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If I hear the news say Twitter one more time I may just Tweet you!

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Okay, its hip, its the cool thing to do. Tweet away. Follow me. Please follow me. Come on you know you want to follow me.

I am just not sure why everyone loves twitter so much. I use it, I follow people, I get some followers, but what are you really following. Did you really want to know how many times I went to the bathroom today. I guess if thats your thing who am I to tell you differently.

I have grown a little fonder of twitter recently, and continue to learn a lot from tweetdeck, and twibs, but the founders of twitter must have paid celebrities and the media to report on how great twitter is. I can't tell you how many times I have heard the local, regional, and national news media mention twiiter in a news report.

What do you tweet about? How do you use it for business?

Boca Raton trys to regulate Wireless Carriers.

Boca Raton city officials continue to review and research the proposed new ordinance that would regulate wireless communications towers.

Originally, it has been interpreted that wireless carriers do not need to seek permits to expand their network or build new towers. The City is trying to find out how they can regulate these wireless carriers.

What brought this to light was last year Palm Beach Farms residents heard that T-Mobile was going to build a cell phone tower in the community. Needless to say many were outraged to find out they really could do nothing about it. However, Boca Raton officials have tried to work with these wireless carriers, and talks are ongoing about the tower, and future towers in their city.

The city of Boca and wireless representatives were set for the 3rd time to have ea meeting, but that has been put off due to the complexity of the meeting.

Chinese Drywall in South Florida Part 1

Chinese Drywall is fast becoming the "New Mold" in South Florida. There has been no one hit harder than builders these days, and now Chinese Drywall may end up forcing many large and small builders to go out of business.

The term Chinese Drywall came from during the drywall shortage in 2004 to 2008, many builders were scurrying around to find other importers than the US and Canada as they could not build fast enough. They went to China and found some. The problem is that when manufacturing the drywall either from coming over on the boats or through the coal mines the minerals inside the drywall turned into sulfuric gas. This effects all the copper wiring in the house along with the A/c and electrical. It corrodes everything from silverware to coins. They have not determined whether it is a health risk, but if it is corroding copper wiring, you can imagine what it does to your lungs. There have been many reports of people and kids getting sick. Pets have been reported as dying because of the Chinese Drywall. Approximately 100,000 homes across the country may have it, and over $36,000 in Florida. Mostly in South Florida, and West Florida where the construction remained rampid.

Part 1!

Realtors on Steroids!

Boca Raton RealtorBoca Raton Realtor on Steroids

With many of the realtors having problems staying in their career they love, maybe realtors should turn to taking steroids. It worked for Mark Mcgwire who all of a sudden starting hitting 70 home runs. It worked for Barry Bonds who broke the home run record. Maybe it will work for you too. Maybe we can partner with a lab. Possibly Balco as they are looking for some more clients.

  • We have to make sure that the steroids make us stronger so we can keep the buyers in our car until they write the check.
  • We have to make sure that the steroids make us faster so we can out run our competing realtors to the expired listings.
  • We have to make sure that the steroids make us bulkier so we can lift the sellers out of their house when they are being uncooperative.
  • We have to make sure the steroids make us scarier so we can scare our buyers into closing on a home rather than just making offers.
  • We have to make sure the steroids don't shrink our brain so we can still satisfy the needs of our clients.
  • We have to make sure that no one finds out about the steroids or everyone will start doing it.
  • We have to make sure that if the National Association of Realtors finds out about it that we all deny it. "We knowingly did not take any steroids".
  • We must make sure that we just don't deny that we took steroids, but we have to write a book about not taking steroids.

I believe if we resort to steroids the market will be better, and we as realtors will continue to make lots of money. Like Latrell Sprewell said "We have to feed our family, I can't do it on this salary".

Calendar of Events in Boca Raton

These are some events coming to the city of Boca Raton.

Friday, May 1 "MUSIC IN THE PARK" SERIES

"South Pacific" Tribute Show by ZMC Entertainment

7:00 pm - Mizner Park Amphitheater, Located on Federal Highway, just south of Glades Road

Cost: Free Contact: (561) 393-7806 selection 2

Saturday, May 2, 9 BOCA RATON GREENMARKET- CHILDREN'S MUSEUM EVENT

Local produce, plants and prepared foods, organics, soaps, fresh pasta, oils & vinegars, salsa, hot sauce, specialty arts & crafts, food tastings, family activities, community not-for-profit organizations, fresh cut flowers, food & health information, breakfast & lunch food vendors

8:00 am - 1:00 pm - South Federal Hwy and South Mizner Blvd (Royal Palm Place Parking Lot)

Cost: Free Contact (561) 368-6875

Thursday, May 14 POLICE MEMORIAL CEREMONY

Commemorative Ceremony including speeches, dedications, music in remembrance of all law enforcement personnel who gave the ultimate sacrifice

6:30pm - Police Dept Parking Lot Located at 100 NW Boca Raton Blvd

Cost: Free Contact: (561) 338-1269

Friday, May 15 "CINEMA IN THE PARK" SERIES

FEATURE FILM - "SPACE CHIMPS "

Dusk (7:30pm) - Mizner Park Amphitheater Located on Federal Highway, just south of Glades Rd

Cost: Free Contact: (561) 393-7806 selection 2

Sunday, May 24 "SUMMER MUSIC IN THE PARK" SERIES

BOCA BALLET

7:30 pm - Mizner Park Amphitheater Located on Federal Highway, just south of Glades Rd

Cost: Free Contact: (561) 393-7806 selection 2

Monday, May 25 MEMORIAL DAY COMMEMORATIVE CEREMONY

10:00 am - Boca Raton Cemetery Located at 449 SW 4th Avenue

Cost: Free Contact: (561) 393-7806 selection 2

Monday, May 25 "SUMMER MUSIC IN THE PARK" SERIES

NEW GARDENS BAND & ROBERT SHARON CHORALE (Full concert band and choir)

7:00 pm - Mizner Park Amphitheater Located on Federal Highway, just south of Glades Rd Cost: Free Contact: (561) 393-7806 selection 2

JUNE 2009

Friday, June 5 "SUMMER MUSIC IN THE PARK" SERIES

"THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT...BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS" Stage Show

7:00 pm - Mizner Park Amphitheater Located on Federal Highway, just south of Glades Rd

Cost: Free Contact: (561) 393-7806 selection 2

Friday, June 19 "SUMMER MUSIC IN THE PARK" SERIES

FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY'S "MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA"

featuring 4 pianos, 352 keys, 40 fingers....along with Summer Repertoire Preview & Highlights

7:00 pm - Mizner Park Amphitheater Located on Federal Highway, just south of Glades Rd

Cost: Free Contact: (561) 393-7806 selection 2