Ebola’s all the rage. Not because we want it to be, but because it scares the hell out of people. It triggers fear, an emotion scammers love to prey on. Let’s look at the facts before getting into the tips.The disease• Ebola symptoms include fever, headache, joint and muscle aches, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, lack of appetite, and abnormal bleeding.• … [Read more...] about Ebola Scareware: don’t get taken in
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Ka Lae – past to present
From its windswept rolling hills to rocky cliffs, from the days of the first Polynesian visitors to today's thrill seekers, Ka Lae, or South Point, has been through massive changes. Today, Ka Lae is a popular destination for adventure seekers and those who want to boast that they’ve been to the southernmost point in the US. I hope you enjoy the slideshow for this little tour of … [Read more...] about Ka Lae – past to present
Is the first 21st Century book here?
International bestselling author James Frey was in San Diego on October 15 to promote his new project, “Endgame: The Calling.” For this interview, Frey said that what he’s trying to accomplish in this new project is to marry technology with traditional storytelling to create “the first 21st Century book.”“First and foremost,” said Frey, “Endgame is a book that tells a story … [Read more...] about Is the first 21st Century book here?
Chief Craddock returns in new small-town police procedural
Samuel Craddock is back, pulled out of retirement as Chief of Police, when the town of Jarrett Creek goes bankrupt. The town’s full-time police officers walk out when they hear there’s no money for paychecks, leaving Chief Craddock with a couple of part-time officers and a murder to solve.Chief Craddock decides the first course of action is to interview all the people who … [Read more...] about Chief Craddock returns in new small-town police procedural
Tips to avoid the newspaper and magazine subscription scam
Believe it or not, there are still a lot of people who subscribe to the good, old-fashioned newspaper. In fact, there are so many who still subscribe that the scammers have taken notice. Meet the fake newspaper renewal notification as a way to rip people off. Not sure how a newspaper or magazine subscription could turn into a lucrative scam? Read on.You receive a … [Read more...] about Tips to avoid the newspaper and magazine subscription scam