Who doesn't want to be smarter in 14 days? If there was a pill that would do the job, would you take it? My email box is bulging with promotions for drugs like Geniux, Neurocell, Adderin, and Synage. According to the emails, these miracle cures are capable of rapidly improving cognition. Let's be clear: the premise is old, tired, and still quite popular with … [Read more...] about Smarter in 14 days — the old scam remains strong
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Friday Fotos — Haleiwa Beach Park on a calm day
It was a calm day when we visited Haleiwa Beach Park during our last trip to Oahu. It had been years since we'd been up to the North Shore, and we only had one day to explore. At the time, I was working on North Shore Nanny and needed a refresher on this little sleepy town. Was I surprised by the line of traffic! Holy cow. The locals must go nuts when the tourists come … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos — Haleiwa Beach Park on a calm day
Review: The Girl Before by Rena Olsen
The Girl Before — from the publisher In this powerful psychological suspense debut, when a woman’s life is shattered, she is faced with a devastating question: What if everything she thought was normal and good and true . . . wasn’t?Clara Lawson is torn from her life in an instant. Without warning, her home is invaded by armed men, and she finds herself separated from her … [Read more...] about Review: The Girl Before by Rena Olsen
Review for With Love from the Inside by Angela Pisel
From the publisher: Angela Pisel’s poignant debut explores the complex relationship between a mother and a daughter, and their quest to discover the truth and whether or not love can prevail—even from behind bars.Grace Bradshaw knows the exact minute she will die. On death row for murdering her infant son, her last breath will be taken on February 15 at 12:01 a.m. Eleven … [Read more...] about Review for With Love from the Inside by Angela Pisel
IRS phone call scam uses old tricks – new techniques
If you thought the days of worrying about income tax were behind you, think again. On August 2, the IRS announced there has been an increase in telephone calls in which the caller claims to be an IRS agent. The callers have also begun using robo-dialers to increase the number of people they reach in this IRS phone call scam.Signs of the IRS phone call scamOne of the … [Read more...] about IRS phone call scam uses old tricks – new techniques