Divorce has reached the epidemic stage. Did you know that more than a million marriages end in the United States? Multiply that by 10 or 20 and think about the havoc these broken homes are leaving financially and the children of these couples who have decided their marriage is no longer worth saving. Imagine the…
We are often asked if the tax liability for the sale of a vacation home can be deferred using IRC section 1031 procedures. The answer to this question is found in Income Procedure 2008-16. The general rule of thumb for ALL 1031 exchanges is that the property should be kept primarily for investment or commercial…
What would you dare to dream if you knew that you would not fail? Several weeks ago I was watching the NFL Draft. This is an annual event where America’s best college football players are selected by the NFL to play professional soccer at the highest level. As I was looking at this, there was…
Does the basement laundry feel like a dungeon? The average person spends six hours a week doing laundry. That’s the equivalent of 13 days in a row of nothing but laundry! Not surprisingly, there is a trend toward improving laundry spaces. While top clothing is becoming the standard, many people still have to trudge to…
EPLANT, an AutoCAD-based plant modeling software, is worth considering as a very effective alternative to other sophisticated and expensive modeling programs such as PDS, PDMS, Autoplant, Cadworx, etc. The main thing to consider for EPLANT is its surprisingly low price without sacrificing any important features offered by other competitors. Price is the critical issue, preventing…
When you think or hear of the word “commercial” with respect to the modeling industry, there are some variations of the meaning, but in the most practical way with respect to “printed” photography, think of the word “promote.” The model’s job is to be photographed “promoting” a product or service in a print advertisement (eg…
Your art supplies are the basis for your artwork. So why risk your creativity neglecting your art supplies? It’s easy to take care of your art supplies. All you have to do is follow a few simple steps mentioned below: Create a workspace A workspace will allow you to work more efficiently on your art…
It becomes difficult for parents when they have their first child, and getting the baby into a routine seems impossible. This guide will help parents develop a routine for their babies that is acceptable to both the parents and the baby. Set a time for everything The first step in getting your baby into a…
Keeping your cockatiel healthy Note that you are your bird’s cook, caterer, housekeeper, and taxi service. You can help your cockatiel live longer by providing healthy food, clean living conditions, and a trip to the vet if necessary. Cockatiels are generally healthy unless they are kept in dirty, crowded conditions, or given incorrectly. Provide filtered…
If you’ve ever watched PBS’s long-running Antiques Roadshow series, you know that some people have precious treasure hidden in plain sight. It is amazing to see the priceless items that people have hidden in their attics, basements and even on their walls; everything is a treasure waiting for the right person to arrive. These are…
