Archive for March, 2010

Whether you like it or not, or even if you care anymore for the rancor that has been the healthcare debate, it is now history.  the historic healthcare bill passed and we are now left with trying to decifer where we fit in.  Wealthy taxpayers will almost certainly see a tax increase.  Others may be required to buy insurance and you may not even notice any change should your employer continue to provide you with insurance.  I have now lived to see three of the most significant and complex legislature in American history.  Medicare, Civil Rights and now Healthcare. 

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/03/21/AR2010032101637.html

The Florida Turfgrass Association has opened an office at the Historic Yarnall Building in downtown Lakeland.  florida Turfgrass Association is dedicated to education, research, and the promotion of environmentally-responsible, professional, and scientifically-based management practices for turfgrass.

It comes down to the last minute of any college basketball game to determine the winner and that’s why they call it MARCH MADNESS.  There is so much parity in college basketball that at any given game, anyone can win.  I like Kansas vs Duke in the final. 

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The credit crisis has put immense pressure on commercial real estate due to liquidity or lack thereof.  Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) rules like FAS 166 & 167 will hamper recovery of securitized markets.  These rules eliminate Qualifying Special Purpose Entity (QSPE) treating transfers of finacial assets as financing for accounting purposes rather than as a sale.  Therefore, requiring banks to place billions in assets back onto their balance sheets leaving less liquidity for loans.

Let’s get with the Lakeland Association of Realtors and head to Washingtion to lobby our Representitives asking them to fully examine accounting policy makeers to fully examine FAS 166 and 167.

If you or, anyone you know ever wanted to open and operate your own hair, nail or massage business, this is it!! 

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