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20 useful sites for Cisco networking professionals [Digg] 2008-02-19 11:03:37 If you're studying for Cisco
exams and about to tear your hair out, don't fret; there are many others in the same position, and they are writing up their experiences in their blogs and passing along hints and tips. Even if you're a CCIE pro, there's always room for personal improvement and expansion. With that in mind, here are 20 useful sites. Read more:Digg
, networking
To my iPhone, with love [Slideshow] [Digg] 2008-02-14 08:43:05 As I lie here in my iPhone
thong on Valentine's Day, I slip you out of your red leather Louis Vuitton case, gaze at your cheesy Valentine wallpaper and listen through red - yes, red, not white - earbuds as you play some Barry White to get us in the mood. And what's this? An e-card, just for me? Aw, you shouldn't have. You know, I feel the same way. Read more:Digg
, Slideshow
MacBook Air Unboxing [Digg] 2008-02-14 00:54:45 Ponzi has searched high and low for a lighter-weight notebook she can use for travel. After doing a lot of comparison shopping, we decided on the new MacBook
Air for her. First thing out of th... Read more:Digg
, Unboxing
Google to set up 20-acre campus in Hyderabad [Digg] 2008-02-13 12:54:06 Google will set up their India campus in Hyderabad. We have allotted 20 acres of land," M Gopi Krishna, Special Secretary in Andhra Pradesh's Department of IT and Communications said during a presentation on the coming Hyderabad IT summit 2008. Read more:Digg
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Drupal 6.0 has been RELEASED - download now [Digg] 2008-02-13 08:45:42 Version 6.0 of Drupal
, popular social publishing platform for countless web sites, has been released. This version of Drupal is easier to use for administrators, themers and developers alike. Check out the many great new features such as an improved installer, OpenID support, drag-n-drop, actions and triggers, and better internationalization. Read more:Digg
Android prototypes up close [Digg] 2008-02-13 07:26:20 Freescale, Marvell, NEC Electronics, Qualcomm and Texas Instruments all had Android
on show. Most of them expect to see Android phones based on their chips on the market in the second half of this year. Read more:Digg
References to Freemasonry In Major Motion Pictures 2008-02-12 22:00:18 This is a compilation of references to freemasonry in the cinema. The references to the masons are always very subtle but unmistakable. The best part is, this is coming directly from the Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon. Read more:Major
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, Pictures
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Confessions of a Caller-ID spoofer 2008-02-12 08:47:28 He spoofed the HR director's work phone number, then the number of that guy's boss, before moving up to a vice president, and finally, the CEO. Says he had no choice. He also says "this thing that I did is bad and should be outlawed." He even spoofed a White House number. Fascinating full interview. Read more:Caller
Apple Announces Aperture 2 2008-02-12 07:48:10 Apple's store was down this morning, and when it came back up: presto! Aperture 2. Read more:Apple
Columbia Disaster 2008-03-21 09:00:08 420 Columbia
Rd.
Asking Price
$898,000
:::
Sq-ft
2,000
Purchased Price
$156,000
:::
Lot Size
9,060
Purchased Date
09/28/1984
:::
Beds
3
Days on Redfin
180
:::
Baths
1.75
$/Sq-ft
$449
:::
Year Built
1948
20% Downpayment
$179,600
:::
Area
Peacock Village
Income Required
$224,500/yr
:::
Type
SFR
Est. Payment*
$4,540/month
:::
MLS#
A07140037
*Estimated monthly payment assume 20% down, 30-yr fixed @ 6.50%
Remember what happened to Shuttle Columbia back in 2003? It disintegrated upon re-entry and lives were destroyed. If the sellers at 420 Columbia don’t drop the price down to market values, they can [...] Read more:Disaster
Futurama on Panorama 2008-03-20 09:00:44 930 Panorama
Dr.
Asking Price
$1,080,000
:::
Sq-ft
2,317
Purchased Price
$960,000
:::
Lot Size
10,390
Purchased Date
12/01/2005
:::
Beds
3
Days on Redfin
196
:::
Baths
2
$/Sq-ft
$466
:::
Year Built
1948
20% Downpayment
$216,000
:::
Area
Peacock Village
Income Required
$270,000/yr
:::
Type
SFR
Est. Payment*
$5,460/month
:::
MLS#
22098482
*Estimated monthly payment assume 20% down, 30-yr fixed @ 6.50%
“SELLER ARE EASY TO WORK WITH AND WILL ENTERTAIN YOUR OFFER. SELLERS WILL DELIVER THE HOME W/ NEW CARPET IN DEN AT BUYERS REQUEST AND WILL WAX THE ORIGINAL OAK FLOORS ONCE ALL [...] Read more:Futurama
Inventory & Market Report - 3/22/08 2008-03-23 09:00:03 Zip Codes: 91006, 91007
Current Market
Listings as of March 22nd, 2008*
Properties for Sale: 245 (-12)
Median Listing Price: $775,000 (+0.7%)
Weekly Foreclosure Update*
Properties in Foreclosure: 17 (+2)
Properties in Pre-Foreclosure: 65 (-7)
*+/- is compared to previous week’s data.
As housing prices decline, many people are tempted to jump into the market and grab their piece of the American dream. [...] Read more:Inventory
Arcadia Mania 2008-03-22 09:00:43 750 Arcadia Ave. #3
Asking Price
$558,000
:::
Sq-ft
1,882
Purchased Price
$415,000
:::
Lot Size
3,162
Purchased Date
03/02/2004
:::
Beds
3
Days on Redfin
42
:::
Baths
3
$/Sq-ft
$296
:::
Year Built
1974
20% Downpayment
$111,600
:::
Area
Income Required
$139,500/yr
:::
Type
SFR
Est. Payment*
$2,821/month
:::
MLS#
A08019933
*Estimated monthly payment assume 20% down, 30-yr fixed @ 6.50%
One of our readers, TY, has requested that I profile this property and I’m happy to oblige. Per the email- “The price is under $300 per sqft and it is in a desirable [...] Read more:Mania
High on Hyland 2008-03-25 09:00:20 1537 Hyland Ave.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
:::
Sq-ft
2,567
Purchased Price
$1,158,000
:::
Lot Size
10,880
Purchased Date
02/13/2007
:::
Beds
4
Days on Redfin
78
:::
Baths
3
$/Sq-ft
$487
:::
Year Built
1948
20% Downpayment
$250,000
:::
Area
Santa Anita Oak
Income Required
$312,500/yr
:::
Type
SFR
Est. Payment*
$6,320/month
:::
MLS#
A08002615
*Estimated monthly payment assume 20% down, 30-yr fixed @ 6.50%
“note, tenant occupied, lease up 7/31/08, currently leasing for $4,300/mo. can make offer subject to inspection, try longer escrow and take over lease for a few months or close on 7/31/08.”
This property [...]
Community Profile - Santa Anita Oaks 2008-03-24 09:00:05 This week’s community article will profile the beautiful SantaAnita
Oaks area. This serene neighborhood, also known as the Upper Rancho Estates, is essentially at the foothills of the mountains, located north of the 210 freeway. It’s also close to nearby commercial centers like Hasting Ranch which has Whole Foods, Corner Bakery, Sears, Aaron [...]
Dear Homedebtors… 2008-03-28 09:00:48 After doing property profiles on AHB day in and day out, it has come to my attention that most sellers are still overpricing their property for sale. As a potential buyer, I would like to share something with them. Perhaps they are still in denial and believe that buyers are willing (and/or able) to meet [...]
Still Singing? 2008-03-27 09:00:18 905 Singing
Wood Dr.
Asking Price
$3,450,000
:::
Sq-ft
4,711
Purchased Price
$2,400,000???
:::
Lot Size
0.89 acre
Purchased Date
02/17/2006
:::
Beds
4
Days on Redfin
146
:::
Baths
5
$/Sq-ft
$732
:::
Year Built
1966
20% Downpayment
$690,000
:::
Area
Santa Anita Oak
Income Required
$862,500/yr
:::
Type
SFR
Est. Payment*
$17,443/month
:::
MLS#
22101527
*Estimated monthly payment assume 20% down, 30-yr fixed @ 6.50%
I couldn’t find a previous sales price for this house, but it showed a transaction on 2/17/2006. According to the property tax it paid in 2007, it’s was probably purchased [...]
Footing the Bill on Foothill 2008-03-26 09:00:26 1031 W. Foothill Blvd.
Asking Price
$1,998,000
:::
Sq-ft
3,754
Purchased Price
$1,700,000
:::
Lot Size
44,100 (1 acre)
Purchased Date
07/26/2005
:::
Beds
4
Days on Redfin
156
:::
Baths
4.25
$/Sq-ft
$532
:::
Year Built
1956
20% Downpayment
$399,600
:::
Area
Santa Anita Oak
Income Required
$499,500/yr
:::
Type
SFR
Est. Payment*
$10,102/month
:::
MLS#
22100417
*Estimated monthly payment assume 20% down, 30-yr fixed @ 6.50%
I had noted the large lots in this community in the profile on Monday and this property clearly exemplifies that feature with a full acre of land. Sure this [...]
Inventory & Market Report - 3/29/08 2008-03-30 09:00:07 Zip Codes: 91006, 91007
Current Market
Listings as of March 29th, 2008*
Properties for Sale: 234 (-11)
Median Listing Price: $775,000 (+0)
Weekly Foreclosure Update*
Properties in Foreclosure: 19 (+2)
Properties in Pre-Foreclosure: 64 (-1)
*+/- is compared to previous week’s data.
Last February’s housing numbers are reporting nothing but negative news. Let’s start on the national level:
Bloomberg is reporting that “Home prices [...] Read more:Inventory
On the Hunt 2008-03-29 08:00:16 1025 W. Huntington Dr. #K
Asking Price
$228,000
:::
Sq-ft
1,160
Purchased Price
$200,000
:::
Lot Size
2,117
Purchased Date
10/28/2005
:::
Beds
3
Days on Redfin
25
:::
Baths
2
$/Sq-ft
$197
:::
Year Built
1968
20% Downpayment
$45,600
:::
Area
Huntington
Income Required
$57,000/yr
:::
Type
Condo
Est. Payment*
$1,153/month
:::
MLS#
W08032144
*Estimated monthly payment assume 20% down, 30-yr fixed @ 6.50%
This is the cheapest property on the market in Arcadia today. At $228,000 and $197/sqft it looks like a steal, but looks can be deceiving. The $1,153/month mortgage payment is very affordable; [...]
Dear Homedebtors… [Digg] 2008-03-28 12:27:42 There’s no roundabout way to put it so let’s just get to the point. If you are serious about selling your property - price it to sell. Read more:Digg
400+ DOM in Arcadia 2008-04-01 09:00:41 As the housing correction continues, inventory will increase and more properties will stay on the market without a transaction. Deceiving realtors often take a listing off MLS and Redfin, only to re-list right away in order to reset the days-on-market counter. This particular listing has been re-listed so many times I’ve lost count, but the [...]
The Data Does Not Lie 2008-03-31 09:00:07 Most bubble blog readers know that the housing correction will be severe, but I sense that the average Joe still does not quite understand the magnitude of the consequences caused by this Great Ponzi Scheme. The MSM is partially to blame for their cheer-leading headlines and quotations from the NAR’s misleading reports, but it is [...]
I AM LEGEND (2008) - ALTERNATIVE ENDING [Digg] 2008-03-04 19:47:27 The awesome I am legend alternate ending is finally out. Enjoy... But i still think the original ending goes well with the film. Read more:Digg
Planing a perfect Valentines Day [Digg] 2008-02-13 22:03:46 * Create the right atmosphere. Select the perfect romantic music and candles. The right atmosphere will set the tone for an evening of romance. * Select the clothes you will wear. You may select a suit, lingerie or nothing at all. But whatever you select, dress for the occasion. * Choose your best perfume. Read more:Digg
, Valentines
Where Is All The Oil Money Going? 2008-02-13 08:23:22 "Inquiring minds might just be wondering where all the oil money is going. Let's take a look at the answer with a set of really amazing pictures." Read more:Money
, Going
Highland History & HELOC Abuse 2008-04-04 09:00:21 1518 Highland
Oaks Dr.
Asking Price
$1,198,000
:::
Sq-ft
2,435
Purchased Price
$402,000
:::
Lot Size
0.45 acres
Purchased Date
10/16/1992
:::
Beds
3
Days on Redfin
11
:::
Baths
2.25
$/Sq-ft
$492
:::
Year Built
1951
20% Downpayment
$239,600
:::
Area
Highlands
Income Required
$299,500/yr
:::
Type
SFR
Est. Payment*
$6,057/month
:::
MLS#
A08042694
*Estimated monthly payment assume 20% down, 30-yr fixed @ 6.50%
On the surface, this looks like any other overpriced listing. There was nothing special that caught my eye except for the rather large price drop in the previous post-bubble downturn. This house [...] Read more:History