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The Lesson Tee with
 Steve Anderson |
Playing in the WindFri, March 5, 2010 @ 9:19AM With this winter being one of the coldest and windiest ever in SW Florida, a lot of students of mine have been asking for advise when playing on these blustery days. With just a few simple changes you can keep your ball staying straight and avoiid the gusts. First, calculate that for each 10 mph of wind you will change clubs by one. If you were hitting a 7-iron on a calm day you'd need a 6-iron when going into a 10 mph wind. You'd then need a 5-iron into a 20 mph wind and so forth. If you're hitting with the wind then go to a higher lofted iron, the 8 instead of the 7 for a 10 mph trail wind. Second, widen out your stance just a few inches. The wind may tend to blow you over somewhat so widening your stance out will give you a better base and foundation so you keep your balance. Thrid. Play the ball about an inch farther back in your stance than you normally would.
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Your Money Matters
 Ben Feldman |
Follies Bi PartisanshipTue, February 16, 2010 @ 11:20PM Obama ran on a theme, one among his countless others, that he would strive for a bi partisan congress. He gave the impression, and that is all he can do, that he was above the political chicanery of miscreant political knaves. His nose in the air, his frowning corners at his mouth, his right hand pointing in the air at the beat of his oratorical cadence in full operatic like drama, he declared that he would bring hope and change. To the untutored ear regarding human nature's success in change, his message was as refreshing as a baby's pink cheeks. It was all innocence and naivety writ large. Obama also promised transparency. That we got. The first ever, that I know of Treasury Secretary that cheated on his taxes. And the US Congressman, Charles Rangell, head of the House tax writing committee hasn't paid his taxes. He is still being investigated and still head of the House committee. He is obviously too big too fail.
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Family Matters
 Dennis Gingerich |
Family Matters in 2010Thu, December 31, 2009 @ 4:53PM It’s a new year. The transition to a new year is a great time to reflect on our past and to plan for our future. It’s a time to set goals, reevaluate priorities and make resolutions. We may take time to reflect and plan in multiple areas – work, relationships, physical health, faith, finances and family. For the purpose of this blog, let me suggest you make sure to include reflection and some goal setting in matters related to your family. What criteria should we use to evaluate our past and plan for the future. Let me suggest something very basic. Thousands of years ago, God gave ten values for family living - God's big ten. They are more commonly called the Ten Commandments. They are the bedrock of western civilization. They are the foundation on which our entire judicial and law system has been built. And the interesting thing is, the Ten Commandments are one of the few things that Jews, Moslems and Christians will agree on.
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Legal Matters
 Sylvia Heldreth |
Foreclosures, Banks, and AssociationsTue, March 9, 2010 @ 11:12AM National leaders and members of the current administration have asked lenders to slow down the foreclosure process and do whatever they can to save people's homes. In addition to the sheer number of foreclosures that are clogging the courts, a new mediation requirement could add an additional 90 days to the process. On the other hand, some community associations are in fiscal crisis. Members are becoming slower to pay or, especially during foreclosure, not paying at all. This problem is exacerbated by the tendency for cash strapped members to stop paying association fees long before they stop making mortgage payments. The slow down requested by national leaders will further slow the revenue stream to association.
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Our Precious Sight
 Rodney Smith |
Eye ExamsThu, March 11, 2010 @ 3:44PM Readers, I am frequently asked how often someone should have their eyes checked. And at what age these exams should start. I always begin by stating that routine eye exams are an important part of preventive health care. I know from experience that many people only come in for an exam if they are having problems with their glasses. Or, if they don't wear glasses, sometimes don't come in at all! However, what needs to be kept in mind is that many eye and vision problems have no obvious symptoms. Because these problems can present without any overt symptoms, it is possible to have a vision problem- sometimes a very serious vision problem- and be unaware that it exist. This means practicing preventive medicine and having regular eye exams to make sure any problems are diagnosed and treated sooner rather than later. That being said, most people should have their eyes checked every one to two years.
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Commercial Connection by
 Gary Tasman |
Commercial Real Estate Fees...a question from a reader...Wed, April 8, 2009 @ 11:09AM I recently received this great question from a reader about commercial real estate fees and here is my response that I thought I would share with all of you. “I have a question for Mr. Tasman: When a commercial real estate professional like yourself is contracted to find a renter for a landlord, what is the going rate? I have been approached by a woman who has quoted what I think is a rather high rate, especially for this economy. She is asking me to make big concessions such as 6 months free rent to attract a tenant, but she seems unwilling to budge on HER fee. Also, she insists that all the money be paid to her up-front. What happens if the tenant leaves, and fails to fulfill his share of the contract. I'm out the full fee, obviously, and I'm back to square one. Thanks.
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