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Happy 4th of July!

July 5, 2009

Happy 4th!

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Breaking News: A. Schulman Inc to Stop Part of its Production

June 29, 2009

Crains Magazine is reporting;
A. Schulman Inc. (Nasdaq: SHLM) is walking away from a part of its business that it once thought held great potential.
The maker of plastic resins said its board of directors has approved a plan to cease the operation of the Invision sheet production line at its Sharon Center manufacturing plant by the [...]

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Will You Be a 234?

June 29, 2009

I remember when Akron went from having a area code of 216 to 330.  It seemed odd at the time and it was a bit of an upheaval.  WELL – it is happening again, the new area code for Akron is 234.  We are apparently all out of 330s.  (Wasn't this a Seinfeld Episode?)
Anywho – [...]

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30 or 15 yr Mortgages – Which is better?

May 26, 2009

The NY Times published an interesting article and brought a good thought (sort of) to the table, which is better a 15 or a 30 year mortgage?  Our mortgage lender said in today's economy it is better to do a 30 yr and pay it like a 15.  If there would be a job loss (knock on wood) [...]

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New Grocer in Town

May 20, 2009

There is a new grocery store in town – IT IS NOT IN HIGHLAND SQUARE.  (Save me the time of sticking a  pen in  my eye and keep the comments to yourself. )
It is in the Valley near BOGO Pizza!   The store is set to open in approx 6 weeks!

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A Photo is Worth a 1,000 Words

May 19, 2009

Sex is a complex topic.  In many parts of the world it is still something that people do not talk about casually – China being one of those countries.  SO – what was something thinking when the concept "Love Land" was presented?  "Love Land" is a sex theme park in the city of Chongquing, china.  The [...]

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Teen Apparel Chain to Target Tweens

May 19, 2009

Aeropostale is an apparel retailer that has been in business for approx 22 years and operates over 900 stores in the US.   They are launching a new campaign to tween consumers. (kids 7 – 12) The company's new store will be called P.S. from Aeropostale.  Many of Aeropostale's competitors have tried marketing to this age group [...]

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How Much Controversy is Your Window Worth?

May 18, 2009

I was reading my favorite real estate source, Dlisted,  and could help myself – here we go.
Fox News Reported:
READING, OH (FOX19) – The Reading Design Review Board will decide Wednesday night if the infamous "Bar-Be-Q" mannequin should be taken down.
The owner of a Reading restaurant bought the busty statue in early April to help boost walk-in [...]

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Bad Retailer or Bad Property?

May 16, 2009

Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey Moi!  (maybe not so deep)
Yesterday I was my final ULI, Young Leaders Meeting – we meet once a quarter at DDR (Developers Diversified Realty) and are mentored by Daniel B. Hurwitz. (DDR's COO)  We discuss different topics relating to current events happening in today's real estate market.  LONG story short – Dan brought up [...]

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Happy Mother's Day – OY!

May 10, 2009

Happy Momma's Day!!!  I hope all of you were good to your mother's!  
As you read, know I have deleted more story than I have actually kept.  I can't seem to find the right fit/story/theme in which to explain the relationship with I have with my Mom. 
As a loud and opinionated Greek (there really is no other kind), [...]

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