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EDGEWATER -- Over the Chtistmas holiday, my cousin and I were discussing the “Fiscal Cliff” and how disgusted we are with the lack of cooperation between political parties and she made a comment that I think is the crux of the whole situation: “If the founding Fathers and composers of the Constitution did not compromise, we would still be bowing to the Queen of England.”

DAYTONA BEACH SHORES -- It is in the nature of critical negotiations, especially those with a deadline, that no deal can ever be reached until the last possible moment. This is primarily because neither side can be sure that they have reached the other side� s bottom line until just before time runs out.

DEBARY -- The world didn't end Dec. 21, as predicted in the Mayan calendar so it remains to be seen whether the Fiscal Cliff will happen. I have my doubts that the president and Congress will come to an agreement.

Headline Surfer experienced a major spike in users, no doubt fueled by the trending story on John's Appliances pegged to the Mayan calendar calamity tale. 

DAYTONA BEACH -- Headline Surfer's mid-afternoon Friday story on John's Appliance and Bedding's blow-out sale announcement pegged to the Mayan calendar calamity was a big hit locally and around the world well into the start of the weekend.

Christmas video interview story on Daytona Beach Mayor Mayor Derrick Henry trends strongly in that city's online listings