The recent crash in the sub-prime lending market and uncertainty in the future of the mortgage market has many South Floridians on edge watching to see how the coming months will shake out. Possibly even more troubling is how the credit market will affect the condominium industry and the hundreds of construction cranes looming over […]
Ten Great Movies about Father Figures
Countries around the world observe Father’s Day on varying dates. But in most countries, including the United States, this occasion is officially recognized on the third Sunday of June. As a tribute to fathers all over the world, ten great movies about fatherhood are cited below: 1. "Affliction" – Paul Schrader’s stunning exploration of family […]
The mega dilemma of a Mega Star !
Hyderabad: 6 April 2008 The much awaited storming of Andhra Pradesh political scene by Mega Star Chiranjeevi, the heart throb of millions of South Indian film fans, will at least take another two months, according to his brother in law and chief advisor Allu Aravind. Aravind’s declaration at a press conference that Mega Star has […]
Top Priority Among Mississippi Primary Voters: Post-Katrina Recovery
As the people of Mississippi prepare for the primary contest on Tuesday, March 11, there is one thing on the mind of most primary voters: post-Katrina recovery. Now 2008, the damage done to Mississippi’s coast is still clear. Yet, it would look as if not much has been done about Mississippi. After Katrina struck, most […]
How to Cut Your Expenses
Part 11 in a series on how to be successfully self-employed If you get into the habit of tracking your expenses you’ll find areas where you can cut expenses. You may find, unfortunately, that you have too much house, too many recreation vehicles and other lifestyle things that will subvert your goals to cut expenses. […]
Global surface temperatures increasing
Global surface temperatures increasing February 11, 2008 According to the Third Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the global average surface temperature has increased over the 20th century by about 0.6°C. Report also indicate that past and current emissions mean that an increase in temperature […]