With Christmas just around the corner, the “sales” and Christmas offer scam emails are in full swing. These “opportunities” range from “holiday flooring specials” to holiday gift baskets to sales at Tiffany’s to digitized memories and more. Here are just a few examples you should avoid. Christmas Tree Ornaments This email offers Custom Christmas Tree Ornaments “Now 25% Off! - … [Read more...] about Watch out for a last minute Christmas offer scam
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Real life events inspire the story of A Better Goodbye
John Schulian admits he’s led a charmed life as a writer. He began his career as a sports writer, moved on to TV, and finally decided to make the transition to novels. Schulian wrote for several popular TV series, including LA Law, Miami Vice, and Midnight Caller. He was the co-creator of the popular Xena: Warrior Princess series, and says it was rewarding to be partly … [Read more...] about Real life events inspire the story of A Better Goodbye
Holiday package scams to watch out for
With the holidays approaching, the scammers are seeing green. Here are three holiday package scams showing the different ways that a package delivery can result in money for them and a ripoff for you. Three holiday package scams The “surprise” package According to WBAY TV in Green Bay, WI, this scam begins when you receive a phone call advising you that a gift basket is … [Read more...] about Holiday package scams to watch out for
Friday Fotos – St Augustine by the Sea Church
During our last visit to Honolulu, we kept seeing this building from our condo. The architecture intrigued me and so we went to find it. It's St Augustine by the Sea Roman Catholic Church I had to get a few photos. This gorgeous building turns out to have come from very humble beginnings. The parish was founded in 1854. According to the staugustinebythesea.com, "...it was the … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – St Augustine by the Sea Church
Reviewing online reviews — are they naughty or nice?
Do you use online reviews to make a purchasing decision? Whether we’re shopping for a book, a vacation resort, or a new car, those of us who shop online go looking for reviews made by others. Those online reviews can be very helpful, but are they always reliable? In a word—no.There are really two types of online reviews. The first is that which is posted on the product page … [Read more...] about Reviewing online reviews — are they naughty or nice?