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Buyers with high credit scores may be less likely to default on their loans than buyers with low credit scores but why would lenders not generalize and assume that people with higher credit scores would indeed default with purpose, intent, and financial strategy? I mean sheesh, seems common sense to me. Here’s Kenneth Harney’s July [...]

From the Dashboard in the July issue of Wired Magazine here’s what cars were doing when they were involved in a fatal crash:

Going straight 68.8%
Negotiating a curve 14.9%
Turning left 6.1%
Unknown or other 4%
Passing 2%
Merging or changing lanes 1.9%
Starting, slowing, or stopping in traffic lane 1.5%
Turning right 0.8%

(date source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

King County responsible consumers unite and let’s recycle our plastic bags! This site http://www.bagyourbags.com makes it easy to do it. Find participating drop-offs by city and even watch a video about the benefits of recycling plastic.

Here’s a site referral for homeowners who want to be in-the-know about local, state & federal actions that can affect their homes and communities. Whether you want to engage politically or just be aware of what’s going on around your neck of the woods, http://www.houselogic.com has something of value for you.

Here’s another resource for you to keep your finger on the pulse of the real estate market. Check out the Real Estate Today radio show with Gil Gross – http://www.retradio.com