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03/09/2010 10:38 PM
Last year, Branson opened the nation's first privately built commercial airport. This year, the airport is trying to start its own air service.
03/10/2010 07:10 AM
Branson Airport's airline, Branson AirExpress, takes off
03/10/2010 05:15 AM
(Branson, MO) --Branson leaders get a final look at tourism numbers for 2009 - and they are down from the year before.
03/09/2010 08:28 PM
After years of remaining flat, the Branson area tourism industry may hit a high note.
03/09/2010 02:13 PM
Many of Branson's top performers will take part in the Heart for Haiti Benefit Concert Wednesday to help Convoy of Hope help victims of the January 12th earthquake in Haiti.

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03/10/2010 03:57 AM

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Branson slams airline alliance
The Press Association
... Airways and American Airlines over the two carriers' proposed link-up is "woefully inadequate", Virgin Atlantic president Sir Richard Branson has said. ...
Virgin: Oneworld EU antitrust proposals inadequateReuters
Sir Richard Unleashes Latest Broadside Against BA AA Tie-upHoliday News

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03/09/2010 06:52 PM

Branson Airport's airline, Branson AirExpress, takes off
USA Today
By Nathan Papes for USA TODAY By Didi Tang, USA TODAY BRANSON, Mo. — Last year, Branson opened the nation's first privately built commercial airport. ...

03/10/2010 08:10 AM

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BA, American, Iberia offer EU antitrust concessions
Reuters
Branson, who met Competition Commissioner Joaquin Almunia this week to discuss the issue, said Virgin would attempt to show why the alliance should be ...
BA, American Offer to Give Up Slots in EU SettlementBusinessWeek
Oneworld Partners Offer Slots In Joint Venture Approval QuestBusiness Travel News
Airlines offer concessions to secure allianceFinancial Times
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03/08/2010 07:08 AM

Taney County Times

Ehrler wins Branson FLW Series Table Rock Lake Tournament
Taney County Times
(Photo courtesy FLW Outdoors) It's kind of fitting in a way, Branson, Missouri is called the live music show capital of the world because of its live shows ...
FLW Tour's bass tourney brings thousands to BransonNews-Leader.com
California angler in control at Table RockKansas City Star
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03/10/2010 10:16 AM

Branson reports drop in visitor numbers
Springfield Business Journal
Overall visits in 2009 totaled 7.2 million, down 3.8 percent from the 7.5 million reported in 2008, according to the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of ...

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Contractors and fixit persons

Art Ikle is a NoBody that just likes to rattle on about things he knows a little about.
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Landlords and Property Owners are somewhat capable with their hands. Most know how to change locks and put new window screens on the windows. Some are actually good carpenters, in general most can do things to maintain the condition of the property.
Rarely (I say this so not to offend), you find some that have a difficult time changing the light bulb in the bathroom fixture. In this case they rely on contractors or HANDYMEN.
In other cases where the Owner lives out of town or state, a contractor or full time handyman is essential.
Being HANDY is one thing, but doing things properly is another. As an independent contractor and HVAC Tech with 30 years experience in the service field, I know that almost everyone has tools of some kind. Being able to use them in the proper way and coming up with the desired effect is not always easy. Patching things together and making them work by using some oddball something is a temporary fix. A lot of HANDYMEN do this.
The idea of maintenance is to correct or prevent further problems. If you patch it together, then you have just put of the inevitable. For a long time I would scrounge and packrat old components and parts from previous jobs, thinking I could save someone money by using this later. Sometimes it is alright, not on a regular basis. Using old or previously install materials doesn't really save money in the long run. It costs more. You just have to replace it at full cost later. I don't use scrapped materials or parts anymore.
Owners are looking to save money and keep the value up on their property. Savings on repairs are a priority. Handy tenants are a good source of cheap labor, sometimes. Owners will trust a renter and allow them to work for the rent or other money owed. OWNER BE WARE! Use your judgment carefully here. Make sure the renter is responsible enough to complete the work. Better yet make sure the renter is qualified to do the work. Otherwise you will be stuck with no renter, and a half done botched up job. Contractors charge according to their skill and overhead costs. Equipment, fuel, supplies, insurance all cost money. It is kind of like owning a rental home. If you let your renters do the repairs, always make sure you know a good contractor that can do the same. If you don't know any good contractors, check around. Try other leasing companies or landlords, see who they use or recommend.
All this has been written before by some one else I'm sure. It is something that is worth repeating. Just remember : "If you don't have time to do it right the first time, make sure you have time to do it right the second time!" Springfield is a small city. It seems like everyone with a truck has a hammer and saw or believes they are a mechanic. A lot are handy. Some are pretty good. There are even some real masters that are excellent! You get what you pay for.