3/7/07 Newsletter

"Pic" of the week:

The Aquadom in Berlin, world’s largest cylindrical aquarium serves a centerpiece in the Radisson Hotel. It was completed in 2003 at a cost of approximately 12.8 million euros. http://fogonazos.blogspot.com/2007/01/aquadom-worlds-largest-cylindrical.html

Headline Mortgage News:


Worth the risk? Sub-prime experience today – CNN Money article:
http://money.cnn.com/2007/02/28/magazines/fortune/subprime.fortune/index.htm?postversion=2007030117

Has the residential market “hit bottom”? David Lareah thinks so – He is the NAR chief economist:
http://money.cnn.com/2007/03/01/magazines/fortune/nar.fortune/index.htm?postversion=2007030113

More appraisers pressured to inflate values – Kenneth Harney article in The Mercury News
http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/16614845.htm/mld/mercurynews/16614845.htm

Congress making broad use of the term “Predatory Lending”. If a borrower doesn’t make a payment, is it entirely the lenders fault? Bloomberg.com article:
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=newsarchive&sid=aQKw_vL7cuLQ


Survey says…Men and Women are different (in work and life management skills) – See this RISMedia summary of a Day Timers survey:
http://www.rismedia.com/wp/2007-02-28/daytimers-survery-men-and-women-utilize-different-skills-to-achieve-success/

Buy vs Rent…for software? – No more installing; According to this CNET article, in the future, you may just pay for a license, then log on via the Web.
http://news.com.com/Adobe+to+take+Photoshop+online/2100-7345_3-6163015.html?tag=nefd.aof?tag=st.txt.caro

Thought for the Week:

“It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do for which we are accountable.”
MoliFre, 1622-1673, French Playwrite

Real or "PhotoShopped"?
"Walking the dog" has reached a new level.

How to keep more of your own paycheck

Last week we mentioned the vacuum rating done by Consumer Reports. They have just recently published their famous annual auto issue. The issue is considered one of the most reliable and thorough sources when reporting on which cars to buy and not to buy. Surprisingly, the least reliable of all cars this year is Mercedes. It has been moving slowly down the list, and this year the German automaker – with its 36 brands – is dead last. In fact, the report stated that a 10-year old Lexus is more reliable than a new Mercedes. Next to last was Land Rover, preceded by Hummer, Jaguar and Cadillac was fifth from the bottom. So, what are the most reliable brands? The top five are either Toyotas or Hondas. The No. 1 most reliable brand is Toyota, No. 2 is Honda, No. 3 is Scion, No. 4 is Acura and No. 5 is the Lexus. The cars that retain the most value over time are Toyotas and Hondas, so the cost is actually less than what it appears to be.

And now, for this week's fun freebies!

Free set of Gamma Asterisk 16 gauge tennis strings
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Optical Gaming Mouse – XG 2000dpi (red) – Free after Rebate
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Snail Mail Minute Maid Coupon
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FloorPlan 3D v.11 Remodel & Home Design software – Free after rebates
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=202791986&adid=17654&dcaid=17654

Free tire rotation and brake inspection at Big O Tires. Print this coupon:
www.bigo.com/coupons.asp

Ultra Downy Experientials Tahitian Waterfall or April Fresh Sample:
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ClipArt&More 3 Million – a collection of photos, fonts, sounds, animations, etc. – Free after rebate
http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=202792069&adid=17653&dcaid=17653

And finally, Appraise That!

This home in Tacoma, WA, was listed for $360,000 and its owner calls the design “Constructivist Art”. The neighbors called it an “eye sore” and a county judge declared it to be a danger, ordering it to be repaired or torn down. It has since been demolished. See additional views of this “unique” home below.

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