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But let me tell you, coming here has been one of the most pleasant surprises of my life. Oxford rocks!
This small college town has been described as a "cosmopolitan Mayberry," and I'm here to do a story on efforts by civic leaders to capture the attention of valuable boomer retirees (it'll air May 16th). Their pitch: quality of life plus generous tax incentives. Those over 65 don't pay state income taxes on retirement income.
I do not shill by nature, but not only is the town beautiful--Ole Miss is one of the prettiest campuses I've ever seen--but I crashed a retiree get-together last night, and those people know how to party. Finally, you have not lived until you've eaten shrimp and grits at the City Grocery.
CONFLICTED OVER FORECLOSURES
Trulia.com, a real estate search site, has released a survey showing that half of all Americans would consider buying a foreclosed home, but two thirds are concerned about the negative impact, especially hidden costs. Searches for foreclosures on Trulia's site tripled in the first quarter.
FAKE JANE CELEBRATES WITHOUT MOVING A FACIAL MUSCLE
Allergan [AGN
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] (Fake Jane's favorite company) reported that earnings doubled, and the company raised full-year guidance, as international sales offset weakness in the U.S. Botox sales were up 18 percent. Fake Jane says, "Vive la France!"
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