I have an entertainment system (picture attached) that I no longer need. It's in very good condition and I was wondering if anyone could use it. I'd hate to...
Oz is right: It is ironic that Massachusetts in planning to use that 1913 anti-interracial marriage law to block many out-of-state gay couples who will seek to...
Goodwill or the Salvation Army generally take items if they're in good working condition - and if it makes a difference to you, it can be a tax deduction. One...
Also the vietnam veterans take it, and they pick it up (they're in the area next week) same, if in good condition ... -- Oz Barron - Belmont, MA Business...
Oz Barron
oz@...
Apr 1, 2004 10:50 pm
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There would be no real way to gauge the impact on marriage since marriage is in straits already. Submitting to any known statistics, that is. But if MA only...
An economic boom? You betcha! Like I say, I see nothing but positives from this SJC ruling. As a friend of mine (in a long term same sex relationship said...
Oz Barron
oz@...
Apr 2, 2004 12:01 pm
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In a message dated 4/2/2004 6:51:07 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... As somebody considering one such marriage, I can tell you that while some of my friends in...
JassyTimberlake@...
Apr 2, 2004 2:16 pm
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March Job numbers are out.... 308,000 new jobs were created last month. This is good news for everyone and shows the economy looks to be headed in the right...
Well maybe...these numbers seem to change week to week, Remember it is an election year! I think the important thing however is the type of jobs being...
Carlha Vickers
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Apr 2, 2004 2:41 pm
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True True True, Jassy. We don't want to paint with broad strokes. Generally, gay couples have higher disposable incomes then straight, but that's an average....
Oz Barron
oz@...
Apr 2, 2004 2:51 pm
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more efficient autos that use alternative fuels, dare I suggest a ban on SUVs (!!!), and a greater reliance on renewable energy sources for all those other...
Molly_Aalyson@...
Apr 2, 2004 4:36 pm
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Using national figures for unemployment is meaningless. There are still more jobs leaving the northeast than are being created. Few unemployed people start out...
... Interesting. My son and I had a whole conversation recently about alternative fuels. He was surprised to learn that we used to encourage things like...
Oz Barron
oz@...
Apr 2, 2004 5:22 pm
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I agree wholeheartedly, decreased consumption in the end is the only answer but the problem is we are going in the opposite direction. Over the past ten years...
Carlha Vickers
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Apr 2, 2004 5:46 pm
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Like your son, I don't understand the reluctance to devote more resources to developing these options. My husband claims it's the political clout of the...
Molly_Aalyson@...
Apr 2, 2004 6:58 pm
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Does that mean you walked to work today? I think it is National Walk to Work Day, isn't it? Lefko...
LEFKO1920@...
Apr 2, 2004 8:21 pm
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Just an fyi -I am a justice of the peace and would be happy to perform these weddings after May 17th - or help couples prepare for their marriage ceremony....
mcgawhome@...
Apr 2, 2004 10:31 pm
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<MODERATORS NOTE>: This isn't really related to Belmont and may put some people to sleep or decide that this list is spam. May I suggest alt.ecomonics as a...
... Actually, NASA is a pioneer in fuel-cell research: "The advent of the space age propelled fuel cell research. NASA’s search for reliable spacecraft power...
Molly, I live in the Waverly Square area and I'm seeing an amazing number of smaller single-family houses being torn down and replaced by much larger duplex...
I did not read the beginning message but I was in Belmont Pet Shop yesterday when I over heard a gentleman saying that someone had bought the house next to his...
Carlha Vickers
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Apr 3, 2004 4:22 pm
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Hear hear! McMansions, and overbuilt duplexes are not, in my humble opinion, a good idea. I don't want to over zone, so that we need variances to replace a...
Oz Barron
oz@...
Apr 3, 2004 4:55 pm
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I agree emphatically with Trey's assertion that the progression of development is "butte-ugly." I personally speak with developers when possible, about the...
I was afraid the reference to NASA was going to be interpreted as a negative one. I agree that we all benefit in ways that few of us are aware of from the...
Molly_Aalyson@...
Apr 4, 2004 1:43 am
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Well said. My sentiments exactly. "Trey Klein" <ehkiii@...> 04/03/04 12:55 AM Please respond to Belmont_MA@yahoogroups.com To Belmont_MA@yahoogroups.com...
Molly_Aalyson@...
Apr 4, 2004 2:03 am
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... Two comments, and my intent is to enlighten rather than criticize: 1) What saddens me is that, not including defense, you thought first of NASA as a...
America's oldest and fastest-growing sport is coming to Belmont! A series of clinics will be held this spring to teach middle-school boys and girls the sport...
Can someone offer a few concrete suggestions for what we as citizens can do, to get town government to control this disturbing development trend? Open and free...
... Hmmm, I would think the zoning board? Dunno... sorry. Of course, the selectmen too. ... Great points! I mean, our house was a lot more "worn out" till...
Oz Barron
oz@...
Apr 7, 2004 11:10 am
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one concrete suggestion: write/call/send email to the selectmen and your town meeting members, to let them know your views and suggestions. you raise a good...
