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Is this the most infuriating scam ever? It’s happening all over the country

Posted on May 11, 2026

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Do you have a home listed for sale or rent that’s currently vacant?

Or how about a home you inherited that’s setting empty while you try to decide what to do with it?

Or perhaps you have a parcel of undeveloped land that you purchased for an investment or that you inherited?

If so, there’s an insidious scam going around right now that could cost you thousands in cash, lost sales and property damage, or even the outright loss of your property.

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Top benefits of choosing custom metal keyrings for marketing campaigns

Posted on May 11, 2026

Both small and large brands are always on the hunt for promotional products that are practical, memorable, and capable of creating long-term brand exposure. Among the many options available, custom metal keyrings remain one of the most effective marketing tools.

Unlike other disposable or single-use promotional products, custom metal keyrings are built to last. With customers pivoting towards more sustainable and durable products, custom metal keyrings offer a cost-effective solution that strikes a balance between practicality and modern branding. [Read more…]

How does being in nature help you unwind?

Posted on May 11, 2026

You’re in the kitchen at 8 o’clock in yesterday’s T-shirt. Waiting for the kettle to finish. Messages on your phone that you’ve not yet replied to. The back door is open to the sound of a lawn mower working across town. The noise is piercing. It’s hard to focus. You’re going to find yourself impatient. Rushed meals. Even quiet is fleeting.

But that doesn’t mean that’s when you realize you need a break. That usually isn’t dramatic. Crisis. Collapsing. Just a slow, persistent annoyance that shapes the entire day. You become less patient. Your meals are hurried. Silence, when you finally get a bit of it, is temporary. A few days of bird song, endless views, and less noise around you can settle something that was strained for months. [Read more…]

How to use Google as a handy Timer

Posted on May 10, 2026

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Google has built tons of nifty features into their popular search engine that do a lot more than just help folks find things on the Internet.

A couple of great examples are their instant instant weather snapshot and their handy dictionary service (simply type define:word into the search box, where word is the term you want to have defined).

Another of my favorites is the Google Timer. Here’s how to use it: [Read more…]

Q&A: Can I share my Internet connection with a nearby building?

Posted on May 9, 2026

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Question from James: My wife has accepted an offer from her employer to work remote from home.

She will be setting up her office in a small 12′ x 15′ detached guest cottage that’s approximately 75 feet from our house.

Our cable modem and router are in our living room.

Since the cottage is separate from our living space we do not have the ability to just run a long Ethernet cable and phone cable from the router to that space.

The cottage gets a very weak Wi-Fi signal from our router but she has to have a wired Ethernet connection in order to use the devices she has.

What essentially I’m asking is should she set up her own internet service in that room and have the ISP just hardwire the space? [Read more…]