Month: March 2013

Freezin’ for a Reason

Saturday March 23rd - State Rep Tony Hwang plunged into the Long Island Sound at Jennings Beach with over 70+ people as part of "Freezin' for a Reason" Polar Plunge!  Rep Hwang fully realized why they called it freezin’ time as the weather conditions were COLD and WINDY…. (40 degrees and 25 mile wind) Brrrrrrrr.  There was a very good reason for his freezin’ plunge – to help raise money for Wakeman Boys & Girls Club - Southport, Stratfield, Bridgeport! Rep Tony Hwang said,  "It was a worthwhile plunge to celebrate the 100th Birthday of the Wakeman Club!  Wakeman has helped and made a huge difference in the lives of tens of thousands of young adults.  I want to support…

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I Don’t Need An Agent

It’s amazing how many times you will hear this, especially before people find out you are an agent. I’m not sure how dealing with a Realtor ended up in the same category as going to the dentist. Since when did hiring someone trained and licensed to help you make the biggest purchase of your life become synonymous with someone who wants to put a drill in your mouth? People will hold off getting an agent until they no longer have a choice. No offence, but it’s a really bad strategy. Explain to me exactly what it is that you are so adverse to. Expert advice, experienced insight, another set of eyes that can see your 3 year old about to…

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Earth Hour Actually Increases CO2 Emissions

The organizers say that they are providing a way to demonstrate one’s desire to “do something” about global warming. But the reality is that Earth Hour teaches all the wrong lessens, and it actually increases CO2 emissions. Its vain symbolism reveals exactly what is wrong with today’s feel-good environmentalism........during Earth Hour, any significant drop in electricity demand will entail a reduction in CO2 emissions during the hour, but it will be offset by the surge from firing up coal or gas stations to restore electricity supplies afterward. And the cozy candles that many participants will light, which seem so natural and environmentally friendly, are still fossil fuels—and almost 100 times less efficient than incandescent light bulbs. Using one candle for…

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