My “neighbor” (he probably lives within 3 miles of me) Mike Morone is the founder of Give Your Stuff Away Day, a great idea. This is the third year for this event which has gotten worldwide attention. I wrote a blog post about it last year. His website, giveyourstuffaway.com, explains how it works. The goal [...]
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The remainder of the 2011 US Postal Rate increases went into effect yesterday, April 17. Priority and Express mail rates increased in January and remain unchanged. The cost for a 1 oz First Class stamp is also unchanged. The biggest changes are in the rates for First Class Parcel, which covers thicker (> .25 inches) [...]
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I went to pick up some dinner the other night at a restaurant next door to our local Blockbuster. I was taken aback to see the “Store Closing” and “Last 3 Days” signs in the windows of the video store. I knew many of the stores were being closed in light of the video giant’s [...]
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For years I was a member of the AAA, which gave me piece of mind if I had car problems. If your car got stuck in a ditch after a snowstorm you knew they’d be there to help get you out. If your battery died they would come give you a jump. It was nice [...]
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