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February 3, 2007
Volume 5, Number 3
ISSN 1554-6330

In this issue:

1. Carpenter Country
2. Top Drawer Article
3. Top Drawer Tips
4. Top Drawer Satire

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CARPENTER COUNTRY What's Happening in Our Neck of the Human Experience

Hair, hair, everywhere – mostly long and dark; very little short and gray.

Short hair seems to have gone the way of the dinosaurs. And forget gray hair, it’s never been in style.

Here in Carpenter Country, where hair has been curly, bobbed and more salt than pepper for years, the shorter one of us is feeling outdated. Last night she actually talked about straightening, dyeing and letting her locks grow long.

But now she might not have to.

The big news is that 2007 could usher in a new look. Medium length hair may be the new rage. And the ‘in’ color - an attention grabbing muted silver or pewter.

Muted silver or pewter? In other words - gray?

Well, since the short one’s do is definitely that color and already that length, she’ll finally be in the forefront of the latest style.

Now, if she can just decide between curly or straight, she may never have a bad hair day again.

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TOP DRAWER ARTICLE

Property Taxes by
HL Carpenter

Property taxes. Do you tolerate them, hate them or just wish they’d remain stable?

Whichever you’d prefer, these taxes have a long history.

Read the entire article here

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TOP DRAWER TIPS
Topics and Tidbits

Tip: You can challenge the amount of tax assessed on your property. Because real property taxes are assessed locally, the process varies. Check with your local tax assessor’s office or the web site of your state government for forms and filing deadlines.

Investment Glossary Term: Ad Valorem. A Latin term meaning ‘to value’. Ad Valorem taxes are assessed on the basis of the value of the underlying property. For instance, property taxes are computed by multiplying the appraised value of an asset by a percentage rate.

Financial Horoscope: It’s time for a Valentine’s Day assessment of the intangible assets on your personal balance sheet. The Internal Revenue Service has yet to issue official tables, but you can easily estimate what you owe for your share of love, health and happiness. Measure the love in your life by the heartful, value your health by the ‘vim’ and weigh your happiness by the giggle. Multiply the result by ten and make your payment through kind words, good deeds and a positive outlook.

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TOP DRAWER SATIRE

Dancing Around the Truth by
HL Carpenter

MoreOn Entertainment has announced the introduction of a new dancing-themed television show called Dancing Around The Truth. Contestants will be required to demonstrate skill in performing steps such as Tap Dancing Past Facts, Sidestepping Reality and Waltzing Away From Integrity.

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