Introduction

With nearly 1,900 units of assisted housing,the Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) represents approximately 9% of Columbia’s rental market.

CHA’s two major housing programs are subsidized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):

• 719 Public Housing Units
• 1,100 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers

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I just watched what appeared to be 58 minutes of badminton with broken rackets followed by 2 minutes of legendary football.

As seen in the February 11, 2008 Issue

Ron Paul for President

The presidential fields of both parties have narrowed, and the arguments about how we should move forward are now familiar. TAC believes that only one candidate has put forth a diagnosis of America’s current ills and has a vision to turn the country off its misguided course. That is Congressman Ron Paul, whom we endorse for the Republican nomination.

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Microsoft made an unsolicited, $44.6 billion bid for Yahoo today - 62 percent more than Yahoo’s Thursday closing price, sending the Silicon Valley web company’s shares soaring today.

Surely, this can’t be a good thing.

A Columbia, MO accounting firm led by Aric Schreiner, boasts a new logo and new web site. In a world of discount accountants and hoity-toity accounting firms, Columbia CPA Group offers a practical and no-nonsense solution with affordable service offered by skilled accountants utilizing the latest technology.

Terry Woodruff, Steve Sweitzer and Blue Note owner Richard King recently formed a production company, Thumper Entertainment, to hold major events in Columbia, including another free blues festival some time later this year if it can raise sufficient funds.

This is a great idea. I applaud Terry, Steve and Richard for taking the risk to develop this festival into an annual traditional that will benefit the area for years to come. Last year’s festival was a phenomal success, even more successful than the planners and sponsors had hoped.

With these three heavy-hitters behind future efforts for this festival along with other major events, Columbia is sure to earn its place on the entertainment map.

• as reported in the Columbia Business Times

This is the funniest thing I’ve seen in a long time.

This story was written by a doctor who worked in South Africa

One night I had worked hard to help a mother in the labor ward; but in spite of all we could do, she died leaving us with a tiny premature baby and a crying two-year-old daughter. We would have difficulty keeping the baby alive; as we had no incubator (we had no electricity to run an incubator).

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by: Ilya Vedrashko

AdAge: “The HeadOn, apply directly to the forehead spots (YouTube) are arguably among the worst commercials ever from a creative standpoint. They’re annoying, repetitive, obnoxious — and effective.”

Apply directly to cash register: “HeadOn is logging some heady growth rates — 234% from 2005 to 2006. And for the first half of 2007, the brand looks to be on track to double sales. HeadOn ranks No. 9 in the external-analgesics-rubs category and logged $6.5 million in sales last year, up from just $1.9 million in 2005, according to Information Resources Inc.”

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Residential Developer Timber Ridge Builders offers another great rental property investment

If you’re looking for a safe investment with a great return, you’ve found it. At only $185,900 per duplex and rents starting at $750 per side, the Fort Leonard Wood Duplexes are sure to cash flow.

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