What two things are guaranteed to never show up on a bucket list? First, how about becoming the victim of a natural disaster? Nobody wants that. But, if that disaster does strike, the next item guaranteed to be on that list is having someone scam you while you’re trying to recover.One of the side effects of Tropical Storm Iselle was to provide an early reminder that the … [Read more...] about Six tips to avoid disaster after a disaster
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Mauna Kea Resort – even the grounds are wow
The Mauna Kea Resort on the Big Island is an example of pure wow. Even the grounds are lush and beautifully manicured. With artwork scattered throughout the grounds, the resort feels more like a “tropical experience” than a place to stay. Not much has changed since the last time we were here, which has been many years. The resort still looks as good today as it did on our … [Read more...] about Mauna Kea Resort – even the grounds are wow
Behind the story of Herbie’s Game with Timothy Hallinan
Timothy Hallinan’s latest Junior Bender mystery, “Herbie’s Game,” is a mixture of humor and suspense that Hallinan calls, “A tour of the nine circles of Hell, but with better weather. And laughs.” For this interview, Hallinan talked about the conundrum facing humor writers: how to make an argument while keeping the story funny.“I think comedy is almost always about … [Read more...] about Behind the story of Herbie’s Game with Timothy Hallinan
Blind Moon Alley ripe with speakeasies, crooked cops, and the mob
“Blind Moon Alley” is set in 1931, prohibition-era, Philadelphia. Jersey Leo is an albino working as a bartender at a speakeasy called the Ink Well. Jersey’s working hard to support the Hy-Hat social club in Harlem, run by his father, and to keep himself off the bread lines. When his grade school friend, Aaron Garvey, calls from death row requesting Jersey to join him for his … [Read more...] about Blind Moon Alley ripe with speakeasies, crooked cops, and the mob
The E-ZPass email scam
If you’re a commuter in a metropolitan area where E-ZPass is used to pay tolls, the E-ZPass email scam can be quite alarming. You may wonder if the credit card used to pay your account has expired or been rejected for some reason. Carpoolers who might be allowed to use the toll road for free may wonder if something has gone wrong in the system and they’re being accused of … [Read more...] about The E-ZPass email scam