The booth at the Wisconsin State Fair Expo was black with big, gold lettering exclaiming, “Electronic Cigarettes – The Smoking Alternative!” Initially, I found the concept of electronic smoking laughable, as would most tobacco users. However, after dragging my husband over to the booth for a look, it only took us a moment to realize … Read more
Chainsaw Buying Guide: Important Considerations
Karla News
The first thing you need to know: what do you plan to use the chainsaw for? Cutting hard wood or soft wood? Hard wood requires more power to cut. Will you be away from an electrical outlet or will it be too cumbersome to have the chainsaw attached to an electrical cord? In this case, … Read more
Atlanta’s Top Three Ethnic Food Markets
Karla News
Looking for something new for dinner tonight? If you’re in Atlanta, you may be in luck. There are a number of markets in the city that sell specialty foods that you and your family may want to try, as well as traditional favorites that everyone likes. If you don’t quite know what you’re in the … Read more
Phrase Origins: Raining Cats and Dogs
I like English, literature and grammar. I always liked learning about idioms and phrases when I was in English class. However, I certainly never learned about all the phrases that are in common use and I still use some today that make me wonder about the origins of the phrases. I know that “raining cats … Read more
Diary of an Airline Customer Service Agent: Part One
The following is a list of 100% actual questions received and documented primarily by a current airline reservations agent in Atlanta, (unnamed to protect the innocent) with a few added from my own experience. Dates are added where documented. Comments added for your pleasure. Please sit back, relax, and enjoy the article. And remember, think … Read more
What is the FHA 203K Loan?
Many single family homeowners are looking for loans to help repair their existing dwelling. The FHA 203 loan program is a home improvement loan administered by the Federal Housing Administration for the repair and rehabilitation of a property owned by a single family. The loan program can be used in partnership with other loan resources … Read more
