Many of you have heard of the black mold scare. The media has created an incredible monster related to black mold and health problems! There is a lot of controversy surrounding this topic that has led to a multitude of opinions on this topic. I have heard things as diverse as “mold causes cancer” until mold does not cause any…
Month: April 2021
How to be owned by an Irish Wolfhound
“However, noble descendant of a fierce fighting father, you are playing tonight with my son by the fire.” (Excerpt from Hound of the Heroes by William Dammarell) One is not so much “owned” by an Irish Wolfhound, as being “owned by” an Irish Wolfhound. I am currently “owned” by two, and would not otherwise. They are typical of their breed…
How to Write a Successful Short Sale Hardship Letter
Short sales are a hodgepodge of paperwork, time, anxiety, and questions, and one of the biggest questions I get from homeowners looking to sell their home is, “What do I write in my hardship letter to the lender?” This is a simple question to answer, but the details of most hardships are never straightforward for a homeowner facing foreclosure. Assuming…
Sailing in San Diego: Could there be a better place to spend a sailing vacation than San Diego?
The best weather, excellent photography: San Diego Sailing for you …. This article focuses on all that San Diego has to offer. Located in the state of California, San Diego promises to be a pleasure. Enjoy it because it offers the exciting features and benefits of San Diego Sailing. Flanked by skyscrapers that can challenge airplanes, San Diego Sailing offers…
Hip Hip Anime!
The large, bright eyes, brightly colored hair, dark nose, and exaggerated facial expression remind me of only one thing. Can you guess what it is? If your answer is Anime, then BINGO, you just read an otaku’s mind! Anime (pronounced: “Ah-nee-may”) is a type of animation generally from Japan. They have their own style and you can show it off…
Make America Great Again
With the shocking victory of President-elect Donald Trump and the growing voice of white supremacist groups, comes a flood of racist comments that has caused several Americans to stop and think. The motto Make America Great Again ‘ Does it imply an ethnic cleansing of the region? Is a hidden majority of Americans racist? The Alt-Right got under the hood…
Small Business Owners: Low-Cost Marketing Strategies to Increase Profits
Have you ever wondered if you could think of a marketing idea that could propel your business to heaven? Like, Wendy’s 1980s commercial ‘Where’s the beef?’, Coca-Cola’s ad that says it’s’ The Real Thing ‘and Nike sells tennis shoes by spreading the word’ Just Do Item’. How naive of those companies. When people think of marketing, they tend to think…
Building Successful Teams: 5 Tips for Managing Performance
As a leader, you are responsible for managing your team’s performance, which means you must provide clear expectations and consistent feedback. Of course, performance management is not a simple task, but there are 5 steps you can take to improve both individual and team success. one. Make sure team members have clear expectations for performance. Effective performance begins with communicating…
Island of cooking? Pros and cons
Kitchen islands used to be the area where friends and family gathered, as well as providing that extra counter space that we cooks love so much. Kitchen islands are now not just an area for extra counter space. They can include a stove, prep sink, small refrigerator, microwave, wine cooler, bookshelf, and many other kitchen items. Certainly, there are many…
Leveling Kits – Improve Gas Mileage With a Leveling Kit
Leveling kits pretty much avoid the limelight when it comes to 4×4 and off-road parts, but this certainly shouldn’t suggest that a leveling kit isn’t an essential piece of hardware. In fact, with gas prices so high these days, many truck, Jeep and SUV owners are looking for ways to save gas and lessen the impact on their wallet. This…