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the grommet

Today, we received the results of our re-appraisal (so that we can refinance our mortgage).

It came in nearly $60,000 *above* what we paid for the house 2 years ago.

Given the state of the world, I am extremely relieved, even if this all feels like just a bit too much appreciation. I mean, how is that possible ( Read more... )

I don't always read this blog but I liked this piece ( Read more... )

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Important piece from 538.comfirst-time voters -- the vast majority of whom were driven to turn out by Obama (he won 83 percent [!] of their votes) -- voted against Prop 8 by a 62-38 margin. More experienced voters voted for the measure 56-44, however, providing for its passage ( Read more... )