Thursday, June 12, 2014

IMF sounds global housing alarm - FT.com

IMF sounds global housing alarm - FT.com: "The world must act to contain the risk of another devastating housing crash, the International Monetary Fund warned on Wednesday, as it published new data showing house prices are well above their historical average in many countries."

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This is not a repost from 2007.  It seems that low interest rates are contributing to what some economists think is a bubble in some countries.


Tuesday, June 10, 2014

MEOW NIX: Homeowners want ‘crazy cat lady’ to quit feeding strays - NY Daily News

MEOW NIX: Homeowners want ‘crazy cat lady’ to quit feeding strays - NY Daily News: Frustrated homeowners reached out to Community Board 8 and the Fresh Meadows Homeowners Civic Association seeking help to rid the area of the feral cats earlier this month. But because feeding strays is legal up until they become a “nuisance,” the city’s Health Department has yet to act.

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Tabbies and tuxedos running amok in Privatopia, New York sector. Better call the HOA!

Caught on Camera: San Marino Mayor Tosses Bag of "Dog Doo" on Neighbor's Walkway | NBC Southern California

Caught on Camera: San Marino Mayor Tosses Bag of "Dog Doo" on Neighbor's Walkway | NBC Southern California:

"Homeowner Philip Lao says that surveillance footage shows Kneier and his wife walking. In the video, Kneier’s wife is seen pointing to Lao’s walkway, and then Kneier is seen tossing the bag onto it.

Lao believes that Kneier was seeking revenge for his opposition to the mayor’s dog park proposal. Lao is against the dog park because he believes dogs are left there for hours as their owners run errands, and the dogs tend to fight when left unattended.

Lao lives a block away from Lacy Park, and as such, has "no poop zone" signs in his front lawn. According to Lao, Kneier does not like him posting signs like that, but Lao believes it is his right as a homeowner. Lao told the city council that when people take down their USC and UCLA signs, he’ll take down his "no poop zone" signs."


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Well, of course. USC and UCLA signs---"no poop zone" signs--whatever, dude. It is astonishing how petty these neighborhood disputes become, but the evidence mounts up.

Monday, June 09, 2014

Woman, 68, And Male Partner Busted For Public Sex At Florida Retirement Community | The Smoking Gun

Woman, 68, And Male Partner Busted For Public Sex At Florida Retirement Community | The Smoking Gun

Perhaps this was just a case of misunderstanding the advertising:



The Villages, which describes itself as “Florida’s Friendliest Retirement Hometown,” has more than 50,000 residents. The community’s three old-fashioned town squares offer a variety of shopping, dining, and theater options. Additionally, free nightly entertainment--which ends at 9 PM--is offered in the squares, where the official performers are clothed.

Anti-homeless studs at London residential block prompt uproar | Society | theguardian.com

Anti-homeless studs at London residential block prompt uproar | Society | theguardian.com

Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan would have been proud of this innovation from the private sector:


Sunday, June 08, 2014

No cartwheels at government meetings!

News from The Associated Press:

"Sixty-five-year-old Dianne Barker told KSAZ-TV this week ( HTTP://BIT.LY/UI1V4J ) that she's been banned from doing cartwheels at meetings held by the Maricopa Association of Governments.

An attorney for the association that oversees regional transportation projects said in a letter to Barker last month that she must "immediately cease performing cartwheels.""


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The jackboot of tyranny stomps on her vibe.  Thanks to Fred Pilot for this link.