Detroit wants to save itself by shrinking – Yahoo! News.

So when I read this, it made me actually proud of the elected officials of Detroit. Now will the idea work? I have no idea! But, hey they are trying at least. That is more than what I can say for a lot of other officials. So many people today are scared to death to put their neck out there for fear of getting it chopped off if their ideas don’t work.

So I will give credit where deserved, I applaud you officials of Detroit. Trying to save your city from something that we all thought was inevitable. Creativity at its finest. I hope and pray that Detroit can make it through this mess we are all in.

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Craig Venter’s Hangout – WSJ.com.

You are always hearing the phrase “going green”. We hear a lot about it in the media, or in the tabloid magazines. It is really popular with movie stars now to have LEAD cettified homes. Or “GREEN HOMES”, now there is a big discrepency in what actually constitutes a green home, however I will leave that up for another discussion. Bottom line, is I am under the opinion that with the ever changing economy, the idea of homes, or lifestyles continue to change. The days of owning a 6000 sq. ft. monster of a home for a small family is the days of the past, the new future will be smaller and cleaner.. Check out my dream home.. Click on the link for more photos..

Also please don’t forget the new site

utah bank foreclosures.

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Wow, interesting article I think. This just came up on the New York Times today. While I agree that short sales have been devasting home values in neighborhoods all across the country, I’m not sure if I agree with paying the homeowner to leave…

Let us know your thoughts. We’d love to hear them.

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/08/business/08short.html?scp=2&sq=david%20streitfeld&st=cse

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Teams take shape for spy center bid – Salt Lake Tribune.

This is a really interesting scenario to watch take place. The whole process of bidding on a national level is fascinating to me. I was speaking with a representative from Layton Construction concerning the process. Just to submit a bid/ proposal is a very costly expense for all of these companies. Doesn’t matter how this pans out, the building is going in Utah, and therefore all the workers will be coming here from out of state, or they will be hiring locals to do the work. Meaning money will be spent here.

So regarding the economic impact this will have on a local scale is huge. I am excited to see how the process pans out, I am routing for Layton Construction personal reasons Go LAYTON!! ha ha..

Anyway, you all should be excited about this..

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ksl.com – Exclusive look at FrontRunner South rail through Jordan Narrows.

This is great news, you have to love it when you hear about our wonderful state expanding and bcoming better.

This is a huge step for the state of UTAH. A commuter rail system in UTAH, basically you will be able to get on the train in Provo and get off in Ogden.. This will be wonderful for our economic future.

So often we don’t realize how much our city officials are doing for the development of our city for the futre. This is a huge step in becoming a major metroplitan city in the United States, The only way to sustain the growth that is predicted is to have form of public transportation for the commuting to work..

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So my wife and I have been trying to change up our nightly routine every weekend, and experience something new in SLC.. So I am going to continue to post my weekly adventures here so you all can experience this deverse city we live in! Yes, I used the word Diverse.. Salt Lake City, UTAH has a lot to offer. Just to often us locals don’t get out and get invovled in what’s going on.

Utah, has many concert halls, Theaters, Art Galleries, Bars, Clubs, and many more. The difficulty is how to find all of them? So if you have an event that you would like to get out to the public, let me know and I will post it in my weekly update..

Here are a few of my favorite websites to find events in Salt Lake City, UTAH..

http://www.saltlakemagazine.com/

http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/events

http://eventful.com/my

http://www.visitsaltlake.com/events/

http://www.nowplayingutah.com/

These are just a few of the great places to check out to find your next activity on your friday night. Don’t let another friday night go wasted at the Megaplex theaters:)

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So the ultimate question in the conomy right now is. Will they extend the tax credit? It is that time of year where law makers are making the round to determine if they will extend the tax credit? Now why would it be wise to do so? Well, first example would be what will happen if they don’t? Now, before I go any further I am actually of the opinion that they don’t extend the credit! Now many of you say, what the heck.. If you are in the Real Estate industry in Salt Lake City, why wouldn’t you want it? Well first of all I think people need to feel the urgency of the situation. People keep thinking oh we have the tax credit, interest rates are low, its just going to get better. I will wait and buy at the low.. I hear that every day.. So I think they should let the tax credit expire and see the people throughout the country freak out when they realize they missed out…

Now, that is just my opinion.. Love to hear your thoughts.

Will they extend the first time home buyer tax credit?

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I like to end the work week with a smile, So in the spirit of keeping our heads up. Here is something to make you smile.. I liked both of them, so I though heck why not.. Funny Cartoons about the Economy

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Home Maintenance Tip -

Cooktops and Ranges

Cooktops and ranges generally do not require much maintenance, but a little care and prevention can do a lot to prolong the life of your unit. The key to maintaining range or cooktop function is to keep it clean. Wipe up spills as soon as they cool – acids from foods can cause damage, so clean up spills before they have time to react with the cooktop surface. Reflective drip pans should be cleaned regularly to maintain their shine, because shiny surfaces reflect heat back to the pot or pan. Plus keeping drip pans clean lengthens their life. When cleaning around burner elements, ensure the elements are completely cooled, (to be extra safe, unplug the unit before cleaning around burners), and be careful not to shove debris into wiring or gas ports. Choose non-abrasive cleansers to avoid scratching, pitting, discoloration or damage to vulnerable porcelain or ceramic cooktops.

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