THIS IS HOW YOU FIX CONGRESS!
Warren Buffett, in a recent interview with CNBC, offers one of the best quotes about the debt ceiling:
"I could end the deficit in 5 minutes," he told CNBC. "You just
pass a law that says that anytime there is a deficit of more
than 3% of GDP, all sitting members of Congress are ineligible
for re-election.
The 26th amendment (granting the right to vote for 18 year-olds)
took only 3 months & 8 days to be ratified! Why? Simple!
The people demanded it. That was in 1971 - before computers, e-mail, cell phones, etc.
Of the 27 amendments to the Constitution, seven (7) took one (1) year
or less to become the law of the land - all because of public pressure.
Warren Buffet is asking each addressee to forward this email to
a minimum of twenty people on their address list; in turn ask
each of those to do likewise.
In three days, most people in The United States of America will
have the message. This is one idea that really should be passed
around.
Congressional Reform Act of 2012
1. No Tenure / No Pension.
A Congressman/woman collects a salary while in office and receives no
pay when they're out of office.
2. Congress (past, present & future) participates in Social
Security.
All funds in the Congressional retirement fund move to the
Social Security system immediately. All future funds flow into
the Social Security system, and Congress participates with the
American people. It may not be used for any other purpose.
3. Congress can purchase their own retirement plan, just as all
Americans do.
4. Congress will no longer vote themselves a pay raise.
Congressional pay will rise by the lower of CPI or 3%.
5. Congress loses their current health care system and
participates in the same health care system as the American people.
6. Congress must equally abide by all laws they impose on the
American people.
7. All contracts with past and present Congressmen/women are void
effective 12/1/12. The American people did not make this
contract with Congressmen/women.
Congress made all these contracts for themselves. Serving in
Congress is an honor, not a career. The Founding Fathers
envisioned citizen legislators, so ours should serve their
term(s), then go home and back to work.
If each person contacts a minimum of twenty people then it will
only take three days for most people (in the U.S. ) to receive
the message. Don't you think it's time?
If you agree, pass it on.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia De Rossi's New Mansion (House of the Day)
Filed under: News,Celebrity Homes,House of the Day 
By Erika Riggs
Ellen DeGeneres is well-known for her sticky trigger finger when it comes to real estate. The comedian and daytime television host goes through properties the way others go through designer shoes -- listing or buying a new property nearly every year.
 So it's no surprise to hear a report from TMZ that DeGeneres, along with wife Portia de Rossi, picked up a new property in Montecito, Calif., for $26.5 million -- a gorgeous, bluff-front estate called the Saladino Villa. (UPDATE: 10:26 a.m.by AOL Real Estate, The Huffington Post reports that the property, though listed as in Montecito, is shown on records as having a Santa Barbara address.) Although DeGeneres likes to pick up "projects," admitting to Elle Decor recently that she's always ready to move, this home looks pretty move-in ready.
"Indeed, there's nothing the television star and comedian loves more than designing a house," the article stated, and quoted Los Angeles designer Cliff Fong, who quipped: "Ellen has moved more times than any person I know."
Although the home boasts everything "streamlined and modern for easy living," expect an overhaul of the 1928 home from DeGeneres.
Designed by architect Wallace Frost, the home was redone by designer John Saladino around 2009. Offering six bedrooms, nine fireplaces and seven baths, the home sits on 13 acres with ocean views. The two-parcel property is, of course, incredibly private, with luscious landscaping and gracious indoor and outdoor living areas.
Now that DeGeneres and De Rossi have a new "project" on their hands, will they dump their enormous horse ranch? While it seems that DeGeneres wouldn't mind listing, it's De Rossi, an avid horseback rider, who likely wants to keep the property. But with a feature in Elle Decor, the home may end up on the market regardless. Besides, this new home in Montecito does have room for stables and barns.
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Drew Barrymore Lists Montecito Home for $7.5 Million (House of the Day)
Filed under: News,Celebrity Homes 
By Erika Riggs
Although she walked down the aisle in the backyard, Drew Barrymore's home near Santa Barbara doesn't seem to have too much of a hold on her. The actress has listed the Montecito, Calif., home for $7.5 million just a year after getting married, according to property records and The Real Estalker blog.
 Barrymore reportedly bought the home in June 2010 for $5.705 million. The estate is out of the way from the buzz of Hollywood on a secluded 2 acres -- ideal for a quiet, paparazzi-free wedding and starting her family with new husband Will Kopelman.
With a spacious 6,000-square-foot floor plan and six bedrooms, an upgrade in size isn't needed. However with Kopelman from New York, the couple could be considering a move back east. Barrymore also owns another home in Southern California that she bought in 2002.
The "Never Been Kissed" actress' two-story classic was built in 1937 with a long, gravel driveway and a separate guesthouse. Inside, the home is markedly traditional, although Barrymore's quirky nature is apparent in the kitchen, where a sunny yellow table serves as the island and the two fridges are vintage -- one in a bright aqua shade. The grounds feature a long stretch of lawn, as well as a grove of citrus and avocado trees.
The home is listed by Suzanne Perkins of Sotheby's International Realty.
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Olivia Newton-John Lists Florida Home for $6.2 Million
Filed under: News,Celebrity Homes 
By Catherine Sherman
What do you get when you combine a four-time Grammy winner and the founder of Florida's Amazon Herb Company? Cypress tongue-and-groove vaulted ceilings, natural coral stone flooring, custom driftwood cabinetry, bean bag seating and a rainwater harvesting irrigation system.
 Olivia Newton-John married John Easterling in 2008 and moved into the $4.1 million plantation-style pad a year later. Now the Florida couple is selling the place for $6.2 million, The Real Estalker reports.
Located in the affluent Jupiter Inlet Colony, the 5,500-square-foot home received several eco-luxury renovations totaling $2 million in 2010. The windows can now withstand hurricane impact, the kitchen is equipped with Sub-Zero stainless steal appliances, and the media room is decked out with a state-of-the-art sound, video, shade and lighting system.
And for those more interested in simple pleasures, a vine-draped lanai, lagoon pool and spa, beach access and dock are steps away. The third-of-an-acre property is situated on the Jupiter Sound Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Beach County, ideal for snorkeling, boating or kayaking.
The "Grease" star decided to remarry at age 60, and her singing career spanning more than four decades is still going strong. This year, the native of England embarked on a tour of the United Kingdom. As a breast cancer survivor, she's also committed to educating and promoting women's health.
We'll see whether Newton-John and Easterling remain Florida beach-bound. Jo Ann Jacobson of Seawind Realty, LLC is the listing agent for the property.
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'Dexter' Star Michael C. Hall's Spanish Colonial in LA (House of the Day)
Filed under: News,Celebrity Homes 
By Catherine Sherman
After living in a home designed by famed Los Angeles architect Hal Levitt, Michael C. Hall's real estate bar must be set high. The actor's latest purchase -- a beautifully restored 1923 Spanish colonial home -- has an upscale kitchen, media room, guest house and green hillside views from almost every window.
 The "Dexter" star (pictured left) purchased the six-bedroom, six-bath home in L.A.'s Los Feliz neighborhood for $3.825 million, according to property records. It's significantly bigger than Hall's former Hollywood Hills home, which he sold in August 2012 for $1.83 million.
Hall has earned a Golden Globe for his role as Dexter Morgan, a forensic analyst and serial killer, on the hit Showtime drama series, which is set to air its eighth and final season this summer. He's also known for playing David Fisher on "Six Feet Under" in the early 2000s.
Now the actor can look forward to a master suite with wood-beamed ceilings, a private sitting room, view of downtown L.A. and luxurious master bath. A large swimming pool in the backyard with white, plush lounge chairs also provides a place to relax and entertain. The home last sold in May 2012 for $2.09 million. Hall closed the deal for less than the asking price of $3.927 million.
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Hugh Hefner, Crystal Harris Buy First Matrimonial Home (House of the Day)
Filed under: News,Celebrity Homes,House of the Day 
By Catherine Sherman
Newlyweds Hugh Hefner and Crystal Harris may need to set a price limit for exchanging gifts. Shortly after Harris made her husband a homemade gift for his 87th birthday, the Playboy magazine founder dropped $4.995 million on a Hollywood Hills mansion for the 27-year-old Playmate. The couple finally tied the knot in January. They'd been engaged for awhile, but Harris called off the wedding in 2011. Now the newlyweds have sealed the deal with their first real estate purchase. According to TMZ, Harris is a co-owner of the property. (UPDATE: 10:20 a.m. EDT by AOL Real Estate -- The Huffington Post, meanwhile, reports that the title is in the name of Crystal Harris' mother.)
The modern manse is constructed in a decidedly different style than the traditional and Tudor-esque architecture of the Playboy Mansion. The 5,917-square-foot home was built in 2011 with several modern amenities, as well as a view of the city lights. A gated entrance leads into a contemporary kitchen and up a floating wood staircase into a luxurious master bedroom and bath. Outside, a white-glass infinity pool and deck provide secluded relaxation while sliding doors out front provide open-air living space.
Hefner has lived in the famous Playboy Mansion for several years, but it may come as a surprise that the millionaire doesn't own it. According to details of the lease, filed with the SEC as an appendix to his employment agreement, Hefner pays rent for the 29-room house. With the "Bunny Hutch" (across the street from Hefner's not-so-humble abode) recently listed for $11 million, time will tell whether Hefner decides to make the Hollywood Hills home his primary residence.
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