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Inside This Issue...

• How To Protect Yourself And Others On The Road...
• Five Spices To Boost Your Brain...
• Fun Facts and Laughs: 4 Kissing Facts Everyone Should Know, How To Find A Great U.S. Map, And More...
• Trivia Challenge: Win [[Free Movie Tickets For Two]]
• Real Estate Corner Q&A: Has The Homebuyer Tax Credit Been Extended Again?

Dear Subscriber,

Most of us take driving for granted, but the results of an online test showed that 38 million Americans don't know the Rules of the Road! Learn how to make yourself safe on the road in my latest Service For Life! ® Free consumer newsletter. Plus, you'll learn how you can "spice up" your life and boost your brain at the same time, fun facts, a trivia challenge, and more!

Enjoy your issue, and please feel free to call me whenever a friend, family member or neighbor needs a real estate professional to help with buying or selling aproperty in the La Paz area.

We have some great properties available at reasonable prices.

To health, success and laughter in your life!

Gordon G. Herpst

Gordon G. Herpst, REALTOR®
Omni Services S.A. de C.V.

PS: Second phase starting on the hill side view condows. Some upgrades added. New price list will be out soon. For more info email me at omnilapaz@gmail.com

Today's Brain Teaser . . .

What term did English astronomer John Herschel coin in 1839 that literally means "writing with light"? (answer below)

How To Protect Yourself And Others On The Road

Could you pass a written driver's test – today? The results of an online GMAC Insurance survey showed that nearly 1 in 5 licensed drivers – 38 million Americans – probably wouldn't! Here's what you should do to brush up on the Rules of the Road and make yourself safer.

Take the National Drivers Test. Go to www.nationaldriverstest.com. Answer the 20 questions from state exams and study up on the ones you missed. You also can download it to Facebook and challenge your friends.

Review Local Traffic Laws. Many states post them on a .gov website.

Avoid these top driving mistakes that cause crashes:

• Multi-tasking while driving. Say "no" to: texting, phone calls and eating!
• Following too closely. Leave 2 seconds between you and the car ahead.
• Failure to yield on a left turn. Check for cars or people in your path.
• Incorrect merging. Merge carefully but don't stop.
• Backing up. Don't rely on the mirrors. Look over your shoulder.

Consider a refresher course. AARP offers an online Driver Safety Course geared to drivers 50 and older. Plus, taking it may qualify you for a car insurance discount.

Keep your brain sharp by subscribing to a computer driving program. CogniFit sells a Senior Driver program that starts with an assessment of 10 cognitive abilities essential for safe driving, including visual scanning and response time. It's probably good for everyone!

Get help from your car. The next time you're car shopping, look for a model that offers new "smart" technologies such as Distance Control Assist (which applies the brakes when you're following another car too closely); Blind-Spot Detection (which alerts you about vehicles in your blind spots); and Night Vision Systems (which give you a vision of the road ahead with a infrared beam).

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Thinking Of Retireing Soon?

Consider moving to La Paz, Baja California Sur, Mexico. Living expenses about 1/3rd of the cost in the states. Access to other locations from the international airport, most services available including reasonable medical and dental costs. Drugs and medicines available over the counter except for hard drugs and anti-biotics. Real estate prices are very reasonable and the property taxes very low. So come on down and enjoy the beautiful weather and sunsets. Email me with your housing requirements at omni@osmx.com

Five Spices To Boost Your Brain

By "spicing up" your life, you can be helping your brain. Recent studies have shown that spicy food can preserve brain function and help prevent disease. Add these five tasty spices to your diet to reap the benefits:

Turmeric. Called the "ultimate health spice," turmeric contains curcumin and is an ingredient in curry. Studies have shown that it may help prevent Alzheimer's and lessen the pain of rheumatoid arthritis. Sprinkle it on your broccoli or mix a spoonful in a warm glass of water and drink it down.

Ginger. This spice may make you smarter if combined with ginkgo biloba. It also may help treat Parkinson's disease and migraine headaches. Try drinking it as a hot tea.

Garlic. You already love this one, but did you know it increases blood flow to the brain? In a 2007 study, garlic helped fight brain cancer cells.

Saffron. A saffron extract has been found to be effective in treating people with depression.

Cinnamon. Eating it helps with blood sugar control, but just smelling it boosts brain activity. It also speeds the way your brain processes visual cues. Chew some cinnamon gum before your next bike ride.

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Here's A Free, Valuable Resource...

Now You Can Search My Web Sites, http://osmx.com or http://real-estate-la-paz-mexico.net To Get Helpful Information, And Important Resources For Saving Time And Money When Buying Or Selling Property in Mexico. Contact Me With Your Needs At omni@osmx.com

Fun Facts and Laughs . . .

4 Kissing Facts Everyone Should Know . . .

• Kissing uses one muscle (the orbicularis oris) which is responsible for puckering your lips.
• The science of kissing is philematology.
• Kissing for one minute burns 26 calories.
• Two-thirds of people tip their heads to the right - do you?

How To Find A Great U.S. Map . . .

Find just what you want (and more) at www.nationalatlas.gov. Use the site to customize your own map, print pre-formatted maps with various features, check out interactive maps or order wall maps for your office or classroom.

Have A Laugh: How true is this real estate ad?

"Nice 2-bedroom home. The owner has noted that termites have done some damage. Selling house 'as is.' Don't wait. This wonderful property will not last long."

Don't Believe it!!

Once again don't believe all of the negative political and media news about how dangerous Mexico is.

Of course there are areas that are best to avoid the same as in any other country. If you check the statistics you will find that the people killed in the major U.S. cities are much higher than the entire country of Mexico.

On the political side the government is using scare tactics to keep travelers and vacationers in the states to spend their money there rather than travel to Mexico or other foreign countries.

As for the Media they only report doom and gloom news and what they are told to report. (Except for entertainment gossip) You will not see or hear the truth anymore as the true free press no longer exists. If it were free all of the news outlets would not be reporting all the same news and from the same perspective.

So come on down to La Paz for a visit. As reported by Money Magazine some time ago, it is one of the best places to retire.

Trivia Challenge for the Month...

Last month's question:
How many people are active users of Facebook?

a) 50 million
b) 175 million
c) 400 million
d) "a gazillion"

The answer is c) 400 million (it only seems like a gazillion). Facebook says 50 percent of them log on to the site in any given day.

So, let's move on to this month's trivia question.

Who is the world's largest retailer (based on revenues)?

1. a. Home Depot
2. b. Sears
3. c. Target
4. d. Wal-Mart

Brain Teaser Answer:

Photography! - English astronomer John Herschel coined this term in 1839 and it literally means "writing with light".

Thanks For Thinking of Me!

Did you know I can help you or any of your friends or family save time and money when buying or selling a home in La Paz? Thanks for keeping me in mind with your referrals...and spreading the word about my services.

Real Estate Corner Q&A . . .

Q. Has The Homebuyer Tax Credit Been Extended Again?

A.Yes, Congress passed an extension of the Homebuyer Tax Credit deadline to Sept. 30, 2010. It only applies to homebuyers who had a written and binding contract in place as of April 30, 2010, but have not yet closed.

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) said that up to 180,000 homebuyers were eligible for the tax credit, but were unable to finalize the contracts by the deadline due to the amount of last-minute deals that overwhelmed the system. This was particularly critical for short sales, where a lender allows a home to sell for less than the amount owed.

The Internal Revenue Service says more than 2.6 million taxpayers claimed the tax credit through April.

Congress also extended the National Flood Insurance Program until Sept. 30, 2010, allowing property owners seeking flood insurance policies more time to finalize pending paperwork. The NAR said extending the tax credit closing and flood insurance deadlines will help provide additional stability to real estate markets.

Financing is available for your dream home, lots, construction, cash out etc. Also commercial financing for developers. Euro loans available for Spain and UK citizens only. So if you need financing contact me with your needs for further information.

If you have any questions, or need representation in La Paz, please email me at omnilapaz@gmail.com.

If you need capable and trustworthy representation for your sale or purchase of property in La Paz, please email me at omnilapaz@gmail.com

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