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BBB Scam Alert: Fake friends on Facebook

October 21, 2021

How con artists disguise themselves as trusted sources People connected to the internet use it for a wide range of purposes, often to catch up with friends on social media or randomly surf the web.…

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The US Military Withdrawal from Afghanistan

October 7, 2021

A reader suggested I write an article comparing the British Army withdrawal at Dunkirk early in World War II to the recent US withdrawal from Afghanistan. The British army withdrawal from Dunkirk was a brilliant…

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 1, 2021

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is recognized October 1st– October 31st. The purpose of this month is to increase awareness of breast cancer. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women will be…

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BBB Scam Alert

September 21, 2021

BBB Scam Alert: Watch out for false promises as eviction moratorium nears end   The eviction moratorium has been extended through October 3, but that doesn’t mean scammers have postponed their tricks. Con artists often take…

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TWIA: “To be” transparent or “not to be” transparent?

September 12, 2021

 That is the question!!! Recently, the TWIA (Texas Windstorm Insurance Association) board voted for a 5% rate hike on Coastal residents and businesses. This action was wrong and demonstrates why TWIA transparency and disclosure must…

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Biden’s Ban of Fossil Fuels

September 7, 2021

The Biden administration and Congressional Democrats still want to ban fossil fuels within 10 years.  That is economically and technically not feasible.  If adopted, it will turn our economy back 200 years to 1821 and…

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Net-Zero Home?

August 24, 2021

Despite the sounds of it, this term does not apply to selling your home and seeing a fat ZERO on the Monies Owed to Seller at closing. This is FAR from a financial “wash” actually.…

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Children’s Eye Health and Safety Month

August 17, 2021

As the state’s leading voluntary eye health and safety organization, “Prevent Blindness” is dedicated to preventing blindness and preserving sight. Established in 1965, “Prevent Blindness Texas” is focused on improving the state’s vision and eye…

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Texas Power Grid Failure During the February Freeze Crisis

August 8, 2021

The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published a series of articles explaining the February partial power grid failure.  When the power demand exceeds power production, the grid frequency drops and puts the grid in danger of…

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BBB Tip: Buying a car online

August 3, 2021

The ability to purchase goods and services over the Internet has permanently changed how countless industries conduct business, especially after the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Online marketplaces remove much of the stress associated…

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