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2009
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What does Jan 1st mean to you? Is it just another day? Some special celebrations? How has it changed over the years for you? Funny, after 60 or more new years eves, for me, it's just another day. I like to watch the fuss folks make about it. Most likely, I'll be asleep at midnight. So, my ...
12/30/2009
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Lovely 2 bedroom ranch, in Great Kills, Staten Island. Large lot, over 5700 sq.ft. Fireplace, basement, garage, near shopping, transportation, Staten Island Rapid rail, express train only 11 minutes from the ferry, see http://www.mta.info/nyct/sir/ for train schedule, schools, parks, see http:...
12/29/2009
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For a nice fire, in your fireplace of course, but if you don't have one log on to my blog here at http://www.mydeo.com/videorequest.asp?XID=38349&CID=260686 and you have a 5 minute fire, that will repeat for you if you chose to click on the repeat button. Enjoy, Merry Christmas to all. Feel free...
12/24/2009
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If you're in an area that just got some snow, watch your roof for the next few days. If the snow on your roof melts before your neighbors, you may need more insulation in the floor of your attic, not in the roof rafters. Why is that you ask? Ever hear of ice dams? What causes them? What dama...
12/20/2009
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Annadale, with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 2 living rooms, one with a fireplace, off street parking, central air, 40X100 lot, maintenance free exterior, near shopping, transportation. See Virtual tour at www.justsnooping.com/tours/2558421 or call for fax download more information at 1.800.514.1386 ext 1...
12/19/2009
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One of the best kept secrets in my town, Staten Island, Eltingville, are Amway distributors. I love the products, but could not get to talk to my local distributor, so I looked in the phone book for a new distributor, no luck. I asked myself, these are great products, but I can't find anyone wh...
12/15/2009
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What if this could work, just received this e-mail Dear Mr. President,Please find below my suggestion for fixing America's economy. Instead of giving billions of dollars to companies that will squander the money on lavish parties and unearned bonuses, use the following plan. You can call it the ...
12/11/2009
Last week I posted a blog about the pay increase congress is getting. Bad information. I stand corrected. See below the response I received from my Congressman, Mr. Michael McMahon of Staten Island. I think we may have someone worth keeping. Dear Mr. Cole, Thank you for writing to me to ex...
12/10/2009
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Your U.S. House & Senate have voted themselves $4,700 and $5,300 raises. 1. They voted to not give you a S.S. cost of living raise in 2010 and 2011. 2. Your Medicare premiums will go up $285.60 for the 2-years and you will not get the 3% COLA or $660/yr. Your total 2-yr loss ...
12/06/2009