There’s a singularly pleasing short story called “The Screwfly Solution” which first appeared in 1977. It’s a science fiction short story by Alice Sheldon writing under the pseudonym of Raccoona Sheldon and it explores one of the ways in which an alien realtor might clear the Earth of the pestiferous humans so that the prime land can be sold on to waiting clients. Essentially, it involves changing human mating habits so tha Continue reading this entry »
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Daily headlines make everyone aware of the dangerous situation in which our environment must operate. The human population has historically overtaxed its natural resources and today we are seeing the long-term effects of this selfish behavior. While many people try to reduce their “carbon footprint” by recycling, spending their money in more effective ways and eating a more “earth friendly” diet, one of the most importa Continue reading this entry »
A sales tax is a tax that is placed on the purchases of goods or services. The federal government does not have a national sales tax. Qualifying products or services are only taxable by a particular state government.
Each state has the ability to impose their own sales tax rate. At the current time Oregon, New Hampshire, Montana, Hawaii, and Delaware are the only states that do not impose a state sales tax. It is Continue reading this entry »
It is common practice to apply for a mortgage loan when buying a property; in which a lien on the property is given to the lender as collateral for the loan. Though a property with good value can guarantee you a good mortgage loan, the rate (interest rate) applied on the loan is often dependent on various other factors like your credit ratings, personal assurance, etc.
New York is a very busy city and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) every 10 seconds someone in USA is involved in an auto accident. The traffic and congestion causes so many accidents that the services of a New York Auto Accident Lawyer is required. In New York City accidents can happen for various reasons. If driver is not careful or under the influence alcohol or banned drugs, if the weat Continue reading this entry »