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Peggy Edwards, REALTOR®, Green Designation, Tampa, FL

No Matter Your Political Persuasion - Watch This Video on Healthcare

John Stossel in an interesting little video about free healthcare. I don't care if you are Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, or whatever. If you are an American, you really need to see this video. It's an eye-opener!

Numbers on Plastic Bottles...What Do They Mean????

The numbers marked on plastic containers indicate the type of resin that was used to produce the plastic. Click here ...

for a link to a handy chart by the American Chemistry Council that tells us what the numbers mean.

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Most curbside recycling programs allow plastics with the numbers 1 and 2. By checking the number, you'll know if, how, and where to recycle these containers.

I'm Now a Libertarian!

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I've been feeling disappointed in the Democrat and Republican parties for a while now. I realized that the Democrats are too far left for my taste in many of their platforms....and the Republican Party is little bit too far right.

I don't like feeling disappointed and helpless.

So, I switched parties and am now a Libertarian. It feels right for me.

Just wondering if any of you have felt what I do and....if you have switched to a party that's a better fit for you.

I know politics is a volatile subject and I'm not asking about your political persuasions. Don't even tell me WHICH party you've switched to. I'm curious only to know if you've switched.

Single-Stream Recycling

I found an interesting video today while reading the April 2009 issue of Better Homes and Gardens (and, yes, I will recycle the magazine!) In Hillsborough County, Florida, we are allowed to combine our paper, plastic and glass in one container for recycling pickup. I always wondered who (or what) does the separating of these items. Now we all know......