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    Where on the Irvine Ranch was this photo taken? #6

    LouRoar that looks like the right location. The photo is from the <a href="http://www.archives.gov/research/arc/">national archives</a>. This is the caption information: <blockquote>RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE IRVINE RANCH AREA NEAR NEWPORT BEACH. THIS DEVELOPMENT IS PART OF A NEW...
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    Inside the White House

    I am somewhat of a White House geek. So this is probably more than you want to know. . . <a href="http://www.whitehousemuseum.org/overview.htm">The White House Museum site</a> has lots of historical information, including photos from inside the White House over the years. Not sure if...
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    Attention Irvine Towering Inferno buyers....

    Reminds me of the naked guy from the 90's in San Diego. I probably shouldn't post the whole article, but here is the good parts. <strong>An empty tower, a bankrupt builder and me</strong> <em>The San Diego Union-Tribune</em> June 6, 1993 by Terry Rodgers Living nearly alone...
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    Foreclosure and distressed property topics

    Someone on the main blog posted this <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode;=&q=&mrt=realestate&vps=6&sll=33.61805,-118.182678&sspn=0.474592,0.87204&ie=UTF8&rq=1&mpnum=10&radius=25.08">link to a nationwide listing of foreclosures on Google maps</a> Just select...
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    Plumber recommendations? Dishwasher doesn't drain

    If you want to try and do it your self, I'd try <a href="http://www.repairclinic.com/0088_9_1.asp">this site.</a> Otherwise, it sounds like you need <a href="http://appliancerepairoc.com/">this guy</a> rather than a plumber. I've called them twice, to fix my dishwasher and washing...
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    Foreclosure and distressed property topics

    By my count, there are currently three listings for short sales in Turtle Rock: <a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/18822-Saginaw-Dr-92603/home/4738023">One</a> <a href="http://www.redfin.com/CA/Irvine/19272-Sierra-Inez-Rd-92603/home/4741159">Two</a> <a...
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    Hey Irvinites...you got Earthquake Insurance?

    Do regular homeowner insurance policies cover fires after an earthquake? Most of the damage to woodframe homes will probably occur during fires after an earthquake. The <a href="http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2008/1150/">ShakeOut Scenario</a> examines the impact of a 7.8 on the southern San...
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    shared fence needs replacing, neighbor heading to foreclosure

    I have a shared fence that is termite ridden and one good gust of win from falling over. The neighbor on the other side is not interested in paying anything to replace it. Based on unpaid property taxes, I think they are heading to foreclosure. What can I do?
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    Any preschool/family daycare has less than 6 months waitlist in Irvine or surrounding area?

    The city of irvine has lots of <a href="http://www.cityofirvine.org/depts/cs/childcare/default.asp">child care resources</a>. Also, you can contact the Children's Home Society at 949-364-6605 or the Orange County Child Care Association at 714-893-0390 for referrals to home based child care.
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