The commercial property market is facing its worst year since it crashed in the early 1990s, the Sunday Times reported, citing a new survey by forecasters that includes CB Richard Ellis, the world’s biggest property consultant.
The firm predicts that returns will plunge to almost zero by the end of this year, according to the article.
The […]

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As if the Redskins didn’t need anymore problems/distractions this season, Injured Safety Sean Taylor was found shot twice in his home earlier this morning.
I’d have to say that this will just about end his season.
Source: Sean Taylor Shot, In Critical Condition

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Being somewhat attached to the Internet professionally, the term “Cyber Monday” continues to gain some speed every year. For the record, Cyber Monday is marketing stunt pulled off by Shop.org, a prominent online retailer association. As Snopes points out, Cyber Monday is rarely a big day for online sales - the month of December alone […]

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US Representative Julia Carson (D-Indianapolis) is larger than life.  When she entered a room - whether at the Indiana Statehouse or on Capitol Hill - she drew attention.
Yesterday, the Indiana congresswoman announced that she has terminal lung cancer.  Ms. Carson has been on medical leave from her duties in Congress. The Saturday announcement was the […]

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Via the Associated Press:
Sen. Trent Lott of Mississippi, the Senate’s No. 2 Republican, plans to resign his seat before the end of the year, congressional and White House officials said Monday.
Lott, 66, scheduled two news conferences in his home state later in the day to reveal his plans. According to congressional and White House officials, […]

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This story on Cyber Monday (that would be the first day of work following the Thanksgiving holiday, and Black Friday) amuses me because I did my post-Thanksgiving online shopping yesterday, on Cyber Sunday. I’m out-of-step, as usual.
Here is what Fox News has to say:
Retailers are hoping last week’s strong start to the holiday shopping season […]

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A difficult season for the Senate Republican Caucus just got tougher with the retirement of Trent Lott, the Minority Whip — at least in the short term. The four-term Senator from Mississippi will leave the Senate at the end of the year, and the Republicans will have to scramble to ensure that they keep the […]

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Apparently, everyone’s looking for Cyber Monday deals. Trouble is, Cyber Monday doesn’t exist. Fascinating perspective from Fast Company:
Unlike the nickname “Black Friday,” which is said to have been coined in the mid-70s, the term “Cyber Monday” has a short, definite history. The phrase was born on November 21, 2005 in a press release published by […]

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Yes, YouTube appears to be down currently. Looks like it’s down at least 30 minutes now (as of 12:45pm Eastern) based on Corsin’s note. I’ve received nine emails and a batch of Twitter messages asking if it’s down so here is my confirmation that it’s down for me as well.

The site currently returns the following […]

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Parents do not show up at Highland Elementary School merely to drop off students.
On a recent morning, one mother arrived seeking help in filling out a job application. Another needed a Spanish speaker for a teacher conference about missed homework. Someone else wanted to know how to get health insurance for her son.
More: Third world […]

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