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2010
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Moose Monday... Look what was in my Driveway this Morning... Now she may look lonely but if you look real close she has company Oh well..... never mind you have to take my word for it... Her baby is right across from her in the brush... I just drove on by and let them be.... When You N...
01/26/2010
Good morning! I've learned this about social media. It's all about the relationships! Perhaps I always knew this intuitively. Regardless, if you're like me, you're impatient and expect results sooner rather than later. I've been a member of Active Rain since the summer of 2007. I came here becaus...
01/26/2010
House honcho Barney Frank feels that it's time to let these two GSEs, the home loan superstars that have for a long time dominated the secondary mortgage market, expire. Instead of trying to fix them, they should be strapped down and given some liquid that puts them to sleep. Fannie Mae and Fre...
01/26/2010
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Reminder: Currently there are fedreral tax credits available for home projects that increase energy efficiency in a home. From 1/1/09 through 12/31/2010 qualifying improvements can amount to $1,500 in credit on your federal taxes. Things like; insulation, windows and doors, roofing, heating and c...
01/25/2010
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It is amazing to see the beauty of a Sunset or Sunrise They can be pastel and soft...pinks and purples Or bold in colors of red and orange...with gold hues In one night I got all of these colors.... Looking North across Cook Inlet The same night looking to the left was Homer's Famous Spit at nigh...
01/25/2010
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During a recent password audit at a company, it was found that a blonde receptionist was using the following password: "MickeyMinniePlutoHueyLouieDeweyDonaldGoofySacramento" When asked why she had such a long password, she said she was told that it had to be at least 8 characters long and inclu...
01/23/2010
We are gaining daylight...almost 5 minutes today! That is a good thing! Homer has been having some beautiful Sunsets the last couple of Days Homer Alaska Sunset about 4:40 Pm Last night Barrow Alaska will get a glimpse of the Sun January 23 for a brief moment... Sunrise comes at 1:28 PM an...
01/23/2010
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I'm proud of Groveton High School; Of all the high schools in the State of NH only 8 were recently awarded medals of excellence in providing superior education partially based on standardized state test scores given to all students at different grade levels. No Gold medals, 3 Silver Medals and 5...
01/22/2010
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Last evening I was in mood for a little poetry. I came across this inspirational poem by Karen I. Shragg. The title is "Think Like a Tree." Soak up the sunAffirm life's magicBe graceful in the windStand tall after a stormFeel refreshed after it rainsGrow strong without noticeBe prepared for ea...
01/22/2010
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Don't run your dishwasher with less than a full load. Do run it at night, when many power companies offer lower rates. In the summer, running a dishwasher at night when the weather is coller also saves on cooling costs. Don't rinse off normally soiled dishes before you put them in the dishwasher;...
01/20/2010