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From hay rides to scare zones, theme parks roll out the orange-and-black carpet By Katrina Brown Hunt on Sep 23, 2013
Remember back when Halloween was a one-night affair? Now the spooky season stretches all the way from mid-September through October 31 (and sometimes even into November), much to the delight of boos and ghouls of all ages.
Throughout the lead-up to Halloween, theme parks are pulling out the stops with special events, from gentle hayrides to jump-out-of-your-skin scare zones. Keep in mind that everything seems scarier in the dark, so choose wisely with your children's ages and sensibilities in mind. Here are some of the many Halloween events going on at theme parks around the country:
The Count's Halloween Spooktacular
Where: Sesame Place in Langhorne, PA When: Weekends only, Sept. 28- Oct. 27, 2013 What to expect: Little ones can go trick-or-treating in their costumes, take a hayride, walk mazes, explore Count von Count's castle, watch the Neighborhood Street Party Halloween Parade, and more. Best for: Ages 2 to 10
Hallow Boo!
Where: Idlewild in Ligonier, PA When: Weekends only, Oct. 5-27, 2013 What to expect: This gentlest intro to Halloween includes trick-or-treating through Storybook Forest—meeting Ricky Raccoon, Mother Goose and other characters—specially themed rides and attractions, games and a walk-through maze, favorite fall foods. Best for: Ages 2 to 8
Where: Wild Adventures in Valdosta, GA When: Weekend days only, Sept. 28-Oct. 27, 2013 What to expect: Children can trick or treat in the park, explore a kooky maze created out of hay bales (or walk through another maze made of foam), boogie in their costumes at the Count Rockula Dance Party, and stop at craft stations to create take-home souvenirs. Keep in mind: at dusk, the park starts up its Terror in the Wild festivities (with scare zones, creatures and a House of Oblivion), which might be too scary for the under-12 set. Best for: Ages 2 to 12
Mickey's Halloween Party
Where: Disneyland in Anaheim, CA When: Select dates, Sept. 27-Oct. 31, 2013 What to expect: Each frightfully fun evening includes meet-and-greets with Disney characters—especially villains such as Captain Hook and Cinderella's stepsisters—treat stations, arts and crafts, seasonal rides (such as Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy and Haunted Mansion Holiday), and a new Monsters U Dance Party. Your tickets (which start at $59 per person for advance purchase) also get you into the park three hours before the usual event start time. Best for: Ages 3 to 12
(MORE: Read parents' reviews of kid-friendly hotels near Disneyland.)
Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Where: Magic Kingdom at Disney World, FL When: Select dates, Sept. 10-Nov. 1, 2013 What to expect: Arrive in costume for trick-or-treating, and be greeted by the barbershop quartets of dead cowboys singing along Main Street. This year's festivities also include the Disney Villains Dance Mix and Mingle party, Mickey's "Boo-to-You" Halloween Parade (where Disney characters will be wearing their Halloween outfits) and the "Happy HalloWishes" fireworks spectacular. Best for: Ages 3 to 12
Where: King's Island in Cincinnati, OH When: Weekends only, noon-5:30pm, Oct. 5-27 What to expect: This G-rated, afternoon event keeps it mellow with interactive attractions such as a Twisted Tales maze, a foam pit, petting zoo, mask painting, trick-or-treating and a kids-only dance party. Best for: Ages 3 to 9
Brick-or-Treat Party Nights
Where: LEGOLAND in Carlsbad, CA When: Saturday evenings, Oct. 5-26, 2013 What to expect: All weekend, kids in costume can visit "Brick-or-Treat" stations, stocked with candy and healthy snacks, and the "Brick-o-Lantern" craft station where they can build a LEGO pumpkin. There are also live shows on Saturday evenings, with fireworks, costume contests and a new Ghost Cruise Scavenger Hunt. Note: You can brick-or-treat on weekends in LEGOLAND Florida, too. Best for: Ages 4 to 11
Halloween Spooktacular
Where: SeaWorld in Orlando, FL When: Weekends only, Oct. 5-27, 2013 What to expect: Kick off your October weekends early with the park's Spooktacular: Have breakfast with the Count, Elmo and friends, then go to Penelope's Party Zone where they can do crafts, decorate spooky cookies, and make their mark on a mural made out of jelly beans. Best For: Ages 4 to 8
Hersheypark in the Dark
Where: Hersheypark in Hershey, PA When: Fridays through Sundays only, Oct. 18-Nov. 3, 2013 What to expect: At this candy mothership, kids 12 and under can walk their way through Hershey's Trick-or-Treat Adventure, while everyone can stroll though a garden of illuminated pumpkins, listen to the live music, and ride a selection of darkened roller coasters (re-dubbed "roller ghosters"). And—of course—have plenty of chocolate. Best for: Ages 4 to 12
(MORE: View a family trip itinerary: 3 days in Hershey with kids.)
Where: Screams Halloween Theme Park in Waxahachie, TX When: Fridays and Saturdays, Sept. 27-Oct. 26, plus Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013. What to expect: Billed as "The World's Largest Halloween Theme Park," this Dallas-area park delivers five haunted attractions, including a castle of darkness, a spooky "klown" maze and the new Hotel of Horror. The park also offers a climbing tower, Tarot card readings and musical "scary-oke." Best for: Ages 12 and up
Fright Fest
Where: Six Flags theme parks, nationwide When: Select dates, Sept. 13-Oct. 27, 2013 What to expect: All 13 parks have been transformed with creepy scenes and scare-actors that lurk in the shadows. Rides are spookier, too, thanks to special effects in the darkness. Best for: Ages 12 and up
Halloween Horror Nights
Where: Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando, FL When: Select dates, Sept. 20- Nov. 2, 2013 What to expect: Now in its 23rd year, Universal's Halloween Horror Nights is promising to be the most frightening ever, with eight—count 'em, eight—chilling haunted houses—including one based on the AMC series "The Walking Dead"—five zombie-fied scare zones, and several rides with varying levels of spookiness (from Transformers the Ride 3D to Despicable Me Minion Mayhem). Best for: Ages 16 and up
Halloween Horror Nights
Where: Universal Studios Hollywood in Universal City, CA When: Select dates, Sept. 20- Nov. 2, 2013 What to expect: Haunted mazes, roaming scare-actors, and nightmare-inducing rides, shows and attractions. The pop-culture-inspired attractions this year include "El Cucuy: The Boogeyman" and "Black Sabbath: 13-3D." The event promises to be so scary that the web site even warns against attendees under the age of 13. Best for: Ages 16 and up
Halloween Haunt
Where: King's Island in Mason, OH When: Friday and Saturday evenings, Sept. 20 to Oct. 26, 2013 What to expect: Billed as "the most immersive horror experience in the Midwest," this after-dark attraction features 500 ghostly creatures and 13 haunted attractions, including a creepy maze called Cornstalkers, the darkened ride Flight of Fear and a "misfit of magic" show called Ed Alonzo's Psycho Circus. To boost the after-midnight vibes, the park stays open until 1 am. Best for: Ages 16 and up
Knott's Scary Farm Halloween Haunt
Where: Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA When: Select nights from Sept. 26- Nov. 2, 2013 What to expect: Now running for more than 40 years, this 160-acre living horror movie is filled with 10 chilling mazes, six hair-raising shows, five horrific scare zones, and a cast of a thousand monsters roaming for their next victim. With names such as "Pinocchio Unstrung" and "The Hanging: A Gothic Fairy Tale," this one is clearly for grown-ups. Best for: Ages 16 and up
Katrina Brown Hunt contributed this to www.MiniTime.com


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Holiday Photo Card Blog Hop!
Hello and welcome to the Holiday Photo Card Blog Hop hosted by Darlene
from LiveLoveCards! I'm SO excited to share
this post with you! Thanks so much for having me in your line up, Darlene! I'm
thrilled to be part of the hop.
This hop is
about holiday and Christmas cards that incorporate a personal photo. Darlene
from LiveLoveCards creates one each year and this
time, she thought to make a hop out of it! How fun is that? I love the idea. Make
sure you hop around to all of the blogs featured in the link list at the bottom of this post. You will find
lots of inspiration for your own Christmas cards!
Here is what I
came up with:
I had a hard
time choosing a photo for the card. I had so much ideas and photos. I first
wanted to use a Christmas photo of my cats with a santa hat. But I then came up with the idea to
use a photo of my Christmas cookies! I decided to combine this photo with a
fabulous clear stamp set from Lawn Fawn called Baked with Love. It matches so perfectly! I first
printed my photo with a white frame (it looks like it was matted on a white
cardstock). I created a top-folded card base from white cardstock. I glued red
gingham paper to the background and fixed my framed photo on top. I only placed
glue on the center. If the edges are free, it gives more dimension to the
layout. I squeezed the photo and the patterned paper with a stapler tool from Tim Holtz to add interest. Next, I colored the
images from the Baked with Love set with Copic markers and fussy cut them with
scissors. I fixed them to the background with foam pads. I die cut the Simon
Says Stamp Merry Christmas die from black cardstock and fixed it to the background with Multi Medium Matte glue. The "wishes" sentiment
and the star cookie are from the Lawn Fawn Sprinkled with Joy set.
I'll send this
card to a US friend with the recipe included. So I decided to share this with
you too to celebrate this blog hop. I wrote and printed the recipe of these traditional Swiss Christmas cookies
and will insert it into the card. I hope my friend will like it! Here is the
recipe of these cookies called Mailänderli
for you (click to the image to enlarge the recipe):
If you like
cookies, you should give it a try! They are so easy to make! I hope you like this "out-of-the box" holiday photo card using a picture of my cookies instead of my family LOL! Maybe you'll send your favorite recipes to your friends too?
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Thanks for sharing a part of your day with me!
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text: Worcester Preparatory Lower School's theme of "Values and Virtues" was highlighted throughout the school year as children in Preschool through Grade 5 learned about and discussed the importance of good values. The program features character education, along with manners and the social graces. One of the activities for "Values & Virtues" was Worcester's participation in the Daughters of the American Revolution Adopt-a-School project. Above, packing school supplies to send them off to the Kate Duncan Smith D.A.R. School in Grant, Ala., are, from left, Matthew Wilson, Berlin; Jack Fager, Ocean City; Mia Zia-Shakeri, Ocean City; and Cameron Sofronski, Salisbury.


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First Step – Institutions have to go with the option Institution registration, on the home page http://pmsonline.bih.nic.in/. Fill up the application as per the instructions given by the portal then click on save button. After successful Institution registration, Institution will receive sms/email for their login details. Upon Institution Registration - For Signing In the Portal will instruct the person to login with Institution Login Name/Mobile No/Email Once Logged in, Institution is required to fill the Registration form in Details and Click Save Upload the Documents (Scan Copy of originals in PDF Format, File Size:150 KB) on the website. The Institution then need to add details of courses approved from competent authorities where post matric scholarship students of BC, EBC, SC and ST students pertaining to Bihar are studying.
Second Step - Student have to go with the option Student registration, on the home page http://pmsonline.bih.nic.in/. Fill up the application as per the instructions given by the system then click on save button. After successfully student registration, student will receive sms/email for his/her login details. Upon Student Registration - For Signing In the system will instruct the applicant to login and submit his/her Student Login Name/Mobile No/Email Once Logged in, Student is required to fill the Application form in Details and Click Save Upload the Documents (Scan Copy of originals in PDF Format, File Size:150 KB) on the website.
Third Step - Student should upload the requisite documents, finalize the application and take a print out of the application by clicking on Print button for future reference.
Fourth Step - Mere applying the portal does not make the student eligible for the Scholarship payment rather a well-defined procedure as laid down by Education Department, Govt. of Bihar will be followed before releasing Post Matric scholarship to the BC, EBC, SC and ST students.
How can I apply online for scholarship? The Post Matric Scholarship Schemes of Govt. of Bihar for 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 (Within the State/Outside the State) are applied only through online portal. In order to apply online, please visit the website through URL: http://pmsonline.bih.nic.in/ and Mobile App Post matric Bihar
What is the last date for submitting applications online? For Post Matric Scholarship : In case of fresh and Renewal scholarships for the year 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 students can apply online as per Education Department Advertisement.
Till what Time Can I Upload the Documents on the website? All Students must Upload all the Documents and finalize the application before the last date as specified in advertisement of Post matric Scholarship 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 of Education Department, Govt. of Bihar.
Where can colleges (Within State) get their Login Details? All the Institutions/colleges(Within State) can also get their Login Details –Username/Password from their respective -District Education Officers (DEO).
Is there any Application ID? Yes. An Application ID will be provided to the candidate once his/her application is completed along with all the scanned documents uploaded successfully. It will be conveyed to candidates through SMS and e-mail. Student can also print copy of finalized application. Students should keep their Application details as it will be required while applying for renewal.
When Can Students apply for Renewals? The website is open for the Fresh & Renewal Scholarship applicants for the year 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 any technical queries, E-mail: email@example.com and contact Helpdesk on the Website.
What Documents to be uploaded on the Website? Only Scanned copies for all the Original Documents as required in the online application form valid for 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 should be uploaded. The List of Documents Includes
No Tampered Documents or False/Unauthorized Documents which are not legitimate should not be uploaded. If Any False/unauthorized documents are uploaded then the application will be rejected.
(Please ensure that you upload the document properly with the size limit of 150KB on the website. You will not be considered for scholarship if all the Documents are not uploaded properly. It is the responsibility of the STUDENT to submit/upload correct copies on the website.)
Can I edit the information already saved and up to what time? You can edit information filled by you until you finalize and submit the online application.
Do I need to get my Aadhaar Card to apply for Scholarship? Aadhaar Card Number is mandatory for the Students in order to fill up the application form online.
Is PANCARD mandatory for applying for the scholarship? No, PAN Card is not mandatory.
What should I do, if I do not find my institute name in the drop-down menu? If name of institution is not in the registered list of institutions of our portal then request your institution to register on our portal along with requisite documents. The institutions are provisionally allowed registration to enable students of the institution to apply for the scholarship. However only after proper physical verification of institution records and student records at institution by duly constituted committee of Govt. of Bihar the payment to the student will be released through DBT (PFMS).
How to check the status of my application? Student can check the status of Online Application by logging with his/her login details.
Can I take print-out of my application at any stage? You can take the print out of your application number of times once you submit and upload, finalize the application.
Is Bank Account is mandatory for applying for the scholarship? Yes, Bank Account in name of Student is mandatory. The bank account should be active to enable the payment through DBT.In case of Joint Bank Account holder then the Name of Student should be first beneficiary of Bank Account.
How many times an institution can register on the Portal? An institution can register only once on the portal. However institution can upload any number of courses as applicable to the students.
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In his first day in office, President Joe Biden informed the World Health Organization that the US intends to remain in the multinational pact, negating President Donald Trump's attempt to remove the US from the organization.
The US was set to leave the WHO on July 6, 2021, one year after Trump told the organization the US intended on leaving. But with Biden's new directive, that will not be taking place.
Amid the US restrengthening its bonds with the WHO, Dr. Anthony Fauci, who will now serve as an infectious disease adviser to Biden, will speak to the WHO on Thursday.
"The WHO plays a crucial role in the world's fight against the deadly COVID-19 pandemic as well as countless other threats to global health and health security," Biden said in a letter addressed to WHO leaders. "The United States will continue to be a full participant and a global leader in confronting such threats and advancing global health and health security."
The United States is the largest contributor to the WHO, which was formed in 1948 by the United Nations According to the WHO, the United States provided 14.67% of funding to the organization.
One of the WHO's top missions is to stop the spread of preventable diseases. While polio has been eradicated in the United States, the WHO says it expects to spend $1.6 billion from 2019 through 2023 on polio eradication. Nearly 36% of the WHO's budget alone goes toward polio eradication.
Besides polio eradication, the WHO says funds from the US are used for outbreak and crisis response, vaccines of preventable diseases and reproductive health. The WHO says 19% of its budget goes toward crisis and outbreak response.
But outbreak response was an area of scrutiny for the WHO. Leading the criticism was President Donald Trump.
"Today I'm instructing my administration to halt funding of the WHO while a review is conducted to assess the WHO's role in severely mismanaging and covering up the spread of the coronavirus," Trump said in April.
The WHO was arguably slow for declaring the virus a "pandemic," as it was not until March 11 when the WHO declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.


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text: With an impressive career that spans more than 25 years, John Tesh is known worldwide as a leading and respected figure in the entertainment and broadcasting industries. After 10 years as co-host of "Entertainment Tonight," he surprised many by leaving the highly visible position to pursue his career as a fulltime musician. For generations music and media have gone hand in hand and Tesh has conquered both brilliantly through numerous media, music and creative formats, as one of the most successful syndicated radio show hosts in the country with Intelligence For Your Life Radio: With Your Host John Tesh, his new musical endeavor, ALIVE music&dance and even a new book.


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Isn't every kid special? We think so. But what do we mean when we say "kids with special needs"? This means any kid who might need extra help because of a medical, emotional, or learning problem. These kids have special needs because they might need medicine, therapy, or extra help in school — stuff other kids don't typically need or only need once in a while.
Maybe you know of kids in your school who need a wheelchair or use braces when they walk. Those kids have special needs. They not only need the equipment that helps them get around, but they might need to have ramps or elevators available. They also might need to get a special bus to school — one that lifts them up into the bus so they don't have to get up the steps.
Kids who have an illness, such as epilepsy, diabetes, or cerebral palsy, would have special needs, too. They might need medicine or other help as they go about their daily activities. Kids with sight problems might need Braille books to read. Kids with hearing or speech problems would have special needs, too. A kid who has hearing trouble might need hearing aids to hear and speech therapy, too, since it can be hard to say words correctly when you can't hear very well.
Kids with learning problems often have special needs. Kids with Down syndrome might go to a regular school and might even be in your class. But they have special needs when it comes to learning, so an aide (someone to help) might come with them to class.
You might be able to spot a few kids with special needs, but you probably don't notice all of them. A kid could have a problem that isn't noticeable unless you know the person well. For instance, someone could have trouble with anxiety (worry), but you wouldn't know it unless the kid told you about it. Privately, their parents, teachers, and counselors may be working to help them with this problem.
What's Life Like for a Special Needs Kid?
Life can be extra-challenging for a kid with special needs. It might be harder to do normal stuff — like learning to read or, if a person has physical handicaps, just getting around school or the mall. The good news is that parents, doctors, nurses, therapists, teachers, and others can help. The goal is to help kids be as independent as possible.
Other kids also can be a big help. How? By being a friend. Kids who use a wheelchair or have lots of health problems want friends just like you do. But meeting people and making friends can be tough. Some kids might tease them or make fun of them. Be sure to tell a teacher if you see someone being bullied or teased. That's a very lonely feeling.
Also try to be helpful if you know someone with special needs. You might carry the person's books or do something as simple as asking him or her to join you and your friends at lunch. It's also important not to be "overly helpful" when no help is needed. Why? Because just like you, kids with special needs like to be as independent as they can be.
Being friendly to kids with special needs is one of the best ways to be helpful. As you get to know them, they may help you understand what it's like to be in their shoes. And you'll be helping fill a very special need, one that everybody has — the need for good friends.
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Date reviewed: January 2015
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If you're thinking of buying a fixer-upper for the first time, whether to live in yourself or to flip, doing some of the renovations yourself can be satisfying and economical. You've watched plenty of television shows where novices remodeled a house in two or three days, so how hard could it be? But, before you start tearing out walls and ripping up flooring, there are a few important renovation blunders to avoid.
Know your limitations
Despite what you've seen on TV, until you have some experience under your tool belt, you won't know your own strength, endurance and patience for the time, difficulties and potential setbacks you'll encounter. Often what seem like minor projects can turn into major issues if you run into mold, mildew, old wiring and other costly issues.
The best strategy is to start with one small project to see if you
- Enjoy doing it.
- Can complete it in a timely fashion.
- Don't run into difficulties or problems you cant solve.
Know who to call
Before tackling a project, take time to contact an experienced friend, family member or helpful neighbor to get their advice. If you don't have a knowledgeable acquaintance, visit your local DIY or neighborhood hardware store and speak to their department expert. Many times, they offer weekend classes to teach the basics of home improvement projects.
Know if you need a permit
Most people know that they need a permit for a major construction or home addition, but many municipalities require permits for smaller changes you may not realize or consider. Some cities require permits for projects as simple as replacing the front door or changing the exterior color. Often, homeowners assume that interior upgrades don't require permitting, but if you add a kitchenette to your game room or create a mother-in-law apartment, many times you'll need a permit.
Neglecting getting a permit may derail your home's sale or add costly changes and repairs later on.
Know which tools you need
Home renovations are not the opportunity to try your "MacGyver" skills. Repurposing tools and household objects seems great … until you're in the middle of your project with drying mastic trying to hold tiles in place with your knees and toes. Tools are expensive. If you don't have the right tools, and can't afford to buy them, see if you can rent them from your DIY, rental or farm store. Some local libraries offer tool rental too, so check out all the options before you need that pipe wrench, specialty saw or clamp.
Purchasing specialty tools for a single renovation project may make it cost prohibitive. In that case … hire an expert.
Know the resale value
According to the Remodeling annual cost vs. value report, less expensive upgrades like entry door, garage door and window replacements perform better on resale over more upscale changes to kitchens or bathrooms.
Renovations need to be appropriate for the neighborhood to add true resale value, according to Bob Vila. So, while you may love a gourmet kitchen, and want it in your own home, don't plan to recoup the expense when the time comes to sell.
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Your home is probably the most valuable asset you own. Yet most people don't think about how to hold title until the title company poses the question when you buy or refinance. But this deserves careful consideration, because how you hold title to real estate has far-reaching effects. Let's look at some common ways to hold title.
Individual Name: You can hold title in just your name even if you are married. However, there are some drawbacks you should know about.
First, what would happen if you become mentally or physically incapacitated due to illness or injury and the property needs to be refinanced, or a line of credit needs to be opened or increased? If you are unable to conduct business, the court will need to appoint someone to act for you.
"But, I have a will," you say. A will can't help; it only goes into effect after you die, not if you are incapacitated.
"But, I have a power of attorney," you say. Most powers of attorney end at incapacity. A durable power of attorney is valid at incapacity. However, many financial institutions will not accept one unless it is on their form. And if accepted, it may work too well, giving the person the ability to do whatever he or she wants with your assets. You could recover to find the property mismanaged or even sold and the proceeds gone.
The court's job is to provide supervision to protect your assets. But once the court gets involved, it will stay involved until you recover or die. The court, not your family or friends, will control how your assets are used to care for you. It is a public process that can be expensive, embarrassing, time consuming and difficult to end if you recover.
Next, what happens when you die? If yours is the only name on the title, the property will almost certainly have to go through the probate court system before it can be distributed to your heirs, even if you have a will. Think about it: if your name is the only one on the title, and you have died, you can't sign your name to transfer title. While there can be exceptions, in most cases the only way to remove your name and put the new owner's name on is through the probate court.
Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship: This is how most married couples hold title, because it seems fair, it's easy and it's free. Parents and their adult children also often hold title this way, as do unmarried couples.
Indeed, when one owner dies, full ownership does transfer automatically to the surviving owner without probate. But usually this just postpones probate. If the surviving owner dies without adding another owner (which often happens), or if both owners die at the same time, the property will almost certainly have to go through probate before it can go to the heirs.
There are other problems, too. When you add a co-owner, you lose control. With real estate, all owners must sign to sell or refinance. If your co-owner disagrees with you, you could end up in court. If your co-owner is incapacitated, the court will probably get involved to protect your co-owner's interest…even if the ill owner is your spouse.
You expose the property to your co-owner's debts and obligations; you could even lose your home to your co-owner's creditors if he or she is successfully sued. There could also be gift and/or income tax problems if your co-owner is not your spouse.
Finally, because a will does not control jointly owned assets, you could disinherit your family when your co-owner inherits your share. Sadly, and all too often, children from a previous marriage are disinherited when a new spouse is the surviving owner.
Tenants-In-Common: With this kind of ownership, each owner's share will be distributed as directed in his or her will. If there is no will, the property will go to the owner's heirs.
Community Property: Nine states (Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin) have a form of joint ownership between spouses commonly called community property. When you die, your share of community property automatically goes to your surviving spouse, unless your will says otherwise.
The problem with both tenants-in-common and community property is that you could find yourself with several new co-owners when your co-owner dies and the heirs inherit the property. Imagine how difficult it could be to get several owners to reach an agreement, especially if you are trying to sell the property.
You can also run into the other problems (incapacity, lawsuits, etc.) as explained under joint tenants with right of survivorship, but with several owners involved, your risks and problems are multiplied.
Tenants-by-the-Entirety: This form of joint ownership, available between spouses in some states, is similar to joint tenants with right of survivorship in that when one spouse dies, his/her share automatically goes to the surviving spouse, even if the will says otherwise. So you have many of the same risks, including unintentional disinheriting and court interference if one spouse becomes incapacitated.
However, as tenants-by-the-entirety, neither spouse can transfer his/her half to someone else without the other's approval – something joint tenants with right of survivorship and tenants-in-common can both do.
Revocable Living Trust: When you have a living trust, the title of your real estate can be held in the name of the trustee of your trust. Usually you will be your own trustee, so you keep full control of the property. You can buy, sell and refinance real estate just as you can when the property is not in your trust.
If you become incapacitated, the successor trustee you named when you set up your trust will be able to step in and act for you. Because the title is no longer in your individual name (or joint names if married), there will be no need for court interference. (If you are married, you and your spouse can be co-trustees, in which case your successor trustee would step in only after you have both become incapacitated or have died.)
Your successor is legally obligated to follow the instructions you put in your trust. If you recover, your successor simply steps aside and lets you resume control. When you die, the property will be distributed without probate according to the instructions in your trust, so you don't have to worry about unintentionally disinheriting someone.
SUMMARY: How you hold title to real estate should be given careful consideration. Check your titles and make any changes now while you can.
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"I showed the other league members my copy of RotoChamp at the draft party cabin, and they could not have been more impressed, with several members checking the RotoChamp site throughout the year for help with rostering decisions and trade evaluations."-AB
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"Thanks Mike. Wanted to let you know last year was the first year I used your software and had a 1st place and 2nd place finish in my 2 leagues - excellent product!"-LJ
"I had my draft last night. 9 teams. Keeper league: 5 years keeping 2 players every year ... This is 2nd year in keeper 3rd overall. I was better prepared b/c of Roto Champ. I had questions and they were all answered they next day! I practiced 4 or 5 mock drafts and everything went better than expected!!! Thanks Roto Champ"-DT
"I has been playing fantasy baseball for over 25 years and decided to use your software this year. As fas as my auction, your Inflated Values were almost dead on which was of a huge benefit when bidding on players. Grade: A+"-KP
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"I love the software!!!!""-BM
"I think your product is terrific..."-AA
"So far I love how I can customize everything to my leagues needs, draft pick trading, assigning keepers. "-MZ
"Had done no research this year and purchased rotochamp an hour before my draft last night 16-team league, 20 man roster, mixed, head to head. My projected rankings has me in the top 2 for 8 of the 10 stats we use in the league and overall 30 pts ahead of the closest competitor. Not sure exactly how this will translate over to head to head matchups but without a doubt it is one of the better teams I've assembled in quite some time. Thanks!"-WAD
"I really like the ease of navigating and the relationships you have built between weighted stats and results."-BL
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"I did install the software on my desktop and it seems to work great. I really like the program."-MD
"I love your software. I used it in 5 leagues in 2014. I won 3 of the 5 leagues and finished just a half point short in another. I couldn't be more pleased."-ET
"Draft is going great. love the software"-BA
"I just learned of your product and after much research am convinced you know more about baseball than your competitors"-JH
"Excellent program"-BD
"I just want to say thank you for the great product. I've been using your product for the past two years (since I found it) and I just won my friend's super competitive 20 team league today"-MP
"Very clean though, works great on Chrome...added teams much faster than old windows based version app..."-SH
"First impression: excellent software. By far the fastest I've at recalculating inflated values on the fly. Has all necessary categories/features for all of my leagues... "-RE
"Available player sort and easy rostering via the (+). Nicely done. Position ranking - players viewed in tiers. Awesome. Roster screen with status looks amazing"-JL
"I like the general functionality - e.g., how easy it is to assign players to teams, projected standings, etc"-RG
"Thanks. Great product by the way."-ES
"I'm enamored with the program and it looks like something I will purchase annually."-DF
"Just purchased last night, so far am very impressed"-AB
"I look forward to using your program this year and hopefully for years to come. Our league is so detailed that without a tool like this, I would be at a disadvantage."-BB
"I purchased Rotochamp a few months ago and it was a great tool to help me draft in my league. Thank you very much for your help and amazing software."-TM
"Thank you for your incredible draft software--I finished 2nd in my league last season, and I would've won the championship if not for a few bogus deals involving the eventual winner."-CA
"Overall I love this and will be recommending it to friends."-JB
"I have been playing around with the program over the last few days and am enjoying it quite a bit. Very cool product!"-BN
"Awesome. Thanks for the help! Loving the software."-AH
"Really like the ease of use on assigning draft picks. It is a good system that is very intuitive"-JG
"For your information, I'm currently planning on using your software in one of the high dollar NFBC leagues at the Bellagio ($2500 buy-in)"-KP
"Love the flexibility, not only of stats, roster, spots, etc. but also to choose which projections to use. Really great."-ME
"I have used this site in the past, but really like this new format..keep up the good work!"-BW
"I had my draft this weekend and the software worked great. It was easy to keep up with the pace of our auction draft and the end result seems to be great."-JV
"I am enjoying the software quite a bit. It is a time saver from previous year's cumbersone excel spreadsheets I would manually create and much easier to navigate through."-CD
"Enjoying your software..."-RS
"As always thanks for the quick response. Your customer service is what truly sets Roto Champ apart from everyone else (that and the great product!!)"-BC
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"Great program"-CR
"Awesome! I love the software. I am not sure how productive I have been at work since I bought it on Wednesday. I have logged some hours on the site."-DB
"One word. Outstanding."-JR
"Again, great product, have already referred it to owners in both of my long-standing leagues."-PP
"BTW - This is a great tool. My first year using RotoChamp and i'm very excited about using it on draft day."-CR
"So far loving your product and looking forward to using it."-CA
"...nice job on the software. Impressive."-JB
"I think the software/projections are fantastic."-KE
"I really enjoy rotochamp. I like the cheat sheets and the various projections that it offers. I also love the fact you can tie it to your own leagues system. Keep of the great work"-DS
"…enjoying your software"-PK
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"I purchased it today and I was just running through it, and I absolutely love it! "-AM
"Love the software"-JS
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"Thank you very much for the quick response. Your excellent customer service vastly increases the chances that I will be a repeat customer."-EK
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"I purchased your software a while back and have enjoyed playing with it so far."-Matt
"I think it is awesome. I did the settings for my CBS league which is a little complicated and your service pretty much does it for me."-MS
"I see all the notes about how great the product is and I agree, but I also wanted to say how great the support and customer service stack up as well. Thanks, greatly appreciated."-BD
"The program is amazing"-VA
"I'm a recent purchaser of RotoChamp and am enjoying it so far in preparing for our league's upcoming draft."-JN
"I played with the software last night and saw you added some composite projections. The software really is fantastic."-LM
"I'm enjoying the software already and I look forward to a successful season with it."-DC
"I like the look of the draft software and the changes from last year."-NA
"The projections screen looks different than when I first opened the software. Much better...gives me the options I need...all players or available..by owner..by position."-Ap
"Thanks alot---- Really like the functionality of the software and look forward to a repeat with your help."-TM
"(Giggling), you are a genius! I LOVE this program of yours. Ran the mock draft while watching TV tonight; VERY friendly. I like the positional rankings with the drop off "-JE
"Love the product, by the way. I used to build my own valuation spreadsheets and only gave that up after finding your product."-MG
"I've tried different fantasy programs in the past & within 10 minutes of trying the demo I had to have it, with the keeper league I'm in it makes my life easy for my prep work this year! Thanks to the people @ Rotochamp it puts me in the best position to win my league this year!"-MG
"I am impressed with your product and hope it will work for me."-DC
"Fantastic. Love the software."-AP
"Love the program so far. I think its going to really help me. The addition of Zips is great!"-SG
"hey guys, I'm liking the software .... I'm sold- bought my copy last night, looking forward to this fantasy season now more than ever! I'm in round 11 of my first draft, it's an 18 team dynasty ( keep your entire team, with a full 25 man roster) and Roto Champ ( RC ) is keeping me at the top of the projecteed standings so far, and I think the later rounds I'll start really seperating ! Thanks for your help, guys!"-UK
"Thanks! BTW...Love your site...I have told several people about it, although I won't tell anyone else in my league, as I see it a s significant advantage. "-TD
"I think that the software meets a well-defined demand.....I have enjoyed what I've seen so far of Rotochamp......keep up the good work"-RT
"So far I love your product."-BSF
"Great product and I have used them all over the last 10 years, including Roto Lab and Diamond Draft as well as Roto Wire's offering. I like Roto Champ's intuitive interface and am willing to offer a testimonial. "-DM
"Man, I really like it compared to past years of your data. "-DD
"I can't thank you enough for this! My family has been using your product in our draft for a few years now and they absolutely love it!"-SO
"Your program is the $hit. I am never using anything else again..."-OB
"I'm in business, thanks anyway, love the product!"-BL
"Thank you so much, my team this year is far better than what I created using simple commercial projections in prior years. I think I have a legitimate shot this year"-AF
"Your product is the best on the market and the customer service is fantastic. Kudos to you all."-JB
"Fantastic Tool! Projections seem solid for my league specifics. Everytime I think of something I want to see in this program, I figure out that it already does it. Great job all around, now only time will tell if I managed to use this tool to its full potential. Thanks!"-JF
"For the record, Michael, I'm greatly satisfied! Thanks for the reasonable fee for this worthwhile tool. I'm loving it! Thanks again."-John
"This years baseball is working great for me! Thanks for producing a great product."-JB
"Your MLB fantasy stats are right on. They look real good in the early season."-MF
"I love the system... Pure mathematics and historical average are a great starting point to allow owners to take the emotion out of the draft. Of course you can tweak a player or two here and there and sometime guys buck historical based projections "-KM
"I really enjoy this program and intend to use it for all of my drafts."-JR
"I used your software for both of my auctions this year and was very pleased with how well the software worked. Thank you again for adding hits + BB as a category. I will definitely purchase your software in the future."-AW
"I must say, I'm pretty impressed with this product. Very nice job. I'll definitely be recommending it."-Eriq
"Thanks. By the way your software and projections are great. Last years we had one team drop out the morning of the draft. Everyone else was scrambling to adjust their numbers. I simple removed the team and was ready. I came in first place in a very competitive 11 player NL only roto league. We draft pretty deep and your software helped me pick out several hidden gems. Thanks!"-DB
"The software looks great again this year."-RK
"I successfully completed my first draft using the rotochamp software. Overall, the software performed beautifully and kept me ahead of the competition"-AM
"Thanks for your excellent software"-AE
"Forgot to tell you I really like the added contract info you added in addition to the keeper box. This is very helpful. "-LC
"Awesome! "-WW
"Spectacular! Looking forward to dominating my roto draft with Rotochamp!"-Blas
"Thanks guys- Ever since I've started using your product for baseball my teams have gotten so much better, and tonight I clinched my first 14 team Head to Head Championship!!!! 2 years in a row most points scored! Customer for Life.."-JM
"Such a great tool."-PF
"Wow! The software looks great, can't wait to use it..."-MW
"I love the new interface. Seems to function correctly and pretty smooth once you get used to it. The only downfall i see with it being web based is now my work can track how long I am on your site. "-MR
"Love the "top players" column...that was a brilliant idea. The site is looking awesome. "-Na
"I like the foundation of this site and I like the deviation from standard and default unintellectual rankings from the main fantasy sites."-JW
"The app is great by the way."-BB
"Thnx for the awesome software!"-NC
"The added keeper feature is great. That is a tremendous add. Thanks!"-Lep
"Hey - I bought the rotochamp software for the first time - so far loving it. "-KS
"1st off. I want to say I love this program! It can pretty much double as my draft day software for the commissioner to use"-RS
"Just wanted to mention that this software is absolutely fantastic. I got into this high stakes league two years ago and I don't dare recommend this software to other managers in my league."-SA
"Well I really like this package of projections, historical data, and rankings. I the custom build ability and the ease use. What is the cost?"-BO
"hey, i love what you guys have done here, fantastic program."-Tom
"Very cool software!"-BH
"I really enjoyed your product last year and am sure I will again this year."-RM
"Just playing around, I love the feel of the "new" program. You got a winner here!"-Nas
"Overall great tool and much needed at this point in my life."-AL
"Thanks for your fast response and your excellent product."-BL
"I used your stats last year when prepping and found them quite useful. "-AT
"Thanks again and your program worked great to figure out our saleries. See you again next year."-BS
"I am impressed with the product so far!"-JJ
"Thanks, really like the product"-MS
"I enjoyed the software very much. The adaptability really did it for me. "-ZS
"I'm really liking the program, so I appreciate the work that you guys are putting into this. So far, I'm just playing around and trying to get used to it so I know how to get the most out of it, but I'm pretty impressed. I love excel and playing with stats, so this is right up my alley."-JL
"Just bought your Rotochamp software and was very impressed so far (draft coming up this weekend)."-RR
"I just downloaded the demo for your draft software. I was very impressed. I have tried several of your competitor's products and have not been nearly as impressed."-AW
"I just tried the demo version, and I really like the software."-JS
"Really great product, well worth the money."-Jason
"Like the added features on the Rankings page. Very useful "-LH
"This RotoChamp software is terrific not only for roto players, but for commissioners.."-BaseballPress.com
"This is my second year with the software. Awesome tool for drafting and managing your teams!"-DB
"Thanks guys- Ever since I've started using your product for baseball my teams have gotten so much better, and tonight I clinched my first 14 team Head to Head Championship!!!! 2 years in a row most points scored! Customer for Life"-JM
"Used your software for a draft yesterday. Seriously.... it was AWESOME!....So impressed. I finished 11pts ahead of number 2."-KT
"I really like your software and will show it off at my draft."-AT
"Love the software so far. It's easier to use than the software I purchased from rotoworld last year."-AD
"Really think this program is awesome"-DA
"I've been in this league for 10+ years & just assumed it was points, maybe it was a wise decision to purchase your software! Thank you again Mike, I know there are many software choices available, picked yours because of the trusted sources you get your info from, I can now add great customer service to the list as well."-JB
"Love your software so far."-PB
"Thanks again for all your help. Had our auction this week and I thought the software worked well. I'm sure I'll use your product next year as well."-FM
"I just want to take a moment to say last year was the first year I purchased RotoChamp and I think it's fantastic. The ability to customize it to the level you can made a huge difference on draft day."-TL
"Thanks for the reply, the software looks quite a bit better than Diamond Draft, which I've been using for the last several years. So I'm pretty certain I'll be purchasing it for this year."-JW
"I really like this software...thanks for all your work."-MS
"Thank you very much. won my league last year with the software and will win again!"-BM
"I am a returning customer. I had it last year and it was awesome!"-DB
"Thanks. Well done on the software."-JJ
"I just wanted to say thanks. Great product, value, service, and an incredible range of projection systems."-PS
"Hey, love the software, my second year of using it for 5 leagues that I'm involved with! "-WW


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The popular Dominican merengue musician Johnny Ventura has died. According to Dominican news media, the 81-year-old musician died after a sudden heart attack in his home country on Wednesday. The news was later confirmed by Ventura's son on social media.
Ventura started life as Juan de Dios Ventura Soriano, and became well-known as El Caballo Mayor, as both his husky voice and the very danceable, Afro-Caribbean style of his chosen music became popular across Latin America.
Starting in the 1960s, Ventura had a string of hits that became classics ("Patacon Pisao," "Pitaste," "Merenguero Hasta La Tumbadora") and also transformed merengue from a folk music to an international sensation. He further modernized the music by adding complex horn arrangements and even elements of rock and roll, which became a useful canvas for Ventura's elaborate stage choreography and musical arrangements.
Just before his death, Ventura had posted about how much he was looking forward to performing in front of his fans after the long pandemic lockdown.
Ventura's career coincided with a renewed interest in Afro-Caribbean music, thanks in no small part to New York-based record label Fania Records, which revived interest in work from Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic in the late '60s and throughout the '70s. The merenguero earned the respect and admiration of salsa stars like Celia Cruz, who recorded several songs featuring the hip-swinging style. Ventura also ventured into politics, serving first as vice mayor of the Dominican Republic's capital city of Santo Domingo from 1994 to 1998, then as mayor from 1998 to 2002.
The grand dame of Cuban song, Omara Portuondo, paid tribute to Ventura on Twitter from her home in Havana: "Artista inmenso, corazón radiante y alegre 'hasta la tumbadora. Gracias, nunca te olvidaremos."
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Adiós a mi admirado @JohnnyVentura1 , artista inmenso, corazón radiante y alegre "hasta la tambora".
— Omara Portuondo (@OmaraPortuondo) July 28, 2021
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Have you heard about the new study concerning rising rates of depression among men, as a consequence of both the mancession (men losing their breadwinner jobs in the latest recessio,n which will depress them) and changing social gender roles (men having to become house-husbands, which will depress them)?
Neither have I, because the study doesn't exist. Or rather, the "study" so many websites discuss is not a study at all but an editorial in the British Journal of Psychiatry asking "Will current socioeconomic trends produce a depressing future for men?"
How an editorial–which is really just a sophisticated opinion column–in a fairly obscure academic journal was interpreted as a study worthy of dissemination is a mystery. It may be as large a mystery as how glibly the sites that disseminate it skate over the fact that depression is roughly twice as common in women than in men.
Still, the British Daily Telegraph decided that the editorial is, too, a study, and that its "findings are reported in the British Journal of Psychiatry." An American site also informs us that "the study appears in full in the British Journal of Psychiatry." In full, note. This is pretty remarkable for a nonexistent study.
I obtained the editorial, and I can attest that it is not a study. So can you if you are willing to pay $15 for the download. If you would rather save your pennies, here is the gist of "Will current socioeconomic trends produce a depressing future for men?"
- Traditional men's physical-labor and manufacturing jobs are being outsourced or becoming obsolete, and will be unlikely to return in significant numbers
- Women are earning about 10 percent more undergrad and graduate degrees than men, and that puts men at a disadvantage in the job market.
- Western women are more likely to earn more than their husbands than before–in 1970 only 4 percent did, but in 2007 that rose to 22 percent.
- Economic imperatives are forcing men with children to play greater roles in the house, which can change their self-identity.
The authors then speculate that all this might make men more depressed.
I cannot help noticing that what they truly seem to argue is that having certain female life experiences might make anyone more depressed. Remember that women have twice the reported rate of depression?
And what about that "mancession?" Academic refereeing processes are long ones. This editorial, for example, was accepted for publication in the summer of 2010. At that time it looked like the traditionally female fields, such as health care and education, might not suffer from high layoffs. But the current public-sector layoffs are changing the picture rapidly. In fact, the seasonally adjusted unemployment figures for 2010 show men's unemployment rates on the decline, while women's stay the same.
Then there is that reference to 22 percent of wives earning more than their husbands in 2007. That translates to 78 percent of husbands earning more than their wives. Even the educational data tells us that men earn two out of every five master's degrees and probably more than that of the well-paying master's degrees. Finally, what the authors don't mention is the fact that women need a college degree to earn, on average, the same as a man equipped with only a high-school certificate. And, oh yeah, did I already mention that women have roughly twice the rates of reported depression?
I'm not harping on that simple fact just to be ornery, but to point out that a mere editorial in an academic journal becomes news when it speculates on the possibility that men in the future might, just might, experience higher rates of depression than they do now.
The depressive illnesses of all sufferers should be taken seriously, and I have no desire to see more depression among men. It is important to make sure that psychiatrists and other mental health care professionals are aware of the possibility of depression in men. But the usual coverage (rare as it is) of women and depression is to offer us a long list of possible causes–ranging from women's quirky hormones to abuse in childhood to over-reporting by women and so on. Societal causes are only tacked to the end of the list. Yet here we have the reverse topic (in an editorial speculating about the future) and suddenly it is the societal reasons which become the sole focus of analysis. To the credit of the authors, they do understand this:
Being aware of the cultural and economic shifts that may make men vulnerable to depression may also end up addressing an important question in mental health circles–how much of the greater vulnerability among women is due to biology, and how much to the sociocultural environment in which they live? If men and women continue to show divergent rates of depression even as gender roles become equalized–as more women become providers and more men take child-rearing responsibility–then it's likely that nature may trump nurture with respect to depression. But if the rates start to match up, then, says Dunlop, it could suggest that our environment plays a more dominant role in triggering the mental illness. And that, in turn, suggests that there may be things we can do to address it. 'If men are taking on different roles, they may need help in learning how to do it,' he says. Providing that help could lead to lowering their rates of depression.
Still, I read a certain Catch-22 in that interpretation: If women's rate of depression continues higher, the difference will be deemed biological. If, on the other hand, men's and women's rates converge, then men will need help. Something is missing from that–especially considering that women's reported rates of depression are roughly twice those of men right now. Or did I already mention that?
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Set overlooking two stunning beaches with endless views of the ocean, Inchydoney Island Lodge and Spa in Clonakilty, West Cork is renowned as Ireland's most exclusive and tranquil retreat. The Lodge and Spa combines a stunning location, luxurious accommodation, unique seawater therapies and stunning dining to create a most special getaway. http://www.inchydoneyisland.com
The Park Kenmare
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Radisson Blu
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The K Club Spa
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Killarney Park Hotel
8. Let your jet lag melt away with a soothing and relaxing bath of Lavender, Chamomile, Melissa, Geranium and Bergamot at this five star hotel and spa resort. The perfect place to unwind and drift away.
The Spa at Hodson Bay
9. The Spa at Hodson Bay is situated on the shores of Lough Ree in the Irish midlands. All you have to do here is let your worries go and allow their highly skilled spa team to pamper you. Complete your journey in our luxurious relaxation room, with the unique and refreshing overlooking the beautiful lake views outside.
Muckross Park Hotel and Cloisters
10. Muckross Park Hotel And Cloisters Spa. At the Cloisters Spa they aim to give you the ultimate Spa experience for a deeper level of relaxation and rejuvenation. Treatments may be chosen from different sections of the menu and may be combined to create your own tailor made package.


text: Best Practices To Sell Your Items Online Posted by Caring Transitions on August 1, 2022 at 9:30 AM You started your journey to declutter your home but the question remains; what to do with all the stuff you want to get rid of now? While donating is a great option, you might feel that you've spent time and money over the years acquiring it all. So you've decided to sell your items online. Maybe you're not familiar with how to go about it or what customers expect going forward. That's okay—we've put together a few best practices for selling your items online! 1. Take Good Photos A great photo will draw buyers in but most scroll right past an item online that has bad photos, or worse, none at all. Thai could be a combination of bad angles, messy backgrounds and bad lighting. Check out Esty's guide for taking a great product photo. 2. Write a Great Description If the photo draws customers in, the description is the key to whether they'll click, Buy. It's important to write an enticing and full description including the age, dimensions, color, purchase history(if applicable), etc. The more you can include, the better. Think about what you'd want to know if you were buying a car or a house. On another note, if you're unsure what your item is or its history, take a swing by your local appraiser, pawn dealer or jewelry store. They'll be able to help you accurately price your items. 3. Honesty Matters Honesty Matters Having an honest description is vital when selling online. The last thing you want is someone demanding their money back. For example, you wouldn't list a gold plated necklace with cubic zirconia crystals as 24k with real diamonds. This also means including defects and damage. Keep in mind, most online sellers allow buyers to rate you and leave reviews. 4. Find the Right Category You've written your description, and taken the nicest photos. But where does your item fit online? Make sure to pick the right category to list your item under. For example, you wouldn't list a used bicycle as a motorcycle, or a vehicle under furniture. Most online platforms offer various categories to choose from and even sub-categories to narrow down the field even further. 5. Expect Haggling As previously mentioned, having an item appraised will come in handy when dealing with online buyers because many will try to negotiate the price. If you price too high, many will keep scrolling, too low is also suspicious. Make sure you are clear in your description whether you want to negotiate the price or not. 6. Safety First You found a buyer and now it's time for them to pick up the item. Unless the item is a large piece of furniture, a buyer meetup can go wrong in various ways. We recommend always meeting in a public space with great lighting. Also make sure someone else accompanies you or knows where and with whom you're meeting. 7. Hire an Expert! Another option to be considered is let someone else deal with the hassle of selling your items for you! At Caring Transitions, we help people needing to get rid of personal belongings due to the lack of need, space, time or value. To maximize our clients' returns and minimize their stress and involvement, we seek the best solutions to their personal situations. They may involve a combination of approaches from selling items locally through an estate sale, over the internet through online auctions services or through specialized brokers. We also handle charitable donations and/or the disposal of items that have little value or may require a disposal specialist when the condition is not appropriate for sale. Contact your local Caring Transitions franchise to learn how they can help you sell your unwanted items today! Sources: The Ultimate Guide to Product Photography (etsy.com) Online Selling Tips to Move Your Secondhand Stuff - Bob Vila https://www.CTBIDS.com