The concept behind the Federal Disability Retirement is simple: given a level of proof, disability must be tied only to the extent of the specific job a person is unable to do; otherwise, the federal or postal employee, once approved for federal OPM disability retirement benefits, must be allowed to remain productive in some alternative…
Month: October 2022
A Brief History of Aleister Crowley’s Thoth Tarot
Most, who hear the word tarot, usually think of mystical gypsies or even pagan heretics. However, for the many who follow the divinatory path, the Book of Thoth rings sweetly in their ears. While there are many common decks, Thoth Tarot is considered by tarot enthusiasts to be unparalleled. An item to become an adept…
Locksmith Services: Is Your House Burglar Proof?
Every year in the United States alone, there are more than 6,000 home invasions every day, and thanks to our declining economy, those numbers are on the rise. Making sure your home is burglar-proof is something you can do to fight back. Some helpful tips to help ensure your home is burglar-proof Hiring a locksmith…
Online Real Estate Marketing Plan – Part 6 – How to Use a Free Tracking System to Get More Leads
You have learned that with the email addresses captured from website visitors you can set up an automatic email tracking system. You’ve learned that most website visitors who email you and become part of this tracking system will eventually become your customers. wow. It’s like a salesperson’s dream come true. Actually, it IS a seller’s…
Travel insurance: what it could cover
When going on vacation, there are many things to remember and consider, but one thing that hardly anyone considers is travel insurance. No matter how good you are at planning a vacation, unexpected things can happen, and that’s where travel insurance comes in. It can compensate you for unforeseen emergencies. Depending on the length of…
Movie Review – His Girl Friday (1940)
A highly praised romantic comedy classic directed by Howard Hawks and written by Charles Lederer based on the play “The Front Page” by Ben Hecht and Charles MacArthur. Three immediate observations about this famous film: 1) It certainly is still a fun movie. I ended up laughing out loud in some scenes even though His…
Which sea salt is the purest or the best in taste?
The difference between table salt and sea salt is that table salt usually comes from rock salt, which is mined from mineral deposits. Sea salt is the result of a crystallization process of seawater and, to maximize the harvesting process, traditional salt flats are divided into two parts: evaporation and crystallization ponds. Starting in spring,…
Northeast Tennessee
The great outdoors, mountains, valleys, rivers and streams create a landscape that looks like a postcard but feels like a playground. Where every adventure and trail in Tennessee parks dares to come back for more. A variety of activities including tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball, picnic areas, Lake Norris and hiking trails draw outdoor enthusiasts…
Secure document shredding helps prevent identity theft
Identity theft is at an all-time high for consumers, but this insidious crime isn’t just a consumer problem. Businesses of all types and sizes are also vulnerable. After all, when you run a business, you no longer only care about yourself. You are responsible for protecting the confidential data of your company, your employees and…
Manufacture of handmade quilts in 1933
In the spring of 1933, my great-grandmother, Effie Bernice Hunt, began a labor of love at her kitchen table: a 25-week handmade quilting project using 25 appliquéd quilt blocks. Each handmade quilt block featured a different flower loved in the Pacific Northwest and ranged from camellia to gladiolus to bluebells. The patterns were published weekly…