I've been reading and watching the news, as we've all been doing for our industry. Doesn't it strike you as peculiar that the problem with subprime loans should have such a tsunami effect on the entire financial system? Seems this has uncovered a major systemic problem with how the world does b
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11/23/2008
I've been reading and listening to energy forecasts and how we are where we are. First, a little trivia: In what year was the first ever recorded law enacted to conserve fuel resources? 1581 Enacted by the English Parlament to conserve the forests that were being harvested to fuel furnaces for ir
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11/19/2008
UP for AUCTION: This is it folks, the last of the JO Ranch. Approximately 4.3 acres overlooking Scenic View Estates and Lake Granbury. Bidding starts at $75,000.00 Hill top views less than 100 yds from the lake. Features: Tree topped bluff overlooking surrounding area and lake 4.3 acres with pon
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11/17/2008
Cass County, Texas (South of Texarkana). Approximately 15.143 acres of rolling woodland, with Ag Exemption: $29,900.00 This secluded property is tucked away in a nice quiet area with similarly sized properties. Features: Neighbors report lots of wildlife, deer Approximately 75% in timber Electric
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11/17/2008
Yea!!!!! Gas prices are coming down. Can you believe it? Oil under $60/bbl! However, for every yin, there's a yang. The downside to lower energy prices is that alternative energy systems are becoming relatively more expensive as an option. Their payback on investment is being stretched out in
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11/14/2008
I am proud that the gentleman, veteran, pilot and officer who wrote this poem held the most important title in the world: my Dad. Any comments you post here will be forwarded to him. Or you can drop him a note directly, his address is below. Did you hear the sad news today? Another veteran war
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11/11/2008
I saw an interesting, if not outrageous video about "Ameros", the replacement currency allegedly minted to replace the dollar. The author was suggesting that we all move to hard assets, i.e. non-US currencies, gold, silver, etc. Nothing denominated in US $. I don't want to discuss the veracity
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11/11/2008
This is the third in a series of articles on "Green" building technologies. If you would like to be notified when the other articles are posted, then please subscribe to The Green Zone, a group for all things green. Not just the technology and livestyle, but the financial kind as well. Have qu
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11/08/2008
This is the second in a series of articles on "Green" building technologies. If you would like to be notified when the other articles are posted, then please subscribe to The Green Zone, a group for all things green. Not just the technology and livestyle, but the financial kind as well. Have q
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11/06/2008
I wish I could post up a poll like I can on Startup Nation (AR gurus, an idea?) I'm conducting an informal survey and what better place for a RE related opinion than here? Here are three intro lines for ads. Which one gets your attention most? A. Sell your home FASTER! Make your home "First
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11/04/2008
