Investing in Real Estate – Are you an Owner or Investor?
When I first started buying real estate, I made a conscious decision to avoid rentals because I had no interest in owning. Like you, I’ve heard all the nightmare tenant horror stories, late-night plumbing problems, lead paint issues, and evictions. I wasn’t interested in spending a lot of time and effort evaluating tenants, dealing with…
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2010 FIFA World Cup – USA Team Rankings
As everyone must know by now, Team USA qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Led by Bob Bradley, the national team has finished in Group C of this year’s cup. The amazing soccer cup will be hosted by South Africa this year. Having never played host before, South Africa will become the first African…
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Correlation Factors: Run Defense and ATS Success
Good handicappers know how to make lines based on power ratings, the local field, and public perception. However, other numbers that are easier to identify by looking at games and point differentials each week should not be overlooked. Here’s one that anyone can use: Run Defense. This is one of the basic concepts when it…
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Hurricane Harvey and flooding inspire humanity, compassion and a fresh look at climate change
The heroic and selfless response to catastrophic Hurricane Harvey, which struck Texas on August 25, 2017, continues to inspire people to live in a way that shows compassion for their fellow human beings. No matter what one’s religion or upbringing, one tends to develop empathy for people who need shelter, food, and other special attention.…
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Open source software versus proprietary software? Tips for technology integration
Is open source the right choice for your online learning, teaching or training efforts? This article compares the difference between open source and proprietary software. Open source software has gone mainstream. Applications such as the Firefox web browser and the Linux operating system are available to assist in all areas of operation, including teaching and…
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Mexico Timeshare Fraud: Your Right to Cancel a Timeshare Purchased in Mexico
While the timeshare industry doesn’t have the best reputation for being completely forthcoming about how timeshares really work, generally much of what the seller says can be considered exaggeration rather than outright fraud. Unfortunately, this is not the case in Mexico, where fraud is quite common in timeshare sales. If you purchase a timeshare during…
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Remodeling – Dream or nightmare?
Every improvement in life begins with a dream or a vision of something better. Unfortunately, not all dreams come true; some end up becoming nightmares. Remodeling a house is no exception. According to the Consumer Federation of America, home improvement projects generate more complaints than any other segment of the economy. Lack of careful planning…
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Copywriting – How to Write a Good Craigslist Ad
There are five parts to writing a good Craigslist ad. If you carefully craft each part, using the fundamental laws of copywriting, you will have a good chance of selling your product or service to your reader. Here are the five fundamentals of a good Craigslist ad: 1. You must have a specific and catchy…
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Never Be Boring Again: Book Review
People love stories. That’s why the ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ books are so popular. But even better than reading a great story is the experience of seeing and hearing a story performed by an expert storyteller. Doug Stevenson knows how to make a story come alive, and in ‘Never Be Boring Again’, he shows…
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Why should one opt for organic clothing?
Organic baby products have also become a favorite shopping item among health-conscious parents. Some people wear organic clothing just to establish a status symbol, while others want to do their bit to support the environment and keep their bodies healthy. Taking good care of the body is especially important in the case of children. You…
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