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TOKYO (AP) – March 1, 2007 – Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan told a Tokyo seminar on Thursday that he does not think an economic slowdown in his country is “probable,” toning down his earlier warning over a recession later this year.

“It is possible we can get a U.S. recession toward the end of this year, but I don’t think it’s probable,” Dow Jones Newswires quoted Greenspan as saying in his speech at a Tokyo forum organized by international brokerage CLSA.
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Las Olas Boulevard Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale

Las Olas Boulevard Florida is at the forefront of everything from fashion boutiques and art galleries, to memorable restaurants, sidewalk cafes, and a world famous Jazz club.

The Galleria 2414 East Sunrise Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale

A 2-story mall is anchored by major national chains, the Galleria features 150 shops spread out over 1 million square feet of floor space. Gift certificates and complimentary shuttle service to area hotels available. Monday-Saturday 10 AM-9 PM, Sunday 12-5:30 PM

Lauderdale Lifestyles 819 E Las Olas Blvd, Ft Lauderdale

Lauderdale Lifestyle, one of the first Lilly Pulitzer® Signature Stores, Las Olas shopping area, Las Olas Blvd.

Sawgrass Mills 12801 West Sunrise Blvd, Sunrise

Sawgrass Mills Shopping  features hundreds of retail including Neiman Marcus Last Call, Nordstrom Rack, OFF 5TH Saks, Sawgrass Mills is 11 miles W of Fort Lauderdale and a 30-min drive from Miami & Boca Raton.

Swap Shop 3291 West Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale

SWAP SHOP World's Largest Indoor/Outdoor Entertainment and Bargain Shopping Attraction, Free, Florida's 2nd Largest Tour Attraction, 88 Acres located between I-95 and the Florida Turnpike, Farmers Market, 180,000 SF AC

• Install timers on interior lights so they turn on and off periodically. Many timers cost less than $25. Some more costly products are capable of varying the time that your lights turn on. Also consider leaving your radio on and tuned to an all-news or talk show station.

• Install exterior lights that are controlled by motion sensors to make the home a more difficult target for prowlers.

• Discontinue newspaper delivery temporarily. Be sure to give several days notice so the order can be processed in time. Ask someone to collect any free papers or sales materials left near the house.

• Have the post office hold mail. This can be initiated by calling the U.S. Postal Service at 1-800-275-8777 and listening to the option for putting a vacation hold on your mail. You can make arrangements up to 30 days in advance.

• Ask a friend or neighbor to park a car in the driveway occasionally.

• If there's a home alarm, tell the alarm company you will be away. If possible, provide a phone number where you can be reached.

• If you're going to be away for two weeks or more, have a friend or lawn service mow the lawn.

Fourth Quarter Commercial Real Estate Index Hovering at Record High

Commercial Real Estate Market Continues to Thrive