The Cost of Maintaining the Perfect Lawn

by Rupe | Jun 17, 2010 | Mad Musings

One thing I’ve noticed since we’ve built a house in suburbia is that everyone strives to have a perfect lawn. It’s quite the sight to drive through a subdivision, and all you see is perfect golf grass. Some of these lawns are managed by professionals, but others are cared for by enthusiastic home owners.    Read More >>

I must admit that between my lawn and my pool…the cost is time and expense caught me off guard.  I spend around $3000 per year on these items.

The science of predicting football results

by Rupe | Jun 16, 2010 | Mad Musings

Predicting football results is a rapidly growing area of academic interest. Economists use models to assess the efficiency of betting markets, operational researchers use models to experiment with the various effects of tournament design, and statisticians showcase their proficiency with advanced statistical techniques by modelling the intricacies of football data.

It is not, of course, just academics who are mining the archives of football scores. Bookmakers live and breathe football prediction models – as do the more committed flutterers. Mistakes cost money and jobs, whilst finding a small advantage can carry great rewards. Read more…

Yep…take a ride on the geeker side!

Negotiating 101 – Landlord Edition

by Rupe | Jun 16, 2010 | Mad Musings

Article from: Million Dollar Journey

Negotiation is an important skill to develop as a landlord. Using the principles of negotiation and planning how to deal with difficult situations will save you a lot of money and keep you out of the Landlord & Tenant Board. It may salvage the tenancy and will save you turnover, vacancy and advertising expenses.

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