freedom: An Irate, Tireless Minority - 09/05/08 12:48 AM
It does not require a majority to prevail, but rather an irate, tireless minority keen to set brush fires in people's minds. ~Samuel Adams
Yes, I admit that am one of them - the irate, tireless minority - and proud of it! You see, I WANT MY COUNTRY BACK. I WANT
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freedom: Campaign for Liberty - 09/04/08 11:53 PM
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freedom: Quote of the Day - 09/04/08 11:18 PM
It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, "Peace! Peace!" -- but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why
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freedom: Freedom, Rights & Property - 08/25/08 06:37 PM
Freedom of Rights & Property
Americans like to believe that we own our land to the center of the earth and into the infinite heavens- but, we do not. Our Constitution outlines how we can expect government to treat us on our land, but from the beginning our government retained certain rights to
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freedom: To A True American Hero - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RON PAUL! - 08/20/08 06:36 PM
Dear Dr. Paul,
We will never forget the wisdom, compassion and tremendous love that you have shown during this presidential campaign. Thank you for protecting the fragile flame of freedom for more than 30 years, and for keeping it alive during these increasingly dark times. Most of all, thank you for lighting
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freedom: Here is an interesting article! Maybe it will help you - 08/15/08 12:32 PM
Here's an interesting article we've found that we think will interest you:
"Not so long ago I was making $400 a week. I was drowning in debt.I was stressed. I was terrified to go to the mailbox every morning andsee the amount of bills I had received. The last months, I
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freedom: Want Change? You First Have to Get Mad as Hell - 08/13/08 09:24 AM
We've all heard about how to boil a live frog. You put it in a luke warm pot of water and slowly turn up the heat. By the time it knows what's going on, it's too late for it to jump out .
I see this happen in many aspects of life.
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freedom: Manhattan Project II Our Freedom! - 07/29/08 05:59 PM
Manhattan Project II Our Freedom
Part 2
V-8 gas Cars and SUV's
Let us look at our mistakes. As our V8 Car or SUV get older, the miles per gallon declines. The government should give a tax deduction for junking any guzzler vehicle equal to its book value. It mustbe crushed.
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freedom: WILL YOU PLEASE QUIT REMINDING ME!!! I GET IT ALREADY! YOU SOUND LIKE MY MOTHER! - 07/27/08 09:23 AM
Those of you who know me well, also know it is not likely that my mother would take offense to the title of this blog. Mothers out there who do, it is just a cliche. Nothing is meant to be personal. If it does feel like a personal attack then maybe
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freedom: YOUR TICKET TO FREEDOM! - 07/07/08 10:10 PM
YOUR TICKET TO FREEDOM!
Are you eager to achieve FINANCIAL FREEDOM? The solution...one of the BIGGEST, BADDEST Training Event weekends to date! You have NINE-yes nine-opportunities, NEXT WEEKEND, to partake in this informative and motivating workshop! Join like-minded individuals, as YOU embark on a journey towards reaching the "AMERICAN DREAM."
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freedom: Pictures worth a thousand words..... - 07/06/08 07:44 AM
This may be a touchy subject for some, but regardless of how you feel about the war in Iraq, the following pictures will have to at least make you think and maybe even make you smile.
The first cracked me up - one of the most popular TV shows in Iraq
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freedom: Liberty and Freedom - 07/06/08 12:44 AM
May this message find you enjoying the Freedoms secured for you by our forebearers. "If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom; go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or your arms. Crouch down and lick the
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freedom: Happy 4th Of July America! - 07/04/08 06:28 PM
We live in a great country!
Take time to enjoy the beautiful freedom we have in America!
Watch some fireworks...
See a parade...
Read your Bible...
Pray in public...
Write about your government...
Write a letter to the editor...
Write an email to a senator or the President...
Polish
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freedom: My one legged Marine buddy was promoted today! - 07/04/08 06:24 PM
Regular readers of my blog may well remember the US Marine I wrote about in The truth from the front lines in Iraq William "Spanky" Gibson is the first member of the military in the entire history of the United States who returned to a combat zone after having an above
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freedom: Freedom - what does it really mean? - 07/04/08 05:02 PM
I admired the statue of the horses leaping over the Berlin Wall. As I considered each of the horse's joy and the expression, I found myself thinking, "Freedom...what does it mean?"
This year as part of our 4th of July activities, my son and I visited the George Bush Presidential Museum,
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freedom: Proud to be an American - 07/04/08 01:59 PM
July 4th, or Independence Day is the only holiday we have that celebrates the United States of America. It's kinda like Christmas in that sometimes we get so caught up in the activities associated with the day, we forget what we are celebrating. While the fireworks, family picnics, parades, fun and
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freedom: Now, that's commitment! - 07/04/08 10:40 AM
On this 4th of July, Independence Day, I marvel at the bold commitment of the 56 men who were in that room in Independence Hall in Philadelphia in 1776.
Not only did they have the wisdom and foresight to see that things needed to be changed, they had the courage to
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freedom: Wow, what a great day to be in the Rain - 07/04/08 08:45 AM
Take a look at the posts today - happy, upbeat, gentle, congratulatory, celebratory.
It's a great complexion for the site.
Enjoy this truly American holiday (other countries may have their own Independence Day, but no one else has the 4th of July).
Reflect on all of our liberties and freedoms.
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freedom: It's a good thing there were no polls back then - 07/04/08 08:27 AM
Can you imagine in 1776 if there had been the New York Times, CNN, Gallup, NBC, ABC, CBS, USA Today or other polling organizations? How that might have impacted history!
Questions they might have asked - Do you support revolution? - Do you think it's a good idea to break away
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freedom: A Human Statue of Liberty - 07/04/08 02:34 AM
It's amazing that this photo, taken so many years ago, actually still exists! Who even thought to do this? This INCREDIBLE picture was taken in 1918. It is 18,000 men preparing for war in a training camp at Camp Dodge in Iowa. EIGHTEEN THOUSAND MEN!!! What a priceless gift from our
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freedom: Happy 4th of July! Free Pocket-Size Declaration of Independence! - 07/04/08 02:24 AM
Happy Independence Day! I hope you all were able to drive to family and friends houses on this wonderful 4th of July! Or perhaps you are having your own BBQ at your own home and inviting a few friends over to celebrate this Independence Day! Going to the beach or a
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freedom: What Being An American Means To Me ... - 07/03/08 10:14 PM
My eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord;
Catchy words, catchy tune ...
As I tweak my mind on this 4th of July (it's actually the 3rd but I'm posting this early), many things come to me. Many things lay acutely dorment in my soul, awaiting to
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freedom: Remember what July 4th is all about! - 07/03/08 07:40 PM
I found some of this information on the National Park Service website, and thought you would enjoy it.
FOR their dedication to the cause of independence, the signers risked loss of fortune, imprisonment, and death for treason. Although none died directly at the hands of the British, the wife of
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freedom: Freedom Isn't Free! - 07/03/08 07:07 PM
Freedom
Freedom isn't FREE
I hope that while all of you are enjoying your 4th of July festivities (as
you should), you'll take a moment and think about the fact that Freedom Isn't
Free. You have what you have, and you're able to excercise your freedoms
you exercise due to
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freedom: Happy 4th of July - 07/03/08 02:15 PM
I would like to wish you all a Happy and Safe Independence Day! Take time to rest, relax, and be thankful for the freedoms that we have as Americans. Also, let's put aside our opinions about the war and remember those who fight for our freedom all around the world, which
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freedom: Celebrating Freedom - 07/03/08 11:23 AM
As we celebrate Independence Day, I hope each and everyone one of us will take a moment to appreciate the freedoms we enjoy and the men and women who fight to keep it that way. We may not always agree on policy...and the politicians who are elected to serve...but there's
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freedom: Freedoms - 07/03/08 10:44 AM
Tomorrow is the Fourth of July. A day to celebrate our freedoms and the founding of our country. It seems many of us (myself at times included) are focused on our current problems such as $4,00/gallon gas, a crashing airline industry (not the visual I want of that industry), rising food prices, a slow
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freedom: MORTGAGE RATES & GAS PRICES ARE NOTHING, COMPARED TO THE PRICE OF FREEDOM - 07/03/08 09:51 AM
When it gets right down to it, nothing compares to the cost of freedom. It's the highest price of all, and we are paying dearly for it, every one of us now. What can we give today? Gratitude. Very few of us support war anywhere, but isn't it essential that we support, among
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freedom: Tomorrow is the 4th of July - 07/03/08 09:26 AM
Tomorrow is the 232nd anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. You can find an image of the original here http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_zoom_2.html as presented by the National Archives.
There is a transcript (at this site) of this historic document which was the first time in history that humans decided they really didn't need
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freedom: Remembering The Cost of Freedom - 07/02/08 09:42 PM
The 4th of July in Texas is always a petty hot time, both temperature wise and activity wise. Many Texans head to the lake, ice down some watermelons, and fire up the ol smokey pit. Small communities in Texas like many accross America honor the day we celebrate the birth of freedom
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freedom: What Does Fourth of July Freedom Mean to You? - 07/02/08 09:39 PM
Freedom - What a wonderful word! Our Founding Fathers of the United States, including where I live in Garden City, a city within Boise, Idaho, had us in their hearts and minds back in 1776. They chose to fight for freedom from the tyranny of England. All of our courageous soldiers from
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freedom: Happy 4th of July to Everyone! Think about the True Meaning of this Holiday! - 07/02/08 08:46 PM
GOD Bless America and all those that love her and support her. Let's stop for a moment on thisday to give thanks to those men and women who work hard to keep us safe. Let's be thankfulfor the FREEDOM we have, the country that is still a wonderful country of people
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freedom: Our nation's independence really began on today's date - 07/02/08 02:02 PM
That's right, historically, July 2, 1776, is the day the Continental Congress declared independence from Great Britain. We celebrate Independence Day on July 4th because that's the day the paper we're familiar with was actually adopted, but the resolution passed on July 2nd.
So, we really have 2 days to celebrate
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freedom: Save Our Country, Save Our World. - 07/01/08 11:43 PM
Save Our Country, Save Our world.
Part 1
In, "A Bad Oil Habit" blog (you can read it at newhomesbyrichard.com/blog) I spoke of something good coming out of high oil prices. The good is that we are finally waking up to getting off of oil. We are
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freedom: What Do You Get When You Mix 5 Crazy High School Friends with FREE George Michael Tickets? - 07/01/08 12:23 AM
Subtitle - FREEDOM - You've Got To Give For What You take!
Last Thursday while I was sitting at my office, an email popped up from a high school friend that I don't talk to often but love to death. She was letting me and another high school friend (and co-worker)
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freedom: The start of Independence Week - 06/29/08 07:15 PM
We all - as patriotic Americans as well as those residing in this country who are not yet citizens -love America. We are looking forward to commemorating our Independence this coming Friday.
We kicked off the week with a huge special freedom celebration at church this morning, and I think designating
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freedom: I'm Proud of America Everyday! Happy Birthday America! - 06/26/08 03:57 PM
If I had to, I could go back and name a hundred reasons for each day (I'm 64) that I am proud of America, not just once in awhile:
I'm proud of the young men and women who defend freedom for us everyday - away from their families and friends and away from
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freedom: Rights Up Held! - 06/26/08 09:56 AM
The Supreme Court ruled today that the right to gun ownership is an individual one! Just like all the rest of the Bill of Rights,
Dissenters may worry about armed citizens, but only because out of a sense of superiority or igorance, Only criminals or tyrants have anything to fear from
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freedom: Have we forgotten the price that was paid? (Graphic) - 06/26/08 07:51 AM
As an American, a Patriot, a Veteran, I am concerned for America. I'm concerned about our very existence and survival. I was on Long Island on September 11, 2001. It is a memory that is etched in my memory forever.
I just brought my children to school and myself to
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freedom: Wealth Mastery in San Francisco - 06/24/08 09:46 PM
Just got back home to "America's Finest City", San Diego after attending an incredible Tony Robbins seminar in SF. WOW! What an event, there were some truly amazing guest speakers like: Keith Cunningham, Michael Smorch, Sandy Botkin and Chuck Mellon and the overall quality of people there was second to none.
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freedom: Freedom Is Not Free, How Well Do You Know Your History? - 06/20/08 12:48 AM
Lessons To Learn From History
How Well Do You Know Your
History?
Most
people live life looking the other way and others live like
ostriches with their heads in the sand. I think much of
this is because
of a fear of confrontation and a socialized method of
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freedom: The Pledge - 06/18/08 07:34 PM
This has bothered me for a few days now since I heard this the other evening when I was about to fall off to sleep. The news was over and Jay Leno program came on after the news. While I was snoozing and semi-asleep I heard him say let's go out
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freedom: Freedom vs the Homeowners Association - 06/16/08 06:27 PM
I just finished venting a little pent up frustration over being ordered by my Homeowners Association to cease and desist display of a Home Depot sold red and white 'For Rent' sign. The HOA/POA also informs me that a 'Group' will soon visit my property and remove the 'inappropriate' sign....
Folks,
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freedom: Saturday Night Post...For Sunday Morning! - 06/08/08 12:39 AM
It's only a couple of weeks before the end of Spring...the season which highlights best God's work of creation! Well what about 'Summer', Fran...no, summer is the season when we ENJOY God's creation...nice weather, little rain, warm days, blossoming annual flowers which last but a season, tourism, etc., but Spring is much
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freedom: Forgive Him? I don't think so. - 06/05/08 01:39 PM
For the last few weeks, it has really been on my mind to address the area of forgiveness. No matter how bad someone has hurt you, it is so important to forgive them in order to be free again yourself. One thing I have learned about forgiveness is it is NOT
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freedom: Have You Been To Home Stager's Heaven? - 06/04/08 03:11 PM
I just came from home stager's heaven . . . well, actually I was in Atlanta, but it must have resembled home stager's heaven, because I had the opportunity to exercise my talents to create a lovely atmosphere in this already charming home! I'm not sure what seemed so magical to me
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freedom: I Believe MANY Homes in AMERICA Salute MEMORIAL DAY; EVERY DAY! WE DO - 05/27/08 01:46 PM
Every Day We THANK GOD for our soldier: SSG Brandon S McCall
Who Has Survived 2 Tours of Iraq and though he has lost many
of his cherished comrades; he has been spared..we THANK GOD! and
WE THANK EVERY SOLDIER & HIS/HER FAMILY this
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freedom: Please, Thank A Veteran For Their Service To Our Country! - 05/26/08 12:36 PM
I'd like to encourage my fellow real estate professionals to thank a veteran today for their service to our country.
At the very least, Memorial Day is a perfect time to be proactive and make an effort to thank a veteran for their service as well as pay respects to
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freedom: MORE on Memorial DAY...personal note - 05/26/08 10:29 AM
Dear Readers,
You will find, that throughout my writings that I am a woman of deep thinking. Sometimes the urge just hits me to write something a little personal. that moment JUST occurred!!
I grew up a sheltered life...a GOOD thing....
But, I spent most of my teen years thinking only
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freedom: Protecting our freedoms is a job for all of us - 05/26/08 08:16 AM
Protecting our liberties and maintaining them for all Americans is central to our way-of-life and national belief system.
Today is a designated day to reflect on the significant and unselfish contributions of our military, but this is a day as well for all the patriots who have served and who continue
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freedom: Happy Memorial Day from San Diego,CA! - 05/25/08 11:52 PM
Happy Memorial Day Weekend Everyone!
Thank you to all the soldiers that have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom and America! We will never forget and not take for granted our freedom! We enjoy so many rights, free speech, properties, religion, land, work....and on and on. May we all remember
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freedom: Memorial Day 2008 - Remember those who gave the ulltimate scarifice - 05/25/08 08:59 PM
Monday - May 26, 2008 is the day set aside by the leadership of our country as a day to remember and honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in order that we may continue to enjoy the blessings of this country - life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
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freedom: Thank You, Joseph for serving our country! - 05/25/08 01:48 PM
I just wanted to take this opportunity to honor my nephew for serving his country in the Marines. He takes his job seriously, and I just wanted him to know that I appreciate his sacrifice.
Freedom is not free.
These are pictures of my nephew Joseph Corica.
Joseph
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freedom: Let Us Never Forget ... - 05/25/08 08:43 AM
In our busy lives we tend to be focused on our success, our chores, our appointments and our "things" that just have to get done lest the world come to an end. This video is a tremendous reminder that while we are focused, we should also stay focused on the men
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freedom: Rubbing it in, Just a little. - 05/25/08 08:04 AM
My blog about my 1991 Mercury Sable Station Wagon "Big Fat Gas Pig" caused more then a little stir a month or so ago. Actually it started with someone Else's blog asking about some Tin-Can-A-Death model that uses less gas due to it's super-size rubber band or something. The gal got so upset
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freedom: Wishing a Happy and safe Memorial Day - 05/24/08 12:53 AM
What does Memorial Day mean to you? How are you going to celebrate it, or make it a special day?
Memorial Day is a day to show appreciation to current and past soldiers and others who have fought or given of themselves to make sure that the things that this country
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freedom: The Beach--the Barbecues, Enjoy!!!! - 05/23/08 08:19 PM
We would like to wish all of you a very fun and safe Memorial Day weekend! This is the start of the summer season and the weather is supposed to be perfect in the northeast. So, if you are going to beach, getting the grills lit or going
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freedom: Memorial Day Wish! - 05/23/08 04:09 PM
Stop to Remember on Memorial Day!
We at the Helmers Group would like to wish you and your loved one's a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. Please take a minute to stop and reflect on the sacrifices made by so many in order to protect our freedom and the
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freedom: DON'T FORGET MONDAY IS MEMORIAL DAY! - 05/22/08 01:47 PM
HONORING THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE FOR OUR COUNTRY! Memorial Day is a federal holiday, it is celebrated on the last Monday in May. Flags are flown at half mast, in honor of our fallen heros. Let's remember them and their families on this day!
ALSO, LET'S NOT
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freedom: Happy Memorial Day! - 05/22/08 12:59 PM
Happy Memorial Day!!
I realize that many people in this country are having a tough time financially right now, especially those involved in the Real Estate profession. But before we all go to far into the self pity mode, let's stop for a moment this weekend and remember those that have
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freedom: Learning to Survive in todays world - 05/19/08 10:00 PM
We have become accustomed to convenience, we have become soft, we expect others to provide for us? We have developed a McDonald's super size lifestyle. We are too busy to take care of our families and our own nutritional health. I think we have lost track of what is really important.
Do you cook?
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freedom: Memorial Day - 05/17/08 05:10 PM
With Memorial Day fast approaching, I'm reminded of when that used to mean a day off. Now I'm trying to figure out how I will balance my real estate business and pleasure during that extended weekend.I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the true meaning of Memorial Day, as I'm certainly one that
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freedom: Homes For Sale in Freedom NH,FREEDOM NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSES FOR SALE,FREEDOM NH REAL ESTATE,FREEDOM NH,FREEDOM,FREEDOM NH WATERFRONT HOMES,OSSIPEE LAKE FREEDOM NH,OSSIPEE LAKE,NH HOMES,NH CONDOS,NH LAND,NH REAL ESTATE,OSSIPEE NH SCHOOLS - 05/04/08 07:46 PM
Homes For Sale in Freedom NH,FREEDOM NEW HAMPSHIRE HOUSES FOR SALE,FREEDOM NH REAL ESTATE,FREEDOM NH,FREEDOM,FREEDOM NH WATERFRONT HOMES,OSSIPEE LAKE FREEDOM NH,OSSIPEE LAKE,NH HOMES,NH CONDOS,NH LAND,NH REAL ESTATE,OSSIPEE NH SCHOOLS Charming Antique Cape • 1,420 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 1 3/4 story "Cape" - MLS® $219,545 Freedom, Carroll County -
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freedom: The Concept of Freedom - 04/29/08 07:01 AM
"What is unifying is the concept of freedom, the concept of liberty. And if we understand that, then our goal be exactly what the goal of the Founders was: to answer the question 'What should the role of government be?' And the role of government should be: to restrain the government, and
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freedom: Free Videos on generating more leads - 04/26/08 07:17 PM
I’m Wayne Money and I spend most of my time building businesses. I have spent the past eighteen months learning more about online marketing. Believe me I have seen a ton of BS throughout this time. Everyone is selling something and I have spent a ton on systems that have
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freedom: No headach lead generation More leads in days Free HowTo videos - 04/26/08 07:16 PM
I’m Wayne Money and I spend most of my time building businesses. I have spent the past eighteen months learning more about online marketing. Believe me I have seen a ton of BS throughout this time. Everyone is selling something and I have spent a ton on systems that have
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freedom: What is your BIG WHY? - 04/23/08 12:36 AM
Why do you get up each day and do what you do? Is is money? Is it time? Is is family? Is it fame? My very good friend and Active Rain member Steve Homer asked me this question for the first time when we really started to become good friends. What a great question and it caught me
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freedom: How much of a Pack-rat are you? - 04/20/08 02:58 PM
Hi Active Rain Community,
I just thought I would mention that sometimes tests can be revealing for us. It is like going to the doctor sometimes. We don't want to do it, but it is necessary to find out if there really is something wrong with you or you are
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freedom: More on the new movie "Expelled" - 04/20/08 12:19 PM
Yesterday I posted my comments on the new Ben Stein movie "Expelled" and received some really great comments from fellow ‘Rainers. This movie has been commented on extensively in outside blogs - some with over 1,000 comments, and growing. One has nearly 1,600 comments at this moment. Obviously this movie has hit
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freedom: "Expelled" - a "must-see" movie - 04/19/08 09:25 AM
I don't often go to the movies - in fact, I really don't remember the last time I did go. Last night my wife and I and some others from our church went to see the new Ben Stein movie "Expelled." I know people always recommended a book or restaurant that they
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freedom: Happy beginnings, America - 04/19/08 07:13 AM
If memory serves me correctly (and just to make sure I looked it up) today is the anniversary of the "shot heard around the world" and the start of America's battle for independence - April 19, 1775. Here's to our fighting spirit and our liberties as we reflect on why we decided
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freedom: Where Are You Free? - 04/08/08 11:04 AM
In listening to buyers and sellers of real estate as well as the workers that interact with them (REALTORS, Stagers, Lenders, etc.) you do come to the conclusion that everyone is so incredibly busy. I do wonder if people are not carving out enough time for THEMSELVES What a novel idea. Time
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freedom: Spring inspiration and positive views. - 04/06/08 04:26 PM
Being new to the site and also being new to blogging, it is wonderfully refreshing to have read the responses to my last blog where I shared about my love for the Rocky Mountains. You have been so kind and considerate about what I had to say and wanted to take
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freedom: I WANT YOU! Do you know about the STOP-LOSS Policy? - 04/05/08 01:31 PM
Do you Know About the Stop - Loss Policy? I just came back from seeing what was probably one of the most powerfully moving, perhaps the most important films of the year, if not ever. Stop-Loss is an emotionally charged drama, examining US government policy that has reportedly affected the lives
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freedom: Reflections . . . - 04/04/08 11:53 AM
Was it really 40 years ago? The media has a "new" focus for the day. CNN is running reports about the murder of Dr. King. I can not begin to count the number of times I have seen this image in the paper or on the television in the last couple
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freedom: Add money to your pocket in a down market - 04/04/08 09:12 AM
Making money in the current market is increasingly getting harder. Short sales and bank foreclosures are bringing the comps down making it hard to sell houses. I spent some time working REO and Foreclosure properties and have had good success but the industry is not steady so me and my wife
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freedom: Real Estate Blues - 03/31/08 09:53 AM
I have been in the industry for over 13 years and have been through the good and the bad. The worst part of the current market is the lack of consistence. I have been finding that the rules of the game change on a daily basis. Now i would agree that
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freedom: Just wanted to pass this on from my best friend in harms way - 03/29/08 05:13 PM
Hello, I spent 21 years in the Navy myself and loved every minute of it, this is the last email from Scott Saccie on his way home and it made me feel proud again. Some days when I think it couldn't get any worse I go out and look at my
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freedom: Second Amendment supporter? You have to see this. - 03/27/08 10:58 AM
This says it all. It only takes a few minutes to watch this http://www.nraila.org/Multimedia/MMPlayer_Set.aspx?ID=105 They keep trying to take our right to own guns. The anti gun folks tried the front door, then the back door, then the side window and they will keep trying to get their ideas in to law.
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freedom: Real Estate in the land of the Free! I Pledge Allegiance... - 03/24/08 12:26 PM
Get offended, be opinionated, do whatever you want... We as Realtors are mighty privileged to live in this land and enjoy the freedoms we possess. Preserve them! Embrace them! What we really need to do is appreciate the life given to us and stand up for what is right. 'The Pledge of
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freedom: The Sound of Freedom - 03/20/08 12:09 AM
We just came back from Charleston, SC through Beaufort, SC heading home to Hilton Head.... All at once this huge jet came right over us and headed in to land at the Marine Corp Air Station.... They have this saying on the gate and I firmly agree: "THE NOISE YOU HEAR IS THE SOUND
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freedom: The Biggest Mistake I Made When I Started Out In Real Estate - 03/17/08 06:53 PM
When I was new to the real estate business I of course made mistakes. Everyone does. Although I often make little mistakes, nothing compares to this major one I was making over and over again. The biggest mistake that I made was not figuring out how to bring in money for the
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freedom: TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY - 03/01/08 08:48 PM
MARCH 2, 1836 A DAY IN TEXAS HISTORY. On this date the 59 delegates voted to adopt the Declaration of Independence as written by a committee of five appointed men on March 1, 1836. There was a short review on March 2nd and all 59 delegates voted to accept the declaration as submitted.
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freedom: The Imaginary War On Terror - 02/22/08 04:16 PM
In the 1998 U.S. Embassy bombings (August 7, 1998), hundreds of people were killed in simultaneous car bomb explosions at the United States embassies in the East African capital cities of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Nairobi, Kenya. The attacks, linked to local members of the al Qaeda terrorist network headed
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freedom: Emily And I On Presidents Day 2008!!! - 02/18/08 09:15 AM
It's Presidents Day 2008...I'm sitting at my office desk with my 7 year old daughter Emily who is off from school today in celebration of this annual event!!! Let this be a day to reflect on our heritage...to thank God for blessing our country...and its citizens! In this election year, let us
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freedom: Why is it? - 02/15/08 11:54 AM
Why is it that we all want to be rich yet we lack the basic skills needed to become rich? What do I mean? In each and every one of us is the power to overcome every obstacle needed to achieve every dream that we have ever had yet we always
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freedom: THE ASSOCIATION FOR DIVERSITY IN MOTORSPORTS - 02/14/08 10:07 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 11, 2008 CONTACT:Wayne Clapp David Resendes Albert Harris, Jr. Founder Director of Marketing Chairman of the Board 336-457-6960 239-249-1505 609-433-0722 THE ASSOCIATION FOR DIVERSITY IN MOTORSPORTS KICKS OFF "DRIVING THE VOTE, BRIDGING THE GAP" CAMPAIGN Association For Diversity in Motorsports promotes educating the youth in
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freedom: Oprah ruined my life....but I got it back! - 02/11/08 06:57 PM
It all started with Oprah Winfrey. My wife was invited to a show 3 years ago with a girlfriend. She went to the show and had a wonderful time. I received a call from her (my wife, not Oprah) after the show saying that she was on "Oprah's Favorites" show. She calls
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freedom: What is the one key element that every real estate professional needs? - 02/06/08 03:15 PM
The one major key that every real estate professional needs to succeed in life is a Vision. Your vision is talked a lot about in the business world but not as much in real estate. Why? I don't know. What I do know is that if you want to succeed in
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freedom: Mortgage Protection, Financial IQ System - 01/22/08 05:26 PM
WEXL Financial is introducing the Financial IQ System (FIQ), an improved version of this Australian product because the FIQ still uses the low interest rate most homeowners have on their primary mortgage by incorporating multiple financial strategies that are personally catered to your specific financial profile. WEXL Financial teaches Homeowner's how to utilize their current finances and create a
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freedom: "We Shall Overcome..." - 01/21/08 05:14 PM
I thought in observance of MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY, just how profound these words have become: If we look back over the last 40 years, or most of my lifetime, we've come quite a long way. Most of us have never known segregation. We have African-American and Female Presidential Candidates. Hell, the Berlin
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freedom: "I Have A Dream" - 01/21/08 12:33 PM
Today is MLK Day. This is a 42 year old, white girl's perspective on the holiday. This morning, as I hit the turned off the alarm - I was really glad that we have this holiday. Initially, it was because I did not have to get up and take my son
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freedom: Why Rentals Are A Bad Idea - 01/12/08 05:25 PM
I went to lunch with a friend the other day that owns a few single-family rental units. He was quick to let me know that he was tired of all the real estate stuff. So I started to ask him some of the following questions: Are your properties currently rented out? His
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freedom: The American Dream Is Not a Cliche - 01/07/08 05:54 AM
The American Dream. I sent out an email to Friends, Family and Associates, also made a few phone calls, asking a reply in one sentence or one paragraph; The question : What is The American Dream? I promised to post only the replys first Name and State of residence, to remain anonymous. The reply could be very simple or
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freedom: Do You Appreciate Your Freedom Of Speech? Blog Responsibly. - 12/27/07 06:59 PM
One of the foundations of our country is our right to our Freedom of Speech. One of the very foundations that sets our country apart from many other countries is our right to our Free Speech as well as our right to read what we want to read, discover what we
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freedom: Traditionally slow week in real estate - 12/26/07 08:47 AM
For many years I have taken the week between Christmas and New Years day off. It seemed that this was the perfect time to relax with family and catch up on some rest. This year feels quite different! I am so revved up about 2008, I can hardly wait to get started.
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freedom: This time of year... - 12/20/07 01:08 PM
Just a quick note from me, and my entire staff here at Price & Company Realty... We'd like to extend our heartfelt and most sincere thanks to those in our United States military who are unable to make it home for the holidays. It is because of you that we are able
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freedom: A Different Christmas Poem - 12/13/07 03:50 PM
recieved via email: "As the Mom of a soldier, past~my Marine & current my police officer, this is something for all of us to read and remember: A Different Christmas PoemThe embers glowed softly, and in their dim light,I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight.My wife was asleep,
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freedom: Now It's on AR -- Rant, I'm Tired of the Election Already, ARen't YOU ..... - 12/08/07 08:50 AM
Good Lord, Now it's on AR Too. Is it too much? I am so tired of the politics already. Sound bites, photos, kissing babies, visiting senior centers, lunch counters, scenes of disasters. Yuck. Yuck. Yuck. We need a mechanism to keep all the electioneering away until July of the election year or
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freedom: "Do you have the staying power to make it in this business." - 12/01/07 08:36 PM
"Do you have the staying power to make it in this business." Welcome to another issue of "Do you have the staying power to make it in this business." Congratulations Florida your housing market has started to move in an upward trend. In the last report on CNBC, Florida has started
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