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Photograph taken by Robert Swetz in Hollywood California 2-10-2011
On my visit to Hollywood California last week I cam e across this billboard around Hollywood Blvd & Highland Ave. I was photographing and shooting video up and down the Hollywood Stars within the sidewalks at the “Chinese Theater” and as I looked up I saw Ken whining that he wants Barbie back.
Well as long as this is the “Original Barbie” and not some new underage Barbie, Vegas Bob is OK with that! Because if Ken was dating a (New) 14-17 year old Barbie I would have to bring him up in my (New) Book …
Dark Side of David
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I wanted to go on one of the tour buses that drive around viewing homes of Movie Stars and more. You could say that Vegas Bob was a little “Star Struck” while he was in Hollywood California.
As I was walking over the hundreds of Stars on the sidewalks I started to wonder … “When are they mention that that they want to put my Star on the sidewalks of Hollywood Blvd.
There isn’t one Star on those sidewalks that say … “Vegas Bob” … YET!
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There's an exciting, brand new BUILDING TECHNOLOGY aimed at reducing a building's carbon footprint. Does it have applications for residential homes? We think so. The BUILDING TECHNOLOGY is called EMMA (Environmental Management Solution) and it was developed by Australia-based sustainability consultancy Knowledge Global. EMMA is an automated solution for monitoring, tracking and forecasting a building's carbon footprint. EMMA collects information about electricity use, human traffic, weather forecasts, waste and even air quality to build a daily snapshot of a building's carbon footprint. EMMA then compares that snapshot against historical data to determine an "optimal forecast" for that day's carbon footprint. If the energy efficiency of the building deviates from the optimal forecast, building owners and managers are alerted via cell phone or e-mail (or both) about the issues. Perhaps the most interesting feature of EMMA is the wireless "eggs" that the systems uses to keep occupants aware of their energy efficiency. These eggs are placed at the end of hallways, in lobbies and other places and they glow green or red based upon a building's energy efficiency. This way, people are constantly made aware of the energy they're using and are more conscious about their affect on the environment. It's not a far cry to think this could be easily implemented in residential homes. Monitors could be set up in a home to track electricity use, water use and other metrics and fed into an online interface. This way, consumers could log in to a web interface and get updates on their home's energy efficiency at any time. With this BUILDING TECHNOLOGY you can also place the wireless egg monitors in a home, which would be a fantastic way for average consumers to keep aware of their energy efficiency. Imagine seeing an egg glow red in your home, checking the energy statistics of your home online and making adjustments based up on that information. With this BUILDING TECHNOLOGY using green products/services, the future of our environment can look pretty promising. Pretty neat, huh?
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Here are some easy tips for putting Money in your Pocket, Protect your future
Everywhere you look in the news and media today you see stories about global warming and our effects on the earth. While it seems to make sense that we should all be a little kinder to Mother Earth, what exactly are some of the benefits of going green?
Pretty obvious huh? We are not going to spend much time discussing this benefit as it’s the overall point of the going green movement (and this site for that matter), but saving the Earth is the biggest benefit of going green. While our collective actions have done huge amounts of damage to our planet, it is those same collective actions that can save it. In turn its Money in your Pocket, Protect your future
Most folks are unaware of the dangers in common household cleaning supplies and pesticides, but they all have a cumulative effect on our bodies. From switching to greener cleaning supplies to eating more organic foods, we can all take small steps to positively impact our own personal health and Protect your future
One of the side benefits of going green that many folks are just now realizing, going green can save you money (I know…sounds like the used car commercials on late night TV, but it’s true). We have a whole section on “Save Money Going Green” with tips and hints for doing just that. From saving money on home energy costs to easy ways to increase the gas mileage of your car, there are hundreds of ways to save money while going green, and who doesn’t want to save money? Again Money in your Pocket, Protect your future
As our Economy is currently in a nasty recession, many folks claim that this is not a good time to be focusing on going green. We think this is the exact time we should be focusing on going green and green technologies in particular.
Looking at the world economy, it is very difficult for the United States to compete in many traditional areas like manufacturing. One of the best ways for us to “keep our edge” and continue to compete is by being the leader in green technologies. The U.S. has always been an innovator and its part of what has kept us as a world economic power… green technology just may be the next big thing to be a leader in. That’s why its encouraging to see that part of President Obama’s economic plan includes the creation of 5 million “green collar jobs” over the next decade.
Another side benefit of developing greener technologies is that it will also lessen our dependence on foreign oil. As we discussed in our article about the Pentagon Going Green, this not Money in your Pocket at the pump but saves lives as well.
Deep down we all know we SHOULD be trying to be GREENER.. it just makes sense. It’s good for the Earth, good for our health, good for the wallet, etc. etc. etc. Do we really want to hand our children and our grand children a steaming pile of rubbish for a planet?
So why not avoid all that guilt and also reap all the other benefits outlined above? (I am sure my mother could have done a better job of making you feel guilty – I know she can sure do it to me – but she was not available while writing this article). Take that extra 10 seconds to recycle that can or bottle and enjoy that little feeling that you are doing the right thing.
In the end, just remember that going green will not only save the Earth… it will also improve your quality of life and provide many other benefits as well. So the next time someone asks you “Why are you so concerned about being green?” you just might have a few new answers up your sleeve.
What do you think are the main benefits of going green? As always, let us know your thoughts in the comments, and again enjoy Money in your Pocket, Protect your future
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From Hollywood to Vegaswood by: Robert Swetz (Vegas Bob)
Since elementary school I have studied Art, Photography, Music, Writing and have glued myself to the Silver Screen & Television.
My first visit to Hollywood was when I was a teenager and I drove down from Portland Oregon back in 1974.
I have been purchasing Real Estate Investments for over 20 years, most of them Lake properties and acreage. I find great deals, purchase them and sit on them until they become ripe for the picking!
Well some of these properties have become ripe for the picking because of the baby boomers that are starting retire.
I specialize in Real Estate Investments in Las Vegas Nevada, Custom Homes, High-rise Luxury Condos and more. Please take a look at my web site at........
I will be focusing on customers from Los Angeles because LA is getting so crowded and Las Vegas has less then 2 million, cleaner air, less traffic, etc.
Many movies have been filmed in Vegaswood and there will be so many more in the future.
Drive time from Hollywood to Vegaswood is around 4 1/2 to 5 hours give or take, which creates a great connection between the two places of Entertainment.
I have a itch to start working with my creative talents again, so with the sales of some Investment Properties I will be spending a few months in Hollywood studying Acting, Directing, Etc. This will happen some time this Winter.
I will be producing some music for my wife Nu Nu because singing is her talent of choice. Nu Nu sang in her Country of Myanmar (Burma) for over ten years and she in very well known. I will be helping her with several music videos also.
When we go to visit South East Asia, I will be producing and directing a movie in Myanmar (Burma). Nu Nu knows most of the movie stars in Myanmar and it will be a good place for me to start.
So for anyone reading this post in LA & Hollywood I will be looking for a place to rent and hang my hat some time this Winter.
Please feel free to contact me any time at (702) 443 7156
I have several other web sites for you to look at to learn more about me at ...............
www.RealEstateNationwideListings.com
Johnny Burke
Real Estate Agent
Los Angeles, CA
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Los Angeles, CA
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