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2011
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The city of Evansville plans to grant $100,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Evansville Inc. to put together a plan to revitalize the historic Jacobsville neighborhood. As part of the plan, Habitat will build new homes and rehabilitate existing homes in the area. Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel...
06/24/2011
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What makes a good password vs. a bad password? You undoubtedly have several passwords that you use to protect your important business information — so how do you make sure those passwords don’t become easy guesses for would-be hackers or make you a victim of cybercrime?Here are some tips from sec...
06/22/2011
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If you defaulted on a debt, negotiated a reduced pay-off with your lender, or lost a home or other property due to foreclosure or repossession, you may have received a Form 1099-C Cancellation of Debt in the mail. Since the IRS expects you to include in your gross income any forgiven debt—and pay...
06/21/2011
The green building sector is offering some hope for the homebuilding industry, which has battled sluggish sales in recent years that has practically brought new-home construction to a halt. But home builders that have opted for green construction are beating the odds and have even seen their mark...
06/17/2011
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Santa Claus a Finalist for "Most Fun" TownJune 9, 2011 (Santa Claus, Ind.) - The town of Santa Claus is one of 30 contenders in the Best of the Road contest sponsored by USA Today and Rand McNally. Competing with six other finalists in the category for "Most Fun," Santa Claus, Indiana was selecte...
06/16/2011
Are you ready for summer in your new home? We all know that summer brings to mind relaxation, vacation and rest but we also know that it can get hot! We thought you might like to have a few tips on keeping cool in the upcoming summer, so that you can enjoy life to the fullest in your beautiful ne...
06/14/2011
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I have some news and observations this month that I think you will find interesting. First on the national front, housing affordability has reached an all time high. This calculation, released by Wells Fargo and The National Association of Home Builders, says that 74.6% of all homes sold in the...
06/13/2011
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Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana Inc. in Princeton is expected to return to 100 percent production today. The facility had been running at 30 percent capacity because of part shortages after the earthquake in Japan. The automaker announced plans last month to add 40 workers when full production...
06/09/2011
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After the recent tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and even here in the Tri-State storm resistant homes are getting a lot of attention. In fact, a construction company in Perry County says more and more people are asking about these strong homes.It's the place you go to during s...
06/06/2011
Warm weather means summer vacation. Before you pack up, follow these tips from Hydreon Corp. to ensure your possessions are still there when you get back. 1. Don’t post about your vacation on Facebook until after you get back. If that takes more discipline than you can muster, at the very least...
06/03/2011