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I am a passionate writer; partly imagining myself carrying the Pulitzer across the stage, and partly seizing it as an emotional safety valve. I am a retired Postal Worker (Yea I know the jokes) and now am free to select work that has more meaning.

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Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) The eviction process: What if your tenant won't leave?: 1 of 17
EVICTION; A landlord's worst nightmare. A tenant, who cannot pay the accrued rental costs of his current tenancy, is unlikely to be able to secure lodging elsewhere. Eviction is usually predicated upon either rental arrears or excessive damage to the unit. In either event, the Security Deposit will not be returned and therefo... More..
Jobs & Careers > Jobs & Careers (Other) The trials of the world of retail: 1 of 17
Retail. It is a word and concept that is as extinct as the early barter system. One might as well attempt to resurrect the wampum belt or Conch shell money. A dictionary will define it as: selling in small amounts without a discount, but no modern shopper expects to encounter true retail. It is the age of "How much off" in di... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Deck designs: How to design your own deck: 1 of 6
When planning to add a deck to your home, one of the first considerations is its location. To have a successful and enjoyable addition, the location you select is crucial. The main considerations are: accessibility; function and availability. The other major deck consideration is proper planning. Building a deck is far more t... More..
Personal Finance > Stock Market Recession recovery track: A U or a V?: 1 of 6
The current economic downturn is unique in that there are several factors which are not normally present at the same time. This union of negative forces will alter the recovery time and negate any possibility of a rapid, "V" shaped upturn. One can expect that the "U" shaped pattern itself will be an abnormal one and perhaps s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News Why and how the US bailout plans will benefit the economy: Ten detailed reasons: 2 of 10
Much of the impetus for the Democratic victories in November 08 was the promise of returning to the prosperity of the Clinton years. There are inherently, serious questions, not only of when it can be achieved but, what procedure to follow to regain a viable economy. The new administration is proposing another round of econom... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Economic News Does stock market volatility in 2007 signal a coming depression?: 1 of 5
When one starts with a faulty premise, one's conclusion must therefore be faulty. The premise that there is stock market volatility in 2007 is a faulted misconception that cannot be supported. There is clear volatility in the economy but that is not the same as the economics of the markets. The sub-prime debacle is spilling o... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation How to take an eco-friendly shower: 9 of 38
How to take an Eco-Friendly Shower The modern world now requires re-thinking the three "R"s. Rather than Reading, wRiting and aRithmetic; we need to learn Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Americans are becoming more adept at the recycling of metals, plastics and paper products but such concern is generally absent in one daily routi... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The War of 1812 mystery: 1 of 4
Jacob Saves the Battle Jacob saw the cloud of dust and knew that something exciting was happening. No rider would come in at that speed unless it was something very important. The Waterford Pike was a major route from Lake Erie down to the troop garrisons in Pittsburgh and he instinctively knew that it had something to do wi... More..
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Should US workers be guaranteed more vacation time?: 5 of 15
To presume that all workers must have equal and mandated "time off" is to assume that all occupations and all business entities are equal. It is ludicrous to make such an assumption and impossible to effectively create an environment that could make such guarantees. The unfortunate reality is that business is routinely mandat... More..
Business > Marketing Tips on improving customer relationships: 2 of 6
There is an adage that the customer is always right. The proper adage should be that the customer [hopefully that's a plural] is all you have and treating them right is the basis of any enterprise. As a former business owner I often argued with other owners and with members of our varied associations that our employees, not t... More..