Archive for January, 2009
{ January 29, 2009 @ 5:09 pm }
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{ About Florida, History, Things going on in Polk County, Things to Do in Polk County }
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The 80th Anniversary is on January 31
Celebrations start from 9am to 5 pm
For more info visit www.boksanctuary.org
In Lake Wales, you’ll experience why philanthropist Edward Bok, chose to build a Gothic Revival “singing” carillon bell tower in this location. Historic Bok Tower rests serenely and proudly on Iron Mountain. It is the highest point in Florida at 298 feet above sea level. Dedicated in 1929 by President Calvin Coolidge, it leaves a legacy. The gardens and musical concerts are just part of what makes Lake Wales different. Bok’s grandmother told him, “Make the world a bit better and more beautiful because you have lived in it”. Bok did it. You can continue in his vision for a peaceful community.
{ January 29, 2009 @ 2:49 pm }
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{ Quote of the Day }
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Quotes of the Day
Democratic nations must try to find ways to starve the terrorist and the hijacker of the oxygen of publicity on which they depend.Margaret Thatcher
Each generation goes further than the generation preceding it because it stands on the shoulders of that generation. You will have opportunities beyond anything we’ve ever known… Ronald Reagan
{ January 29, 2009 @ 2:27 pm }
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{ Today's Real Estate News and Advice }
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New Blog! Styled, Staged & Sold
Find out which design fads are falling out of style, customers’ top preferences when it comes to home and design, green home trends, and take a peek inside the 2009 New American Home. Visit REALTOR® Magazine’s new blog, Styled, Staged & Sold! Read more…
{ January 20, 2009 @ 3:26 pm }
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{ History }
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The
INAUGURATION
BARACK OBAMA
The 44th President
of the United States of America
The Moment… How will you remember it?
Barack Obama delivered a hopeful vision of what America can become during his inaugural address as the 44th U.S. president. He is now making his way to watch the inauguration parade. “This is America happening,” said Evadey Minott, one of an estimated 2 million people who watched in Washington.
CNN
{ January 17, 2009 @ 9:03 am }
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{ Good News, Holidays, Thought of the Day }
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Official versions
1892
“I pledge allegiance to my flag and the republic for which it stands: one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.”
1892 to 1923
“I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the republic for which it stands: one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.”
1923 to 1924
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States and to the republic for which it stands: one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.”
1924 to 1954
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands: one nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.”
1954 to Present
“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands: one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”
Adopted June 14, 1777 (original 13-star version)
July 4, 1960 (current 50-star version)
Design Thirteen horizontal stripes alternating red and white; in the canton, 50 white stars on a blue field
{ January 13, 2009 @ 10:34 am }
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{ Thought of the Day }
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What this country needs…
What this country needs is more people to inspire others with confidence, and fewer people to discourage any initiative in the right direction, more to get into the thick of things, fewer to sit on the sidelines merely finding fault, more to point out what’s right with the world, and fewer to keep harping on what’s wrong with it, and more who are interested in lighting candles, and fewer who blow them out.
-Father James Keller
{ January 13, 2009 @ 9:44 am }
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{ Thought of the Day }
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Lessen the effects of stress … with pistachios
And you thought they were only good in ice cream. A recent study at Penn State University indicates that the plant sterols and other nutrients found in pistachio nuts may help alleviate the effects of stress.
According to the study, participants who were served 1½ ounces of pistachios daily in a heart-healthy diet experienced lower blood pressure levels during stressful mental and physical tests than they did while on a diet that didn’t include pistachios.
Good news, except for the calorie-minded. 1½ ounces, or about 75 shelled nuts, is 250 calories.
{ January 12, 2009 @ 12:39 pm }
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{ Real Estate, Today's Real Estate News and Advice }
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Clutter-Free Helps Sell Homes
At the start of a new year a lot of us get motivated to give our homes a good cleaning. It’s a way to clear the physical and mental clutter and, if you’re selling your home, it’s a must-do to help attract buyers. Full Story
Realty Times
{ January 5, 2009 @ 7:06 pm }
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{ Mortgage Lending }
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