Rabies transmitted from animals to humans

Rabies is a viral infection that is transmitted to humans from animals. Without treatment, it is fatal. Prevention and treatment are available and should be discussed with a doctor before you leave. What is rage? This is a serious viral disease that mainly affects animals, but it can also affect humans. Rabia is derived from the Latin meaning “to rage,” […]

O’Henry’s Gift

Now that we’re knee-deep in the holiday shopping season, battling traffic, finding parking spots, and waiting in checkout lines, it’s probably worth taking a minute or two to consider our approach to gift-giving. A few years ago, during the Christmas season, I was in New York and went to Pete’s Tavern on Irving Place. I sat in the booth where […]

Mortgage Modifications: Angels or Demons?

With mortgage modifications becoming significantly more commonplace in today’s economy, the question on many people’s minds is: How will this affect credit scores? Until recently, it was up to the mortgage companies how to report a loan modification. Many people have decided not to proceed with a modification because they knew it would affect their credit score, even if they […]

Book Review: Two for the Dough

“Two for the Dough” is the second in Janet Evanovich’s series about Stephanie Plum, the bounty hunter. Stephanie was financially desperate after losing her job as a lingerie buyer for a department store. She did not know what to do or how to earn money. She then stumbled upon an opportunity to earn commission by going after people who didn’t […]

Art made with kitchen appliances

There is a very famous phrase in the world of design that says ‘Form follows function’. While it can be very nice to have an old ‘ice box’ from the late 1800’s in your living room that draws attention and comments, it’s better to have art that works. Old appliances from the early 1900s are also interesting, like old washer […]

Home Appeal for Today’s Market

Sellers get the current market with longer market times and prices, but understanding that the right-priced home needs to have up-to-date appeal to homebuyers can be a daunting next level. After years of hearing from successful salespeople that they didn’t have to do anything, salespeople need a little rehab to understand how they can stand out from the competition with […]