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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15993499003364974912013-05-21T14:31:42.134-04:00FOXmls.comSince 1995 - providing flat fee mls listing services for Illinois and Florida.FOXmlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07579273635507541806noreply@blogger.comBlogger389125http://www.foxmls.com/images/yourrealtorofchoice2.gifFoxmlscomhttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599349900336497491.post-9282216767386084942013-05-20T14:22:00.000-04:002013-05-21T14:24:19.059-04:002013-05-21T14:24:19.059-04:00A Peaceful Use of Drones: Aerial Videos<div class="NewsLetterArticleBox"> <div> <h1 class="NewsLetterArticleHeader"> <a href="http://www.foxmls.com/" name="Article2" target="_blank">A Peaceful Use of Drones: Aerial Videos</a></h1> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterAuthor">  <br /> <div> By: <a class="LogicHouseGrey" href="http://www.foxmls.com/z-welcome.aspx" target="MWWindow1000X800_single"> FOXmls.com </a> </div> </div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> Published: May 20, 2013</div> <div class="NewsLetterArticleBody"> Unmanned aerial vehicles - nicknamed drones - have seamlessly made the leap from military to peaceful uses, attracting an entirely new (and wide) audience who just love them for their role in creating amazing aerial photography.<br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <br /> <span class="NewsLetterVideoBox"><iframe align="right" allowfullscreen="no" class="NewsLetterIFrameSize" scrolling="no" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CK2JhLR5q8Q"></iframe></span> For under $1,000, enthusiasts can acquire remote-controlled cameras that take photos and video footage that would otherwise be impossible. These aerial cameras are producing videos that are attracting major attention online - like the one of a pack of wild coyotes running on a California hillside that accompanied a recent article in the online magazine, The Week. Trend watchers are calling for an "explosion" in drone-facilitated aerial photography.<br /> <br /> In the past, bird's-eye shots were only possible with expensive, inaccessible technology like that used in movies. But now, a host of inexpensive and easy-to-get products are available from $300 to $700. So anyone can take awe-inspiring photos and videos.<br /> <br /> Of course, this technology isn't without its cons; remote-control cameras make it easy to infringe upon someone's privacy and that is an issue. But it will be difficult, if not impossible to impose strictures. Especially when the product is so amazing.</div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201306.html#Article2" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. 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Ask Residents of Country Club Drive</a></h1> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterAuthor">  <br /> <div> By: <a class="LogicHouseGrey" href="http://www.foxmls.com/z-welcome.aspx" target="MWWindow1000X800_single"> FOXmls.com </a> </div> </div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> Published: May 15, 2013</div> <div class="NewsLetterArticleBody"> Residents of Wisteria Lane, USA might have found their property values rising during the long run of the Desperate Housewives TV series, but they've got nothing on the people who live on Country Club Drive.<br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <span class="NewsLetterVideoBox"><br /><iframe align="right" allowfullscreen="no" class="NewsLetterIFrameSize" scrolling="no" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/wCmFEHGmSYs"></iframe></span> According to a University of Georgia study, the value of homes with "country" in their addresses is 4.2 percent greater than similar properties located on streets that aren't "countrified". As for those lucky people on Country Club Drive, this posh address increases the value of their homes by 9.3 percent.<br /> <br /> As reported in the Wall Street Journal's blog, Developments, the study found that Country Club Drive sounded prestigious to those looking to impress: Unlike the intersection of Lonesome and Hardup Roads, as WSJ writer Robbie Whelan points out.<br /> <br /> But it's not necessarily all in a name.<br /> <br /> As listing site Point2Homes suggests, it's also the ad listings that draw buyers to your Open House. A fancy address obviously helps, but so do the descriptors "exquisite," and "private" when applied to luxury properties - those listed for $5 million or more.<br /> <br /> For the rest of us, there's always the "dream home," which comes sixth in a list of top 100 home descriptors developed by Point2Homes in its scan of 300,000 US homes. And, of course, features such as hardwood floors and stainless steel appliances.<br /> <br /> So, for those looking for the perfect home, scan the ads for stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and spa bathrooms. But if it happens to be located on Country Club Drive, so much the better. <br /> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201306.html#Article1" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. 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Can you afford a short-term rental, and what will you do with your furniture while you're waiting?</li> </ul> <b>Buy first</b><br /> <ul> <li> If you've found a home with unbelievable features in a great neighborhood at an awesome price, the pressure is on. You really want this dream home, so in this case, you may have to buy before selling.</li> <li> If the local real estate market is hot, you might feel safer buying first.</li> <li> It's probably a safe bet your home will sell fast, unless it's out of step with its neighbors; if it's a fixer, or if it's the best home in the neighborhood, it may languish or sell below asking</li> <li> The downside: If you buy first and your home does languish, the worst case scenario is you're stuck with double mortgage payments.</li> </ul> And double stress.<br /> <br /> Some families handle risk better than others. What kind and how much depends on your circumstances.</div> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201305.html#Article4" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. 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But that was then; this is now.<br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <span class="NewsLetterVideoBox"><iframe align="right" allowfullscreen="no" class="NewsLetterIFrameSize" scrolling="no" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/tG1D0RQcgXM"></iframe></span><br /> Singletons - as those who live alone have been described - are now choosing this lifestyle, and "going solo" has become statistically significant in North America, according to Eric Klinenberg.<br /> <br /> Klinenberg, sociologist and author of Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone, says that almost half the current population in the US is unmarried, representing 28 percent of American households. And many of the singletons he interviewed for his book highly value this lifestyle: "It allows us to do what we want, when we want on our own terms," Klinenberg commented in a recent Globe and Mail interview.<br /> <br /> For the most part, his singletons are alone, not lonely: "Many people ... said there was nothing more lonely than living with the wrong person," he noted. And they're not bored. Single people populate gyms, clubs and coffee shops, where they can mingle with a purpose.<br /> <br /> However, there are downsides: Living alone may be fulfilling, but it can also be frustrating. There's only one income to pay the bills, and statistics show that solos are at higher risk of accidents or crime. As well, the majority of Klinenberg's singletons are young.<br /> <br /> What will happen as they age?<br /> <br /> Ah, says Klinenberg, living alone is a "cyclical condition, not a permanent one." So chances are his young singletons will follow the traditional path - eventually.</div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201305.html#Article3" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. 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But there are ways to inject fun into morning walks (a.k.a. walkies) for you and your furry friend:<br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <ul> <span class="NewsLetterVideoBox"><iframe align="right" allowfullscreen="no" class="NewsLetterIFrameSize" scrolling="no" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UC_n_CxSZSk"></iframe></span> <li> Go to a dog park. Not only will your dog get to socialize with other pets, but you can socialize with their humans, as well.</li> <li> Take a new route and let your dog lead. Who knows what new and exciting adventures you'll discover together?</li> <li> Find a dog-walking buddy. Both Fido and you will enjoy the company.</li> <li> Turn your walk into a jog. You'll get a great workout, and so will your dog.</li> <li> Work on training. Use your walks to work on obedience commands or tricks (but don't forget the treats!)</li> </ul> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201305.html#Article2" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. 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Or he's turned his backyard into a junkyard. Or she's having noisy parties.<br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <span class="NewsLetterVideoBox"><iframe align="right" allowfullscreen="no" class="NewsLetterIFrameSize" scrolling="no" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OFzXaFbxDcM"></iframe></span><br /> Yes, having bad neighbors can be awful. And did you know they also can lower the value of your home by up to 10 percent.<br /> <br /> A recent study by the US Appraisal Institute indicates that your neighborhood - and your immediate neighbors - can be game-changers when it's time to sell. You may be looking at a 5-10 percent drop in your home's value. And a lower selling price.<br /> <br /> And it's not just close neighbors; it's your street and often your whole neighborhood. Barking dogs, poorly maintained properties, utility towers, and even funeral homes can make your neighborhood less desirable, and your home less saleable.<br /> <br /> What can you do? Not much after you've bought, although you can approach your neighbor and/or a lawyer to try to stop the offending behavior. But you can practice due diligence before you buy.<br /> <br /> Visit your potential neighborhood at night and during the day. Drop by on weekends. Drive around neighboring streets to get a feel for the area. Note the proximity of commercial properties. Chat with the neighbors to find out if you share the same commitment to maintaining your properties. Consider contacting the local police and checking crime stats.<br /> <br /> Whether you're buying for the long term, or may sell in the next few years, checking out your neighbors and the neighborhood only makes sense. <br /> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201305.html#Article1" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. 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So finding out all you can about the home-to-be is essential.<br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <br /> <img alt="Trace history of a home" height="266" src="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/Images/History-of-Home.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; float: right;" width="200" />It's all about the history of your home, and several companies have sprung up across North America to enlighten potential buyers as they begin their home search.<br /> <br /> These organizations provide inexpensive reports that include a history of the home dating back years.<br /> <br /> That means you can find out about additions and repairs through building permits and leaky roofs via insurance claims.<br /> <br /> Previous selling prices and even some of the more unsavory aspects of the home, such as a history as a drug lab, are available.<br /> <br /> Some firms also will provide names of the companies that made previous additions (such as swimming pools), so you can follow up if you like the workmanship, or if you don't.<br /> <br /> In the U.S., one company offering this service is BuildFax; buyers can obtain a report through their real estate agent. But if you have time and energy, you can also conduct searches yourself; virtually all the information is contained in official records, available to the public at little or no cost.<br /> <br /> History reports like these can help potential buyers avoid unpleasant surprises at closing time or later down the road.<br /> <br /> A track record of problems might make a house a lot more expensive to insure, but if a potential buyer knows about the issues before purchasing, he or she could decide against buying the home or at the very least will be prepared for the additional costs.<br /> <br /> Single-family homes are still much sought after; according to NAR, almost 80% of last year's buyers purchased a single-family detached home. It appears the American dream isn't dead; like previous generations, families have and will continue to seek a place of their own. <br /> <br /></div> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201304.html#201304-4-Reports Trace the History of Your Home-To-Be" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. 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Astronomers have discovered what could be another Earth.<br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <br /> <img alt="Out of this world vacation" height="112" src="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/Images/Space-Station-Hotel.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; float: right;" width="200" />They have been studying five planets orbiting a star called Tau Ceti, similar to the Sun. If these planets are really there, one of them is roughly the correct distance from the star to host life, oceans and mild temperatures.<br /> <br /> But don't book time off work just yet the discovery still needs to be confirmed.<br /> <br /> Astronomer Mikko Tuomi at the University of Hertfordshire in the U.K. and his colleagues looked at more than 6,000 different observations of Tau Ceti from telescopes around the world. They believe small changes in the way Tau Ceti moves in space could be caused by gravitational tugs from these five planets.<br /> <br /> Only one of the five planets (about four times as big as Earth) could host life. The others are too close to Tau Ceti.<br /> <br /> As a resident of this new Earth, you'd see a bright yellow sun in the sky, but your year would be much shorter - only 168 days.</div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201304.html#201304-3-Craving-an-Out-of-This-World-Vacation" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. 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Try serving it in a red or orange cup.<br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <br /> <img alt="orange cup" height="133" src="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/Images/orange-cup.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; float: right;" width="200" />According to a recent study in the Journal of Sensory Studies, people believed their hot chocolate had a more intense flavor when they drank it from a red or orange mug.<br /> <br /> Apparently we identify certain colors with the characteristics of certain foods, suggests lead researcher Betina Piqueras-Fiszman, and people associate red with sweet things.<br /> <br /> Brown packaging signals to coffee drinkers that inside they'll find a strong brew. And what about that important question "When you eat your Smarties, do you eat the red ones last?"<br /> <br /> Would the old jingle be as memorable if you ate the yellow ones last?</div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201304.html#201304-2-Smarties-Makers-Got-it-Right-After-All" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. Receive a free subscription to our Newsletter."><span class="ColorBlackNewsletter">View on FOXmls.com</span></a></span></td><td><br /></td></tr> </tbody></table> <hr class="NewsLetterLineBreak" /> </div> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer">www.FOXmls.com</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxmlscom/~4/I9nnjBOfbBU" height="1" width="1"/>FOXmlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07579273635507541806noreply@blogger.com0http://foxmls.blogspot.com/2013/03/smarties-makers-got-it-right-after-all.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599349900336497491.post-5655644341289774822013-03-15T18:21:00.000-04:002013-04-09T08:29:03.502-04:002013-04-09T08:29:03.502-04:00Bring Home 2013 Design Trends This Spring<div class="NewsLetterArticleBox"> <div> <h1 class="NewsLetterArticleHeader"> <a href="http://www.foxmls.com/" name="201304-1-Bring-Home-2013-Design-Trends-This-Spring" target="_blank">Bring Home 2013 Design Trends This Spring</a></h1> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterAuthor"> <br /> <div> By: <a class="LogicHouseGrey" href="http://www.foxmls.com/z-welcome.aspx" target="MWWindow1000X800_single"> FOXmls.com </a></div> </div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> Published: March 15, 2013</div> <div class="NewsLetterArticleBody"> <i>Spring has sprung, the grass has riz ... I wonder where the plumber is</i>.<br /> <br /> This riff on the poem, "Spring in the Bronx," highlights other rites of the season: renovating and redecorating.<br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /><br /> <img alt="2013 Home Design" height="120" src="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/Images/home-2013-design.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; float: right;" width="200" />There's nothing quite like sunlight pouring through our open curtains to inspire us, so every year at this time we start to think about changing our surroundings.<br /> <br /> Spring's latest trends may be just the thing to bring new life to your old home.<br /> <br /> And because it's even more important if you're thinking about selling, you'll be pleased to know there are some inexpensive quick fixes to brighten your surroundings.<br /> <br /> This year is all about color: Pastels are everywhere (Benjamin Moore's color of 2013 is called Lemon Sorbet), but so are muted blues, which have been proclaimed the new neutrals.<br /> <br /> Pastels are a great way to lighten and brighten without dominating. For the potential seller, an accent wall in soft yellow complements neutrals and won't turn off buyers.<br /> <br /> While summer is still months away, bring the look of the outdoors in now. Let garden furniture assume center stage, and introduce the sunshine with sheer window coverings; it's the best way to establish a link with nature.<br /> <br /> This year, we're reacting to our high-tech lifestyles by connecting to all things earthy.<br /> <br /> A "new" traditional style features classic with a twist, such as a sofa with simple lines upholstered in a strong color.<br /> <br /> It's a sea change from last year's whimsical folk art and reclaimed furniture look, which nevertheless remains popular this year.<br /> <br /> If you need new appliances, there's a big surprise in store. Black is the new stainless steel, and even white is trending.<br /> <br /> Lastly, you can give your home curb appeal with new door hardware in the latest metallics: brass, copper, bronze or gold. Don't forget to paint the door in one of the new colors. Then sit back and enjoy the compliments. <br /> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201304.html#201304-1-Bring-Home-2013-Design-Trends-This-Spring" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. 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You're Not Alone</a></h1> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterAuthor"> <br /> <div> By: <a class="LogicHouseGrey" href="http://www.foxmls.com/z-welcome.aspx" target="MWWindow1000X800_single"> FOXmls.com </a></div> </div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> Published: February 30, 2013</div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> <br /></div> <div class="NewsLetterArticleBody"> Americans who are house shopping in 2013 are looking for more than granite countertops and hardwood floors. According to recent research, it's all about the family.<br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /><br /> <img alt="Quintups" src="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/Images/Quintups.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; float: right;" />Most home buyers cite growing families as the main deciding factor in purchasing a new home. According to real estate professionals, almost three-quarters of their clients are motivated to look for a new home when they outgrow the old one thanks to their growing families.<br /> <br /> The second key motivator relates to the job market; almost 70% of respondents to a recent survey of real estate professionals cite job issues as a reason for buying a new home.<br /> <br /> As has been the case for several years, neighborhood safety remains the top factor influencing where buyers will purchase, according to the 2012 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, recently released by the National Association of Realtors. Convenient access to work was the second top factor. Families and couples placed a high priority on the quality and location of schools, and affordability remained a concern in 2012.<br /> <br /> While looking for affordable properties, families living with elderly parents or returning adult children are paying as much attention to the home's floor plan as to its cost. According to real estate professionals, many of these buyers are looking for split floor plans to give the different generations breathing room.<br /> <br /> Smaller homes are gaining traction. Builders are expecting the average home size will be 2,152 sq. ft. in 2015, compared to almost 2,752 sq. ft. in 2007. Part of this relates to increased energy costs; 87% of buyers now consider heating and cooling costs at least somewhat important.<br /> <br /> Single-family homes are still much sought after; according to NAR, almost 80% of last year's buyers purchased a single-family detached home. It appears the American dream isn't dead; like previous generations, families have and will continue to seek a place of their own.</div> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201303.html#201303-4-Growing-Out-of-Your-Home-Youre-Not-Alone" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. Receive a free subscription to our Newsletter."><span class="ColorBlackNewsletter">View on FOXmls.com</span></a></span></td><td></td></tr> </tbody></table> <hr class="NewsLetterLineBreak" /> </div> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer">www.FOXmls.com</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxmlscom/~4/Pl4tId8RUUg" height="1" width="1"/>FOXmlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07579273635507541806noreply@blogger.com0http://foxmls.blogspot.com/2013/02/growing-out-of-your-home-youre-not-alone.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599349900336497491.post-27643909393616612902013-02-25T11:08:00.000-05:002013-04-09T08:29:31.178-04:002013-04-09T08:29:31.178-04:00Are You Lying? Researchers Say the Nose Knows<div class="NewsLetterArticleBox"> <div> <h1 class="NewsLetterArticleHeader"> <a href="http://www.foxmls.com/" name="201303-3-Are-You-Lying-Researchers-Say-the-Nose-Knows" target="_blank">Are You Lying? Researchers Say the Nose Knows</a></h1> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterAuthor"> <br /> <div> By: <a class="LogicHouseGrey" href="http://www.foxmls.com/z-welcome.aspx" target="MWWindow1000X800_single"> FOXmls.com </a></div> </div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> Published: February 25, 2013</div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterArticleBody"> We've heard about the "telltale" signs of lying: eyes darting to the left, sweaty palms, no eye contact, the ever-lengthening nose belonging to storybook character Pinocchio.<br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /><br /> <img alt="Nose" height="150" src="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/Images/nose.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; float: right;" width="200" />But is there some scientific way to find out when someone is lying?<br /> <br /> According to researchers at the University of Granada in Spain, there is.<br /> <br /> The scientists combined psychology and thermography to discover that when people lie they experience a slight increase in temperature in the area around the nose and near the orbital muscle located at the corner of the eye.<br /> <br /> This may be hard to test without sophisticated instruments, so experts who use lie-detecting techniques in their jobs offer some simpler tips on how to spot the frequent fibber:<br /> <ul> <li> Assess their tone. If someone's tone changes from the way they normally speak (for example, their pitch rises), it could be a sign that they're lying.</li> <li> Watch to see if the subject avoids the word "I." When people lie about themselves, they tend to use the words "I" and "me" less frequently. This helps keep them at a psychological distance from the lie.</li> <li> Is the individual quick with an answer? When someone responds with no hesitation, the answer may have been rehearsed and the person lying.</li> <li> Is the person fidgeting? Random physical actions could mean someone is lying, especially when the lie is directed toward someone he or she loves.</li> </ul> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201303.html#201303-3-Are-You-Lying-Researchers-Say-the-Nose-Knows" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. Receive a free subscription to our Newsletter."><span class="ColorBlackNewsletter">View on FOXmls.com</span></a></span></td><td><br /></td></tr> </tbody></table> <hr class="NewsLetterLineBreak" /> </div> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer">www.FOXmls.com</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxmlscom/~4/Pp46sCH59t8" height="1" width="1"/>FOXmlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07579273635507541806noreply@blogger.com0http://foxmls.blogspot.com/2013/02/are-you-lying-researchers-say-nose-knows.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599349900336497491.post-53423577154078506282013-02-20T11:05:00.000-05:002013-04-09T08:29:48.513-04:002013-04-09T08:29:48.513-04:00Capturing Daily Life in 2,000 Images<div class="NewsLetterArticleBox"> <div> <h1 class="NewsLetterArticleHeader"> <a href="http://www.foxmls.com/" name="201303-2-Capturing-Daily-Life-in-2000-Images" target="_blank">Capturing Daily Life in 2,000 Images</a></h1> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterAuthor"> <br /> <div> By: <a class="LogicHouseGrey" href="http://www.foxmls.com/z-welcome.aspx" target="MWWindow1000X800_single"> FOXmls.com </a></div> </div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> Published: February 20, 2013</div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> <br /></div> <div class="NewsLetterArticleBody"> Usually when it comes to cameras, the photographer is the one controlling what is photographed and when. Not the case with a recent invention by a former Microsoft employee.<br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /><br /> <img alt="SenseCam" height="152" src="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/Images/sensecam.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; float: right;" width="200" />The Autographer camera is the world's first wearable smart camera. It's hands-free and uses sensors informed by algorithms to determine the right moments to take photos. It can capture the wearer's day in 2,000 unique images, which can then be replayed in about five minutes.<br /> <br /> The camera's predecessor - the SenseCam - was developed for use in the medical field, mainly for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease as a way of showing their physicians the progress of their daily lives.<br /> <br /> For people such as law enforcement workers and parking officers, the Autographer's images could settle disputes in which one person's memory is pitted against another's.<br /> <br /> But most important for the rest of us, the Autographer could be a lot of fun in everyday life, capturing photos of our world without our even noticing.</div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201303.html#201303-2-Capturing-Daily-Life-in-2000-Images" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. Receive a free subscription to our Newsletter."><span class="ColorBlackNewsletter">View on FOXmls.com</span></a></span></td><td><br /></td></tr> </tbody></table> <hr class="NewsLetterLineBreak" /> </div> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer">www.FOXmls.com</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxmlscom/~4/CRA-V0tGoGQ" height="1" width="1"/>FOXmlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07579273635507541806noreply@blogger.com0http://foxmls.blogspot.com/2013/02/capturing-daily-life-in-2000-images.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599349900336497491.post-24817642874540241032013-02-15T10:56:00.000-05:002013-04-09T08:30:02.144-04:002013-04-09T08:30:02.144-04:00Gifts First-time Homeowners Will Really Use<div class="NewsLetterArticleBox"> <div> <h1 class="NewsLetterArticleHeader"> <a href="http://www.foxmls.com/" name="201303-1-Gifts-First-time-Homeowners-Will-Really-Use" target="_blank">Gifts First-time Homeowners Will Really Use</a></h1> </div> <br /> By: <a class="LogicHouseGrey" href="http://www.foxmls.com/z-welcome.aspx" target="MWWindow1000X800_single"> FOXmls.com</a><br /> <div class="NewsLetterAuthor"> </div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> Published: February 15, 2013</div> <div class="NewsLetterArticleBody"> <br /> Spring is home-buying season, and if you have friends moving into their first home, you know a housewarming gift is in order.<br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /><br /> <img alt="Gift Card" height="133" src="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/Images/gift-card.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; float: right;" width="200" />While flowers and candles are lovely, why not pick up something practical, particularly for those first-time homeowners? Read on for ideas that are sure to be appreciated.<br /> <br /> <strong>Books</strong><br /> Pay a visit to your local bookstore and check out the home improvement shelves. Books on do-it-yourself home projects or a first-time owner's guide are great options. Alternatively, pick up a beautiful coffee table book on a subject your friends are interested in.<br /> <br /> <strong>Gift baskets</strong><br /> Don't pay big bucks for someone else to put one together; get creative and personalize a gift basket yourself. Try items a homeowner would find handy, such as dish towels, hand soap, linen spray, funky paper napkins and monogrammed coffee mugs. Or go with a theme, such as movies: Pick up a few classics on DVD and add some gourmet snacks.<br /> <br /> <strong>Gift cards</strong><br /> Buy them a gift card for home improvement, decor, gardening or grocery stores. Or give them a break with a restaurant gift certificate or a one-time visit by a cleaning service.<br /> <br /> <strong>Tools</strong><br /> A collection of essential tools is something that every homeowner will need at some point. Buy a basic toolbox and fill it with items such as a hammer, various screwdrivers, pliers, a wrench and a tape measure. Or choose one tool - a drill or a hammer - and buy the best quality item you can afford. Include drill bits or nails.<br /> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /> <br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201303.html#201303-1-Gifts-First-time-Homeowners-Will-Really-Use" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. Receive a free subscription to our Newsletter."><span class="ColorBlackNewsletter">View on FOXmls.com</span></a></span></td><td><br /></td></tr> </tbody></table> <hr class="NewsLetterLineBreak" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer">www.FOXmls.com</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxmlscom/~4/Q_50qRrHssM" height="1" width="1"/>FOXmlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07579273635507541806noreply@blogger.com0http://foxmls.blogspot.com/2013/02/gifts-first-time-homeowners-will-really.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599349900336497491.post-2699672532290935312013-01-30T11:40:00.000-05:002013-04-09T08:30:23.349-04:002013-04-09T08:30:23.349-04:00Urban or Suburban: What’s a Home Buyer to do?<div class="NewsLetterArticleBox"> <div> <h1 class="NewsLetterArticleHeader"> <a href="http://www.foxmls.com/" name="201302-4-Urban-or-Suburban-Whats-a-Home-Buyer-to-do?" target="_blank">Urban or Suburban: What’s a Home Buyer to do?</a></h1> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterAuthor"> <div> By: <a class="LogicHouseGrey" href="http://www.foxmls.com/z-welcome.aspx" target="MWWindow1000X800_single"> FOXmls.com </a></div> </div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> Published: January 30, 2013<br /> <br /></div> <div class="NewsLetterArticleBody"> Journalist and ecologist Lakis Polycarpou recently penned a Polis blog article titled "Is it Time to Transcend the ‘Urban-Suburban' Divide?" An admitted city lover, he concluded that suburbia (at least today's suburbia) isn't so bad after all.<br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /><br /> <img alt="Urban vs suburban" height="133" src="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/Images/sprawl.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; float: right;" width="200" />Then again, a recent article in Atlantic Cities spoke positively of the trend to urbanism, whereby homes in many walkable, centrally located neighborhoods have held or increased their value while that of their suburban cousins declined.<br /> <br /> Across North America, experts are predicting a trend toward urban living sparked by immigration, economic factors, the increasing price of gasoline and "most of all" demographics, as the two largest demographic groups - baby boomers and millennials - appear to be driving the urban boom.<br /> <br /> Some cities are welcoming the influx and making changes to make city living more appealing, including upgrading infrastructure and transit systems. However, the suburbs are changing, too, morphing from car-friendly cookie-cutter developments that excluded pedestrians and transit riders to today's suburbs that are anything but.<br /> <br /> While many developers haven't lost their taste for McMansions, some innovative architects are designing smaller homes in town-like settings around greenspace. Targeted to appeal to downsizing boomers and millennials who don't want the expense or bother of big properties, this new suburbia competes with the "urbs."<br /> <br /> Also competitive, new developments are arranged around golf courses, waterways and community centers - making them more livable. Even the auto is downplayed, thanks to bike paths and trails. Developments also include a mix of housing: Once the preserve of single-family homes, many suburbs now host the fastest-growing segment of the real estate market: multifamily housing.<br /> <br /> Something to ponder. But for our confused home buyer, we point to a sentiment expressed recently by one real estate watcher: There's only one right answer, and it's whatever is best for you. </div> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201302.html#201302-4-Urban-or-Suburban-Whats-a-Home-Buyer-to-do" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. Receive a free subscription to our Newsletter."><span class="ColorBlackNewsletter">View on FOXmls.com</span></a></span></td><td></td></tr> </tbody></table> <hr class="NewsLetterLineBreak" /> </div> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer">www.FOXmls.com</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxmlscom/~4/G7h-Z0hzhc0" height="1" width="1"/>FOXmlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07579273635507541806noreply@blogger.com0http://foxmls.blogspot.com/2013/01/urban-or-suburban-whats-home-buyer-to-do.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599349900336497491.post-12578393151539455112013-01-25T11:36:00.000-05:002013-04-09T08:30:39.711-04:002013-04-09T08:30:39.711-04:00Try These Quick and Quirky Internet Kitchen Shortcuts<div class="NewsLetterArticleBox"> <div> <h1 class="NewsLetterArticleHeader"> <a href="http://www.foxmls.com/" name="201302-3-Try-These-Quick-and-Quirky-Internet-Kitchen-Shortcuts" target="_blank">Try These Quick and Quirky Internet Kitchen Shortcuts</a></h1> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterAuthor"> <br /> <div> By: <a class="LogicHouseGrey" href="http://www.foxmls.com/z-welcome.aspx" target="MWWindow1000X800_single"> FOXmls.com </a></div> </div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> Published: Juanuary 25, 2013</div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterArticleBody"> You can find out how to do just about anything on the Internet. These online tips are fun and clever and can even cut prep time.<br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <ul> <li><img alt="Aerate Wine" height="186" src="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/Images/wine-pouring-image.png" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; float: right;" width="200" /><strong>Aerate your wine quickly</strong>. Wine connoisseurs know that red wine should breathe a little, optimally in a decanter for half an hour. Aficionados swish their reds around in their glass; the rest of us may want to try this sexy tip: Use a stick or regular blender for a minute to speed up the process. Too weird? Toss the wine from one decanter to another (about 15 tosses) and even the aficionados won't notice. Try a taste test. Can you tell the difference?</li> <li><strong>Bang your pomegranate</strong>. Love pomegranates but hate seeding them? There's a better way. Cut one in half across the middle (not top to bottom). Hold one half face down in your palm above a large bowl. Bang the bottom end with a heavy wooden spoon for a couple of minutes. It's not perfect, but it's the closest to hassle-free you'll get.</li> <li><strong>Prepare perfect pancakes</strong>. When you're finished with your ketchup, try washing and filling the squeeze bottle with pancake batter. This trick lets you squeeze out just the right amount of batter for perfect pancakes. If you're using a flat griddle, you can squeeze the perfect amount of batter into your metal cookie cutters to create pancakes in your favorite shape.</li> <li><strong>Freshen the air</strong>. Dilute vodka with water in a spray bottle to squelch kitchen odors.</li> </ul> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201302.html#201302-3-Try-These-Quick-and-Quirky-Internet-Kitchen-Shortcuts" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. Receive a free subscription to our Newsletter."><span class="ColorBlackNewsletter">View on FOXmls.com</span></a></span></td><td></td></tr> </tbody></table> <hr class="NewsLetterLineBreak" /> </div> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer">www.FOXmls.com</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxmlscom/~4/4hGI2Da3CjU" height="1" width="1"/>FOXmlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07579273635507541806noreply@blogger.com0http://foxmls.blogspot.com/2013/01/try-these-quick-and-quirky-internet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599349900336497491.post-36928010049786505792013-01-20T11:34:00.000-05:002013-04-09T08:30:56.597-04:002013-04-09T08:30:56.597-04:00The Ideal Valentine Date<div class="NewsLetterArticleBox"> <div> <h1 class="NewsLetterArticleHeader"> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=1599349900336497491" name="201302-2-The-Ideal-Valentine-Date">The Ideal Valentine Date</a></h1> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterAuthor"> <br /> <div> By: <a class="LogicHouseGrey" href="http://www.foxmls.com/z-welcome.aspx" target="MWWindow1000X800_single"> FOXmls.com </a></div> </div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> Published: January 20, 2013</div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> <br /></div> <div class="NewsLetterArticleBody"> Some cynics believe Valentine's Day is just another opportunity for retailers to flog jewelry, candy and flowers. In fact, the gifts sometimes become more important than the reason behind this celebration - your love for someone else.<br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <br /> <img height="116" src="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/Images/sunglass-case-holder.png" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; float: right;" width="200" />But fear not, there are still ample ways to celebrate a special Valentine's Day. These great ideas for unique Valentine's dates come from an unexpected place: men.<br /> <br /> While women are usually excited by flowers, wining and dining at expensive restaurants, and perfume, jewelry and lingerie, men have great ideas that would put Cupid himself to shame. This February, why not try one of these unusual date ideas that are almost guaranteed to make you fall in love all over again. <br /> <ul> <li><strong>Geocaching</strong>. Treasure hunting with technology, geocaching offers the best of both worlds: an exciting adventure and a Valentine's date to remember. </li> <li><strong>Love under the moon</strong>. Head for the great outdoors with your significant other. Bring drinks and s'mores to your favorite camping spot. Enjoy each other's company and celebrate the view by a fire you built yourself.</li> <li><strong>Love is in the air</strong>. Yes, it's expensive, but flying in a helicopter with your loved one is surely worth the price.</li> <li><strong>Skating on thick ice</strong>. Even if you're not a great skater, an ice rink offers the perfect excuse to hold onto each other and laugh in the crisp air.</li> <li><strong>Music to your ears</strong>. Buy concert tickets to your favorite band, then dance and sing the night away with your love.</li> </ul> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201302.html#201302-2-The-Ideal-Valentine-Date" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. Receive a free subscription to our Newsletter."><span class="ColorBlackNewsletter">View on FOXmls.com</span></a></span></td><td></td></tr> </tbody></table> <hr class="NewsLetterLineBreak" /> </div> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer">www.FOXmls.com</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxmlscom/~4/DXqUamLOm8s" height="1" width="1"/>FOXmlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07579273635507541806noreply@blogger.com0http://foxmls.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-ideal-valentine-date.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599349900336497491.post-39925246720382211012013-01-15T11:28:00.000-05:002013-04-09T08:31:19.504-04:002013-04-09T08:31:19.504-04:00Buying With Help: If They Pay, Do They Get a Say?<div class="NewsLetterArticleBox"> <div> <h1 class="NewsLetterArticleHeader"> <a href="http://www.foxmls.com/" name="201302-1-Buying-With-Help-If-They-Pay-Do-They-Get-a-Say" target="_blank">Buying With Help: If They Pay, Do They Get a Say?</a></h1> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterAuthor"> <br /> <div> By: <a class="LogicHouseGrey" href="http://www.foxmls.com/z-welcome.aspx" target="MWWindow1000X800_single"> FOXmls.com </a></div> </div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> Published: January 15, 2013</div> <div class="NewsLetterArticleBody"> <br /> The high cost of education, poor job prospects and rising prices in many housing markets mean more young prospective home buyers are turning to their families for help to buy their first home. <br /> <br /> <a name='more'></a><br /><br /> <img alt="Buying with Help" src="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/Images/Decide-Before-You-Buy.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; float: right;" />Traditionally many parents have opted to contribute toward a down payment, but in recent years, that contribution has become bigger and the practice has grown in popularity.<br /> <br /> It's becoming so common that house-and-home channels have a whole show - My House, Your Money - focused on buyers who can afford to buy only with their families' help.<br /> <br /> For the contributors, it's not as simple as writing a check and waiting for the housewarming party. Now, in time-honored "pay the piper" tradition, many families want a role in the buying process; they attend viewings, push their ideas and even try to hijack the real estate agent/buyer relationship.<br /> <br /> The gap between what young buyers want and what families feel the kids need can create a dramatic tug-of-war that makes great fodder for a TV show. Episodes of My House, Your Money show adult children asking their parents to take a step back and parents using their investment as a bargaining chip.<br /> <br /> It isn't always this way: Just because they're investors doesn't mean that family members can make the big decisions. As real estate agents who have dealt with these situations point out, most parents want what's best for their kids, and while it might not be what they would pick, that condo in the sky may be what makes their offspring happy. <br /> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201302.html#201302-1-Buying-With-Help-If-They-Pay-Do-They-Get-a-Say" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. Receive a free subscription to our Newsletter."><span class="ColorBlackNewsletter">View on FOXmls.com</span></a></span></td><td></td></tr> </tbody></table> <hr class="NewsLetterLineBreak" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer">www.FOXmls.com</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxmlscom/~4/2PSD1Z6ye9k" height="1" width="1"/>FOXmlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07579273635507541806noreply@blogger.com0http://foxmls.blogspot.com/2013/01/buying-with-help-if-they-pay-do-they.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599349900336497491.post-42879914500273118622012-12-30T04:49:00.000-05:002013-01-05T17:29:41.168-05:002013-01-05T17:29:41.168-05:00Mars and Venus Weigh In on Home Buying<div class="NewsLetterArticleBox"> <div> <h1 class="NewsLetterArticleHeader"> <a href="http://www.foxmls.com/" name="201301-4-Mars-and-Venus-Weigh-In-on-Home-Buying" target="_blank">Mars and Venus Weigh In on Home Buying</a></h1> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterAuthor"> <div> By: <a class="LogicHouseGrey" href="http://www.foxmls.com/z-welcome.aspx" target="MWWindow1000X800_single"> FOXmls.com </a></div> </div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> Published: December 30, 2012</div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> <br /></div> <div class="NewsLetterArticleBody"> John Gray's "Men are from Mars; women are from Venus" mentality may apply to far more than communication styles, conflict resolution and acts of love. Turns out, there may be differences between the genders when it comes to purchasing a home.<br /> <a name='more'></a><img alt="Mars and Venus" height="175" src="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/Images/mars-venus.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; float: right; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;" width="200" />Home builder Mark Patterson took a women-centric design course and made big sales based on what he learned. Patterson told <a target="MWWindowN900X800_single" href="http://www.builderonline.com/">BuilderOnline.com</a> that while men look at the big picture, women see the details. Men also are concerned with how the house will provide for relaxation and entertainment, while women are more conscious of how they will live and work in the home.<br /> <br /> At the same time, what used to be the woman's preserve - the kitchen - is now of interest to men. Increasingly they're weighing in on the kitchen's design and furnishings, partly because they're focused on the resale value of the most salable room in the house.<br /> <br /> Interestingly, women approach the home-buying process with more anxiety than men do. More than 40% of women find shopping for a home stressful, compared to approximately 30% of men.<br /> <br /> A recent insurer study found that the way each gender views mortgages is also different, with 75% of women saying that an easy-to-understand mortgage plan is important, but only 60% of men agreeing.<br /> <br /> Study results indicate that women and men do see the home-buying experience differently, but that both are concerned with the home's livability and resale values.<br /> <br /> When it comes to big issues, it's not so much "He says, she says" as "They say." <br /> Need more help? Call a feng shui master to help you determine if the house you want to sell - or buy - is harmonious and balanced.</div> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201301.html#201301-4-Mars-and-Venus-Weigh-In-on-Home-Buying" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. Receive a free subscription to our Newsletter."><span class="ColorBlackNewsletter">View on FOXmls.com</span></a></span></td><td></td></tr> </tbody></table> <hr class="NewsLetterLineBreak" /> </div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.FOXmls.com</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxmlscom/~4/ejak0I9AyS8" height="1" width="1"/>FOXmlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07579273635507541806noreply@blogger.com0http://foxmls.blogspot.com/2012/12/mars-and-venus-weigh-in-on-home-buying.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599349900336497491.post-7684905384155620472012-12-25T04:36:00.000-05:002013-01-05T13:58:40.816-05:002013-01-05T13:58:40.816-05:00Resolution Woes? Get Inspired Here<div class="NewsLetterArticleBox"> <div> <h1 class="NewsLetterArticleHeader"> <a href="http://www.foxmls.com/" name="201301-3-Resolution-Woes-Get-Inspired-Here" target="_blank">Resolution Woes? Get Inspired Here</a></h1> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterAuthor"> By: <a class="LogicHouseGrey" href="http://www.foxmls.com/z-welcome.aspx" target="MWWindow1000X800_single"> FOXmls.com</a></div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> Published: December 25, 2012</div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterArticleBody"> Each new year means making a list of the same old resolutions. And never looking at the list again. Perhaps considering traditions in other countries may help inspire you to follow through on some of those oh-so-familiar resolutions.<br /> <a name='more'></a><br /><br /><img alt="Get Inspired" height="141" src="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/Images/get-inspired.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; float: right;" width="200" />Want to increase face-to-face interactions and get to know your neighbors better? Do what they do in Scotland. Shortly after midnight, neighbors visit each other and pass on well wishes in a tradition called "first footing." The Scots also celebrate the new year with Hogmanay, a time of midnight games, food and general merriment.<br /><br />The Japanese can inspire you to keep your house organized, finances balanced and relationships stable. New year's traditions in this country include making sure their homes are clean and debts paid. Most important, they forgive old grievances and start fresh in the new year.<br /><br /> In the Netherlands, purging the old and getting ready for the new happens in the streets. People burn old Christmas trees to show they are getting rid of the old.<br />You could get rid of your old ways too; try keeping your resolutions this year. </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201301.html#201301-3-Resolution-Woes-Get-Inspired-Here" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. Receive a free subscription to our Newsletter."><span class="ColorBlackNewsletter">View on FOXmls.com</span></a></span></td><td></td></tr> </tbody></table> <hr class="NewsLetterLineBreak" /> </div> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer">www.FOXmls.com</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxmlscom/~4/R6tDBB2Rrd0" height="1" width="1"/>FOXmlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07579273635507541806noreply@blogger.com0http://foxmls.blogspot.com/2012/12/resolution-woes-get-inspired-here.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599349900336497491.post-21367193137465418402012-12-20T04:28:00.000-05:002012-12-20T06:58:19.806-05:002012-12-20T06:58:19.806-05:00Boomers Want to Be Boss Before Finally Retiring<div class="NewsLetterArticleBox"> <div> <h1 class="NewsLetterArticleHeader"> <a href="http://www.foxmls.com/" name="201301-2-Boomers-Want-to-Be-Boss-Before-Finally-Retiring" target="_blank">Boomers Want to Be Boss Before Finally Retiring</a></h1> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterAuthor"> By: <a class="LogicHouseGrey" href="http://www.foxmls.com/z-welcome.aspx" target="MWWindow1000X800_single"> FOXmls.com</a><br /> </div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> Published: December 20, 2012<br /> <br /></div> <div class="NewsLetterArticleBody"> It's never too late to pave the path you want for yourself - and many baby boomers are taking this to heart when it comes to working beyond retirement.<br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <br /> <img alt="Retire as Boss" height="109" src="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/Images/retirement-speech-boss.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; float: right;" width="200" />In fact, 54% of workers plan to work beyond age 65, according to the recent 13th Annual Transamerica Retirement Survey - but many won't be in their old jobs. An increasing number of boomers are planning to become small-business owners before turning the page to retirement.<br /> <br /> Whether it's starting freelance consulting work, opening a specialty business or buying a franchise, taking on a new challenge seems to be on a lot of boomers' minds.<br /> <br /> There are a number of attractive reasons boomers want to become small-business owners, including being one's own boss, making more money, and having a sense of personal accomplishment and pride.<br /> <br /> But, while the benefits go on and on, there's a list of things to consider before jumping the gun and starting up a business at this stage of one's life. And experts warn boomers to think long and hard about these key issues before making their stop on the road to retirement:<br /> <ul> <li><b>Personal finances</b>. Finding a balance between saving for retirement and investing in a business can be tricky.</li> <li><b>Financing your small business</b>. Positive cash flow is critical for success.</li> <li><b>Have a plan</b>. Set goals and follow up with a plan to achieve them.</li> <li><b>Remember you will retire eventually</b>. Develop a sound succession plan to ensure the continued success of your business.</li> </ul> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201301.html#201301-2-Boomers-Want-to-Be-Boss-Before-Finally-Retiring" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. Receive a free subscription to our Newsletter."><span class="ColorBlackNewsletter">View on FOXmls.com</span></a></span></td><td></td></tr> </tbody></table> <hr class="NewsLetterLineBreak" /> </div> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer">www.FOXmls.com</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxmlscom/~4/KVl7eyD3010" height="1" width="1"/>FOXmlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07579273635507541806noreply@blogger.com0http://foxmls.blogspot.com/2012/12/boomers-want-to-be-boss-before-finally.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599349900336497491.post-24233451864627478502012-12-15T15:33:00.000-05:002012-12-17T16:43:19.991-05:002012-12-17T16:43:19.991-05:00Homeowner Spending to Boost Economy in 2013<div class="NewsLetterArticleBox"> <div> <h1 class="NewsLetterArticleHeader"> <a href="http://www.foxmls.com/" name="201301-1-Homeowner-Spending-to-Boost-Economy-in-2013" target="_blank">Homeowner Spending to Boost Economy in 2013</a></h1> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterAuthor"> By: <a class="LogicHouseGrey" href="http://www.foxmls.com/z-welcome.aspx" target="MWWindow1000X800_single"> FOXmls.com</a><br /> </div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> Published: December 15, 2012<br /> <br /></div> <div class="NewsLetterArticleBody"> After a downturn in spending on home renovations, homeowners across North America have once again been bitten by the renovation bug. And this bodes well for the economy as a whole in 2013.<br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <br /> <img alt="Homeowners Boost Economy" height="150" src="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/Images/small-house-with-arrow-up.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; float: right;" width="200" />Residential investment - including construction and remodeling - is expected to add almost three-tenths of a percent to the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) in 2013. And, according to the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University, Americans will likely spend upward of $134 billion by June 2013, up from $115 billion recorded in September 2012. The peak of renovation activity across the U.S. occurred in 2007, when it was 8% higher than that predicted for 2013.<br /> <br /> However, even more telling is the impact the entire housing sector has on the economy as a whole. Studies indicate a robust housing industry boosts consumer spending - and consumer expenditures constitute two-thirds of the U.S. economy.<br /> <br /> In fact, reports suggest that U.S. consumers are beginning to feel positive again. This is reflected in increases not only in remodeling projects, but also in the purchase of investment furniture.<br /> <br /> Homeowners are also looking for changes to their homes that will make their lives easier. Busy families may consider adding a deck, but they'll likely be looking for low-maintenance decking; some will replace traditional lawns with easy-to-maintain grasses or ground covers.<br /> <br /> Many homeowners have downsized to smaller houses where storage is at a premium, so renovations to improve storage capacity will become increasingly popular. Part of this trend is a move toward multifunctional rooms and renovations that can be considered investments in the future.<br /> <br /> While aging at home may not yet be a concern to boomer homeowners, most have seen their parents renovate to enable them to continue to live at home. This type of renovation has a future and will grow significantly in the next few years. <br /> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201301.html#201301-1-Homeowner-Spending-to-Boost-Economy-in-2013" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. Receive a free subscription to our Newsletter."><span class="ColorBlackNewsletter">View on FOXmls.com</span></a></span></td><td></td></tr> </tbody></table> <hr class="NewsLetterLineBreak" /> </div> </div> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer">www.FOXmls.com</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxmlscom/~4/KmSlrlBLyFw" height="1" width="1"/>FOXmlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07579273635507541806noreply@blogger.com0http://foxmls.blogspot.com/2012/12/homeowner-spending-to-boost-economy-in.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599349900336497491.post-10551470723007177782012-12-01T15:05:00.000-05:002012-12-17T15:21:55.925-05:002012-12-17T15:21:55.925-05:00How To Earn A Rebate When Buying A Home<div class="NewsLetterArticleBox"> <div> <h1 class="NewsLetterArticleHeader"> <a href="http://www.foxmls.com/" name="201201-X-How-To-Earn-A-Rebate-When-Buying-A-Home" target="_blank">How To Earn A Rebate When Buying A Home</a></h1> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterAuthor"> <br /> <div> By: <a class="LogicHouseGrey" href="http://www.foxmls.com/z-welcome.aspx" target="MWWindow1000X800_single"> FOXmls.com </a></div> </div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> Published: December 1, 2012</div> <div class="NewsLetterArticleBody"> <br /> <div> When a property is listed for sale with a real estate agent ("<strong>Listing Agent</strong>"), the Listing Agent historically offers a <span class="FOX-Dotted-Underline" title="Commission rates are not fixed and are negotiable but generally are a percentage of the sales price. The commission is usually split between the buyer's agent and the listing agent, unless only one agent is involved. Real estate commissions and transactions vary from state to state, broker to broker and even locations within states can be different.">3.0%</span> commission to the real estate agent ("<strong>Buyer's Agent</strong>") who <span class="FOX-Dotted-Underline" title="The legal definition of procuring cause would be "the cause that results in the attainment of a stated goal". In real estate it would take on the meaning of the real estate agent or broker who, by their actions in producing a buyer, brought about the sale of a property.">procures</span> the buyer.<br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <br /> In this case, FOXmls.com acts as a Buyer's Agent to assist the buyer in the purchase of a home. As a Buyer's Agent, FOXmls.com will receive a commission from the Listing Agent. FOXmls.com will share ("Refund") any commission received over 1% with the our client, the buyer. Our Refund is subject to lender approval, and there may be restrictions with VA or FHA loans. Your Refund cannot be used as part of your down payment or to meet the capital reserve requirements of your loan program. <br /> <br /> The Buyer will receive representation during the purchase transaction and FOXmls.com, as the Buyer's Agent, will work hard to get the Buyer the home wanted at the best price and terms possible.</div> <br /> <div style="float: left; padding-bottom: 10px; padding-top: 0px;"> <div style="float: left; width: 310px;"> <h2 style="padding-left: 10px; padding-top: 5px;"> Transaction Example:<br /><span style="font-size: 8pt; padding: 0px;">Place cursor over boxes for a description.</span></h2> <br /> <div style="height: 290px; width: 300px;"> <br /> <div style="height: 100px; padding: 5px 5px 0px; width: 290px;"> <div style="background-image: url("http://www.foxmls.com/Images/Buyer-Rebate-Listing-Broker.png"); background-position: 3px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 95px 80px; color: white; float: left; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 9.1pt; height: 67px; padding: 25px 0px 0px; text-align: center; width: 100px;" title="The commission is paid from the Seller to the Listing Agent. 6% is used as an example. The commission can be lower or higher."> SELLER<br /> PAYS 6%<br /> COMMISSION</div> <div style="float: left; height: 100px; padding: 0px; width: 90px;" title="When a listing is placed on the REALTOR MLS, the Listing Agent is required to make an "offer of compensation" to any Buyer's Agent, that if the Buyer's Agent "produces a ready, willing and able" buyer, that the Listing Agent will pay the stated commission. Only the Seller and the Listing Agent knows the total commission. Only the cooperating commission can be seen by Buyer Agents."> <div style="background-image: url("http://www.foxmls.com/Images/Buyer-Rebate-Arrow-Right.png"); background-position: 0px 10px; background-repeat: no-repeat; height: 15px; padding-top: 35px;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 8pt;">Commissions</span></div> <div style="background-image: url("http://www.foxmls.com/Images/Buyer-Rebate-Arrow-Right.png"); background-position: 0px 13px; background-repeat: no-repeat; height: 45px;"> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 8pt;">are split...</span></div> </div> <div style="float: left; height: 100px; padding: 0px; width: 100px;"> <div style="background-image: url("http://www.foxmls.com/Images/Buyer-Rebate-Listing-Broker.png"); background-position: 3px 1px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 95px 47px; color: white; font-size: 9.5pt; height: 50px; line-height: 9pt; padding-top: 4pt; text-align: center;" title="Typically half the commission is kept by the Listing Agent."> 3% TO<br /> LISTING<br /> AGENT</div> <div style="background-image: url("http://www.foxmls.com/Images/Buyer-Rebate-Listing-Broker.png"); background-position: 3px 6px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 95px 47px; color: white; font-size: 9.5pt; height: 50px; line-height: 9pt; padding-top: 10px; text-align: center;" title="Typically half the commission is offered to Buyer's Agent who repesents you, the home buyer."> 3% TO<br /> BUYER<br /> AGENT</div> </div> </div> <br /> <div style="background-image: url("http://www.foxmls.com/Images/Buyer-Rebate-Multiple.png"); background-position: 40px 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; font-size: 8pt; height: 85px; padding: 15px 20px 0px;" title="As a home buyer, if you do not use a Buyer's Agent, then the Listing Agent keeps both halves for a total of 6% commission. We pay you to allow us to represent you in your next home purchase."> <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS';">Any commission over<br /> 1% is shared with you,<br /> the Buyer.</span></div> <br /> <div style="height: 80px; padding: 0px 5px; width: 290px;"> <div style="background-image: url("http://www.foxmls.com/Images/Buyer-Rebate-Listing-Broker.png"); background-position: 3px 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 95px 60px; color: white; float: left; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; height: 67px; padding: 14px 0px 0px; text-align: center; width: 100px;" title="FOXmls.com will share any commission received over 1% with the our client, the buyer."> 2% TO YOU<br /> HOME BUYER </div> <div style="float: left; height: 77px; padding: 0px 5px; width: 80px;"> </div> <div style="background-image: url("http://www.foxmls.com/Images/Buyer-Rebate-Listing-Broker.png"); background-position: 3px 0px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: 95px 60px; color: white; float: left; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 9.5pt; height: 67px; padding: 14px 0px 0px; text-align: center; width: 100px;" title="As you Buyer's Agent, we keep 1% of the commission paid to us from the Listing Agent."> 1% TO US<br /> BUYER AGENT </div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="float: left; padding-top: 0px; width: 360px;"> <h2 style="padding-left: 10px; padding-top: 5px;"> Program Details:<br /><span style="font-size: 8pt; padding: 0px;">Click each item for details.</span></h2> <ul class="prog_features_orange-Buyer" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px;"><div> <ul class="prog_features_orange" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 5px;"> <li><a class="description3" href="http://www.foxmls.com/MINz-Sign-Me-Up-Buyer-Rebate.html" target="MWStoreBuy900x800_single">How to Get Your Home Buyer Rebate</a></li> <li><a class="description3" href="http://www.foxmls.com/MINz-FAQ-Buyers.aspx" target="MWStoreBuy900x800_single">Frequently Asked Questions</a></li> <li><a class="description3" href="http://www.foxmls.com/Search-Realtorcom.aspx" target="MWStoreBuy2000x1500_single">Search REALTOR.com</a></li> <li><span id="awmAnchor-foxmlsmainmenu2-gr72" onclick="awmShowGroup('foxmlsmainmenu2-gr72',7,7,0,0);" style="text-decoration: underline"> <a class="description3" title="We can provide Buyer Rebates in any County-City within the State list. We do have secondary access to other counties and states.">Rebate Coverage Areas</a></span></li> <li><a class="description3" href="http://www.foxmls.com/MINz-DOJ-Savings.aspx" target="MWStoreBuy900X800_single">Government Approved</a></li> <li><a class="description3" href="http://www.foxmls.com/MINz-Who-Are-We.aspx" target="MWStoreBuy900X800_single">Who is FOXmls.com</a></li> <li><a class="description3" href="http://www.foxmls.com/StoreBulletBuy-DOJ-Rebate-Calculator.aspx" target="MWStoreBuy900X800_single">DOJ Rebate Calculator</a></li> <li> <a class="description3" href="http://www.foxmls.com/MINz-Contact-Us-Buyer-Rebate.aspx" target="MWStoreBuy900X800_single">Contact Us</a></li> </ul> </div> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/default-Buyers.aspx" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. Receive a free subscription to our Newsletter."><span class="ColorBlackNewsletter">View on FOXmls.com</span></a></span></td><td></td></tr> </tbody></table> <hr class="NewsLetterLineBreak" /> </div> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">www.FOXmls.com</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxmlscom/~4/_PXSVLNerBU" height="1" width="1"/>FOXmlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07579273635507541806noreply@blogger.com0http://foxmls.blogspot.com/2012/12/how-to-earn-rebate-when-buying-home.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599349900336497491.post-61427003531671496692012-11-30T10:43:00.000-05:002012-11-30T10:43:00.133-05:002012-11-30T10:43:00.133-05:00Impress Buyers:Feng Shui Brings Harmony Home<div class="NewsLetterArticleBox"> <div> <h1 class="NewsLetterArticleHeader"> <a href="http://www.foxmls.com/" name="201212-4-Impress-Buyers-Feng-Shui-Brings-Harmony-Home" target="_blank">Impress Buyers:Feng Shui Brings Harmony Home</a></h1> </div> <br /> By: <a class="LogicHouseGrey" href="http://www.foxmls.com/z-welcome.aspx" target="MWWindow1000X800_single"> FOXmls.com</a><br /> <div class="NewsLetterAuthor"> </div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> Published: November 30, 2012</div> <div class="NewsLetterArticleBody"> <br /> Want to infuse your home with energy to make it attractive to buyers? Why not consider feng shui - an ancient Chinese science that focuses on creating harmony and maintaining balance so energy flows well through your house.<br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <br /> <img alt="Feng shui" height="149" src="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/Images/House-Feng-Shui-LivingRoom.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; float: right;" width="200" />You can't control everything (such as the view from your backyard) but a tidy property will stand you in good stead. Most important, keep your house well-lit and clutter-free.<br /> <br /> These tips may impress buyers looking for good feng shui:<br /> <ul> <li>Invest in your front door - where energy enters the home. Remove distractions leading up to it, such as garbage cans and scruffy planters. Make sure door decorations fit the season. Paint the door in fire (reds and oranges) or wood (greens, browns) colors. Maintain hardware. And address squeaking hinges.</li> <li>Focus the energy in the main entrance. Create a focal spot but keep it simple, such as a table with flowers nicely arranged in a vase or a colorful rug. Never put a mirror facing the front door. If you can't remove it, put a plant in front of it.</li> <li>Keep the energy flowing in each room. For the kitchen, this means good light; paint it yellow. In the bedroom, keep beds away from doors and windows and make sure they have lots of space around them.</li> </ul> Need more help? Call a feng shui master to help you determine if the house you want to sell - or buy - is harmonious and balanced. <br /> <br /></div> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201212.html#201212-4-Impress-Buyers-Feng-Shui-Brings-Harmony-Home" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. Receive a free subscription to our Newsletter."><span class="ColorBlackNewsletter">View on FOXmls.com</span></a></span></td><td></td></tr> </tbody></table> <hr class="NewsLetterLineBreak" /> </div> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer">www.FOXmls.com</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxmlscom/~4/eyBoJpFjHwM" height="1" width="1"/>FOXmlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07579273635507541806noreply@blogger.com0http://foxmls.blogspot.com/2012/11/impress-buyersfeng-shui-brings-harmony.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1599349900336497491.post-2742525522194043732012-11-25T10:38:00.000-05:002012-11-30T10:44:35.005-05:002012-11-30T10:44:35.005-05:00Deep Six the Eight-Glass Myth<div class="NewsLetterArticleBox"> <div> <h1 class="NewsLetterArticleHeader"> <a href="http://www.foxmls.com/" name="201212-3-Deep-Six-the-Eight-Glass-Myth" target="_blank">Deep Six the Eight-Glass Myth</a></h1> </div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterAuthor"> <br /> <div> By: <a class="LogicHouseGrey" href="http://www.foxmls.com/z-welcome.aspx" target="MWWindow1000X800_single"> FOXmls.com </a></div> </div> <div class="NewsLetterLogicHouseDate"> Published: November 25, 2012</div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterArticleBody"> Your mother always told you to drink eight glasses of water a day. Now it seems she's wrong.<br /> <a name='more'></a><br /> <a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/Images/8-glasses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="8 glasses of water" border="0" height="168" src="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/Images/8-glasses.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px;" title="Suburban" width="200" /></a>More and more health experts agree that drinking eight glasses of water isn't necessary to stay hydrated.<br /> <br /> Why not? Because we tend to get enough fluids from the foods and beverages we ingest throughout the day - even from drinks like coffee and tea.<br /> <br /> Foods like lettuce and watermelon contain enough water to keep you satiated and hydrated for a few hours, so you don't have to chug a glass or two with every meal to feel virtuous.<br /> <br /> What do the experts recommend? Drink when you're thirsty. And while it's not a bad thing to drink eight glasses of water a day, it's not been proven scientifically that it's the only way to stay hydrated. Sorry, mom.</div> <br /> <div class="NewsLetterCollectionArea"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="NewsLetterCollectionLinks"><tbody> <tr class="NewsLetterArticleBody"><td class="NewsLetterCollectionOneThird"><br /></td><td><span class="btngreenlightNewsLetter"><a href="http://www.foxmls.com/Newsletter/201212.html#201212-3-Deep-Six-the-Eight-Glass-Myth" target="_blank" title="View the Newsletter that included this article. Receive a free subscription to our Newsletter."><span class="ColorBlackNewsletter">View on FOXmls.com</span></a></span></td><td></td></tr> </tbody></table> <hr class="NewsLetterLineBreak" /> </div> </div> <div class="blogger-post-footer">www.FOXmls.com</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxmlscom/~4/DRk3CbM1dZ0" height="1" width="1"/>FOXmlshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07579273635507541806noreply@blogger.com0http://foxmls.blogspot.com/2012/11/deep-six-eight-glass-myth.html