The Amazon email scams come in many different flavors. Most scammers will customize their emails a bit, but many are identical. Here are four different fake emails, all using Amazon.com as the lure. Let’s begin with the Amazon survey scam, which looks something like this. You have been selected to take part in improving our customer service for 2015. After you complete our 30 … [Read more...] about Five tips to avoid four Amazon email scams
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Friday Fotos—Kamalani Playground is cool—even for adults
One of the really great aspects of Kauai is that it’s family-friendly. Like the other islands, there are plenty of bank-account busting things to do. But, even if you don’t want to spend a fortune on zip lines, horse rides, kayaks, or a helicopter ride, there are plenty of places everyone will appreciate. Kamalani Playground is a must-see when you visit. It's in a beautiful … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos—Kamalani Playground is cool—even for adults
Protect Your Belongings From the Sun, Thieves and Traffic
UV rays coming through your windows can fade and discolor carpeting, flooring and furniture upholstery. Thieves may be tempted by a valuable antique sword collection hanging on the wall seen from a picture window. Active kids and pets can damage and stain furniture and floors and break valuables. When you’ve spent time and money to decorate your home, amass a valuable … [Read more...] about Protect Your Belongings From the Sun, Thieves and Traffic
Diana Chambers—born traveler and writer
Diana Chambers says she was born with a book in one hand and a passport in the other. The author of “Stinger,” a script that was at one point optioned by a London movie producer, never saw the movie come to fruition, but did turn that script into a novel involving romance and mystery. In a Midwest Book Review by James A. Cox, “Stinger” was called, “A ripping good novel of … [Read more...] about Diana Chambers—born traveler and writer
The Blue Journal is a fast-paced read
It has been five years since Lieutenant Anthony Walker relocated from New York City to Darien, Connecticut and accepted a position as Detective in the police department. Walker’s big-city style has made his adjustment difficult as he works among the affluent citizens of Darien. His investigation into the death of Elizabeth Knoebel turns up a highly incriminating journal titled … [Read more...] about The Blue Journal is a fast-paced read