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2009 

Derivatives are playing a huge role in the current economic crisis and one of the world's wealthiest men tells us why. Billionaire Warren Buffett has devoted nearly five pages of his letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders to explaining the role derivatives played in the company's nearly $7.5 b...
02/28/2009
I took this photo of these tangled trees in the Church yard down the road in Cape Canaveral, Florida. SCARY STUFF!! I doctored it in Photo Draw using the X 4 effect only and this is what turned out. I think it looks like something from the movie "Preditor". I wonder if there's any magic emanateti...
02/24/2009
What better way to spend a Sunday than enjoying Dippin' Dots at the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida Being attacked by playful, hungry Parrots can be a little overwhelming at first but the birds are mostly good natured and know what's in those little cups! My niece's friend, pictured below, had ...
02/22/2009
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TO HUG OR NOT TO HUG (from FAR) Have hugs replaced handshakes as the greeting of choice? Since 2006, hugs have become increasingly popular, with President Barack Obama and his family leading the way. Does this mean that you should be giving new clients a big bear hug after signing the contract? M...
02/21/2009
Controlled burns take place every year in Brevard County, Florida in order to minimize the danger from wild fires in the summer. Insurance claims in 2008 were high and troubled arsonists seeking attention didn't help. Many conservationists oppose the burns saying a lot of animals that can't escap...
02/20/2009
Insurance in Florida has always been a big part of the PITI equation. This cartoon by Jeff Parker of Florida Today Newspaper sums up homeowner's reaction to State Farm's departure and will not bode well for the company when friends and relatives in other States hear about their treatment of loyal...
02/18/2009
I found some "creative" and funny Valentine's Day marketing strategies and deals online today. Here are a some of the better ones. This Valentine's Day, why not buy your loved one a foreclosed home? U.S. realty company RealtyTrac Inc's latest publicity email tells clients: "With more than 1.5 mil...
02/14/2009
You have to read this article! What Cooked the World's Economy? It wasn't your overdue mortgage. By James Lieber published: January 28, 2009 Details: James Lieber is a lawyer whose books on business and politics include Friendly Takeover (Penguin) and Rats in the Grain (Basic Books). This is his ...
02/12/2009
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You need to take a family break every now and then. Our Niece Katie and her friend Destiny really like the Giraffes at the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida. The Giraffe said she would refer some African friends who are looking for vacant land in the Sunshine State. Does anyone have a place in mi...
02/11/2009
I am so tired of dealing with BANKS!! It doesn't matter if it's a short sale or a foreclosure, banks are a pain in your wallet. They take their sweet bailed out time, respond whenever it suits them and exhibit varying degrees of incompetence depending upon which department you're dealing with. O...
02/10/2009
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