Most people will remember when a place of worship was a center point in a community. The church (regardless of denomination) was a focal point and a base of support and financial assistance for those in need. A church was a gathering place and a collection center to provide a means for good wi
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12/27/2008
The size of compensation packages for athletes has always been a sore point for me. This last week had some whopper contracts dealt out...$180 million here and $160 million there... to go out and play some baseball for a few years (I think the contracts ran 6 or 8 years). This particularly annoy
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12/26/2008
The divorce rate is down. The reason should be no surprise....it's expensive. Think about retainers and monthly billing from attorneys. Then think about moving out and adding another lease payment to already mounting expenses. What about liquidating assets and a home that has lost most of its
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12/26/2008
We've all done some frivolous things but if you want to get a great conversation going at your next party just mention the words "frivolous lawsuits". It's sure to create a buzz. What are frivolous lawsuits? Well, frivolousness is really in the eye of the beholder - like wine, beauty, best co
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12/22/2008
I like food and I try to eat healthy. We all get off track around the holiday season, but for the most part healthy is the word. So I appreciate when foods are marked "use by this date" or "best if consumed by this date". You know, the language that tells you you're in the safe zone. I also
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12/22/2008
I know the importance of working smarter and harder not only in the current market environment but as a constant work ethic. That's why I just fry to see CEO's getting fired with a 'golden parachute' severance package that would be the 'lottery' for 99.99% of Americans. Take a look at financi
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12/22/2008
Today, oil prices, mortgage rates and gold prices jumped... and stocks plummeted. So much for the Santa Claus rally that Wall Street was waiting for. And we really didn't need more angst on Wall Street...after all, our banking institutions are taking care of that all by themselves. But this d
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12/22/2008
A major asset management company in Orange County is being very aggressive in buying homebuilder stocks. You may be asking 'why'? at a time when these stocks are so out of favor and beaten down. Perhaps there is a pearl of wisdom here. Most great investors look out 3 - 5 years for their time
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12/22/2008
We've all done some frivolous things but if you want to get a great conversation going at your next party just mention the words "frivolous lawsuits". It's sure to create a buzz. What are frivolous lawsuits? Well, frivolousness is really in the eye of the beholder - like wine, beauty, best cof
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12/19/2008
I'm so pleased to have been a part of the Active Rain Community this year and wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season. Merry Merry and a Happy New Year! I have shared many thoughts and have received comments from people across this great nation. It really makes a person
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12/19/2008
