Strategist - for Realtors, Real Estate Sales Professionals, Home Builders, New Home Salespeople, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Independent Sales Representatives.
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Motivational Monday - "Value" - 08/09/10 04:25 PM
Value has to do with what people receive. Substitute the word “worth” for “value.” People like to feel that when they purchase something that they got value — that they got their money’s worth or even more.First, we bring value to the table. When people consider working with us, they are looking for what we add to the equation. What do we bring to the relationship? If there is no value — real or perceived — they really don’t need to work specifically with us and can therefore choose to work with someone else who does add value — because we … (0 comments)
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Speechless Sundays - "Another Type Of Active Rain" - 08/08/10 04:44 PM
Weather radar at 4:30pm EDT Sunday - very active rain:
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Speechless Sundays - "Happy Faces" - 08/08/10 01:51 PM
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Let's Play Some Football - 08/08/10 12:19 PM
The 2010 NFL Season - preseason that is - kicksoff tonight. In the annual Hall of Fame game from Canton, Ohio, the first preseason game gets underway tonight. The Cowboys and the Bengals are this year's matchup.
The wait is over. Now we have football again - even if it is just preseason.
Won't be long now until things get serious.
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Silent Saturday - "Rotunda" - 08/07/10 11:51 AM
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Steve Hoffacker - Consultant, Coach, Author, Blogger, Photographer, Motivator, Teacher, & Strategist - for Realtors, Real Estate Sales Professionals, Home Builders, New Home Salespeople, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Independent Sales Representatives.
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If your home is still on the market it’s probably priced too high - 08/07/10 08:54 AM
Excellent advice. Pricing is key to selling your property.
Via Buki Burke Ventura Coastal Real Estate (Prudential California Realty):
If your home has been for sale for more than 100 days you're probably tired of looking at the for-sale sign in your front yard. If you want to sell your property now and get on with your life, pay close attention: Your price is too high!
In good markets or bad, price is the key factor in selling a home. Regardless of location or condition, any home will sell at the right price.
Properties that sell fastest sell closest to list … (6 comments)
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Friday's Fotos - "Togetherness" - 08/06/10 08:29 PM
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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com, or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. Listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.
Steve Hoffacker - Consultant, Coach, Author, Blogger, Photographer, Motivator, Teacher, & Strategist - for Realtors, Real Estate Sales Professionals, Home Builders, New Home Salespeople, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Independent Sales Representatives.
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JFK Had It Right, But Obama is Not Carrying On His Legacy! Sorry Caroline. - 08/06/10 12:48 PM
Anyone who still thinks that we need to increase taxes or let the Bush tax cuts expire - which will dramatically increase taxes - take a look at what JFK had to say on the matter.
Via Mike Saunders - Athens, Ga & Surrounding Communities (Keller Williams Realty - Greater Athens):
In his 1963 Presidential Economic Report, President John F. Kennedy argued:
Tax reduction thus sets off a process that can bring gains for everyone, gains won by marshalling resources that would otherwise stand idle—workers without jobs and farm and factory capacity without markets. Yet many taxpayers seemed prepared to deny … (14 comments)
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Will Work for Food vs I AM Working! - 08/06/10 12:42 PM
This story by John reminds me of the old Meynard G. Krebs character (WORK?) and is the essense of initiative and free enterprise.
Via John Mosier (Keller Williams - Prescott - AZ):
A few years ago, I had a business selling sign making software and making signs. The corner of 7th Street and Camelback in Phoenix was closeby, but our place was not on the busy streets.
A local friendly and beloved homeless guy, "Sonny" was seen frequently on the sidwalk with a sign that said "WILL WORK FOR FOOD."
I had an idea that I thought would solve his … (6 comments)
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Real Estate Supply And Demand: The Truth Is Coming Out - 08/06/10 10:32 AM
Joe gives us the plain truth in a refreshing analysis of his local market.
Via Century 21 First Realty:
It seems that the lobbyists of the National Association of REALTORS and the National Association of Home Builders are losing control of their spin doctors and housing reports are starting to reflect the reality that we have been reporting in Tallahassee. We have been reporting a gross disparity between supply and demand in real estate for more than 3 years, and I suspect other markets are going to start to realize that they are truly in the same position.
Recently, Altos … (2 comments)
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Another New Wrinkle At Active Rain - 08/06/10 10:27 AM
Have you seen this one? It just started this morning.
Instead of "Localism" as a posting choice, it is now "Hyper-Local Pages" with the same drop downs for state, county, city, and neighborhood.
Just another refinement to the network.
Enjoy!!
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Steve Hoffacker - Consultant, Coach, Author, Blogger, Photographer, Motivator, Teacher, & Strategist - for Realtors, Real Estate … (16 comments)
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Thankful Thursdays - "Stop And Smell The Flowers" - 08/06/10 10:19 AM
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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com, or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. Listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.
Steve Hoffacker - Consultant, Coach, Author, Blogger, Photographer, Motivator, Teacher, & Strategist - for Realtors, Real Estate Sales Professionals, Home Builders, New Home Salespeople, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Independent Sales Representatives.
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This Phish Story Will Make You Laugh - 08/05/10 08:25 PM
Got this email today - as di many other. It was addressed to "undisclosed recipients" as many spam emails are.
The grammatical errors are hilarious - not well written for the attempted threat that it proposes, but great for comedy.
Here is the email:
Anti-Terrorist and Monetary Crimes Division Fbi Headquarters In Washington, D.C.Federal Bureau Of InvestigationJ. Edgar Hoover Building, 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20535-0001
Attention,
For your information, we have been authorized by the President Barrack Obama to get everyone who is involved in money laundering and terrorism; this was as a result of what happened by a … (17 comments)
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Jay's Tuesday Free Enterprise Quote - 08/05/10 07:58 PM
This is a great economic lesson - read the whole thing - it's brilliant.
Via Jay Markanich (Jay Markanich Real Estate Inspections, LLC):
One of Frederic Bastiat's famous parables is called "The Fallacy of the Broken Window." It describes a shop keeper whose young son breaks a window. He is forced to employ a glazier to repair it. It conveys his thoughts on economics and the circulation of money. It goes like this:
" Have you ever witnessed the anger of the good shopkeeper, James Goodfellow, when his careless son happened to break a pane of glass?
If you have been … (0 comments)
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Ted Nugent is RIGHT ON! RIGHT ON! RIGHT ON! - 08/05/10 07:53 PM
Today's confirmation of Elena Kagan and the rulings by Tena Callahan and Vaughn Walker are loud footsteps that should be chasing us back to our foundations.
Via Wallace S. Gibson CPM * GRI (Gibson Management Group, Ltd.):
Ted Nugent's OP ED in the Washington Times should REMIND us how WE got into this mess. I saw my first Obama 2012 bumper sticker today. Had I had the opportunity to actually speak with the driver of the car * a VOLVO * I would have asked them if they, their friends and families are BETTER OFF N*O*W than they were under Bush.....It … (14 comments)
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We The People Are Being Overruled - 08/05/10 07:36 PM
The first three words of the Constitution are "We the People." The 9th and 10th Amendments of the Constitution give us specific powers beyond what the other Articles and Amendments do. Whatever is not expressly given to the central government, we retain - at least that was the plan.
Yet. more and more, we the people are being deemed irrelevant by the courts, the Congress, and the Administration.
The GM, Citi, Fannie, Freddie, Chrysler, and other bailouts were done contrary to public opinion. Healthcare was passed in the face of overwhelming opposition that continues to this day.
The voters in California … (8 comments)
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Tomorrow Is Primary Election Day In Tennessee - 08/04/10 04:07 PM
Here's more election news indicating that we the people are beginning to make some progress.
Via Mike Frazier, Dyersburg Tn Real Estate (Carousel Realty of Dyer County):
My wife and I voted about 2 weeks ago in early voting. I am predicting a pretty decent turnout if early voting is any indication.
The Republican primaries for the different offices has been brutal. We have 3 candidates for Rep John Tanner's seat(who is smart enough not to run again). Tomorrow we will know who will run against the democrat for Tanner's seat, who will be our next governor(we have had a good … (12 comments)
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Wordless Wednesday - "Sunny Disposition" - 08/04/10 10:59 AM
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We Told You So - 08/04/10 10:37 AM
We the people told you the Congress and the President - overwhelmingly - that we didn't want your health care bill, but you wouldn't listen. You passed it anyway.
Virginia has already voted to assert their state's right and not participate in the mandatory insurance program.
Yesterday. Missouri voted 3-1 the same way, not allowing it for their citizens either.
Soon Oklahoma and Florida will vote to prohibit it also.
How you gonna pay for this monstrosity when there's no revenue?
You might want to go ahead and repeal it now - or you can wait until January for your replacements … (33 comments)
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Can't Wait Until The Election - 08/03/10 05:47 PM
In Palm Beach County, Florida, some of our local elected representatives can't wait to be voted out of office so they engage in corrupt or untrustworthy activites and get a jail sentence to finish out what would have been the balance of their terms.
This has happened again. Counting today, this makes 4 times in the past 4 years with the County Commission and twice with the West Palm Beach City Commission.
Did they learn it from Washington, or were they planning on taking their talents to the national stage?
We know that power can corrupt. That's why integrity, solid principles, … (18 comments)
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November 2nd Is Getting Closer - 08/03/10 02:41 PM
November 2nd is now just 3 months away or 13 weeks. We can almost reach out and be there - it's that close.
Today, Michigan and Missouri are having their primaries.
Missouri is voting to join Virginia and nullify the health care insurance provisions of the Obama health care bill. Three other states, including my Florida, will have similar votes.
America is truly at a crossroads, but we are not at a point of no return. We just need to vote every arrogant person out of office - anyone who is too big, too busy, or too self-important to read the … (14 comments)
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Motivational Monday - "Integrity" - 08/03/10 10:59 AM
Integrity represents the essence of what we are. It is related to two other important characteristics that we admire and appreciate — character and values.
Integrity is what defines us. It is our core. If we don’t have integrity, we’re not trustworthy, we’re not dependable, we’re not someone who can be counted on to perform, we’re not likeable.
Strip away integrity, and we have someone who will do whatever it takes to be successful or to win friends — even if those activities are dishonest, unethical, unkind, hurtful, or illegal. Dishonesty and deceit are the antithesis of integrity.
Doing what it … (6 comments)
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Motivational Monday - "Fairway Of Life" - 08/03/10 10:51 AM
May we remain in the fairway of life - not too close to the rough of out-of-bounds on either side. May there be enough shadows to keep us cool and enough sunshine to keep us happy.
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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com, or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. Listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.
Steve Hoffacker - Consultant, Coach, Author, Blogger, Photographer, Motivator, Teacher, & Strategist - for Realtors, Real Estate Sales Professionals, Home Builders, New … (12 comments)
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Speechless Sundays - "Full Summertime Plummage" - 08/03/10 10:47 AM
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For more information on my coaching and educational programs and services, visit my website stevehoffacker.com, or go to my other blog homesalesinsights.com for additional sales tips, insights, and commentary. Listen to my free podcast messages at Steve Hoffacker's Happenings.
Steve Hoffacker - Consultant, Coach, Author, Blogger, Photographer, Motivator, Teacher, & Strategist - for Realtors, Real Estate Sales Professionals, Home Builders, New Home Salespeople, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Independent Sales Representatives.
Photography displayed is original composition and artistic expression of Steve Hoffacker, and as such is copyrighted. Photos are as taken and have not been cropped, edited, … (14 comments)
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Time To Freeze Their Allowances - 08/02/10 12:43 PM
Governments across the country - local, county, state, national, and special districts - have swollen their budgets and the spending that those budgets allow on the coattails of the housing runup of 2004-2006. Building permit and other fees were pouring in. New roads, bridges, parks, airports, fire stations, schools, and other public capital projects - couldn't build them fast enough. Most people were getting raises. The economy was humming along.
Then, all that changed. Unemployment passed the 10 percent mark, businesses closed, foreclosures, short sales, government motors and other major bailouts, oppressive new taxes, increased regulations with more fees and compliance … (24 comments)
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Quotes for the Day, Aug. 1, 2010 - Some Things to Ponder - 08/01/10 10:54 PM
Some really great perspectives for a new month.
Via Mike Saunders - Athens, Ga & Surrounding Communities (Keller Williams Realty - Greater Athens):
Here are a few qoutes by Thomas Sowell:
“The most basic question is not what is best, but who shall decide what is best”
“One of the sad signs of our times is that we have demonized those who produce, subsidized those who refuse to produce, and canonized those who complain”
“The problem isn't that Johnny can't read. The problem isn't even that Johnny can't think. The problem is that Johnny doesn't know what thinking is; he confuses … (2 comments)
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Silent Saturdays: Beaverton home buyers welcome, no experience necessary. - 08/01/10 03:43 PM
What a wonderful way to convey that we are in business. We should all have a sign in our window or on our front door proclaiming this.
Via Todd Clark (Broker) (503)524-9494 (Beaverton, Oregon Real Estate Expert) (Capstone Real Estate):
As many of you know that I enjoy working with Beaverton area short sales and foreclosures and as you also know, they can sometimes be difficult. Not only do you have to deal with the banks, sometimes you have to deal with my favorite type of client, the first time home buyer. The first time home buyer has such … (4 comments)
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