Today, President Bush signed the 'sweeping' house bill to save homes, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac. We are lead to believe this is such a sweeping bill, with the biggest effect on mortgages in decades. If such a sweeping and 'good' bill, why not have lots and lots of fanfare???? THAT scares me,
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07/30/2008
I read today, that the South LA City Council has imposed a one year moratorium on fast food establishments because of the high obesity rates. While their intentions are unarguably good, is this the way to go about accomplishing this goal? Should other areas think about similar laws? The counci
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07/30/2008
One thing I have been saying repeatedly about regular mortgages, is that they should REQUIRE counseling prior to all mortgages, just like the requirement for counseling prior to getting a reverse mortgage. What do you think? I know it would not have prevented all of today's mortgage problems, b
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07/28/2008
I am saddened my Tampa Bay Storm were not there, but my brother took a couple of pictures from the stadium since he was there rooting for Philly. But that is OK, my Storm have still won five, yes five championships in their sixteen year history, including their very first year of existence! It
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07/27/2008
I know of the following Business Networking events this coming week: Monday - Jul 28, 2008 - Sarasota County: - - Venice - Chamber Network Lunch 11:45A-1P Mission Valley CC, 1851 Mission Valley Rd Tuesday - July 29, 2008 - Manatee County: - - Open Network Bradenton 11:45AM Cost is $10 @
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07/27/2008
About 30-45 minutes north of Port Charlotte, in Osprey FL, there is a very nice park - Oscar Scherer Park. To let you know a little about it: You can volunteer for a day, a week, or more and can participate in natural resource management and special events at Oscar Scherer State Park. Check out
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07/26/2008
This week, the Charlotte County Development Office put out its' July 2008 Economic Indicator Report which had little surprises. Unemployment was higher that the state and national levels at 7.6% (FL & US 5.7%.) Tourism revenue is up, but that is deceiving because of additional taxes of 1% added
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07/25/2008
Today I received an email. Here was the content: From the office of: Senator David MarkSenate President Federal Republic of NigeriaE-mail: senatordavidmark2@sunumail.snDear Sir/MadamRE: PAYMENT NOTIFICATION ON APPROVED ENTITLEMENT FUND(US$30,000,000.00)This is to notify you that your over due en
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07/25/2008
To all Florida Residents that ordered food from the S.H.A.R.E. Florida Food Program, remember to pick-up your order at 9AM to 10 AM at the same location you ordered your food. If not picked up, all food will be donated to local food banks, and local charities. Thanks very much! Also, Volunteers
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07/24/2008
When writing to Active Rain today, I came across something that I wondered if it was unique to Florida. I know of two local towns (one is actually a city, the other an unincorporated town) that cross county lines. I can remember while being a police dispatcher for sixteen years, for about two o
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07/22/2008
