One thing that nearly every homeowner fears is the ability of the government to declare the right of eminent domain. This is when the law allows land to be forcibly taken for use by the government or others to help the public at large. What it usually means is that homeowners are forced to sell [...]
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Eminent domain
January 31st, 2012
Address visibility
January 21st, 2012
Driving at night is one thing that I have trouble with. My eyes are not what they used to be and it can be difficult to see. This is especially true when bright lights shine in my eyes. Luckily, I am familiar with most of the roads in my neighborhood, but there are times when [...]
Some good news
January 7th, 2012
One thing our family is happy about is the fact that our cousin Dave has decided to come home to America. He moved abroad several years ago for a new job and has now reached a level where he can come home. We are all waiting for him to arrive. The only problems he has [...]
Tuna pays big
January 5th, 2012
The Japanese has always been known for their love of a great tasting fish. This was once again made true by the actions of one Japanese restaurateur. He paid a record amount of money for one blue fin tuna that cost him about $736,000 dollars. He had the winning bid at an auction at the [...]
The postal service
November 17th, 2011
One thing that made America great is the U.S. post service. The ability for the average American to send and receive mail at a very low cost helped make our country great. This could be in jeopardy soon as the service is running low on cash. The high cost of labor has drained the service. [...]