CAN SOMEONE GIVE THIS BEAUTIFUL SIAMESE A NICE, SAFE HOME Simon came to us probably as a result of being dumped.  He lives outside with the family of feral cats that we take care of.  He has been neutered, has a great personality...but needs a home that would let him acclimate to becoming an indoor cat once again.  In other words, he needs TLC.  If you know anyone who might be willing to invest the time and patience needed to help this kitty trust again, please show them his beautiful face and ask them to contact me.  Your help is greatly appreciated....thanks :-) Home Sweet Home Florida Realty, Inc. At Home With Diversity (AHWD)Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)e-PRO Internet Certified (e-PRO)Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)Relocation SpecialistTitusville, Florida Cell: 321.544.6... 05/19/2009

It's so easy to get all wrapped up with our own lives, jobs, families and responsibilities.  This is just a story about someone who took the time to do a small kindness for a stranger.  His act of kindness puts this person in the category of "ANGEL".  You might want to grab a tissue or two, as you go along for..... .....THE CAB RIDETwenty years ago, I drove a cab for a living. When I arrived at 2:30 a.m., the building was dark except for a single light in a ground floor window. Under these circumstances, many drivers would just honk once or twice, wait a minute, then drive away.But I had seen too many impoverished people who depended on taxis as their only means of transportation. Unless a situation smelled of danger, I always went to the door. This passengermight be someone who needs ... 05/18/2009

What follows are actual sentences that appeared in church bulletins or were announced during church services.  Some of these are funny enough to bring the house down, including the House of Christ.  So here's a little levity to get your weekend started, may it be filled with friends and merriment.  Enjoy and have a wonderful weekend :-) The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals. The sermon this morning: 'Jesus Walks on Water.' The sermon tonight: 'Searching for Jesus.' Our youth basketball team is back in action Wednesday at 8 PM in the recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill Christ the King. Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands. The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has be... 05/15/2009

Located in The Hamlet subdivision at 2526 Christopher Drive, you are invited to stop by Sunday, May 17, 2009 to view this well maintained 4 bedroom 2 bath pool home in Titusville, Florida.  Sitting on almost a quarter acre, there is no zero lot line here!  Home features vaulted ceilings, 2009 square feet under air, 2 car garage, pool, new appliances and more.   Offered for only $209,000.  To view this listing click here.   For additional information please contact my colleague, Cyndi Paulsen, Florida licensed real estate agent, Century 21 Baytree Realty, Rockledge Florida at 321-960-5280 or by email to cyndipaulsen@yahoo.com. If you are considering buying or selling in Central Brevard County, Florida, I would be honored if you gave me a chance to discuss how I may assist you.  Gary Wate... 05/15/2009

For those of us who are always on a diet I think I've found the perfect solution.  It's so simple I can't imagine it took this long for the details to surface.  It's all about the PASTA  ~ pasta-pasta-pasta!!!!  Well like most things in life, it's not quite that simple   -------   so read on, you'll be surprised at the ending ;-) The Pasta Diet and Your HealthITALIAN PASTA DIET -- IT REALLY WORKS !! 1.. You walk pasta da bakery. 2... You walka pasta da candy store. 3.. You walka pasta da Ice Cream shop. 4.. You walka pasta da table and fridge. You will lose weight! AND.... For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health. 1. The Japanese eat very little fat and suffer fewer heart attacks than the English. 2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat and suffer ... 05/12/2009

It seems these days stress is around every corner.  How we meet these challenges determines the quality of our lives.  You may have seen these stress management tactics before, but they bear repeating as we continually attempt to define ourselves in terms of where we are....either in business or personally.  There are pearls of wisdom strewn about....let's harvest them today!  Hope your Monday ends superbly. Stress   A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience,  raised a glass of water and asked 'How heavy is this glass of water?'Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g.The lecturer replied, 'The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it.If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my r... 05/11/2009

As you probably know from my other posts I have a selfish interest in maintaining an awareness of the progress of the Swine Flu.  Rather than just post the link, I'm posting a static shot of the map showing the statistics from around the globe indicating the number of cases, etc for each country as of today.  I will do this once in a while to serve as a benchmark going forward.  Knowledge is power....stay well!  There is a Creative Commons License in place. Home Sweet Home Florida Realty, Inc. At Home With Diversity (AHWD)Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)e-PRO Internet Certified (e-PRO)Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)Relocation SpecialistTitusville, Florida Cell: 321.544.6808 www.HomeSweetHomeFlorida.com   www.Titusville-FL-Real-Estate.com 05/09/2009

Titusville Playhouse, Inc.PresentsTHE SISTERS ROSENSWEIG I must confess I didn't know anything about this play.  Thankfully the Internet provides for an instant education in just about anything we need, so here is a brief synopsis.  This play will emote with humorous insight into our quest for love, self-definition and fulfillment, as well as touching on the social and political issues taking place in the 1980's.This Tony winning production, written by Wendy Wasserstein opened in New York in 1992.  It is the story of 3 Jewish-American sisters who meet for a reunion in London for the eldest sister Sara's 54th birthday.  Each sister is forced to examine their lives and how they define themselves.  It's a drama lightened with moments of whimsy and merriment, and while rich in American Jew... 05/07/2009

With all the new cases both in the US and around the world, it was impossible to keep all the data organized on the original map.  Dr. Henry Niman using technology provided by Rhiza Labs and Google has supplied us with a the new updated map to track the Swine Flu.  It can be accessed at: http://flutracker.rhizalabs.com/ Not to scare anyone, but it would be wise to avoid complacency.  Here's an excerpt from CNNhealth.com In each of the four major pandemics since 1889, a spring wave of relatively mild illness was followed by a second wave, a few months later, of a much more virulent disease. This was true in 1889, 1957, 1968 and in the catastrophic flu outbreak of 1918, which sickened an estimated third of the world's population and killed, conservatively, 50 million people. So let's be s... 05/04/2009

A few days ago I downloaded Internet Explorer 8, and almost immediately started having issues with page loads.  I keep getting the message "Internet Explorer cannot display the webpage".  I wouldn't be too bothered if it was just occasionally...but it's almost continual, and really slows the process of getting things done. If I'm persistent and keep repeating the search (or keep hitting the go button) it usually will connect.  It also happens when I'm surfing posts on A|R.  It's almost like I'm being timed-out and it's taking 5-10 times longer getting things done.  It's driving me crazy!  Does anyone have a solution, a change in some setting.....please help if you can.  Has anyone tried IE8 and reverted to IE7 due to bad performance.  Is Active|Rain experiencing any issues which are exa... 04/30/2009

HERE'S THE LINK TO THE NEW MAPhttp://flutracker.rhizalabs.com/ By now you are probably aware the WHO (World Health Organization) has raised the alert for this flu to Level 4.  There are 6 levels of alerting, raising the bar to Level 4 is not good news.  UPDATE:  4/30/09,  WHO HAS GONE TO LEVEL 5  UPDATE: 5/1/09, Mexico has delisted the number of deaths from 168 to 12....HUH???Click here to read about the WHO and see and understand their pandemic alert chart     The same precautions you would take for any type of influenza apply here as well.  Most important is covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze combined with lots and lots of hand washing.  There is a Google map which is updated with each new case of Swine Flu.  Keep an eye on your area and if it appears and starts spreading pl... 04/28/2009

Those who know me on Active|Rain....know I love taking and sharing pictures Recently I learned that what I was seeing on my screen was not what my friend Debi Boucher was seeing on her screen.  We have lots of conversations about photography and related topics :-)  What happened was over small increments of time, my monitor was getting darker and darker...not noticeable on a daily basis.  I use 2 monitors, and while the secondary one is newer I just love my 4 year old Samsung.  What I want to share here, after much online searching, is the best adjustment calibrator I found.  The last stages are very technical (I avoided them in the essence of time) but there are several stages in the beginning which will help you know if your monitor is doing it's best and will guide you in correcting ... 04/27/2009

Titusville Playhouse, Inc.PresentsThe Delicious Demise"Cruising Along on the SS TPI-TANIC"an Audience-Interactive Murder MysteryApril 18, 7:30pm This year's murder mystery fund-raiser takes place on (of all places) a landlocked cruise.  As you infiltrate the different goings-on (being a good snoop is a big plus here) you might just pick up enough clues to solve this year's "who done it", remove the evil-doer from your cruise, and perhaps even win a prize! Admission is $20.00 for members, $25.00 for non-members.  The doors open at 7:00pm with heavy hors d'oeuvres being served followed by a delicious dessert during the first intermission.  The show starts promptly at 7:30pm.  I've attended this affair before and it was lots of fun and laughs. There will be a silent auction, door prizes...... 04/17/2009

Saturday April 18, 2009  -  8am   to  12 noon This Saturday, Brevard County Residents will meet for the Keep Brevard Beautiful Trash Bash at the Refuge.  Bring your friends to help with the clean-up! The meeting place is the Refuge check-in site at 8am at the entrance to Bair's Cove Boat Ramp at Haulover Canal on State Road 3.  Please call 321.861.5601 to register for the clean up and get additional information. You will be provided trash bags, latex gloves, water and snacks.  Long pants are suggested along with proper footwear, hat, insect repellent and sunscreen.  I was out there a week ago and the bugs were not bad, but we've had some rain so best be prepared. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult who must sign a Refuge permission form.  HAVE FUN - it's a good deed and we... 04/16/2009

INDIAN RIVER FESTIVALSAND POINT PARK Garden St. & Washington Ave.THURSDAY - FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAYAPRIL 16-17-18-19/09 Come on out and join in the fun at the 34th Annual Indian River Festival this Thursday thru Sunday.There's something for everyone: Music Bull Bash Freestyle Bull Fighting Dancing Horses World Class Midway and Rides Duck Race Great Indian River Raft Race Corvette Show Arts and Crafts Show Little Miss & Mr. Indian River Festival Food......and more Tickets are $5.00  Bring flyer below and get second admission FREE Tickets also available at the Titusville Chamber of Commerce and Riverside Bank Home Sweet Home Florida Realty, Inc. At Home With Diversity (AHWD)Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)e-PRO Internet Certified (e-PRO)Graduate Realtor Institute (GRI)Relocation ... 04/14/2009

THE SANCTUARY is an upscale gated community centrally located in Titusville FL offering 3 and 4 bedroom homes; many on larger lots with lake views.  Enjoy the peacefulness of a smaller town yet only 40 minutes to Orlando International Airport.  Come enjoy what the Space Coast offers with abundant wildlife, natural beauty and Kennedy Space Center just minutes away.  Bring your chair, your book and your camera when you visit our gorgeous beaches at Canaveral National Seashore ~ No condos, just you and nature.  For a look around Titusville:  TITUSVILLE FL - C'mon...let me show you around (LOCALISM FEATURED) The following homes for sale as part of Brevard MLS are the best buys (in this broker's opinion) in The Sanctuary as of April 11, 2009 and status may change without notice.  As always, ... 04/11/2009

 Shiloh Marsh Driving Tour at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge Saturday April 11, 2009 - 10:00 am Come on out and take a guided tour in the Wildlife Refuge along Shiloh Marsh Road, a relatively unknown drive located at the north section of the Refuge.  Learn about the plants, wildlife, and management of this important ecological area. Call 321-861-5601 to make reservations and for information.  The tour is via the Refuge van and seating is limited so call early.  Loaner binoculars and field guides are available. I'm a regular at the Refuge and every time I go, some new experience is the status quo.  We were there this past Sunday and here's a glimpse of what we saw :-)....more to come Immature Ibis Brown Pellican It was a hot day, this Gator is staying cool Don't know the nam... 04/07/2009

MLS Area 104 - State Road 50 (Cheney Hwy) to Kings Hwy - April 7, 2009 101 active listings from $47,500 to $1,350,000 *20  short sales   8 REO's (bank owned)23 properties are under contract *9 short sales are under contract  6 REO's are under contract 16 properties have closed in 2009*0 short sales   3 REO's closed89 properties closed in 2008*7 were short sales 15 were REO's From this study you can see that many of the short sales are going into foreclosure.  At that point the bank-owned properties are making it to closing.If you're thinking of listing and want Absorption Rate information, please call or e-mail and I will be happy to provide the most current numbers. Links to previous reports:Titusville FL Real Estate Market Report - MLS Area 104 - 2/6/09 Real Estate Market Report/Absor... 04/07/2009

MLS Area 103 - Garden St. to S.R. 50 (Cheney Highway) - Titusville FL  April 7, 2009 In MLS Area 103 Currently there are: 443 active listings priced from $2,900 - $1,100,000 84 are short sales 39 are REO's (bank owned)There are 56 properties currently under contract 17 short sales12 REO's64 properties have closed in 20099 short sales20 REO's 237 properties closed in 2008 (MLS Correction)17 short sales42 REO's From this study you can see that many of the short sales are going into foreclosure.  At that point the bank-owned properties are making it to closing.If you're thinking of listing and want Absorption Rate information, please call or e-mail and I will be happy to provide the most current numbers.Links to previous reports:Titusville FL Real Estate Market Report - MLS Area 103 - 2/6/... 04/07/2009

MLS Area 102 - State Road 46 to Garden St. - Titusville FL - April 7, 2009 166 active listings priced from $39,900 to $599,000 *32  short sales   18 REO's34 properties are under contract ranging in price from $34,900 to $299,900.  *5 short sales are under contract  14 REO's are under contract 45 closings so far in 2009*3 short sale closings 27 REO's closed 140 residences closed in 2008*4 short sales closed in 2008  37 REO's closed in 2008   From this study you can see that most of the short sales are going into foreclosure. At that point the bank-owned properties are making it to closing.If you're thinking of listing and want Absorption Rate information, please call or e-mail and I will be happy to provide the most current numbers.  Links to previous reports:Titusville FL Real Estate Ma... 04/07/2009