• When you're house shopping, you have to also shop for a neighborhood. But how exactly can you find the right neighborhoodand a home at the right price point? Well, one of the ways you can buy your way into a great home and neighborhood and stretch your buying dollar is to find a neighborhood that is in transition. Called "fringe" or "transitional" neighborhoods, they are typically close to major metropolitan areas and were once neglected and less desirable, but have been gentrified.

    Buying in a transitional neighborhood for your first house allows you to get into the market relatively cheaply and build some equity. Your house gains value as the neighborhood improves. It may not be your dream location now, or the seaside beach community you want to retire to, but over time you will build even more equity and then move on at some point.

    How to find that perfect diamond in the rough? Here are two ways:

    1. Has a Starbucks just opened on the corner or maybe a Whole Foods

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  • The trip to Europe was successful, It was a wonderful experience . I met up with my wife and her sister
    a couple of hours of my wife's arrival. It took a major leap of faith to go all that way not knowing if or
    when I'd get there.
    Over all it was good thing, but with a few bumps along the way. There was a even chance that I could
    show up at all and when I did the look on everyone face told it all, ( I felt like I was a lost dog that now I
    was there they couldn't kick me out in the street ) Even my wife's face was like , wow now what do we do.
    But after that we went to dinner and they took me in.
    We took in the sights and enjoyed the stay, ( to be honest, my brother-in-law and sister-in-law went out
    of their way to make sure I had reservations to the museums they had made)
    It was a little awkward and a couple of times things got heated but nothing earthshaking. We finally got out own room for a night and i felt better that we could be alone for a while. I'm glad I went and my

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  • Interior designers and decorators really started paying attention to bathrooms in the early 1900's. It was during the time when the French started combining bathrooms and dressing rooms that many designers started to produce bathroom vanities for homes. Competitors were each coming up with their own one-of-a- kind design by using the most dominant construction material at that time, which was wood. Back then, a traditional bathroom vanity would be a sink and a basin with a wooden stand, as well as a towel rack.

    As time passed, innovative designers started generating bathroom vanities made out of ordinary woods. In addition, there were hand carved & intricate designs to make them look extravagant. Nonetheless, these vanities lost their appeal because they were pricey. Not many people could afford to buy them; hence, designers stopped producing them. As plumbers began improving plumbing systems and services, so did the interior designers and decorators.

    Slowly, designers began

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  • Album Cover























    Today, I opened my email and was presently surprised. I received a preview listen of Winston Warrior's new album, Lifeology 101... Back 2 School. While giving the house a good clean and cooking dinner, I pressed play and honestly enjoyed the CD from start to finish. My favorite and strongest track (in my opinion) is "Still in Love With You." I'm actually surprised this wasn't released as a first or follow up single. In fact, there's some other tracks that are hotter than "Elevator." Needless to say, you'll have some delight surprises. The only downer was a strange house remix of "Bad 4 U" - this was the only joint that through off the mood.

    Winston Warrior
















    See below some personal notes about the album from Winston himself. Finally, make sure to purchase the album Oct 16, 2012 - it will be available on iTunes! Spread the word!

    - Thanks for the tip GAME!

    "The never-ending process of learning from life's lessons is the inspiration behind this, my 2nd album, "Lifeology 101… Back 2 School". I've learned

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  • Rumor Has It


    Have you ever been involved in a rumor whether you are helping spread it or the victim of one? More than likely both.
    When I logged onto Facebook this morning I had a message from someone I didn't know. The message contained an occurrence that happened several years ago that caused alot of heartache for those involved. It also contained details that were not the truth. The parties involved had dealt with the indiscretion and moved on years ago. Why had this person decided to bring this up now? Do people spread rumors out of boredom, or do they thrive on the drama it causes?

    My name is Gossip-Author Unknown
    A little something to think about when the stories start going around the grocery store, school, ice rink, athletic fields, or parties: My name is gossip. I have no respect for justice. I maim without killing. I break hearts and ruin lives. I am cunning and malicious and gather strength with age. The more I am quoted, the more I am believed. My victims are helpless.

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  • Unchained Charms' 18k Collection is simply stunning, featuring an array of cuffs, earrings and necklaces sparkling with Swarovski crystals. Shop this timeless selection to give your jewelry box a dazzling mid-season update.

    The perfect accessory for a budding style star, Unchained Charms' personalized jewelry is C-U-T-E! Spell your little one's name or an encouraging word for back to school. Either way, these charms are fun and personal way to top off their playground and party looks alike.

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  • My Ode to October

    Recently I have been forced to endure some tests whose results changed my social life dramatically. These seemed to be all related but flowed more as a 'series of unfortunate events', if you will. These changes have improved my self worth and respect by a mile. Although it was quite an internal journey, it has sent me into a whirlwind of emotions that have ultimately had me come out on top.
    These trials all started with a choice I had made that many find themselves at a crossroads with in fleeting relationships. Most predictably, I am talking about infedelity which I had ultimately made a choice to succumb to. A friend of mine had introduced me to a man she had been friends with through her then boy-toy over a pool date with the four of us in attendance. At this point my first impression of him was rather superficial and misled due to a pre-date talk i had with my friend. I was in a relationship at this point with a boy who was, accurately , 1 year and 9 months younger than me and by

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  • I just had some chicken stir fry. It was pretty good.
    I don't get hungry anymore like i use too. You wouldn't guess it if you saw me. My edema is bad in this weather. I can not walk to far without hurting somewhere . Its my legs or something. I just grin an bare it.
    I hope they can find a cure for my edema. Really soon. Give me some hope somehow.

    I got to laugh at my hair. I look like Bart Simpson wife. For the last 2 months. The humidy is the worst in a long time. Natural curly hair have problems with humity an i am no exspertion. . I am sure when the cold weather comes it will get better. The problem with this hair do Its hard to wash. But I do the best that I can.
    I am in the mood for shopping so i better get crackin and enjoy my day of shopping.
    Have a great day..

  • Fall's Brights

    Missing those brights from spring and summer? You can still wear them for fall and winter. Here are a few bright pieces that are fall perfect!



  • MY 11 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER JADAE TELL STORY WHAT HAPPEN WHEN STOCKTON, CALIFORNIA PREJUDICE SYSTEM TRIED TO RUN ME AND MY 5 KIDS OFF THE ROAD IN MONTH FEBRUARY 2012! MY LITTLE GIRL TOLD WHAT HAPPEN WELL IS MY KIDS A LIAR,WE WAS ALMOST KILL BY THE SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY JUSTIC DEPARTMENT! HOW IS A COUNTY SUPPOSE TO PROTECT KIDS WHEN THEY TOOK THEIR HATE, AND GREED AND TRIED TO KILL ME AND MY CHIDREN BECAUSE WE ARE BLACK A SHADE DARKER ,2 DISABLE KIDS IN THE CAR I WANT JUSTICE LISTEN AT MY DAUGHTER JADAE NAOMI SMITH STORY WHO YOU BELIEVE I AM A MOM WITH NO CRIMINAL RECORD WHO ALWAYS BEEN THIER TO LOVE AND COMFORT MY KIDS.THE JUSTICE SYSTEM TRYING TO COVER UP THEIR DIRT GOD KNOW DR KING TAUGHT ME HOW TO TAKE A STAND. I WANT JUSTICE WHAT THEY DONE TO ME AND MY KIDS LIVES!I WANT JUSTICE FOR JADAE, JOSIAH, JAMES, SEANNAH AND JEREMIAH I WANT TO GO BACK TO GEORGIA I AM A WOMEN WHO IS NOT GOING TO STAND AND LET NOBODY KILL ME AND MY KIDS AND THINK I'M NOT GOING TO FIGHT BACK WE WAS ALMOST KILL! I

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