The American spirit of ingenuity is as unprecedented as the irrepressible nature of her citizens is incontrovertible. I am reminded of it daily and often seek solace in its truth. It is a well chronicled phenomenon that these soils cultivate resourcefulness and determination that is uniquely
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02/24/2009
There are deals and then there are deals. And then there are deals which make you jump up and slap the nearest bystander. Get your slapping hand ready. This incredible semi-custom Elite Communities home was built on an elevated full acre in Queen Creek in 2007. Featuring 4 bedrooms, den / offi
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02/15/2009
One of the best features of McCormick Ranch living in Scottsdale, Arizona is the walking path system which connects all of the community's wonderful amenities. From the parks and lakes to the golf and fine dining, the amazing multiuse path system connects it all. As s
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02/15/2009
McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, AZ is renowned for its central location and unmatchable amenities. Including walking / biking paths that stretch through its confines, an unparalleled lake system, golf, fine dining, top shelf schools, etc, our little community has become a mecca for the vacationin
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02/15/2009
The Greeting Card Pink Slipby Paul Slaybaugh and Andrew J. Lenza Walter Shu fidgeted in his chair. His wife was right. He loathed the act of firing people. He read once that a discharge should last fifteen minutes. In and out and stay out. Walter eyed the stack of citations on his desk
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02/12/2009
How to Persuade a Stranger to Do the Right Thing by Andrew J. Lenza A fire displaced us so we’re holed up at the beach. There’s something about a Northeast tourist town in winter. You see a shadow coming towards you in the dusk. Human or zombie? I met John Doe a block away. I wa
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02/11/2009
When I first got into this business a decade ago, it didn't take long to encounter one of the favored pastimes of consumers and professionals alike: Reveling in prices that once were. Whether it was the colleague pointing out a development where he lamented not purchasing five units back when th
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01/24/2009
Not only is failure always an option, it is often the best one. Weightlifters will tell you that taking sets to failure, that point where you can no longer perform additional repetitions with good form due to muscular fatigue, is the path to increased strength and growth. Shrewd businessmen will
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01/20/2009
If you are like many potential home sellers I have spoken with over the past several months, you are leery of putting your home on the open market. The crush of competition, the dirth of qualified buyers ... the constant state of panic that your home won't be in absolutely show ready condition w
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01/16/2009
*Reduced (1/14)!!!* Unbelievable value in McCormick Ranch! Ideally suited for seasonal residents or anyone looking for hassle-free living, Heritage Village patio homes combine the privacy of single-family homes with low maintenance living. Enjoy your own private patio while allowing the HOA to
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01/14/2009
