Rough Point, in Newport, Rhode Island, was one of Doris Duke’s several very private retreats, and offers a wonderful glimpse into the Gilded Age that prevailed in Newport in the late 1800s. There are plenty of sprawling, elegant “summer cottages” built by the Vanderbilts and Astors in Newport, but this is a particularly precious example […]
In my profession, it is common to ask many questions. Really, it is necessary. A virtual assistant is someone who has to know as much as possible about a particular client’s systems or the way of doing things in order to better configure and make use of available technology to help them do it better, […]
Identity theft often begins when someone’s personal information is lost or stolen. Identity thieves can then misuse a taxpayer’s identity. I am currently dealing with an identity theft case, in which my client was unaware that his identity had been stolen. He was working in New Jersey and when he was laid off, he applied […]
o Despite increased reporting, most people picture a child molester as an ugly, old, or deranged man in a trench coat who persuades children to come to him in exchange for some candy. They don’t think about Uncle Gus or Aunt Milly, the next-door neighbor, the friendly clergyman, or the trusted family friend. They don’t […]
All responsible pet owners need to do this every day… pick up after dogs. In fact, several times a day. Wherever we walk… countryside, pride, city… it happens, and many times far from a garbage dump. And we keep a “bag of honor”, trying not to hit it, crush it or push it. Maybe a […]
The legal drinking age in the United States is 21 years old. But that doesn’t mean your teen won’t encounter alcohol before that age. In fact, most teens have had a drink or two before the age of 17. This means that your teen can drive after having a few drinks, or can get into […]
All people go crazy with Facebook. That is why you have an advantage over your competitors. However, it is necessary to innovate ways to have a greater advantage. If you’ve had social media training, you should know what to do. Please note that Facebook runs rules. So be careful not to get banned. We all […]
If you have been fired from your job for no apparent reason, a wrongful termination lawyer could help you get your claims. A lawyer can help you assess the situation and decide what options to take. You can take a severance package or a wrongful termination claim, depending on your situation. If your choice is […]
Growing awareness that the current US K-12 education system is producing dismal results and that incremental strategies to reform it (smaller class sizes, additional graduation requirements, etc.) have not made much of a difference. Bolder alternatives, including ones that overturn yesterday’s axioms and power relations, are now conceivable. The growing recognition that “one size fits […]
Improvements in technology over the last two decades have finally empowered men and women to earn academic degrees from respected universities on the Internet. These people have a variety of reasons why they like this process. Many people, perhaps due to their careers or other obligations, cannot find the time to come to campus for […]
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