As incriminating as Geroge Mitchell's report on anabolic steroid use is against some of the top players in the league, Mitchell says, "I urge the commissioner (of MLB) to forego imposing discipline on players for past violations." HELLO, George, it's still cheating! Just because we didn't catch them in the act doesn't make it right! And of course, MLB Players Union executive director, Don Fehr, Continue Reading
Archives for December 2007
Baseball, Juice, Real Estate
This week former Senator Mitchell's report on anabolic steroid use in major league baseball was released with all its dirty laundry. 30 names included in the report were some of the most highly respected players in the sport. The denials are running rampant now with mostly the Bart Simpson defense, "I didn't do it, you didn't see me do it, you can't prove a thing." The question is why did these Continue Reading
FHA Loan Expansion Heading to a Vote
Washington Post (12/14/07) P. D1; Cho, DavidSenate legislation to revamp the Federal Housing Administration mortgage program has finally moved out of committee and is expected to be passed in the next couple of days when it comes up for a full floor vote. The bill would reduce the required down payment on FHA-insured mortgages to 1.5 percent from 3 percent and open the program to pricier housing Continue Reading
Enjoy a 'Greener' SeasonSeveral major publications and groups are offering advice on ways to green the holiday season. Take a look: Newsweek: How to Have a Green Christmas (http://www.newsweek.com/id/67467)National Geographic: Green Christmas: Tips for an Eco-Friendly Holiday ( http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/12/1220_041220_green_christmas.html)Time Magazine: How To Have a Green Continue Reading
Zillow’s Zinaccurate
Earlier this year, the state of Arizona issued two cease and desist orders to ban Zillow.com as they give "Zestimates" in the form of home appraisal values that have largely been found to be grossly inaccurate. The ban has since been dropped on mere semantics, as the site claims they are simply "valuations" or "calculations" that are based on THEIR OWN proprietory algorithms. There is, however, no Continue Reading
Outdoor Lighting Like A Pro
Outdoor lighting like a pro1. Make sure you have enough amps and extension cords to support your megawatt dreams.2. If you’re buying new lights, “think green” and buy LED. They use up to 90% less energy and aren’t as temperamental since they don’t have filaments. 3. Give your lights extra bedazzle by adding garland. You can prevent sagging and gaps by either using the clips on some light sets to Continue Reading
Help us Change the World, One Light at a TimeMy Arizona Home Team has made a commitment to do our part to save energy and help fight global warming. With your help, we can do even more. Be part of our team and pledge WWW.AZEnergyStar.com to make your next light bulb or fixture one that's earned the government's ENERGY STAR® label for excellence in energy efficiency. The pledge is a simple but Continue Reading
Why Use a REALTOR®?
All real estate licensees are not the same. Only real estate licensees who are members of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® are properly called REALTORS®. They proudly display the REALTOR "®" logo on the business card or other marketing and sales literature. REALTORS® are committed to treat all parties to a transaction honestly. REALTORS® subscribe to a strict code of ethics and are expected Continue Reading
Thought for the week
"To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have Continue Reading
Influencing Others What Everyone Should KnowDale Carnegie's classic book, How to Win Friends & Influence People, was first published in 1936 and has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. Carnegie's book is a primer for how to be truly likable, genuinely kind, and lovingly followed.Somewhat sadly, kindness and sincerity don't make for good drama, and most of the entertainment out there shows Continue Reading
