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Is anyone still fooled by John Edwards?

This guy stays in the race even though the woman he loves and the mother of his children is dying? What kind of sick person would keep going in his longshot quest to ruin our country when he has enough money (stolen from our battered health care system) to spend every moment they have left together with her?

I guess the same kind of person who celebrates these three hypocritical notions:

1) Support of government interference in health care when his overblown lawsuits helped create the fiscal health care mess in the first place

2) Claims to be for the poor, but has a $6 million dollar gated home with an indoor movie theater (with exactly zero homeless people invited to stay there)

3) Claims to be an evangelical, but aligns himself with social liberal views (the latter being his only good point)

What do you think?

Personally I just can't believe someone would choose his career over his wife and his family in such a blatant manner... I mean, he's rich beyond belief and could live comfortably and enjoy the time he has left with his wife... but no, he's still running knowing full well he doesn't stand a snowball's chance in hell of winning....

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Million Dollar Savings on Luxury Developments in Baja

Luxury can be found with any landscape as a background, it all depends on the individual's preferences, extravagance and needs. Granite counter tops, high ceiling windows, hardwood floors, concierge service spacious closets among other details give luxury residences the finishing touches.

Every luxury development offers a certain combination of amenities which sets them apart from the rest, some of which now seem to be standard are: pool whether it be infinity or indoor, workout facilities, event rooms, steam room and Jacuzzi. In addition to these, Baja's luxury developments currently offer several other amenities resulting in a combination not easily found elsewhere: tennis and basketball courts, full service spa, business center, game room, movie theater, lobby library, bistro, convenience store and beach access and best of all, a shuttle that will pick you up from San Diego airport, drive you to Ensenada, take you grocery shopping and even take your family on tour when they visit.

Several luxury developments in Vancouver such as The Qube and Harbourside Park, present fewer amenities than some of Baja developments, though they offer storage; with Harbourside Park also having guest suites. The Beach Club, in Miami Florida, has cabanas, event catering and beach and poolside service. The Metropolitan, Park Place, Meridian, and Electra in downtown San Diego offer fewer amenities than those offered by luxury developments in Baja but in a different combination, as an example they may have a movie theater but no tennis courts. Every development will have a different view for their resident to enjoy, in downtown San Diego there is the bay, Petco Park or street view, Vancouver has the marina, the Pacific and probably a view of the mountains depending on preference and location, Miami has also street view and the Atlantic; Baja offers the majestic Pacific with beautiful sunsets telling the coming of the end of the day.

With out considering the amenities and taking into account that the residences' interior are very much the same materials (i.e. granite, hardwood, etc), all we are left with is floor space with which to compare. While some in Baja give you floor plans of little over 2000 to 2800 sq ft starting at $350k, many of Vancouver condos' square footage is considerably less than 2000 sq ft with a price tag of $700k for less than 1000 sq ft to over 1.5M for 1500 sq ft, to well more than 3M for more than 2000 sq ft ; now looking at Miami and their levels of luxury (from inexpensive to moderate to expensive) the same space you find in Baja can cost anywhere from 1M to well over 6M. Downtown San Diego is no different, with a price tag of just below 1M to around 3M.

Home Owner Association (HOA) fees are also something to consider; while in San Diego condos have HOA fees ranging from $700 to over $1100, in Miami they can be $0.6 to more than $1.0 per sq ft; as a contrast, Vancouver's fees are around $400 to $600; whereas in Baja's luxury communities the are $450. As far as taxes go, Miami comes in as the highest with 2% of the purchase price, San Diego is approximately 1.2%, in Vancouver however is on average less then 1% ( 0.5%) and in Mexico property taxes are 1%. Even though property taxes in Vancouver may be less than half than what they are in Mexico, you will still end up paying less taxes than in Vancouver given that ultimately the purchase prices in Baja are considerably lower.

Something more to consider is cost of living, although it varies for individual cases, it is a rough estimate indicating highest and lowest figures taking into account all four locations: groceries (for a small family) can have a monthly cost of $500 in Baja to less than $800 in San Diego (both of which can be considerably lower for bargain hunters), gas is currently $2.6 per gallon in Baja with the highest being Vancouver with a cost of $4.46 per gallon; health care premiums for individuals can be about $2000 in Mexico (much lower for government health care) and around $3000 or higher depending on the policy or deductible in the US (also varying in each state); recreation and entertainment: $2.7 in Baja for a movie ticket vs up to $13 in Vancouver, golfing in Baja starts at about $40 compared to about 200-300 San Diego. These are just a few examples that can give an idea on what the cost of living is in Baja compared to Miami, San Diego and Vancouver.

Weather wise, San Diego and Rosarito have very similar conditions, temperature ranging from 50'68 °F in winter and 73'80 °F in the summer, Miami's average temperature goes from 69 - 83 °F, where as Vancouver's temperatures rage from 5°F to 95°F with snow in December and January. Warm weather with a fresh sea breeze and no hurricanes or tropical storms to worry about are a definite a plus for Baja.

As far as activities are concerned, each location has its own areas distinctly different for a variety of indoor and outdoor activities; it all depends on individual preferences. Surfing, camping, dinning, hiking, culture, night life, shopping and getting pampered are found in all four cities, Rosarito has year round events including lobster, wine and taco festivals, among others such as beach side opera an many dance and musical recitals, which present residents and visitors with Mexican culture. One significant difference of Baja's luxury developments compared to those of Vancouver, San Diego and Miami, is that is not located is a major metropolitan area; located a few minutes away from downtown Rosarito, is far enough away to be a quiet getaway with the advantage of being a short drive away from Guadalupe Valley, shops and lobster. The reality of luxury living in Rosarito is that it does not have to have a heavy price tag; serenity, security and entertainment can be wrapped up in the beautiful package that is Baja bringing the same level of comfort you can fine in any other place.

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Sylvania 6842PE 42-Inch Flat-Panel EDTV Plasma Monitor List Price: $1,499.99 Sale Price: $999.99 See Reviews For This Product Description 42" ED plasma TV with on-screen picture control display; auto sleep timer/power off; 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio; HDTV compatible; 1000:1 contrast ratio; 16.7 million color display; 2 side and 2 rear L/R inputs for video; 1 L/R output for video; menu in English, French, or Spanish. Sylvania's 6842PF is a 42-inch, widescreen (16:9) gas-plasma display compatible with progressive-scan and high-definition signals up to 1080i. This unit offers incredibly vivid, high-contrast images and is the ultimate addition to any home theater. Perfect for movies and other programs formatted for 16:9 aspect-ratio screens, the monitor's HD component-video inputs accept full 720p and 1080i HDTV signals from set-top boxes and DTV receivers, which are sold separately. One of the main benefits of a plasma screen is the vivid and brilliant color display of over 16 million colors. Additionally, the 6842PF boasts extremely wide viewing angles (compared to most LCD screens), and easy placement due to its slim profile of less than 5 inches of depth. And like all plasma displays, the 6842PF is immune to the distortion and negative color balances one may encounter when using a conventional CRT television near flourescent lighting or speaker systems. On-Screen Menu Display in English, French, or Spanish On-Screen Picture Control Display Auto Sleep Timer – Power Off High Brightness: 1000 cd/m 2 VGA (852 x 480 Pixel Resolution) 16:9 Wide Screen Aspect Ratio High Definition Television (HDTV) Compatible 1000:1 Contrast Ratio 16.7 Million Color Display Video Input SD & HD Rear Component Video Side and Rear Composite Video Side and Rear S-Video Audio Input 2 Side & 2 Rear L/R Audio for Video Audio Output L/R Audio for Video 5W+5W Speaker Output Features 42" plasma Monitor ED compatible, 16.7 million color display 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, 1000:1 contrast ratio 852 x 480 pixel resolution 41.68 x 4.56 x 26.69 (L x W x H)