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What do you think of my bucket list?
2711 months ago
by admin
in Listing Preparation
Question : What do you think of my bucket list?
I got snowed in today, and I was bored out of my mind so I made a list of things that I would like to do before I die…
1. Graduate college with at least a 3.7 GPA
2. Graduate med school
3. Buy a house
4. Buy a dog
5. Start my own pediatric practice
6. Further my degree in medicine by specializing
7. Find true love
8. Marry her
9. Have kids
10. buy a vacation home on the ocean
11. retire early
12. learn to fly
13. buy a plane
14. travel around the world
15. leave a $ 1000 tip at a restaurant
16. buy Yankees season tickets
17. buy colts season tickets
18. attend all 7 games of the world series
19. attend the Super Bowl
20. attend the Stanley cup Finals
21. attend the NBA finals
22. Skydive
23. Go zorbing (look it up)
24. Write a book
25. Teach myself how to play the guitar
26. Learn to play the piano
27. Learn to play the drums
28. Watch the Indianapolis 500 from a blimp
29. Take a shower in a waterfall
30. Climb a BIG mountain
31. See the 7 wonders of the world
32. Scuba dive with sharks
33. Base jump
34. Follow a band on their European tour
35. Get on stage at a Dave Matthews Band concert
36. Write and produce a song
37. Write and produce a movie
38. Visit the grave of Kurt Cobain
39. Visit the grave of Jimi Hendrix
40. Go to Woodstock
41. See Led Zeppelin in concert
42. Go to the top of the Sears tower in Chicago and stand on the rail, with my head against the glass
43. Break a Guinness world record
44. Run all of the major marathons in the world
45. Enter a Triathlon
46. Go to the winter and summer Olympics
47. Dance with my wife in the rain under the Eiffel tower
48. Take all of my friends on a second spring break in the Bahamas (my treat)
49. Be able to do a double black diamond run on skis and a snowboard without falling once
50. Do a 720 on a skateboard
51. Donate a large amount to a charity
52. Give a homeless person a steady job
53. Find the remains of jimmy Hoffa
54. Live alone in the wild for a month
55. Ride a bull for 8 seconds
56. Open a restaurant
57. Stay at the Atlantis Palms resort in Dubai for a week
58. Stay at the under-water resort in Dubai the following week
59. Golf at Pebble Beach and at Augusta National and St. Andrew’s
60. Shoot 5 under par one 18 holes
61. Learn a 2nd language
62. Use it in a foreign country
63. Learn a 3rd language
64. And use it in a foreign country
65. Renew my vows with my wife at the place of her choice
66. Catch a 6 foot marlin
67. Ride a sea turtle
68. See a symphony at the Sydney Opera house
69. Learn to surf
70. Give someone a tattoo
71. Celebrate the New Year on Time Square
72. Celebrate the New Year in a different country
73. Go on a hot air balloon ride
74. Design a pair of shoes
75. Shoot my own turkey for thanksgiving
76. Be a vegetarian…for a day or so
77. Buy and restore a classic car
78. Dunk a basketball
79. Attend the world cup
80. Learn to play rugby
81. Learn to fence
82. Learn to play cricket
what do you think?
give me a star if you like it! 
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Best answer:
Answer by Jeremy P
I didn’t read it. I just want the 2 points.
Vail Rentals – Keys to find the best rental Vail Co
011 months ago
by admin
in Vacation Properties
Vail rent … Vail Mountain is the most popular resort in North America. Front, Back Bowls and Blue Sky Basin – This fantastic plant, about 5289 hectares, is divided into three zones. Each region offers a unique opportunity for skiers and ski you can on your skill level. However, no vacation in Vail in the winter is not complete without the proper ski equipment.
You can use your skis with you or you can choose to hire. It all depends on how easy it is to stay comfortable and you. The good news is that you keep your old skis at home, because there are many apartments in Vail, Colorado are all over the valley and you can easily rent a pair of skis in traffic, without worrying too much.
Most people who visit Vail for the holidays tend to book their accommodation in advance. This also applies to the rental. If you have a good idea to book your ski hire online before you arrive, you are not in line or spending time filling out paperwork to service your vacation in Vail, Colorado to get. Online Booking your skis is quite simple. All you need to do is provide information about your size, your level of skiing weight and type of material you are looking for themselves.
Sit fly back, or drive down to Vail, go to the designated shop and choose your position. You are ready to change the powder or groomed trails of Vail Mountain Master. Many people believe that finding the right rental online Vail Colorado is difficult. However, it should not be that difficult choice skis, if you know what you are looking for. It depends on weather and your abilities ski.
For example, it is a known fact that the Back Bowls in a light snow covered when a winter storm. If you like on fresh snow, then you should look for powder skiing. These skis are longer than other skis and they support your weight. Most storm chasers with these skis because they are wider and can give you the necessary stability while driving. If you are looking to be on the slopes of the ski bumps, then you should take special ski bumps. These skis are narrower compared to other types of skis, and cut off a few or no side. They are also very flexible tail. These skis allow skiers to take the edge lines tight dents quickly and without problems.
If you’re lucky, rent Vail, Colorado, you can change your skis depending on the weather. The next time you decide to do take a ski vacation in Vail, you know, there are equipment rentals for you to ask the right ski. You do not worry about hauling your skis on the plane, bus or car. Just find warm clothes and comfortable and enjoy your holiday on the slopes picturesque Vail.
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Find the tax foreclosure sale apartments
011 months ago
by admin
in Real Estate Listings
Government tax foreclosure
for auction houses to attract the attention of many investors, these properties are often very affordable and beautiful homes. The reason they are so cheap is that the government has a lot of them on their stocks, they are also responsible for the payment of taxes on these properties and to avoid this, they let go on sale at prices which they earned be.
For those who want to make a new home or buying a holiday home, it is possible to buy foreclosure homes. be purchased In fact, in the U.S. now we find more to foreclosure than any other type of property. Invest money in government tax foreclosures for sale is a way to make a good return or find the dream home you’ve always wanted. Using the services of a company announcement is a reliable way to find just the right foreclosure home sales. These services have access to many resources that we, the laity do not. It is so convenient as all you have to do is, your budget and criteria for the registration service to offer and they will short list of properties available in your account. This saves trips to the County Courthouse and wade through thousands and thousands of properties to find the right one. took the taxes for the sale in magazines and newspapers, real estate can be found. This also applies to sales of banks and other lenders foreclose. government tax foreclosure homes for sale has been taken over by the owner for the Government adopted because of their inability to pay taxes. It is a sad fact of life, but we all have our taxes due to the government. I say sad because no one like to pay taxes, but the consequences if we are involved in pretty horrible. Look how many seizures of government tax homes for sale on the market is indicative of this. I do not remember who said it, but said a famous quote, “There are only two certainties pay in this life, death and taxes.” That is very true! All registered sales must be reviewed by a potential investor, it is not easy to do in the pre-foreclosure, but I would not advise anyone without experience in pre-foreclosure sale. This is a complex process, compounded by a difficulty after another. With properties that are already eliminated, were usually met all debts, obligations and privileges of property and the property is ready to go. Inspection entered government for the sale will allow the investors to formulate correct an offer to purchase. Items such as necessary repairs, arrears, etc., must be deducted from the asking price. This can mean substantial savings for the investor or handy with DIY resource for home repairs to date. These elements allow the investor to negotiate the price and get a contract for investment in security.View Tax Foreclosure Properties
What is a billion?
511 months ago
by admin
in Real Estate Listings
Question : What is a billion?
What is a BILLION???
The next time you hear a politician use the word
“billion” in a casual manner, think about whether you want
the “politicians” spending your tax money.
A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, but one
advertising agency did a good job of putting that figure
into some perspective in one of its releases.
a. A billion seconds ago it was 1959.
b. A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.
c. A billion hours ago our ancestors were living in the
Stone Age.
d. A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two
feet.
e. A billion dollars ago was only 8 hours and 20 minutes
, at the rate our government is spending it.
While this thought is still fresh in our brain, let’s
take a look at New Orleans. It’s amazing what you can learn
with some simple division .
Louisiana Senator, Mary Landrieu (D), is presently
asking the Congress for $ 250 BILLION to rebuild New Orleans.
Interesting number, what does it mean?
a. Well, if you are one of 484,674 residents of New
Orleans (every man, woman, child), you each get $ 516,528.
b. Or, if you have one of the 188,251 homes in New
Orleans, your home gets $ 1 ,329,787.
c. Or, if you are a family of four, your family gets
$ 2,066,012.
Washington, D.C. HELLO!!! … Are all your calculators
broken??
This is too true to be very funny
Tax his land,
Tax his wage,
Tax his bed in which he lays.
Tax his tractor,
Tax his mule,
Teach him taxes is the rule.
Tax his cow,
Tax his goat,
Tax his pants,
Tax his coat.
Tax his ties,
Tax his shirts,
Tax his work,
Tax his dirt.
Tax his tobacco,
Tax his drink,
Tax him if he tries to think.
Tax his booze,
Tax his beers,
If he cries,
Tax his tears.
Tax his bills,
Tax his gas,
Tax his notes,
Tax his cash.
Tax him good and let him know
That after taxes, he has no dough.
If he hollers,
Tax him more,
Tax him until he’s good and sore.
Tax his coffin,
Tax his grave,
Tax the sod in which he lays.
Put these words upon his tomb,
“Taxes drove me to my doom!”
And when he’s gone,
We won’t relax,
We’ll still be after the inheritance TAX!!
Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL License Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Permit Tax
Gasoline Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax),
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax),
Liquor Tax,
Luxury Tax,
Marriage License Tax,
Medicare Tax,
Property Tax,
Real Estate Tax,
Service charge taxes,
Social Security Tax,
Road Usage Tax (Truckers),
Sales Taxes,
Recreational Vehicle Tax,
School Tax,
State Income Tax,
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA),
Telephone Federal Excise Tax,
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax,
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Tax,
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax,
Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax,
Telephone State and Local Tax,
Telephone Usage Charge Tax,
Utility Tax,
Vehicle License Registration Tax,
Vehicle Sales Tax,
Watercraft Registration Tax,
Well Permit Tax,
Workers Compensation Tax.
COMMENTS: Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago
and there was prosperity, absolutely no national debt,
the largest middle class in the world and Mom stayed
home to raise the kids.
What the hell happened?????
Got this in an email, and thought I would share it. Responses? (and remember, BOTH current ruling parties have been in control during the past 100 years)…time for a change? What, and how?
Making laws that protect workers has nothing to do with taxation. THAT is not where we went wrong, and the other examples show at best, no societal growth, when you take into account that environemental factors causing cancer in the workplace have replaced the lack of safety mechanisms. We just replaced one hazzard with another. Could this be because of the ineffectiveness of gov’t? And their intrusion into tings that theyare nt qualified to deal with, and are poltically motivated to answer?
Feo, they would suffer the same fate as the oil companies who are attached to the gov’t teat…
I also don’t need to look to history to find homeless children in america. We have the infant mortality rate of a third world country. I don;t see how it gets worse than that. Also, seniors having to choose between medicine and food, and also being homeless.
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Best answer:
Answer by Lindsey G
a very large number
Home staging for condos – Six tips on how to avoid the elephant in the room!
011 months ago
by admin
in Listing Preparation
As a staging condominiums there are basic principles apply. All too often companies believe the art of home staging and home staging is exactly the same. This way of thinking to make their case their first error. . . This could lead to her apartment sits, among many others. . . long after the buyers have gone home!
The following is a list of additional errors to avoid selling on the attitude of your condo
Think Square Footage – Many condos have little space. When planning your furniture layout, instead of square feet of thinking. . . Square inch think, and expect to make from each!
Size really matters is – When shopping for furniture on the scale and proportion of focus, not bigger is better! Oversized furniture may look great on the showroom, but when you get home it is very different. They swear that “the elephant in the room” is certainly not what you ordered!
Flex Fields – calls for condo life planned carefully designed, creative, multi-functional rooms known as flex zones. Owing to the increasing demand on the different needs of today’s home buyers demands, manufacturers are increasingly offering multi-purpose furniture is reduced proportionally to their lines. This includes upholstered chairs, folding bed and breakfast push, ottomans that serve as extra seating and storage, high-low tables, to transform instantly from cocktail tables dining tables for entertainment. . . to name a few. And specifically for plant buyer informed the organization of a multi-media / office space at home is always advisable.
The definition of areas – Whether you prefer the clean, contemporary lines are ultra cities or the sensation of heat with the timeless traditional – you forget not to use your color to define spaces and create unforgettable effects WOW. All too often believe that sales by the neutral walls, it is the limited space of an apartment appear to be larger. In fact, the opposite is true. By raising a little accent walls with colors carefully chosen, you will not only nice people in the room, but visually more depth what the illusion that the room is larger than it is.
Set fewer, but larger, dynamic graphics and accessories – Presentation is everything. This is one of the most common mistakes sellers, you should just say the contrary made. Remember. . . reduce your furniture and the size of the graphics and accessories successfully stage a condo with limited space. Your presentation and the end result is certainly more spectacular. . . and unforgettable!
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APSD Home Staging Training, Certification and Marketing
011 months ago
by admin
in Listing Preparation
home staging certification
www.apsdmembers.com Get the FREE Home Staging Training CD “APSD Home Stager Session#1″ Including Proven Home Staging Business Strategies and Marketing Techniques that have made Karen Schaefer and APSD the Top Home Staging Training & Business Association.
Owners: Transition Office Home Office Commercial
011 months ago
by admin
in Property Management
for small companies, it can be very difficult to remain profitable business growth and a balance in life with your family. Some property managers may 50-100 properties, manage without a full-time employee or a sales office. However, once a portfolio of over 100 units, an owner should consider hiring an employee to a trade office to open.
One of the best decisions I have ever bought a condo made office. As property managers and owners, I do not have the spirit of mortgage debt, as long as someone else pays the mortgage. Why not apply the same concept with a sales office. I have two separate commercial office condos have are about 1,000 sqm. each. We rent 50% of space to our mortgage broker, lawyer and real estate agents. Our office apartment has its own conference room and reception area, bathroom and kitchen. Our tenants to use the conference room by appointment, and we offer free use of our fax, printer and scanner / digital channels. Hi-Speed Internet is included and our tenants setup a separate phone line or a VoIP system through our internet connection. Our phone system also supports multiple companies with different business provides voice-mail and agent voice. The monthly cost of renting an office prices vary by location and depends on your local market. Rental cost equivalent position in our market would be 500 -, 000 pay per month for rent, Internet, telephone lines, and utilities. If the lease is a triple net lease, you must pay property taxes, it can be even more expensive. There is a large demand for small entrepreneurs who do a small suite business to business or rental to customers need. Many small businesses can not afford the cost of leasing a larger office. Many companies compliment of property management. Consider subletting an attorney real estate broker who works with a group of investors, insurance agents, mortgage brokers or agents. Rental suites small business is extremely profitable. We rent the suites for 0-0 month. Both box office condominiums several hundred dollars. Not only does this give me a free desk, but I intend to use the annual cash flow to repay the mortgage in 10 years. If your partner and sub-lease with a small business owner, consider the costs for staff. You can cross to form a reception or assistant to help you and your partner tenants. This allows your head until your business grows enough to bear the cost of a full-time employee. My company has grown and now have several employees. Use my office apartment has helped me manage my head and to the transition from a home office to commercial space much easier. I work at home, but let my staff calls, design and manage all maintenance and accounting, etc. This provided the best balance for my business. Now I can actually take a vacation. Before I had an office and a team of resources, it was impossible to make a holiday. The ownership of your company can make your business more profitable if you sell your business in the future. You can use the package plant and equipment and the sale or the sale of the business and only the office and lease reserves to a new owner. Both scenarios are attractive offers a potential purchaser. I invite property managers considering and occupied the investment for the purchase of an office by the owner and sublet to professional. Not only can a free desktop you can create new economic opportunities of your business relationships with tenants.Austin homes for rent
HELP. Need Info on student apartment rental in Florence for 3 month period.?
511 months ago
by admin
in Property Management
Question : HELP. Need Info on student apartment rental in Florence for 3 month period.?
I’m trying to find information from other students or people living in Florence as to finding a great apartment rental in Florence for 3 students visiting from the US for a period of 3 months. The address of the school is ‘Lorenzo de Medici, Via del Giglio 15, 50123. They do not want the school housing and are looking for
a nice place with a good location. Price of course, matters, as they are students. Please help, any information is greatly appreciated. They are fashion design students and are embarking on a chance of a lifetime. We just
need direction as to finding good clean housing in a safe area, with plenty of amenities nearby, like
Groceries, restaurants, etc.. Any advice, especially from those persons in Florence or those who have lived there before is greatly appreciated.
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Best answer:
Answer by Mario
check on http://www.studentsville.it
Hope it helps.
If you set Condos Panama City Beach?
011 months ago
by admin
in Vacation Properties
Panama City Beach Temporary Furnished rentals Can Get close to the exciting action of the Zone!
Panama City Beach is full of exciting things to see and do. There’s been a lot of people looking Panama City Beach set up temporary available for short stays and Panama City Beach condos for long term stays. If moving visit to the area or region for business or pleasure, a few of the attractions you can enjoy while in Panama City Beach can include …
Alvin’s Magic Mountain Big Iceland – offers a variety of shopping six locations in the city Barnacle Bay – a family destination with two 18-hole miniature golf Ebro Greyhound Park Poker Room – provides the ability to poker and Paris playing on race Gulf World Marine Park – with live dolphins, sea lions and tropical birds show Panhandle Helicopter – offers helicopter tours on the Island Park area of sinking water – tropical water park with many themed attractions for the whole family Super Speed Fun Park – offers a mega-arcade, Dragster, five-kart tracks, laser tag, bumper boats and a sky
If you are considering a move to Panama City Beach or if you have housing in the short or long term business or pleasure, furnished Panama City Beach condos or other types of temporary Panama City Beach Rentals is a great way to go. You can not just move from this temporary rental and easy and quickly you can also enjoy all the amenities they offer, but the proximity of many things the city has to offer.
Why buy when you can enjoy the comforts of home without the commitment of the owner?Panama City Beach Condo
Vacation Homes Is Costa Rica The Hawaii Of Central America
011 months ago
by admin
in Vacation Properties
hawaii vacation rentals
www.vacationvillages.net Considering a romantic or family Costa Rica vacation? You’re choosing one of the best tourist destinations in the world. Costa Rica has been called the Hawaii of Central America. A Costa Rica vacation is full of beauty, lush foliage, many wildlife surprises, incredible lakes, rivers, and waterfalls.
