More working families are finding that purchasing a home in outer suburbs, far from their point of employment, is financially counter-productive. The reason for selecting a home in that location is usually to benefit from lower housing costs. But in many cases the added cost of transportation to commute to work each day is more [...]

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To avoid the unavoidable dry, winter skin, you could wear nothing but cashmere from head to toe. But there’s a less expensive way to address winter’s dry-skin miseries: Maximize the moisture level in your skin. Here are five good ways to do just that.
Lather, rinse—and do not repeat.
Hot water removes natural oils from your skin [...]

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Measuring Cups
Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill it with
hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don’t dry the cup. Next, add
your ingredient, such as peanut butter, and watch how easily it
comes right out.
Foggy Windshield?
Hate foggy windshields? Buy a chalkboard eraser and keep it in the
glove box of your car. When [...]

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The U.S. leading index ended 2006 on a high note, increasing 0.3 percent in December to 138.0 (1996=100), The Conference Board reported yesterday. While declining housing permits negatively impacted the leading index throughout most of 2006, a higher level of building activity contributed to December’s increase. Other positive contributors included unemployment claims, real money supply, [...]

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San Diego property is a bargain comared to other areas.  There is no better weather - the appreciation continues over the decades - and the conveniences are tremenous.  Here’s an article about a property for sale in London, England.  Where do think is the best bargain?
A prison cell-sized apartment without electricity is on sale for [...]

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The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.

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The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.

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California median home price - November 06: $555,290 (Source: C.A.R.)  
California highest median home price by C.A.R. region November 06:
Santa Barbara So. Coast $1,083,000 (Source: C.A.R.)
  
California lowest median home price by C.A.R. region November 06:
High Desert $332,340 (Source: C.A.R.)
  
California First-time Buyer Affordability Index - Third Quarter 06:
24 percent (Source: C.A.R.)
  
Mortgage rates - [...]

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Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was invented. It was ruled "Gentlemen Only…Ladies Forbidden"…and thus the word GOLF entered into the English language.

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In the 1400’s a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have "the rule of thumb"

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