Neighbors complain about lots of things. A stuffed fish hung up over the garage in an upscale neighborhood was proposed as a possible “inappropriate alteration” at the Boca Raton Historic Preservation Board meeting last week.

Only one member of the Board held their nose and gave it the thumbs down.

The homeowner in question holds fishing titles, and the neighborhood encourages quirkiness. So since several board members live there, and understand the quirkiness, the fish was allowed to stay.

No further action is expected, at least not until the next time, or maybe if the fish starts to smell!

See the full story at Bass gets a pass, Shane’s Rib Shack gets OK

The Boca Raton Sheriff’s Office says Robert Geiserman, a well-known local property developer was threatening to commit suicide, and they were called to his home by the man’s son.

Geiserman was holding a gun and behaving irrationally. A deputy shot him dead when he pointed the weapon.

Geiserman, was suffering in this economic downturn, but apparently, he wasn’t in deep trouble.

See the full story at Deputy shoots, kills Lauderhill Mall owner at his home west of Boca

Sports betting in simple words means placing a bet on a sporting event. You can place a bet that a horse, do nfl betting, or bet that a driver or dog will win. If your choice wins, then you will win and if they lose then you will lose the amount of the bet. All over the world, sports betting takes place. It is not well accepted in United States but it has been accepted in Europe.

To try sports betting for the first time, it can be good to try it online. You have missed too much excitement and fun if you have not tried sports betting before. The really great thing is you can play from the comfort of your home. The art of betting may seem confusing for the first time but when you get familiar with the tricks, logic and concept behind every bet, then it will be much easier.

If you want to experience this for the first time, try to bet online on your favorite sporting event or racing. To take to best advantage of sports betting, you should study a little more about it.

To understand the basics of online sports betting you should study the odds of sporting events. Place a bet for the competitor in which you are most interested. There are sports books available on the internet and used by internet gamers everywhere. To find odds for sports betting you can also use online sports books.

In online sports betting, the spread is points of advantage given to those who are at the point of losing in a particular sporting event. You can place a bet on the competitor you think will win and will win by the spread. These are two basic things you should know before starting online sports betting.

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Roger Federer will not endorse Six Sigma Tennis over IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy in a side-by-side comparison, according to IMG Senior Vice President, Tony Godsick, in Sarasota, Florida.

Not surprising, since IMG represents Federer, although he was not a student of the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy and his playing style is more reflective of the Zero-Defect Six Sigma Tennis teaching methodology.

Steven Falk’s Six Sigma Tennis is a methodology drawn from his experience with applying the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards, Six Sigma quality improvement processes and Zero Defects strategies in large corporations

The teaching methodology is used as a curriculum model in school education programs around the world. Steven Falk is a former Stanford Tennis USPTA Pro, and USTA Official.

Asking Federer to endorse the system is an obvious ploy to be able to issue a press release linking Federer’s name with Six Sigma.

See the full release at Roger Federer Is Neutral Over Six Sigma Tennis

Face it, nobody likes shopping for auto insurance. But, we hear about it all the time, and it is, in fact, one of the more important purchase decisions you will make for your family. Most informed consumers are literally bombarded with auto insurance television commercials, radio ads, Internet ads and constant letters clogging up the mailbox. After all of the talking and bold claims, most insurance purchasers still have no idea how to make sense of the basics, much less the finer points and laws surrounding their auto, motorcycle, or truck insurance coverage.

Whether you’re are purchasing a new policy or re-thinking the old, you may have unanswered questions about coverage, for example. What kind of coverage should a used car have? How many quotes should the average consumer get before purchasing? Does Mom’s car insurance apply to her teenage driver, or does he need a separate policy? And to further confuse matters, the laws of one state are infinitely different from the laws in another. For example, penalties for being uninsured in California may differ markedly from the penalties which may be assessed in Hawaii or in Connecticut. Auto insurance buyers are left with little guidance and few resources well-suited to an easy, informed decision when making a major purchase such as auto insurance coverage for the family.

The answer is a one-stop shop for insurance. Consumers need access to a readily available resource which may answer all of their auto, motorcycle or truck insurance purchase questions, no matter what state they are in, and no matter what auto insurance company they are currently insured under.

Having an accessible place available which provides unfettered access to auto, motorcycle, and truck insurance quotes, required state minimum insurance regulations, teen and distracted driver laws, and a guide to the basics of Auto Insurance is the key to making the purchasing decision a successful one.

Florida has a bad reputation for bugs. In a national survey, homeowners ranked Florida as the state with the worst bug infestation problems – including ants, termites and cockroaches. Louisiana and Texas were runners-up.

Bugs clearly are widespread across America: 90 percent of homeowners surveyed said they have experienced an insect infestation, according to a recent telephone survey, by Infogroup ORC, sponsored by BASF Pest Control.

For bed bugs, respondents agreed New York has the worst problem, with California and Florida runners-up for bed bugs.

Ant infestation was rated the most common insect annoyance by homeowners interviewed. Nearly 60 percent of those questioned said ants were “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to infest their homes. In contrast, about a quarter (27 percent) of respondents said they were “likely” to suffer from a termite infestation.

“The survey findings mirror what we see in real life.”

Dr. Bob Davis, Chief Entomologist at BASF

The survey also provided insight on the debate over “doing it yourself” versus calling a professional. Among the 90 percent of homeowners who had a bug infestation, 63 percent tried to treat it  themselves and only 23 percent called a professional right away. Forty-percent of those who tried to treat it themselves had to call in a professional anyway and 86 percent of those who called a professional reported success.

The survey was conducted among a national probability sample of 675 adults – 321 men and 354 women 18 years of age and older, living in private households in the continental US. All respondents were homeowners. Interviews for this telephone survey were conducted by Infogroup | ORC during the period June 10-13, 2010.

The margin of error for this survey is plus or minus 4 percent. For purposes of the survey, when ranking “overall buggiest” states, respondents were asked to consider ALL of the following bugs: spiders, ants, bees/wasps, termites, cockroaches, bed bugs.

See the full story at NewsBlaze.com Current News – Florida

Currently, cities all over the United States are banning cigarette smoking in their establishments and smokers are looking for a way they can still smoke without being shunned from restaurants and bars. Enter the electronic cigarette. Complete with a battery and charger the electric cigarette is a substitute device for smoking, and it has gotten a lot of attention during the last few years. There are some items to consider when deciding if the electric cigarette is right for you.

Pros

Because the cigarette is electric there is no fire needed, thus making it more convenient and less of a hazard. Also, with an electric cigarette the user inhales like a normal cigarette but there are no carcinogens and no carbon monoxide. Because of this, secondhand smoke is obsolete and the smell of smoke does not occur, thus causing a more pleasant experience for the smoker and those surrounding him. The electric cigarette contains a vapor that is made of water, nicotine, and flavoring. In addition, electric cigarettes are less costly than buying packs of cigarettes, so consumers would not spend as much if they were to purchase an electric cigarette.

Cons

First, an obvious negative side to electric cigarettes is that they contain the addictive drug nicotine. This drug, when ingested, causes rapid heartbeat and narrows arteries, along with creating other health problems. Another issue with the electric cigarette is that it must be charged at all times and if dropped and broken or if it falls in a puddle, it must be replaced. The flavors available for electric cigarettes include coffee, mint, caramel, chocolate, and fruit, among others. This may cause minors to take up smoking because of the appeal of the flavors.

All in all, there seem to be more pros to electric cigarettes in comparison with traditional cigarettes that contain tobacco and carcinogens. However, it’s important to consider the differences.

On July 25, 2009 South Florida Tea Party held a demonstration against the forced health care bill. Despite the heavy rain for most of the day these Patriots were not detered from coming to voice their displeasure and outrage. The politicians in power are so arrogant they think they can just shove this legislation down our throats without an all out fight from the American citizens. They are wrong! This coming 2010 election will be when all those in Washington who vote for this bill will be looking for new jobs. This means both Democrats and Republicans.

When David Lord attends prekindergarten, it’s not surprising that he spends a lot of time with other children. However, he also is spending a lot of time with seniors while he’s there.

The South Florida Sun-Sentinel has a great story about 10 children who attend the Schmidt Family YMCA Child Development Center for the summer at the Volen Center in Boca Raton.

Formerly the Mae Volen Senior Center, they decided to change the name because Volen is much more than a senior center, because they collaborate with other organizations and agencies.