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Stop Calling Me!
Scam calls are made by people who want to get your personal financial information to steal your money.
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I Spent My First Cruise in the Ship's Hospital
I became ill on the ship before the cruise even started.
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A Nostalgic Look at "The Rifleman" Television Show
These are my observations, and a review of the television program from the 50's, set in the 1880's, in the southwest.
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Plenty of Telephone Scams
A review of the various scams over the telephone.
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I'm So Fed Up with Robot Calls!
Don't let telephone solicitors, looking to sell you something, drive you crazy.
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Bill Collections During a Pandemic
Bill collectors don't stop billing you just because just because we are in a pandemic.
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Take That Job, Because You Need One
You need a job because of COVID-19. You won't take anything, but you need money.
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Why Everyone's Nerves are on Edge - Part 2
In Part 1, I began a list for discussion, some of the issues the United States has had to endure in 2020. Part 2 continues that discussion.
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Why Everyone's Nerves Are on Edge - Part 1
Watching the news on television, scrolling around the Internet and Facebook, a pattern comes through. The United States of America is in turmoil. And, it isn't just because of the Pandemic. Here are a few strong elements going on in the U.S. that are keeping American nerves on the Edge.
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Why Some Companies Frown on Employees with Second Jobs
Taking a second job has become a necessity these days to keep up with bills and other expenses. However, a second job could have its problems for both employees and employers.
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Why a Coffee Shop is Still a Good Work Hangout
Ever been to a coffee shop and couldn't find a seat because the laptop people took them all? This is a discussion of why, and what can be done to maximize its use
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Snow Removal is the Homeowner's Responsibility
Homeowners who do not shovel their sidewalks from snow are asking for trouble from the law, their tenants, or people who slip and fall on your property.
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Shovel Out After a Snowstorm
Blizzards, massive snowstorms and frigid weather begins a winter descent into months of shoveling and plowing.
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10 Reasons Why I Think Drive-in Movies Are Great
If you haven't yet been to a drive-in movie, you are missing an enjoyable opportunity. Partake of an evening of fun and relief from the Pandemic.
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Why Landlords Must Collect the Rent During the Holidays
Rent is due on the first of the month. It is late the second day. This should be the landlord and property manager's policy during the holidays. Read more to find out why.
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My Nightmare Experience at a Hair Salon
You take a chance when you attend a new hair salon.
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Is the Existence of Mermaids a Myth or Reality?
The existence of mermaids has been debated for centuries. Are they real or just legends?
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Why Landlords Need to Conduct Annual Apartment Inspections
Your tenant of five years has moved out. The apartment is a disaster. Work needed to get the apartment ready for occupancy again is well above the amount of the security deposit. Here is where an annual apartment inspection cpp5ould remind a tenant how you want it maintained during the lease period.
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Why Some People Don't Want to Reconnect With Old Friends
Sometimes friendships suffer and die—and when you get around to them again, your friend may have moved and not want to reconnect. Here are some tips to accept it when old friendships disappear.
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If I Shovel out My Car, I Own the Space
"If I shovel out my car after a big snow storm, I believe I have the right to save my space." This is the universal issue of car and van owners everywhere. Here are the pros and cons of saving a shoveled out car space. Which side are you on?
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Why Evicting a Tenant for Non-Payment of Rent Is Necessary
Landlords are far too hesitant to ask for their rent when it is late. The road to bankruptcy or foreclosure is often led by a homeowner who resists collecting the rent. Here is why collecting the tenant's rent is important, even if it's during a holiday season.
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How I Survived a Fall Down the Stairs
When your mind is on something else, it doesn't take much to accidently fall down a flight of stairs. This is my rendition of the night I accidently fell because I was too much in a hurry, and the worry it caused my family. What an experience!
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My Day on Jury Duty
The jury duty selection process is an experience in civics. Everyone should participate in jury selection to understand the importance of serving on a jury. This is the experience of one person.
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National Air Conditioning Appreciation Days are July 3 - August 15th
Air conditioning is a permanent fixture in our society. You do not need to suffer from excessive heat during hot weather.
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Take Action to Realize Your Dreams
What is your passion? You can have a more satisfied life. But it will need planning, action and passion.
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The Pros and Cons of Renting to a Tenant With a Co-Signer
Think about what you are doing if you require a co-signer. You expect the person who will not actually live in the apartment to have better credentials than the proposed tenant. A co-signer is an addition to the lease. List what is good about a co-signer, and what could be detriments before you...
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Verify the Applicant's Information Before You Give out the Keys to Your Vacant Apartment
You must take the time and money to screen rental applicants. Pay the necessary business expenses to verify an applicant's rental hitory, or pay the cost in eviction fees.
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17 Cool Activities to Do During Very Hot Weather
Overpowering hot weather does not have to keep you trapped in the house. There are activities that you can do that are both fun and cool. Take advantage of these places and activities that you can enjoy during a heat wave, summertime, or hot, sticky temperatures.
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Update Your Old or Idle Hubs
Keeping your articles topical and fresh are keystones to hub success. Take a look at your older or weakest hubs with a new eye to see if they can be updated. Add summaries, photos, videos or other capsules that were not available when you first wrote your article. Write follow up hubs to encourage...
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Please Let Senior Citizens and Disabled People Sit Down On the Bus!
There are seats on public transportation designated especially for elderly and handicapped citizens.
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Offer a Clean and Repaired Vacant Apartment to Avoid Legal Action
Considering the coronavirus, you need to clean and fix up your vacant apartment before moving a tenant in. If not, you open yourself to legal problems. Presenting a clean and painted vacant apartment is the first goodwill step to a happy landlord/tenant relationship. In some states, it is the law.
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If You Are Selling Your Used Car, Here's Why You Should Get All of Your Money up Front
Selling a car with a deposit and a payment plan is only a benefit for the buyer. There are good reasons why you should sell a used car only after it is paid in full.
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Donate Books to a Library
If you don't feel like going through the hassle of a yard sale, donating your used books to a library is a good idea. With budget cut-backs, libraries need book donations to defray the cost of buying books. Here are some guidelines to use.
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How to Get Rid of a Girlfriend
Are you sick and tired of your girlfriend, but she's not picking up on your hints? Not to worry - There are a variety of ways to tell the one you no longer love that it's over.
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Inspect Your Tenant Apartments Before You Re-Finance Your Mortgage
The re-financing of your real estate investment property should not be done solely as a way to access extra income, or to cover large maintenance work such as a roof replacement. Here is information on how to make sure you get as much re-finance funds needed to update the entire building.
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How to Remove and Store Your Evicted Tenant's Belongings
Your responsibilities to your tenant do not end with serving them with the eviction notice. You may have to remove their belongings if they don't leave on their own. There are laws that govern what to do with your tenant's belongings, where to put them, and for how long. Also, how to deal with a...