I GOT IT! That is, no actual papers have been signed, but I have the verbal OK and they have my deposit money. The home of The Golden Egg Used Book Store is secure. I get the keys next week, sign the lease, and move in October 1. I'll spend most of that month fixing the place up and acquiring more inventory. I'll consult my astrologer, of course, for the ideal Grand Opening date.

Next I publish the Fictitious Business Name statement and mail in my application for a retail seller's permit.

Broadband, here we come.
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"This morning, we've launched an emergency national housing drive to connect your empty beds with hurricane victims who desperately need a place to wait out the storm.

"You can post your offer of housing (a spare room, extra bed, even a decent couch) and search for available housing online at:

http://www.hurricanehousing.org

"Housing is most urgently needed within reasonable driving distance (about 300 miles) of the affected areas in the Southeast, especially New Orleans.

"But no matter where you live, your housing could still make a world of difference to a person or family in need, so please offer what you can.

"The process is simple:

"You can sign up to become a host by posting a description of whatever housing you have available, along with contact information. You can change or remove your offer at any time.

"Hurricane victims, local and national relief organizations, friends and relatives can search the site for housing. We'll do everything we can to get your offers where they are needed most. Many shelters actually already have Internet access, but folks without 'net access can still make use of the site through case workers and family members.

"Hurricane victims or relief agencies will contact hosts and together decide if it's a good match and make the necessary travel arrangements. The host's address is not released until a particular match is agreed on.

"If hosting doesn't work for you, please consider donating to the Red Cross to help with the enormous tasks of rescue and recovery. You can give online at:

http://www.moveon.org/r?r=859

"As progressives, we share a core belief that we are all in this together, and today is an important chance to put that idea to work. There are thousands of families who have just lost everything and need a place to stay dry. Let's do what we can to help."

http://www.hurricanehousing.org

Thanks for being there when it matters most.
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I refer you to Karen's excellent post at Bread Crumbs this morning.
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Guerilla Gardening in Toronto: Guerilla gardeners take over neglected public property, tilling the soil and planting seeds, seedlings, bulbs, shrubs. Check out the group's photos from the '05 season and their links to more information on the topic. http://publicspace.ca/gardeners.htm

FreewayBlogger.com: FreewayBlogger.com is encouraging folks to line highways with clever, provocative antiwar messages. The group says more than 1,800 signs have gone up in 315 cities in all 50 states. If you're inclined to join in, the site has a handy "How To" section. http://www.freewayblogger.com
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