Over the past couple of years, my daily load of spam has increased to well over 200 messages a day. It had become apparent that the spam filters in Apple Mail simply weren’t up to the task of weeding out much of the junk rolling in.A few days ago, after deleting a very large batch of spam, I searched for a way to solve the spam problem without forcing all of my contacts to … [Read more...] about Tip for Mac users on handling spam
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Friday Fotos—around Kauai
This week's Friday Fotos are going to cover a lot of ground on Kauai and we'll wind up at "Ambrose's", which is a tiny store in Kapa'a that seems to never be open. We've been going to Kauai for about twenty-five years and the store has been there for as long as I can remember. It's very intriguing, yah?By the way, I'm always on the lookout for good Hawaii photos. If you … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos—around Kauai
3 Worst Accounting Scams in Recent History
The past few decades have been riddled with accounting scandals that shed light on a wide range of concerns. In a few extreme cases, companies have been forced to close their doors for good because of such debilitating scams.Here are three of the most notable accounting scams since the beginning of the 21st Century. 1. Exxon Mobil (2000) In December of 2000, Exxon Mobil … [Read more...] about 3 Worst Accounting Scams in Recent History
Shannon Baker hits environmental issues in new Nora Abbott mystery
Shannon Baker is the author of the Nora Abbott mystery series. For this interview, Baker, who was chosen by the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers as their 2014 Writer of the Year, discussed the latest book in the series and how a friend’s work with the Grand Canyon Trust inspired her.“All the books in the Nora Abbott series involve some kind of environmental issue,” said … [Read more...] about Shannon Baker hits environmental issues in new Nora Abbott mystery
5 tips to avoid tax fraud
There’s another side to identity theft you may not have considered and it concerns your taxes. Asking a friend to file your taxes for you could likely lead to the end of a friendship. However, if a scammer obtains even a bit of your personal information, he’ll happily file a tax form for you—and that could land you in hot water.Each year, the government pays out billions of … [Read more...] about 5 tips to avoid tax fraud