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I 3> this song and will probably always get a release of endorphins when I hear it, I hope by sharing the tune and the video that someone else finds a similar feeling, or simply just enjoys it. Happy Valentines Day!

This song is often rumored to tell the story about a stripper.

The stripper statement is simply a misunderstanding.

Jack Johnson wrote this song about a young girl named Taylor, hence the title of the song.

The song tells the story of three characters. The main character is Taylor, a sweet, young, innocent, lonely little girl, who is searching to find her heart.

In the story, Taylor works the night shift, passing out tickets to patrons who want to see her dancing. All this time, Taylor is dreaming of a paradise where sadness is unknown. However, things turn sour when a secret about her life reveals a sudden change. Feeling as though she has been mistreated, Taylor leaves her parents' home, trying to find someone who will comfort her. However, she only finds herself wandering the streets, looking for a place she can call home.

As she wanders along, Taylor meets the second character in the story, a young man named Peter Patrick, who is twice her age. Like Taylor, Peter Patrick is trying to find his heart. When Peter Patrick discovers that he's locked out of his own house, he pitter-patters on his window.

As he waits with Taylor outside his house, Pete discovers that the third character of this story, his wife, Sunny, won't let him into his own house! Somehow, Sunny realizes that she knows the truth, she knows just where Pete's been going to. Sunny discovers the secret, that Pete has fallen for Taylor! However, Pete realizes all the while that he has made so many mistakes, but he wasn't going to let his love for Taylor be the biggest mistake he's made in his life.

So, Pete tries to cover up the situation by thinking that going to church every Sunday will make everything right again.

BONUS: The line, "Two thousand miles from here" refers to Hawaii, Jack Johnson's native home. and the video was shot on a Northern Beach portion of Oahu

This is a picture of the walkway crossing over Bowery St in downtown akron. You can see the original and the edited version.

I used picasa 3 for this and have been enthused with the results now and in the past with Picasas capabilities.

I used to utilize Dell, but after a while all the normal services were unavailable and locked down, so HELLO Picasa!

With the changes in thinking, living and existing that society as a majority has assumed and is currently living. It is amazing to myself and others why so many apartment advertisements and property sellers are utilizing the same messages they were before the economic issues afflicted us. It would seem appropriate to make a seismic shift in the message to strike the chords with the audience!

Communcations firm DMB & B says:

"When faced with penny pinching consumers, it helps to shift your ad campaign from messages like ‘luxury' and 'status enhancement' to efficiency and value."

It would appear that seemingly this message has gone unheeded by the majority of our industry. Many people are still adhering to mediums such as "luxury" or needless amenities (e.g. disposal, etc...)

The points below are provided from, Multifamily Insiders' Lisa Trosien

Take a look at the newest ad for Pillsbury; the tagline: "Home Is Calling".

The actors in the commercial are even clicking their heels together, ala Wizard of Oz and the 'there's no place like home' mantra. Other companies, such as Ikea, Toys R Us, Band Aids and more are all trying to create a sense of comfort and stability in their ads as well.

So, how can you do it in your ads? Easy. Just make some of these simple tweaks (if they apply to your property, that is):

1. Tout the stability of your staff, management and ownership.

2. Communicate VALUE. What's included in the rent as far as services go? Don't forget to tout your amenities, too. Even coffee service is a big amenity now that folks are leaving Starbucks behind as a luxury they can no longer afford. Also, now is a good time to consider ADDING services such as dog walking, package delivery (instead of just acceptance) and more.

3. Get a resident testimonial! If you haven't used residents as salespeople, there's no better time than the present.

4. Push your two and three bedroom floor plans for 'great roommate living'. People are doubling up now, so capitalize on it.

5. Remind prospective renters that their rent is fixed for a year (or longer if you offer longer terms).