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Dogs gone wild

Every now and then you hear a story that is just odd. I heard one today that describes the troubles of a will, three dogs, and a son. It seems that Ms. Posner had died in March. She was very rich and had an 8.3 million dollar mansion. She also had three dogs that were spoiled to the extreme point. When she died, she left the money for the care of the dogs and gave her son only 1 million dollars.

As may be assumed, the son is suing in court to gain control of the money he feels is rightfully his. The outcome of the case has yet to be determined, but many believe that the son will win out in the end and the dogs will be in the doghouse!!

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Working on my Game

Every family has different ways of spending their summer. One of the things my family typically does is take a vacation, sometimes we go to the mountains and sometimes we go to the desert. This year, we decided to go to the beach. I decided to look for a place to go on the internet and this is what I found. I came across a site called http://www.seasidemb.com.
It described what seemed to be an excellent place for us to go.

Whenever you go somewhere, there are always many places where you can stay. Picking out the best Myrtle Beach Accommodations is not always easy. After reading all the info and weighing the options, I knew the choice was made. We would be able stay together as a family and have fun all the while.

Another attraction that goes with your Myrtle Beach hotel reservations is the number of local golf courses. There are many of them in the area and I always make time for playing some golf. I like the game as it relaxes me and gives me some time in the sun. I am looking forward to working on my game. It will sure be nice to visit the beach this year and I’ll let everyone know how it went!

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Tiger’s Woes

All those who follow the game of golf understand that for many years, Tiger Woods was the king of the sport. Over the last year since his troubles at home began, he has struggled to regain his former dominance. This continues to be the case at this year’s U.S. Open. His opening rounds do not reflect his former greatness.

We all know that the extra scrutiny by the media on his personal life has played a role on his struggles. He has also been dealing with a number of injuries that have slowed him down. Despite all these impediments, his true fans believe that he will once again regain his former dominance!

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Being Prepared

One thing that I have found out in life is that it pays to be prepared. I learned this early in life as a boy scout and it has paid off ever since. One of my relatives recently learned this lesson again the hard way. One of my aunts lives in Australia with her husband. He recently passed away from cancer and left her living alone. The medical bills had been piling up and her finances were a mess. They had no insurance of any kind.

Now my aunt is living on a meager welfare check. She is barely squeaking by and it is taking its toll on her health. Of course the family is chipping in to take care of her, but this was not necessary. The whole mess could have been avoided if she had taken out australian life insurance. Then she would have been prepared for the future financially.

I have been checking around with all the members of my own family. I wanted to be sure that everyone else is prepared in case of an accidental death. I advised those close to me to obtain term life insurance as well as funeral insurance. This will help them meet their financial obligations in case of the worse. I hope everyone else will do the same and ensure themselves a bright future.

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Animals and Oil

As the oil continues to pollute the Gulf of Mexico, scientists are seeing some surprising animal behavior. The animals are fleeing the oil and coming in close to the shore. This is unusual as they are not known to leave their natural habitats easily. It may lead to further problems scientists say.

One problem could be that the fish gathering in large numbers could deplete the natural oxygen levels. This will cause a massive die-off if some of the animals don’t leave the area. Another problem is that it will be easy for predators to pick off fish and mammals in shallow water. The best solution would be that the spill is stopped so that the healing process can begin.

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Interesting

There are lots of ways to spend your summer. One of the best things to do is spend some time with your kids if possible. That’s why I wanted to plan a vacation that the whole family could enjoy. I thought it would be a great way to grow as a family. When I started to investigate the subject online, I found a site called http://avistaresort.com that peaked my interest.

The site contains a whole lot of information about the area surrounding Myrtle Beach and one of the hotels that are there. I kept reading as I was fascinated with the idea of spending a week at the beach. While I knew there were many resorts in Myrtle Beach, I didn’t know that some were top of the line. I was sure that I had found the answer to our problem of where to spend the summer.

Another aspect of the area is its proximity to the many area golf courses. You can even book golf packages online and reserve a tee-time for yourself. I believe we will all have the best time possible now that we know where to go. Now that I have talked it over with my family, I am sure that you will find us at a Myrtle Beach hotel this year.

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Baking soda

Baking soda has been around ever since I can remember. I always thought it was outdated and relegated to grandma’s secret recipes. It turns out that I am wrong again and I recently found out that it has many uses due to its beneficial properties. It is cheap, contains no toxic chemicals, and versatile.

Baking soda can be used on many areas of the body. It can freshen your breath as well as clean your skin. It can relieve heartburn and treats insect bites. It effectively cleans hundreds of different items can deodorize everything from cat boxes to refrigerators. I think it may be a good idea to get a box the next time I go shopping!

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Set the tone

There is one sure way to tell about the character of the people who live in the houses down the street, all you have to do is look at the mail box they have outside. Some people have them custom made and I’ve seen some that are very pretty. Some people make their own mailboxes, seemingly out of some junk they found in their garage. Others really need to spend a few dollars and invest in a new one.

I found a pretty neat site called mailboxixchange.com that has a wide selection of mail boxes to choose from. It doesn’t seem to matter what style of house you have, they have a mailbox that will blend in nicely with it. That is really important as the mailbox is usually one of the first things you see when you drive by a house.

It’s all about setting the tone. You want people who drive by your house to have a good impression of you. I believe that making a small investment will help set your house apart from all the rest. I also believe that a visit to the site mentioned above will allow you to make the right choice when purchasing a new mailbox. I wish you all good luck and hope to see the results of your decision the next time I am driving by!

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Bottled Water

I have never understood why people pay for bottled water. That is of course until I learned that it is a big seller in Mexico. I have always heard that when you go to Mexico, don’t drink the water. It seems that Mexicans are taking their own advice and are buying bottled water in record numbers.

The water infrastructure in Mexico is in serious disrepair. Due to natural factors as well as a 1985 earthquake, the water system is in shambles. Mexicans believe that the water they drink is unsafe. The Mexican government disputes the charges and says that water quality has improved over the years. I guess only time will tell!

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Good ideas

The weather has been wonderful lately and we are taking full advantage of it. We have been spending a lot of time out in the yard getting it into shape. Our garden area has received most of the attention so far, but we have also been concentrating on the recreational portion we have started. We were thinking how nice it would be to have an arbor as the centerpiece of the area.

Both my wife and I like the idea of using arbors to anchor the part of the yard we plan to spend the most time in. We want to have a place to eat as well as just relax. We were hoping to find one of those wooden arbors that vines love to climb on and cover. We think it would be so cool to eat under the protection that Mother Nature provides. I know the kids would like it too.

We first got the idea after purchasing some garden arbors for our garden plants. The plants love it and are doing well. They are producing fruit and look great. They look so happy that they are able to climb up to get the best light. We are excited about the whole idea and are planning to add more of them to our yard very soon.