For the past couple of weeks, the copy of the weekly BRER Newsletter email I’ve received has had a very strange email subject line and beginning to the content.

I am working with Feedblitz to correct this situation.

If you subscribe to the email newsletter, and you are seeing strange things – or if the email is looking just fine - please take a moment to leave a comment.  Just OK or strange is all the comment I need.

I don’t think it’s just me, but I could be wrong.  Feedblitz isn’t seeing the problem on a consistent basis.  Thanks for your help.  We’ll have the problem fixed as soon as possible!

Update:  Feedblitz did a great job of tracking down the issue and coming up with a resolution.  Thanks, Phil! 

4th of July 2010

Aristotle is quoted as saying “The basis of a democratic state is liberty.” 

I’m thankful that I live in a democratic state.  But, I’ll admit that sometimes, the liberty part gets to me.  I’m frustrated that lobbyists have the liberty to affect legislation.

I’m mad that some landlords take the liberty of making their tenants’ living arrangements unlivable.  I’m sad that so many children have the liberty to drop out of school and waste their lives in jail or getting high.

I’m incensed that our elected officials have the liberty to mess things up from time to time.  But, then, the majority of Americans have the liberty not to vote, which makes a lot of elected officials focus more on the games of politics rather than the business of representing their constituents.

And, I’m sure you can tell I could go on and on.  But, despite this long list, I still think I’ve been very blessed to be an American.

Celebrate Our Independence!

Don’t forget that our troops do a great job of keeping the spirit of July 4th alive!  Here are several ways you can show your support: 

Send an email at America Supports You!!

Let’s Say Thanks – It’s Free!  Choose a card design – the designs are donated to the site by school kids - then, write a greeting or choose one that’s already written. Xerox prints the cards and sends them to our troops serving overseas.

AMillionThanks.org – This organization is dedicated to showing support for and assisting our military. You can write letters and drop them off at many locations nationwide. It’s a good idea to check out the website first to review the guidelines for what to send.

“Operation Homefront is one of a select few charities privileged to operate under a  Department of Defense auspices. Operation Homefront provides emergency assistance to our troops, to families troops leave behind, and to wounded soldiers when they return home.  Operation Homefront leads more than 4,000 volunteers in 31 chapters nationwide. Since its inception, Operation Homefront has provided assistance to over 45,000 military families in need.”

Windstream is my DSL provider at the office.  The DSL has been down for over 24 hours now.  They say at least 2000 customers are affected.  They’ve stopped even trying to provide a projected fix day/time.

As you may imagine, I make my living on the Internet.  Without Internet access, I’m in deep trouble.

I have to ask myself the same question that occurred to me when the BP oil spill happened:  “Shouldn’t there have been a plan in place to address a problem that would cause this big of a catastrophe?”

If anyone needs me, please call at 888-716-2418.  I’m borrowing a computer with Internet access, but they’re not going to let me stay all day 

You can help fight climate change and help the Haitians at the same time.  And, all it costs is a few minutes of your day.  Really – where else can you get $1 a minute for your time?

The Clinton Foundation is going to donate $2 toward the purchase of solar flashlights for Haitians living in camps for every person who takes the climate change quiz.  It will give the homeless energy-efficient lighting and increased security.

All you need to do is take a climate change quiz.  It’s only 10 questions, and you might even find it interesting.  I did.  I got 6 out of 10 right.  So, evidently I need to do some more studying on the issue of climate change.

Take a few minutes right now to learn more about climate change and help the homeless in Haiti!

How are you feeling about the real estate market and your business these days?  If you’re one of the lucky ones, you may be feeling great.  If you’re like many real estate professionals, at least from time to time, you’re frustrated, unmotivated and in need of an attitude adjustment.  Well, have I got a deal for you!

Michael Russer, otherwise known as Mr. Internet, is sponsoring a free webinar on April 7, 2010.  It’s an opportunity to spend an hour with the speaker, Dr. Terry Paulson.  Audiences from HBO, Starbucks, IBM and NAR have been inspired by Dr. Paulson’s presentations.

Dr. Paulson is often referred to as the 21st Century Will Rogers.  He’ll discuss practical insights and common sense truths that produce real-world results.

I’ve registered.  I think the timing is perfect for this topic. 

Take an hour to energize yourself.   Learn More and Register Today.