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Jacqueline Kennedy rented and then built homes in the horse country of Virginia where she would take these Thursday to Tuesday weekends and just come back to the White House two or three days during the week.

Katrina knocked a lot of homes off their foundations, ... Now they're just falling apart.

Judge Lewis has the power to decide whether Katie will be returned to her parents or stay in CPS custody, ... She has been under extreme stress in multiple foster homes since June 4th. She needs to be with her parents, not strangers, during such a critical time.

It adds more choices for residents to have. Twenty years ago people would have to go into nursing homes and now they can go into assisted living.

It certainly doesn't feel like we've been in the business 25 years. When we began building homes we were working on our master's degrees in architecture. Between 1981 and 1983, four of our children were born at Norman Regional Hospital. They're all now students at OU.

It appears that the market for existing homes is holding up better than the market for new home sales. We are still concerned about the housing market cooling off.

It appears that most of the temporary housing ordered by FEMA has already been produced, but we expect to see an increase in demand for our products as demand increases for manufactured homes in late 2006 and early 2007 due to the anticipated permanent rebuilding of the hurricane-stricken areas.

It appears that FEMA may have purchased manufactured and modular homes in excess... and is now paying to store and maintain them.

It could be that as many as half the homes in the city are destroyed.

It hurts to see beautiful homes like this gone,

It hit me personally because I've been in that type of situation when I was a kid (living in a number of different homes in Florida), when I really didn't have a household to go to. When I see those families and kids down there, I see myself.

It is going to take a very long time for them to be able to resume their lives and even in some cases I'm sure determine whether they want to return to homes that have been largely destroyed or whether they want to start over somewhere else.

Last, but certainly not least, we must continue to cut the taxes that Georgians pay, by increasing the homestead exemption on homes and family farms.

Lancaster has used the Communities in Schools youth to help repair homes with code violations, beautify the gateways into the city and provide grounds maintenance at two city cemeteries.

It is presumed these homes are uninhabitable, and these persons will be eligible for the maximum amount they can receive.

I think we're being proactive by identifying some areas of potential growth. I think it's good on the district's part to go ahead and get these zones aligned now so that when these new homes come in, it won't be such an emotional issue.

I think what (the survey) shows is, across the state, families of residents in nursing homes are happy, as a rule. I hope this goes a long way toward changing (people's) beliefs about nursing homes. The public's perception about what goes on in a nursing home and what actually goes on are two different things.

It gets people out of their homes and closer to stores. You would think it would boost sales.

It had already been a long day when we found the suspect - we had searched about 50 homes - and that speaks volumes of our soldiers' work ethic and dedication, ... They always put 100 percent into every mission, and it pays off every day.

It is not only about the ones that are still here that we worry about but also about the others that are still in Louisiana. They are still trying to get pets out of the city. Our capacity is based only on the foster homes that we can get but we might have some pets coming in. That is a possibility. The need is still there. Most rescue groups get broadcast messages on animal in distress and pet finders and they are still trying to find homes for these pets.

It is important for people to see their homes and move forward with the process of building a new future for their families,

Laurie and Heather fit right into our group of specialists. Together, they have sold in excess of $120 million in area homes and land. Plainly, there is no one who knows the needs of these buyers and sellers better.

I want to thank Freddie Mac, Hibernia Bank, and Usher's New Look Foundation for their work to rebuild the lives of those who lost homes to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. We are all partners in this rebuilding effort, ... I hope that their work will inspire others to join together in partnership to keep real the great American ideal of homeownership for those who lost their homes as well as those who have never had a home. Thank you for giving the heart a place to call home.

I will not permit these homes to be rebuilt in the same places,

I think they'll be surprised at the volume. We sell to funeral homes across the country.

It is an honor to be invited to millions of viewers' homes in the U.S. and around the world. It is a privilege and not something I take lightly. I am excited to have this continued opportunity for so many years to come.

Just as air inside our homes and workplaces is often much more polluted than the air outside, so sitting in a new car can expose you to levels of toxic emissions many times beyond (health guideline) goals,

Just as your beautiful skyscrapers were destroyed and caused your grief, beautiful buildings and precious homes crumbled over their owners in Lebanon, Palestine and Iraq because of American weapons used by the Zionists,

Large-volume 'tract' builders will typically develop the ground -- streets, utilities, public/open spaces -- and build two or three display homes from which they will sell to buyers. Most of these also will do 'semi-custom' homes, where a buyer may generously modify or upgrade one of the offered models. These builders may build 'speculative' homes, hoping someone will like the house and land and buy it.

I think everyone in the country needs to take a big, collective, deep breath and recognize that there are a lot of people in this state, in Mississippi and Alabama who are living under conditions that, quite frankly, I doubt any reporter in this room is living under -- no food, no water, it's hot, it's sticky, their homes have been destroyed, they don't know where they're going to go next.

I say homes are for families, and you have to make sure you design for the family, not just one person: kids, your wife, your grandparents need to be able to use it.

People are going to be without homes or places to put stuff,

People are cashing in and buying homes here -- even without a job. The job market is so good here many people are confident that they are going to find a job pretty fast.

People are buying things they believe are essentially investments. They are buying homes and cars instead of buying jeans, shoes and toasters.

People are buying new homes, existing homes at record levels. And that just shows the underlying strength of the economy and the optimism of families that this is still a good time to buy a home even though interest ratesÊ on mortgages have risen substantially,

People are learning that they can decorate their homes well using items from a thrift store or consignment shop. They can find a lot of things. Used furniture doesn't have the negative connotation it once did.

People are spending a long time on the site. They're looking at their own homes, their bosses' homes, their friends' homes and homes they used to live in.

People are so poor there that their huts may collapse. The biggest burden from this quake is going to be the rebuilding of homes rather than the injuries.

People are able to pull money out of their homes and put it into their gas tanks. So the overall effects on consumer spending have been small.

Our hearts go out to the hundreds of people whose homes have been endangered by floods and mudslides.

Our hearts and prayers go out to those who lost their families or homes as a result of the hurricane. Re-establishing the vital communication link into the area is essential to the rescue and recovery effort. This is what we do and Optus employees are very pleased our expertise will be of assistance to those affected.

Our hearts and prayers go out to the individuals who have lost their homes in this terrible tragedy,

Our hearts and our thoughts are with the people down south. What they're going through is a thousand times worse than what we went through last year. We were flooded but our homes and our suppliers were not.

Our homes were very decorative, full of pattern, like inexpensive throw rugs. It must have had some influence, all this color and everything. Because we were so poor the people used this as a means of brightening their life. I used to do bright patterns after these throw rugs; I got ideas from them, the arabesques, the movement and so on.

Our homes are priced competitively. Our goal is not to be a low cost provider; our goal is to offer the best home value for our customers. Excluding land, homes may range from under $100,000 to several hundreds of thousands of dollars, depending on the home style, size, floor plan and amenities chosen by the consumer.

Our homes are our sanctuaries. It's where we take our safety and security when something threatens us like that.

Our greatest concern is how many flooded homes are there along the north shore.

Our cell phones wouldn't work; our electricity is still out, ... Our homes are damaged but still livable.

Over the next few months we expect starts to strengthen as reconstruction begins on the Gulf Coast - the rise in permits may be an early sign - but elsewhere starts still need to lag sales. Demand is still huge but there are too many new homes for sale.

Parents and adults just need to use common sense, ... A child doesn't become violent because of the toy they play with, but because of the homes and the environment they live in.

Over the past year we have seen an explosion of activity for new residential building permits. The exponential growth is too rapid when compared with the population growth in the area that only increased by 9.7 percent in the last two years. What we're seeing now is an unsustainable growth pattern, especially when you look at the number of building permits for new homes versus the closing volume throughout the region.

Our strategy of investing in Morrison Homes in the US, has helped partially to counter the impact of more difficult trading in the UK.

Our systems-built homes have the advantage of being constructed inside in controlled environments under strict quality control. All the walls are built in jigs and are perfectly square. There are also cost advantages to bulk purchases of materials, and none of the building supplies have been subjected to rain or other weather damage in the building process.

Our success to date is due in large part to a sophisticated buyer who desires to create a home around their own individual lifestyles. Our homes and the floor plans offer them that opportunity.

Over 300 stonecutters worked there in the summer, ... during its heyday. Many lived in the barracks on the site. The permanent people lived in homes in Redstone.

Our unique villa homes have been a spectacular success in Southwest Florida and we're thrilled to have the opportunity to launch our first neighborhood project in Lee County.

Our community must protect basic education for its children. Today, our schools can still deliver a quality product. But with more than $15-million in tough cuts already made and more coming, that quality is at risk. To protect education, and the investment we have made in our homes and in our community, we need to pass our issue in May.

Residents of these temporary homes need to practice safety first at all times.

Residents of low-lying areas, mobile homes and tents should reach higher ground now, ... Those who leave the county should go north and east, such as to Hattiesburg, Laurel or Meridian.

Restaurants come to an area after all the homes are already there. It's the new office space that is leading the construction industry right now. That is what is attracting the investment money.

Remember, in January 2005, we were in the midst of a buying frenzy. Homes were selling very quickly. Thus, at that time, the inventory of available resale listings was very low.

PlayStation 3 truly is the system to be placed in the center of the living room in homes around the globe, ... The future is almost here with the PS3.

Patients can fax their prescription over to the UP pharmacy and we will be able to send the prescriptions to their homes for a small fee. With greater funds in the future, we plan to expand the BBC Health Clinic facility and provide a limited pharmacy operation there based on demand.

Patient care volunteers work with the team, of doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains and other disciplines. There are 24 hours of training required and medical and background checks because they go into the homes to provide practical and emotional support for the patients and families.

Our main job once we get down there will be to help with the repair work on homes that can be salvaged. Many homes were extensively damaged by flooding and by wind. We will be working on homes that are still standing.

Our main goal is to accelerate their educations, ... But we hope that after they go to college, they'll return to make their homes and careers in Texas.

Orangeburg really does not have enough capacity of new homes as it is. If you look at subdivisions that have been built in the last two or three years, they are completely sold out. The capacity of new homes has always been an issue for Orangeburg.

People loved her taste. She would often go to her customers' homes and help people hang art and color-coordinate because she was good at that.

People invite these families and actors into their homes five days a week,

supplying enough of the right resources for the child protection system to carry out its three-fold mission (protecting children, preserving families and providing permanent homes for children.)

Sussex County is suffering maybe more than most. Kent County is having its problems. ... High gasoline prices, highway congestion, people in manufactured homes are dealing with unconscionable rental increases. Most of this can be laid at the Legislature's doorstep.

Some of the homes today are pretty barren. A big factor is I call it 'the knickknack factor' it's clutter.

Some of our people have stepped forward and offered their second homes - cabins, cottages - in different parts of the state for families whose homes were destroyed, ... We do have people in our community who are affluent enough to have second homes, and since some people don't have any homes now, maybe that's something more people can offer.

Some of those old homes made it through a lot of hurricanes,

Some funeral homes try to guilt families into buying more expensive urns by stamping 'temporary container' on the outside of the cardboard or plastic box that the remains are returned in.

Some people are just now getting back to their homes and to the homes of their relatives. The bodies are still coming in.

My parents were divorced when I was three, and both my father and mother moved back into the homes of their parents. I spent the school year with my mother, and the summers with my dad.

Local officials will start identifying homes that need to be removed (condemned). When that happens those people will need these temporary homes.

Local authorities are prohibiting or strongly discouraging people from returning to homes they have evacuated. So as we gather details of where pets were left behind, we'll be working with all the other rescue teams and organizations to pick them up and reunite them with their families.

Look for inspiration in books, magazines, and even other people's homes - then be brave and take a chance with a room in your home.

Literacy is crucial to creating job opportunities, supporting workers and their families and eradicating poverty in our region, ... Literacy must start in homes and classrooms by giving the children of Los Angeles the best education possible to enable them to pursue their goals and become engaged citizens. I am committed to assembling the resources needed to build the skills of our workers and our children.

I was in Japan in 2000 and it is an experience you just don't forget. The host people were extraordinary. You get to see so much of the various cultures and you stay in homes wherever you go. There are vocational days when people get to see business operations in that country. Someone (in the field of journalism) would go to see printing operations and things of that nature. Each person would see something from their own field.

I think most people see their homes as somewhat transitory, and they're almost resigned about it. Say you have a house that's worth $1.3 million. Is it a reasonable expectation that you'll ever pay it off? Probably not. The most people hope for is that someday they'll sell it for a profit or leave it to the kids, who might have to sell it but will maybe make a little money.

I think most of the homes will be rebuilt. I hope most are virtually the same. I have talked with a lot of business owners and home owners and they have expressed to me their desire to return.

I think homes are a palpable form of investment, and I understand them.

I surmise there are people in New Orleans who won't be able to get back to their homes for months, if ever.

Just about anything is available, from single-family homes to apartment buildings.

Judge Todd Walton was instrumental in getting this program started. All home environments are not like yours and mine. Some children grow up in homes that are worse than horror stories.

Most of these counties have absolutely no power and no fuel, period and it is hotter than blazes, ... Ice has got to happen today and generators have got to happen today, because nursing homes and senior centers need them.

We need someone to make sure that money goes to rebuilding businesses, homes and lives, not for lining the pockets of well-connected contractors,

We need more volunteers, particularly during the week, ... A lot of (damaged) homes haven't been touched and people are trying to live in them.

We never thought it would take so long to sell this house. We were never going to buy until we sold this one, but homes are appreciating so quickly out there. The longer we waited, the less we were going to get.

We live in the Lifestyle Homes at the top of the hill and we had to drive so far to shop. With all the houses out here, we needed this.

We live in Central Austin. We have to put up with the fact that these huge homes are build next to ours. So yes, this is a homeowners-versus-builders issue.

the Afghan civilian population nor their homes or property have been targeted.

The ability for people to get into a house along the Wasatch Front for less than $200,000 is dramatically going away. People trying to get into starter homes are really going to continue to be challenged.

The annual demand for new homes in California continues to be in the 240,000 range, but the home building industry is able to provide only 80 percent of the total need.

The American Library Association (ALA) is saddened by the tragic loss of life and widespread damage to homes and communities by Hurricane Katrina, ... Libraries are an indispensable part of their communities, providing support and resources for everyone. Dozens of libraries in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama need our assistance so they, in turn, can meet the many needs of their communities.

That would not have gotten people out of harm's way. His position was that it's expensive to even move people to other homes he owned. But when it comes to patient safety, it's nonnegotiable.

Most of the investors are gone, and traffic is down in home builders' sales trailers. Just look at all the ads. Builders are trying to move homes fast.