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Greetings,

I am Senator Wilson Asinobi Ake the senate committee chairman on employment, labor and Productivity with the upper legislative council in my country, please I am interested in purchasing a good living home for my family as we are making plans to relocate to your country due to political threats and also establish good estate investments in your country where my research shows there are growing business opportunity, please let me know if you can do this for me.

Actually, I really want to invest in real estate business in your country which I will need your assistant as an expert in the field. The reason why I want to relocate my family to your country is due to some political treat we are facing down here. We would need a good home with at least four bedrooms or more, with good surroundings, car park if possible with a swimming pool. The home will not be at least more than 10 years old.

We need a house that will not cost more than $1,500,000.00 one million five hundred thousand us dollars. I don't have any specific area in mind. What we need is a very good conducive area in California that is why I contacted you.

My family would like to see the pictures of the available homes in order for them to make a choice. I am expecting to hear from you as soon as possible. I will email to you on how I intend to finance the purchase.

The objective of this letter is to inform you that I want to relocate my family over to the united states through you as a realtor who will represent my interest while I am still in government and for the safety of my family which is currently facing serious political threats., and help me with more business ideas on how to invest the rest of my money which I made through my committee in the senate.

If you wish to assist me in this endeavor,it is very importnat for you to note that you would equally assist me to recieve the total amount in your custody through the security company where it is deposited in london while some parts of the funds would be used for the home purchase and the balance would be invested into the US markets through your professional expertise and advise.I would email you on further correspondences on how will conclude this through my lawyer who secures all the legal documents without any party been at risk whatsoever.I am a serving senator and you can verify about me before dealing with me

Regards,

Senator Wilson Asinobi Ake.

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Nigeria.

It takes a partnership of caring people working together to help fight hunger, fear and despair on the streets of Los Angeles' Skid Row.

You have demonstrated that kind of compassion by linking your heart to Union Rescue Mission. That's why I know you'll want to hear how some very unusual circumstances have stressed our efforts to cut expenses to the bare bones and left us with an unexpected financial shortfall:

Easter, one of our busiest and most spiritually opportune times, came so soon after Christmas this year that it was hard for our partners to respond. Yet we ministered to more hungry people than ever!

Rising food and fuel costs are hitting us hard. With thousands of meals to serve every day, this has put even more stress on our budget.

Summer is fast approaching. That means many of our friends will be traveling or spending time with family. Giving will almost certainly decrease, straining our budget even more.

Would you consider giving a gift today?

GOD HAS CALLED US TO CARE FOR THE POOR. Where HE leads, HE will prepare a way. Though there is a shortfall in our budget, I trust there is not a shortfall of compassion among caring people like you.

Today, I'm praying that you'll help during this time of extreme need. Anything the Lord leads you to give will help provide vital care for Los Angeles poorest families. Thank you!

God bless you,

Rev. Andy Bales, CEO, Union Rescue Mission

P.S. To see some of the great work that's at risk, watch this short video at http://www.URM.org/Shannon.

The Marina Del Rey Real Estate Market Authority

From the desk of Greg M. Ingerson, Attorney At Law

As we head into Summer, Marina Del Rey home sellers should begin to see a gradual decrease in the number of showings and inquiries for their home over the next few weeks.

Last month, the MLS summary showed that there were 207 homes for sale in Marina Del Rey and 18 sold. Translation, under current market conditions, in any given month, you have about a 1 in 12 chance of selling your home.

In other words, when pricing your home, the practice of adding a "Pad" or "Cushion" to make room for negotiating is not advisable in this market.

As an informed Home Seller, you should understand that with an increase in inventory “supply” there is a corresponding decrease in demand.

Home Sellers should pay close attention to “Current Buyers.” Similar homes that have recently “Sold” tell us what people are willing to pay for this kind of home, in this area, at this time.

Information about similar homes “Currently for Sale” tells us what we are competing against. Buyers considering your home are also inspecting these homes.

Moreover, “Expired” listings tell us what people are not willing to pay for this kind of home, in this area, at this time.

Home Sellers in this market should realize that buyers in today's market will not overpay for a home and even if they would, the bank will not loan more than the home is worth when it doesn’t appraise.

So what can we expect? Demand should decrease a little over the coming weeks at least until the “sub-prime” mortgage meltdown crisis is figured out.

The Numbers Don’t Lie, Here Is What's Happening:
On May 1, 2008, there were 207 active listings for sale in the Marina Del Rey Market (Area 12): 25 Houses; 17 Townhouses; and 165 Condominiums.

In the past year, there were 235 homes sold in Marina Del Rey (between 5.01.07 and 4.30.08): 36 Houses; 45 Townhouses; and 154 Condominiums.

What this means is that on a yearly average, the inventory is currently turning over at a rate of approximately 1.1 times per year.

Broken down even further by specific property type, we find that given the current absorption rates, we can expect Houses to be on the market an average of 250 days, Townhouses will be on the market an average of 136 days, and Condominiums should be on the market an average of 386 days.

Market Recap for the Month of April, 2008
When one compares the April results with the yearly result, we find that there is an approximately 11.5 month inventory of homes for sale in Marina Del Rey.

Broken down by specific property type, we find that there is a 12.5 month inventory of Houses, a 4.3 month inventory of Townhouses, and a 13.8 month inventory of Condominiums on the market in Marina Del Rey. (Based on current absorption rates).

How should a Seller approach the market? The key in today's market is proper pricing. If you are thinking of selling, now may be the best time to put your Home on the market for the foreseeable future before any additional interest rate increases are implemented.

How should a Buyer approach the market? For buyers, this is a good time to be in the market while sellers are willing to negotiate price and while interest rates are still low. For those hoping that the market will cool, any advantage obtained by waiting for prices to decrease may be offset by higher interest rates.

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Marina Del Rey Home Sales by the Numbers
18 sold in April 2008
21 sold in April 2007

207 Current Active Listings
25 Houses
17 Townhouses
165 Condos

18 Sold in April 2008
2 Houses
4 Townhouses
12 Condos

26 Expired in April 2008
3 Houses
3 Townhouses
20 Condos

18 Contingent & Pending in April 2008
2 Houses
6 Townhouses
10 Condos

21 Sold in April 2007
5 Houses
5 Townhouses
11 Condos

25 Sold in April 2006
5 Houses
7 Townhouses
13 Condos

30 Sold in April 2005
4 Houses
12 Townhouses
14 Condos

42 Sold in April 2004
7 Houses
10 Townhouses
25 Condos

24 Sold in April 2003
7 Houses
10 Townhouses
7 Condos

29 Sold in April 2002
7 Houses
8 Townhouses
14 Condos

18 Sold in April 2001
6 Houses
7 Townhouses
5 Condos

28 Sold in April 2000
5 Houses
12 Townhouses
11 Condos

30 Expired in April 2007
0 Houses
1 Townhouses
29 Condos

10 Expired in April 2006
2 Houses
2 Townhouses
6 Condos

7 Expired in April 2005
2 Houses
1 Townhouses
4 Condos

5 Expired in April 2004
4 Houses
0 Townhouses
1 Condos

7 Expired in April 2003
1 Houses
0 Townhouses
6 Condos

11 Expired in April 2002
3 Houses
0 Townhouses
8 Condos

11 Expired in April 2001
7 Houses
2 Townhouses
2 Condos

7 Expired in April 2000
4 Houses
1 Townhouses
2 Condos

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About the Author
Greg M. Ingerson, Attorney At Law & Real Estate Broker, is a real estate Broker with LA Home Search in Los Angeles, California. To learn more about the Los Angeles Real Estate Market, please visit http://www.LAHomeSearch.com

By: Andy Rooney

I've learned.... That the best classroom in the world is at the feet of an
elderly person.

I've learned.... That when you're in love, it shows.

I've learned.... That just one person saying to me, 'You've made my day!'
makes my day.

I've learned.... That having a child fall asleep in your arms is one of the
most peaceful feelings in the world.

I've learned.... That being kind is more important than being right.

I've learned. ... That you should never say no to a gift from a child.

I've learned.... That I can always pray for someone when I don't have the
strength to help him in some other way.

I've learned.... That no matter how serious your life requires you to be,
everyone needs a friend to act goofy with.

I've learned.... That sometimes all a person needs is a hand to hold and a
heart to understand.

I've learned.... That simple walks with my father around the block on summer nights when I was a child did wonders for me as an adult.

I've learned.... That life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer it
gets to the end, the faster it goes.

I've learned.... That we should be glad God doesn't give us everything we
ask for.

I've learned.... That money doesn't buy class.

I've learned.... That it's those small daily happenings that make life so
spectacular.

I've learned... That under everyone's hard shell is someone who wants to be
appreciated and loved.

I've learned.... That to ignore the facts does not change the facts.

I 've learned.... That when you plan to get even with someone, you are only
letting that person continue to hurt you.

I've learned.... That love, not time, heals all wounds.

I've learned.... That the easiest way for me to grow as a person is to
surround myself with people smarter than I am.

I've learned.... That everyone you meet deserves to be greeted with a smile.

I've learned.... That no one is perfect until you fall in love with them.

I've learned... That life is tough, but I'm tougher.

I've learned.... That opportunities are never lost; someone will take the
ones you miss.

I've learned.... That when you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock
elsewhere.

I've learned.... That I wish I could have told my Mom that I love her one
more time before she passed away.

I've learned.... That one should keep his words both soft and tender,
because tomorrow he may have to eat them.

I've learned.... That a smile is an inexpensive way to improve your looks.

I've learned.... That when your newly born grandchild holds your little
finger in his little fist, that you're hooked for life.

I've learned.... That everyone wants to live on top of the mountain, but all the happiness and growth occurs while you're climbing it.

I've learned .... That the less time I have to work with, the more things I
get done.

May is Animal Guardian Month

Annual Event Highlights Service to our Animal Companions

May is "Animal Guardian Month," an annual event held since 2003 dedicated to honoring and serving our animal companions.

Animal Guardian Month is part of IDA's Guardian Campaign, begun in 1999, which urges use of the term "guardian" rather than "owner" when we speak about animals.

According to IDA President Dr. Elliot M. Katz, "It is time to see and treat the animals who share our lives as more than mere commodities, property and things."

This grassroots movement grew out of a collective national desire to recognize animals as individual sentient beings and to thus modify the language we use to describe our relationship with them.

Actress Mary Tyler Moore is just one of many celebrities endorsing the campaign:

"I like [the] term guardian as opposed to master or owner. It is an honor that is bestowed on some of us and we need to treat it that way."

Over five million U.S. citizens are officially recognized as "animal guardians" by their communities.

The latest cities to officially adopt the term "guardian" in city ordinances are San Jose, Calif., the 10th largest city in the country, and Fort Lauderdale, Fla. "It is my sincere belief that the result of increased numbers of people thinking and acting as 'guardians' of their animal companions will lead to fewer cases of abuse, neglect and abandonment, and to fewer animals being killed in our nation's shelters," states Carl Friedman, Director, San Francisco Department of Animal Care & Control.

People working in animal protection and humane education have embraced the "guardian" language and see it as a stepping stone to changing behaviors, especially in children.

"The term 'guardian' accurately describes the relationship of perpetual care that is needed to teach children respect, compassion and kindness for domestic pets.

Studies show that children who learn compassion and respect for animals have a better chance at becoming compassionate adults, responsible community members, and are less likely to behave violently towards others," states Edwin J. Sayres, President, American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

To mark Animal Guardian Month, IDA encourages people to volunteer at local animal shelters or help an elderly or disabled neighbor care for an animal.

Other suggestions include offering a ride to the vet, arranging a play-date for a house-bound dog, offering to give an itchy dog an oatmeal bath, grooming a friend's long-haired cat, or hoisting a box of heavy cat litter for an elderly person.

"Hopefully, making this a habit will extend to regular interactions with other people and other animals," Dr. Katz says, adding that "many animals could greatly benefit from the additional care and attention."

To learn how you can make your city a Guardian City, please contact Valerie Sicignano at eastcoast@idausa.org.