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Construction Art?

Administrator — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:00:15 +0000

My brother-in-law is an artistic type who happens to be a lawyer. He has a unique eye and I don’t always agree.

We were viewing some project photos and he picked a couple out as pictures for framing. I didn’t consider them anything but a picture to record the state of things prior to renovation. I often take pics of wiring and plumbing prior to tearing apart or buttoning up.

What is your opinion? Art?

Construction Art?

Do you see “art” in the following?

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Lancaster NY Assessments Through the Roof!

Administrator — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:24:24 +0000

Lancaster, NY revaluation. It stinks!

Well, if you live in Lancaster, NY, you probably received a lovely letter yesterday regarding your property taxes and your property assessment. There were increases that appear across the board. The equalization rate is no longer as we have moved to 100% valuation. The increases are staggering in many cases.

The town of Lancaster continues to spend, and spend, and spend on projects that don’t benefit the town as a whole.

There is a pricey new addition to town hall (approximately $985,000).
There is a new police and courts facility in the works ($8,000,000 Plus).
There is the new use of a former library for an emergency management office (that’s right, Lancaster has one).
There is the proposed recreational facility that will certainly add long term costs.
etc. etc.

Let’s not forget that use of these properties suddenly pulls them off the tax rolls. And, in the case where a sale is possible, eliminates the funds from a sale (Depew Library is a prime example).

Many will be fighting the new assessment figures. In a couple of cases, I will be one of them. If you aren’t familiar with the tools available to you for searching property information here are a couple:

Lancaster Online Assessment Review System (OARS) http://www.oarsystem.com/ny/lancaster/main.asp
Erie County Real Property System http://www.erie.gov/ecrpts/webprop.asp
Erie County Internet Mapping System http://gis1.erie.gov/website/Erie_help/help.htm

I know that there is quite a bit of state and/or federal funding drying up for Towns and Villages. How about cutting costs rather than continuing to spend. If a surplus builds, cut taxes!

Politics suck.

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Overstock.com Coupon Code

Administrator — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:27:41 +0000

I receive these postcards every month or so from Overstock.com. The last is a 7% off coupon code for Overstock.

The code is 141584.

Good luck.

http://www.overstock.com

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Home Depot Coupon Code – Quick!

Administrator — Mon, 04 May 2009 14:01:46 +0000

I received an email regarding this online only coupon code at Home Depot (HomeDepot.com).

The code is generic and I am assuming it can be used by anyone. Give it a shot. HURRY. This expires at midnight tonight 5/4/2009.

Coupon Code: SAVETEN

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GE Windmills – Augmented Reality

Administrator — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:09:22 +0000

Whoever it was the created this demonstration for GE’s SmartGrid project had some creativity. This is one of the coolest demonstrations of recognition (Facial recognition applied to an object). You must watch the video below.

http://ge.ecomagination.com/smartgrid/#/augmented_reality

You can do this yourself. It is a very cool party type demo. All that is needed is a web cam. Turn up the speakers since there is audio. In fact, blow into your microphone to create artificial wind. You will see the windmills really start to spin.

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Home Depot Coupon Code

Administrator — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:28:09 +0000

I guess it is that time of year. Fall coupons!

Home depot online coupon code FALLSAVE1

Editorial:
I would be that the cratering economy and locked consumer pocketbooks will bring many more discounts and coupons. Holy cow, are we in for a rough couple of years. Wait a minute, I sound like the doom and gloom media. There is no question, that our economy is facing a rough patch. These things happen. However, you need to sit back and ask yourself if your situation has changed. I am sure any equity based account you have is way down, but if your earnings are stable and your job is solid, then you are in the cat birds seat.

There is no better time to be a buyer!

Take advantage of all of the discounts and coupons to come. In fact, if you have ever considered getting into real estate by buying a rental property or an alternative investment, the next year will be the time for you. There will be fewer and fewer buyers who qualify to purchase property. There are more and more properties hitting the market. This thing is going to feed on itself for a while.

Become a buyer! Take advantage of this down market to improve your own position. You aren’t being a vulture, you are helping to right the ship.

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Ebay 10% off coupon

Administrator — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 17:00:14 +0000

I shop for things on Ebay a lot. Not old used supplies, but brand new merchandise that I would normally buy in the store. There are tons of home improvement items on Ebay and having a 10% off coupon wouldn’t hurt.

I don’t know how many times this can be used, but here is the coupon code and use details:
Here’s how to redeem this offer:
1. Start shopping on eBay. Be sure the seller accepts PayPal.
2. Pay for your item with PayPal before the expiration date (October 30, 2008). Make sure the
email address on your eBay account is also on your PayPal account. Find out how.
3. Enter code: CFALLSAVINGS10P

Enjoy.

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Home Depot Coupon Code, $10 off

Administrator — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:27:18 +0000

Just received a $10 off Home Depot code. It might just be an online offer. Take a look for yourself.

Home Depot $10 off $100 purchase coupon code: SAVINGS94

This coupon ends 7/28/2008.

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Ebay 10% off Coupon

Administrator — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 20:01:06 +0000

I have never heard of Ebay offering up a coupon. After all, the goods being bought and sold are not theirs. This is a move that has to be designed to drum up new customers to the Paypal service. The coupon is good for 10% off and expires 6/30/2008. The value is up to $100 and the item must be paid for through Paypal.

10% off Ebay Coupon Code: CJUNE0810P

Have fun shopping!!

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Google Street View Vehicle

Administrator — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 14:22:52 +0000

After seeing the street view images on Google Maps, I am sure you are as curious as I am about the vehicle used to capture those pictures. It is an interesting looking contraption and it obviously draws a little extra attention to itself. In fact, it even drew the attention of the police in this photo.

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