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Who Doesn't Love Peeps!

October 13, 2009

I was very annoyed this morning when I read the article in The Plain Dealer about Just Born Inc., the Peeps People, suing Recycled Paper Greetings Inc. for using the word "Peep" in its greeting cards.  Just Born Inc is upset (and rightfully so) because the word "Peep" is a registered trademark. 
Before we move on, I have to [...]

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Fashion Week: What Your House Needs This Fall!

September 18, 2009

So – back to my travels.  (See Hot Hoods: Carmel IN)  Last week I had the pleasure of being in NYC during fashion week!  The parties and celebrities were amazing (I didn't see any of them or attend any of it  HA)  BUT- I was there to see various retail spaces and this is what I learned [...]

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ID My Bug

July 6, 2009

Hi All – I keep finding this bug in our livingroom.  I tried looking it up but don't seem to be finding a solution.  Any suggestions?

What is this?

 
UPDATE: We had the exterminator over yesterday to get rid of our petting zoo.   I couldn't meet them but The Mr did – it is a spider, a run of [...]

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Hate Crime in Fort Worth Texas: "That F***t had it Coming"

July 2, 2009

I hope my title made you as sick as it made me when I read it.  While my source for this story was originally Perez Hilton, I went onto the link and read this story in its entirety.  I am completely saddened about it – I'm sorry I don't have the power to reach more [...]

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Greece to Stop Smoking?

July 1, 2009

When hell freezes over!  I was in Chicago this morning watching the news – they were reporting that Greece was going to try to pass another smoking ban in public places. (ie: Buses, restaurants, and stores)  Not surprisingly, this ban has failed two other times.  Greece is the most nicotine addicted country in the WORLD!!  
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Top 20 Cities – Bedrooms/ Bathroom

June 25, 2009

I was searching for some quirky real estate facts when I came across the "Top 50 Cities with the Most Bathrooms per Bedroom."  Being obsessed with the bathroom – how could I not share the list!  There was only one Ohio city!!!  RIDIC  It was Bratenahl, OH having 1.09 bathrooms per bedroom.
 
 
 
 
Here are the top 20 – for the [...]

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Akron U President to Live on Campus?

June 23, 2009

Question:  Should The University of Akron President live on Campus?  OR in a Downtown Akron location?
I was reading the Plain Dealer and there was an article about Cleveland State's new President, Ronald Berkman.  The article talked about Berkman's background as well as his salary, car allowance, and housing allowance.  (Among other perks)  Berkman is planning on living [...]

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Shoe Vending Machines?

June 16, 2009

Save the remarks – this article has NADA to do with real estate.  It has everything to do with the love of my life – shoes!!!!!!!!
Remark on this though – would you ever buy shoes from a vending machine?  
 
The Huffington Post Reports: Female clubbers in Britain have been enjoying the comfort of slipping out of their [...]

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Deep Thought for the Day

June 15, 2009

 Only in NY!  This is a sign straight from my heart!  HAHAHAHAHA  
Happy Monday!

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Should you be Fined if your Property is a Mess?

June 12, 2009

As I was driving to work yesterday and listening to the radio, I was listening to a debate about a home that is such a mess the city is fining the property owner $165,000 for living like a pig.  People were calling in with their stories of messy house experiences.   WHICH BEGGED THE QUESTION [...]

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