There are different kinds of investors. Some can have a positive effect on the community through their approach to buying properties. Others, of a buy/fix/flip bent may be less inclined to see positive economic growth and progress in their city. The quick profit is the focus for the second grou
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08/30/2012
Four to Six Weeks before Moving Day Places to Notify Let the post office know when you’ll be moving and what your new address will be; a temporary forwarding address may be necessary if you do not have a permanent one by the time you move. As an alternative, the post office will hold you mail and
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08/29/2012
This is just for fun. The College of Engineering at Oregon State University has a practice math placement test. Most adults have long been out of school, but there are always those mathletes who like to prove they've still got it. Challenge your co-worker or friend and see how you do on this 40 q
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08/29/2012
How do I know my child is ready for kindergarten? Albany, Oregon kindergarten information Corvallis, Oregon kindergarten information Children need to learn how to feel safe and comfortable being separated from their parent/guardian. Activities suggested by the Greater Albany School District
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08/28/2012
Fat Pig by Neil LaBute "The most emotional engaging and unsettling of Mr LaBute's plays since BASH... A serious step forward for a playwright who has always been most comfortable with judgmental distance."Ben Brantley, The New York Times directed by John Elliott Auditions: June 25, 26, 2012 Perf
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08/28/2012
We came across a couple of efforts that are happening locally with good intentions. Both are focused on the quality of the environment - in one case water safety, and in another, reducing air pollution as part of an interest in clean energy sources we can produce ourselves (nothing is more basic
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08/24/2012
The Boston Globe did an interesting article in 2007 on generational preferences in real estate, noting that the Boomer affinity for McMansions as well as the number of Boomers owning a supersized home compared to the number of interested Gen-Xers (the would-be buyers) makes for an interesting sit
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08/23/2012
Wah Chang Northwest Art & Air Festival Albany, Oregon Fri, August 24, 12am – Mon, August 27, 12am 900 Price Rd, Albany Oregon Hot Air balloons lift off each morning at 6:30am (weather permitting) and rides are available. Call 541-928-0911 to make your reservation for this one of a kind experience
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08/22/2012
Realtors often give advice to would-be home sellers about curb appeal. What about the home owner who simply wants to live as though they just moved in to a fresh and organized home? What are key things which can be done now, in August, to create a well-cared-for feeling at home? Here are some top
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08/20/2012
Ever heard of Furniture Share? They are doing something really cool that solves a couple problems: 1. Unused/unwanted furniture which is perfectly good ends up in landfills. 2. Families in our area do not have basic furniture items for healthy, comfortable lives. If you are one of those peo
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08/15/2012
