Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
Monday, September 15, 2014
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Tuesday, August 26, 2014
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Monday, July 28, 2014
Monday, July 21, 2014
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Thursday, July 10, 2014
Thought For The Day.....7/10/14
There
is a vast difference between failure and temporary defeat.
There
is no such thing as failure, unless it is accepted as such. Every defeat is
temporary unless you give up and allow it to become permanent. In fact,
temporary defeat often makes us stronger and more capable. Each time we try and
fail, we learn something that helps prepare us for eventual success. Only in the
classroom is there a single correct answer for every problem. If you try an
approach that doesn’t work, try something else. When you view adversity as
nothing more than a learning experience, your successes in life will far
outnumber your failures.
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Monday, June 30, 2014
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
Monday, June 16, 2014
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Saturday, June 7, 2014
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Saturday, May 10, 2014
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Saturday, May 3, 2014
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Monday, April 21, 2014
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Monday, April 7, 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Monday, March 17, 2014
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Monday, March 3, 2014
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
WHY ARE NEW HOMES GETTING SO BIG?
New
post on Eye on Housing
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Saturday, February 22, 2014
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Monday, February 17, 2014
Friday, February 14, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Friday, January 31, 2014
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Top Cold Weather Tips......
Top Cold Weather Tips to Help Save Money & Energy This Winter....http://blog.realestatebook.com/2014/01/13/top-cold-weather-tips-to-help-save-money-energy-this-winter/
Saturday, January 11, 2014
The New Welfare Map
These 11 States now have More People on Welfare than they
do Employed! Last month, the Senate Budget Committee reports that in fiscal
year 2012, between food stamps, housing support, child care, Medicaid and other
benefits, the average U.S. Household below the poverty line received $168.00 a
day in government support.
What's the problem with that much support? Well, the
median household income in America is just over $50,000, which averages out to
$137.13 a day. To put it another way, being on welfare now pays the equivalent
of $30.00 an hour for a 40-hour week, while the average job pays $20.00 an
hour.*************************************
Furthermore:
There are actually two messages here. The first is very interesting, but the second is absolutely astounding - and explains a lot.
A recent "Investor's Business Daily" article provided very interesting statistics from a survey by the United Nations International Health Organization.
Percentage of men and women who survived a cancer five years after diagnosis:
U.S. 65%
England 46%Canada 42%
Percentage of patients diagnosed with diabetes who received treatment within six months:
U.S. 93%
England 15%Canada 43%
Percentage of seniors needing hip replacement who received it within six months:
U.S. 90%
England 15%Canada 43%
Percentage referred to a medical specialist who see one
within one month:
U.S. 77%
England 40%Canada 43%
Number of MRI scanners (a prime diagnostic tool) per million people:
U.S. 71
England 14Canada 18
Percentage of seniors (65+), with low income, who say they are in "excellent health":
U.S. 12%
England 2%Canada 6%
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And now..for the last statistic:
National Health Insurance?
U.S. NO
England YES
Canada YES
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Check the last set of statistics!!
The percentage of each past president's cabinet... who
had worked in the private business sector...prior to their appointment to the
cabinet. You know what the private business sector is; a real-life
business...not a government job. Here are the percentages.
T. Roosevelt................38%
Taft.............................40%
Wilson .......................52%
Harding.......................49%
Coolidge......................48%
Hoover.........................42%
F. Roosevelt.................50%
Truman........................50%
Eisenhower..................57%
Kennedy.......................30%
Johnson.......................47%
Nixon............................53%
Ford.............................42%
Carter...........................32%
Reagan........................56%
GH Bush......................51%
Clinton ........................39%
GW Bush.....................55%
Obama............... 8%
This helps explain the incompetence of this
administration:
ONLY 8% of them...have ever worked in private business!That's right! Only eight percent---the least, by far, of the last 19 presidents! And these people are trying to tell our big corporations...how to run their business?
How can the president of a major nation and society...the
one with the most successful economic system in world history, stand and talk
about business...when he's never worked for one? Or about jobs...when he has
never really had one? And, when it's the same for 92% of his senior staff and
closest advisers? They've spent most of their time in academia, government,
and/or non-profit jobs. Or...as "community organizers."
They should have been in an employment line.
Pass this on, because we'll NEVER see these facts...in the main stream media!!!
Friday, January 10, 2014
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Monday, December 30, 2013
Saturday, December 28, 2013
"If It Fits, I Sits"
You gotta watch this....how cute !!!!http://www.flixxy.com/if-it-fits-i-sits.htm
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Monday, December 9, 2013
Silver Pockets Full
This is the only time you see this phenomenon in your life.
Calendar August 2014
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August, next year, will have 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays.
This happens only once every 823 years. The Chinese call it 'Silver
pockets full. " So: send this message to your friends and in
four days money will surprise you. Based on Chinese Feng
Shui. Whoever does not transmit the message ... may find themselves poor.
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Monday, November 11, 2013
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Monday, October 28, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
Saturday, October 19, 2013
October Home Tasks
To prevent freezing detach
hoses and remove all paints, caulks and liquid materials from garage or garden
sheds. Inspect weather stripping around doors and windows and repair or replace
if necessary. Set thermostats and automatic sprinklers for winter. Clean
gutters after leaves have fallen. Make sure downspouts are in good repair.
Check gauges on home fire extinguishers to ensure a full charge: replace if
necessary. To prevent duct fires and save energy have dryer exhaust duct and
vent professionally inspected and cleaned every one to three years, depending
on how often you use the dryer (remove lint from dryer filter after each use).
To avoid water damage check washing machine hoses for leaks, cracks or bulging.
Also prevent water damage and electrical malfunctions by inspecting water
heater for rust or cracks (drain the tank every six months).
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Thought For The Day
Some people are never free from troubles, mainly because they keep their minds attuned to worry. the mind attracts what is dwells on.
Saturday, October 12, 2013
Monday, October 7, 2013
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Sunday, September 29, 2013
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Monday, September 16, 2013
Friday, September 13, 2013
Saturday, September 7, 2013
Surprising News about Botox!
Surprising
News
One Cosmetic Procedure Found to Have Unexpected Benefits
Botox, long-time staple of
anti-aging culture and infamous for its ability to reduce the appearance of
wrinkles (and sometimes at the expense of genuine facial expression), is getting
a medical reappraisal.
A closer look at Botox reveals actual, factual, and startling medical benefits for the following medical conditions:
Muscle aches due to arthritis or dystonia (a neurological disorder causing painful spasms) can be successfully treated with Botox according to early studies by the Mayo Clinic. Botox is injected into the muscles of the affected areas to relieve the aches and spasms. This FDA-approved procedure is also eligible for financial assistance from the manufacturer.
Cerebral palsy was proven to diminish in spasticity when Botox was injected into children's gastrocnemius muscles at the back of their legs. This resulted in an increased range of motion in their joints.
Bladder control issues are significantly improved by Botox injections, which increase the capacity of overactive bladders. This is useful for those with multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injuries, both of which can result in bladder problems. One injection can provide a reduction in symptoms lasting from a few weeks up to a few months.
Excessive sweating occurs when too much acetycholine stimulates sweat glands, resulting in hyperhidrosis. The FDA-approved treatment is effective in stopping production of the offending chemical. Botox armpit injections are an often sought after Hollywood treatment: ever notice how celebrities never sweat on the red carpet?
Relief for migraine headaches and tooth grinding has been reported by scientific studies and patients alike and is also FDA-approved. For migraines, injections into the forehead, neck, and shoulder muscles can reduce tension and reduce pain associated with these crippling headaches. For severe tooth grinding, injections in the jaw muscle can significantly prevent further tooth enamel damage.
Eye treatments also approved by the FDA include small-dose injections to help conceal lazy eye (strabismus) and twitching eyelids (blepharospasm) and in some cases offers permanent eye realignment.
And there's even more. Learn all about about Botox, its range of uses and known side-effects from the National Institute of Health website. And make sure to check with your doctor before starting any treatment regimen.
One Cosmetic Procedure Found to Have Unexpected Benefits
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A closer look at Botox reveals actual, factual, and startling medical benefits for the following medical conditions:
Muscle aches due to arthritis or dystonia (a neurological disorder causing painful spasms) can be successfully treated with Botox according to early studies by the Mayo Clinic. Botox is injected into the muscles of the affected areas to relieve the aches and spasms. This FDA-approved procedure is also eligible for financial assistance from the manufacturer.
Cerebral palsy was proven to diminish in spasticity when Botox was injected into children's gastrocnemius muscles at the back of their legs. This resulted in an increased range of motion in their joints.
Bladder control issues are significantly improved by Botox injections, which increase the capacity of overactive bladders. This is useful for those with multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injuries, both of which can result in bladder problems. One injection can provide a reduction in symptoms lasting from a few weeks up to a few months.
Excessive sweating occurs when too much acetycholine stimulates sweat glands, resulting in hyperhidrosis. The FDA-approved treatment is effective in stopping production of the offending chemical. Botox armpit injections are an often sought after Hollywood treatment: ever notice how celebrities never sweat on the red carpet?
Relief for migraine headaches and tooth grinding has been reported by scientific studies and patients alike and is also FDA-approved. For migraines, injections into the forehead, neck, and shoulder muscles can reduce tension and reduce pain associated with these crippling headaches. For severe tooth grinding, injections in the jaw muscle can significantly prevent further tooth enamel damage.
Eye treatments also approved by the FDA include small-dose injections to help conceal lazy eye (strabismus) and twitching eyelids (blepharospasm) and in some cases offers permanent eye realignment.
And there's even more. Learn all about about Botox, its range of uses and known side-effects from the National Institute of Health website. And make sure to check with your doctor before starting any treatment regimen.
Monday, August 26, 2013
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Friday, August 16, 2013
The richest persons are those who give most in service to others.
Financial wealth is only one measure of success. The truly happy
and successful individual is the man or woman who is healthy, financially
secure, challenged in his or her career, and is making a difference in the
lives of others. It isn’t always easy to render service to others. The world is
a cynical and dangerous place where others are likely to mistrust your motives.
They can be convinced only by consistent, sustained, outstanding service that
is enthusiastically and cheerfully offered. In time, even the most cynical
individual will come to accept your willingness to go the extra mile if you are
sincere in your offers of assistance and in the service you provide.
Friday, August 9, 2013
Thought For The Day - Aug 9, 2013
If you
have something you don’t need, give it to someone who needs it. It will come
back to you in one way or another.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Thursday, June 27, 2013
Thought For The Day - June 27, 2013
"Those who will not take a chance seldom have one thrust upon them"
Friday, June 21, 2013
First Day of Seasons: 2013
When do Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring begin???? Great informationalhttp://www.almanac.com/content/first-day-seasons article.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Friday, June 14, 2013
Monday, June 10, 2013
GBAHB - BIRMINGHAM MARKET IMPROVING FOR THE 4TH CONSECUTIVE MONTH
Birmingham makes
Improving Markets Index for fourth consecutive month
The National Association
of Home Builders/First American Improving Markets Index (IMI), included
Birmingham as a housing market on an upward trajectory for the fourth
consecutive month. The list expanded by a net of five markets in June, for a
new total of 263 improving markets - including entrants from 49 states and the
District of Columbia.
Greater Birmingham
Association of Home Builders (GBAHB) Executive Vice President Matt Morrow said
Birmingham's consistent presence on the index since the market's IMI debut in
March is additional confirmation that the local housing rebound no mirage.
"Every market that
appears on this index is getting better," Morrow said. "But not every
market remains an "improving market" for consecutive months. Each
month some markets are added, and others fall off. Birmingham's run of four
consecutive months is just one more indication that the housing recovery here
is for real.
"With each month of
documented improvement, builders increasingly gain confidence that home
building recovery is here to stay," added GBAHB President Alicia Huey,
owner of AGH Homes, Inc. "That confidence leads to increased construction
activity, more new home options for consumers, and, ultimately, more job
creation and a robust, growing local economy. An improving home building market
is good news for every single person who lives in the Greater Birmingham
area."
The IMI identifies
metropolitan areas that have shown improvement from their respective troughs in
housing permits, employment and house prices for at least six consecutive
months. Twenty-nine new markets were added to the list while 24 others were
dropped from it this month. New entrants included such geographically diverse
metros as Salinas, Calif.; Sioux City, Iowa; Chicago, Ill.; Topeka, Kan.; Baton
Rouge, La.; Laredo, Texas; and Philadelphia, Pa.
"This is the fifth
consecutive month in which the IMI has designated more than 70 percent of U.S.
metros as improving," observed NAHB Chairman Rick Judson, a home builder
from Charlotte, N.C. "While that's a good sign that the housing recovery
is on solid footing, we know that various challenges are slowing its progress -
including continuing issues with credit availability for builders and buyers,
as well as appraisals that aren't keeping up with the rising cost of
construction."
"As market conditions
improve across most of the country, some metros have moved onto the IMI list
while marginal seasonal fluctuations have nudged others off of it," noted
NAHB Chief Economist David Crowe. "This is to be expected as the recovery
expands. Meanwhile, it's worth noting that the number of improving markets is
now more than three times what it was in June 2012."
"The continued
strength of the IMI is an indicator of the ongoing, positive momentum in
housing markets nationwide as consumers move to take advantage of historically
favorable interest rates and affordable home prices," added Kurt
Pfotenhauer, vice chairman of First American Title Insurance Company.
This news coincides with recent reports from the
Alabama Center for Real Estate (ACRE): "Birmingham metro area residential
sales reached 1,064 units in April, an improvement in sales growth of 9.4
percent from last April. Year-to-date (YTD) residential sales through April are
up a solid 7.9 percent which is consistent with the positive YTD statewide
sales growth."
The IMI is designed to
track housing markets throughout the country that are showing signs of
improving economic health. The index measures three sets of independent monthly
data to get a mark on the top Metropolitan Statistical Areas. The three
indicators that are analyzed are employment growth from the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, house price appreciation from Freddie Mac and single-family housing
permit growth from the U.S. Census Bureau. NAHB uses the latest available data
from these sources to generate a list of improving markets. A metro area must
see improvement in all three measures for at least six consecutive months
following those measures' respective troughs before being included on the
improving markets list.
A complete list of all 263 metros currently on the IMI, and separate breakouts of metros newly added to or dropped from the list in June, is available at www.nahb.org/imi.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
Monday, June 3, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Thought for the Day
Before opportunity crowns you with great success, it usually tests your mettle through adversity.
Adversity provides the resistance necessary to develop the strength to overcome great obstacles. This strength consists of self-confidence, perseverance, and, very importantly, self-knowledge. For if you do encounter a setback, it is a clue to a personal weakness. You may have been hasty in judging a competitor, or you may have been too timid in your vision of what needed to be done. Let adversity be your guide to understanding where you mis-stepped and which qualities you need to cultivate. No one rejoices in disappointment, but if you are success-conscious, you can turn the situation into a chance for improving your character, an opportunity you otherwise would have missed.
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
Spring Outdoor Home Hints
Mulch with old newspapers to stop weeds. Wet the sheets and put the layers around plants and garden beds, covering with soil as you go. Weeds won't be able to pierce the wet newspaper layers. You know how kids eat things that aren't good for them? Ants do, too. If you have an ant problem, put small piles of polenta where you see ants; they'll gobble it up, return 'home' and won't be able to digest it. Your ant problem will soon be gone. Use this homemade cleaning formula to scrub your decks: one cup of powdered laundry detergent, a gallon of hot water, and 1/2 cup of chlorine bleach (to kill moss or mildew). Check shrubs and trees for winter damage and prune accordingly. Remove dead wood or broken branches. Replant any shrubs that have heaved out of the soil before the roots dry out. Check your garden hoses for cracks and leaks and examine the washers at the connectors.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
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