Mortgage interest rates are rising and sales of existing homes are stabilizing as we launch into a new year, setting the scene for more "fence-sitting" consumers to take action with their plans to purchase and finance a home, or refinance an existing mortgage before the rates rise to higher levels.
"Stronger consumer spending and an increase [...]

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   3-year-old Reese :
        
   "Our Father, Who does art in heaven,
        
   Harold is His name.  Amen."
        
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   A little boy was overheard praying:
        
   "Lord, if you can’t make me a better boy, don’t worry about it.  I’m having a real good time like I am."
      
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    After the christening [...]

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Cirque du Soleil Corteo     January 11-February 3
The creative minds of Cirque du Soleil have succeeded in making a funeral, of all things, a festive event! The touring show, Corteo, premieres in San Diego on January 11, 2008 for a limited engagement under the trademark blue-and-yellow big top at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Described by the [...]

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A Baptist Preacher was seated next to a cowboy on a flight to Texas. After the plane took off, the cowboy asked for a whiskey and soda, which was brought and placed before him.
 
The flight attendant then asked the preacher if he would like a drink. Appalled, the preacher replied, "I’d rather be tied [...]

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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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Many years ago in Scotland , a new game was invented. It was ruled "Gentlemen Only … Ladies Forbidden"… Thus, the word [...]

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1 ½ cups milk
1 ½ cups heavy cream
¼ cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate
2 drops peppermint oil
Sweetened whipped cream, as garnish
Combine the milk, cream, sugar and salt in a saucepan.  Heat over medium-low heat.
When the milk and cream just begin to steam, put in the chocolate and stir until melted.
Add the peppermint oil.  [...]

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California’s New Laws for 2008 Include Cell Phone Restrictions, Driver Safety Improvements for Lost Car Keys

California will usher in a host of new laws in 2008 related to traffic safety, driver behavior and vehicle fuels, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California.
Among the laws taking effect on Jan. 1 is one that actually was [...]

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Cashew, my 14-year-old yellow lab, is blind and deaf.  Her best friend is Libby, 7, her seeing-eye cat.  Libby steers Cashew away from obstacles and leads her to her food.  Every night she sleeps next to her.  The only time they’re apart is when we take Cashew out for a walk.  Without this cat, we [...]

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Whale Watching Everyday     January 2-April 15
Private setting aboard beautifully appointed 28’ sailboats, get up close and personnel with the sea life! Iced bottled water, assorted beverages, salty & sweet treats. View the Gray Whales as they begin their annual migration from Alaska to Baja California where their breeding grounds lie. Gray whales may grow anywhere [...]

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Reheat Pizza
Heat up leftover pizza in a non-stick skillet on top of the stove,
set heat to med-low and heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy.
No soggy micro pizza. I saw this on the cooking channel and
it really works.
Easy Deviled Eggs
Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal, mash till [...]

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