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Although these ways to stop phone solicitors from calling are not guaranteed to work, they will definitely aggravate the solicitors as much as they aggravate the people they call.
By Crystal Ray | Published 2/23/2009 | Read more »
Whenever you hear the doorbell ring, do you wonder which latest solicitor is calling at your door asking for money? Should you even open the door to solicitors?
By Sophie | Published 9/24/2007 | Read more »
Voter Privacy seems to be unheard of in this campaign. My rant on the election and political garbage associated with it. Be warned, its long.
By Linda StCyr | Published 11/3/2008 | Read more »
With the creation of the national Do Not Call list, it seemed that our home phones were safe from solicitations. However, some places have found loop holes in the law.
By mystic summer | Published 3/16/2008 | Read more »
Courtesy is not always sufficient to ward off the endless line of salespeople who invade our personal time and space with phone calls or knocks on the door.
By David A. Reinstein, LCSW | Published 2/26/2008 | Read more »
Graham Walker of roadtrafficlaw.com Solicitors in Glasgow answers a few common questions in an article setting out the facts in a drink driving case in Scotland.
By Graham Walker | Published 11/6/2008 | Read more »
My story consists of buying my first house and now trying to sell it in the current market. It is a story that is probably fairly common and not original, except that the originality of my viewpoint and thoughts on the circumstances.
By Oliver Thompson | Published 3/6/2009 | Read more »
Whether it is junk mail, spam emails, telemarketing calls, or door-to-door sales people, nobody appreciates unwanted solicitations. Read on for some steps that you can take to stop these unwelcome solicitors once and for all!
By Tricia Goss | Published 3/27/2008 | Read more »
This should help ward off some of those characters that message random women online until one takes them up on their make-shift personal ad.
By Amanda Stanley | Published 6/18/2007 | Read more »
Telemarkers are well known as people who do not take no for an answer. A simple "I'm not interested" is not normally enuough to end the conversation. Here's what will work
By Sophie | Published 9/13/2007 | Read more »
Doesn't it really frustrate you when you are sound asleep on your day off, and your phone rings at sometime around 8:15 a.m.? Isn't it even worse when it is an unwanted sales call?
By Chenault De Salis | Published 3/25/2008 | Read more »
New complications have the process of car registration more difficult
By Heather Carreiro | Published 7/24/2008 | Read more »
In order to enjoy all that Kennedy Airport and New York City have to offer, and fly, you must first be able to get to and from the airport.
By Renee Morway | Published 7/21/2008 | Read more »
Over the years, I've come up with few ways to turn the tables of frustration on nuisance callers and have a little fun at their expense.
By Terry Mitchell | Published 7/7/2008 | Read more »
A tongue-in-cheek look at the top 10 items that piss me off
By Chris Radtke | Published 7/14/2008 | Read more »
How I became a home typist. The pros and cons and how to go about it.
By Jackie Money | Published 8/11/2008 | Read more »
How to get the most for less from your cell phone provider.
By Nicky B | Published 7/23/2008 | Read more »
This is an overview of some realistic pros and cons of having a golden retriever dog.
By M.R. Charette | Published 10/15/2008 | Read more »
Guide of how to make cheap and easy silly Halloween costumes.
By Lourdes Portela | Published 10/3/2008 | Read more »
Everyday we get email phishing messages in our inboxes, but what are they really trying to do? Read more to see actual examples of email scams that are reaching our inboxes everyday. Don't be one of the innocent victims that gets caught up in the next email scam.
By Rich Warren | Published 6/30/2008 | Read more »
The five most powerful government lawyers you have probably never heard of.
By Stewart D. Bratcher, J.D. | Published 9/24/2008 | Read more »
These simple preventative measures will save time, money, and especially hassle.
By ekenieb nonnahs (read backwards) | Published 9/13/2008 | Read more »
On my first night in Beijing, after a 13 hour flight, all I wanted to do was nap. But, instead, I visited the trendy (and very Western) bar district of Sanlitun, and tried some weird-ass food at Dong Hua Men night market. I'm glad I stayed awake.
By Adam Johnson | Published 8/22/2008 | Read more »
The glitz, the glamor, it's Las Vegas. Whether you're a repeat visitor or first time offender, here are some noted tourist traps to avoid.
By Audrey D. | Published 8/11/2008 | Read more »
Simple rules to follow to stay safe on the internet.
By Ana Montano | Published 4/15/2008 | Read more »
They are cute. It is for a good cause. And they are storming your house. Every year, hordes of kids go door to door, selling everything from overpriced cookies to holiday wrapping paper.
By Melanie Marten | Published 3/11/2008 | Read more »
My experiences and observations of summertime work in San Antonio.
By Roy Estes | Published 3/13/2008 | Read more »
I move to connect
with myself.
Easing along the pavement
step by step
through the leaves, over roots
By Maura Clark | Published 2/21/2008 | Read more »
The National Center for Missing and Exploited children found in 2006 that youth internet users over a period of five years increased in encountering unwanted sexual material from 25% to 34%.
By Stephanie Espiritu | Published 1/3/2008 | Read more »
It's tough to pull together enough money, time and energy to throw a great Christmas for your own family, so why should you go the extra mile to give to others as well? It's all about love.
By kelly m. | Published 12/17/2007 | Read more »
The best credit card advice for college students.
By Maggie OLeary | Published 4/7/2008 | Read more »
Aristocrats don't get as much mileage out of ancient titles as they used to. In Tony Blair's England, no one really gives a fig if your ancestor was the Earl of Coventry. And castles are difficult to maintain. What's an earl to do? Sell the title.
By Anas | Published 10/24/2008 | Read more »
Do you know how much of your personal information is available on the internet? No matter what precautions you take to protect your identity, people can still access quite a bit of your life history.
By Jane Meyer | Published 6/11/2008 | Read more »
What to do (and what not to do) in the hair care service industry to keep your clients coming back for more!
By Pamela Hatcher | Published 6/4/2008 | Read more »
Online survey companies to avoid.
By Marilisa Kinney Sachteleben | Published 6/3/2008 | Read more »
If we can interpret anything accurately in America, there isn't any doubt that a sense of home is more important than ever. And a lot of people don't want their home to be Grand Central Station either. Now a new nomadic game show may pose a threat to that privacy...
By Greg Brian (Gregoriancant) | Published 5/20/2008 | Read more »
Fighting Phone Solicitation for Fun and Profit - Dot-Com Sales Masquerade as Nonprofit Organizations
When "Granny Golightly" checked out an annoying so-called nonprofit organization, she found a for-profit sales campaign going on.
By Priscilla King | Published 5/6/2008 | Read more »
Clear away the clutter and confusion with Feng Shui inspired Oriental home decor! Advice and buying tips!
By Andrew James | Published 7/2/2008 | Read more »
how to start your own charity, how to start up a non profit organisation, top tips for starting and running a chartiy, top tips, advice and guidance for starting a charity or non for profit organisation
By L J Pearce | Published 1/26/2009 | Read more »
This article discusses some things to consider when choosing a charity and describes some helpful tips in avoiding some pitfalls that go with it.
By Marki E. | Published 2/9/2009 | Read more »
Buying a house, how to buy a house, where to buy a house, when to buy a house, house buying guide, purchasing a house, moving house
By L J Pearce | Published 1/21/2009 | Read more »
An overview of the major players in the Obama Administration's Department of Justice
By Stewart D. Bratcher, J.D. | Published 1/28/2009 | Read more »
the problems inthe mid-east are more about decorum than defense
By rouxster | Published 1/5/2009 | Read more »
The secret to stay amicable and to keep your head together in a divorce proceeding.
By Mamie Coon | Published 1/13/2009 | Read more »
How to decide the very important task of naming your children
By Gillian Wilk | Published 1/29/2009 | Read more »
Unfortunately, the costs associated with legal representation often prevent these individuals from filing a car accident compensation claim. Thus, such accident victims may fail to collect funds to which they may be entitled in compensation.
By Anne Harvester | Published 1/31/2009 | Read more »
Acai Berry product mutates into a different form, this time a patch, in order to lure dieters into giving out their credit card number.
By Joe Cuervo | Published 3/18/2009 | Read more »
Two judges faced identical charges of driving under the influence, and tried each other in court.
By peter petterson | Published 3/20/2009 | Read more »
Discusses the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and the Telephone Preference Service.
By Paul Cabrera | Published 3/12/2009 | Read more »
An emotive and humorous anecdote of typical encounter with a door-to-door solicitor. Reveals the ironies for the solicitor and solicitee.
By Lisa S. Higa | Published 2/24/2009 | Read more »
A study in the U.S. showed that contrary to common perception, the majority of motorcycle accidents involving an automobile are due to negligence on the part of the operator of the automobile.
By Anne Harvester | Published 1/31/2009 | Read more »
This month hundreds of people have been bombarded by phone calls from this "woman"; find out who these calls may be coming from and why you are getting called by this number.
By LDP | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
Facing the fear of filing bankruptcy is unimaginable to most. How and why someone finds themselves in this position are the often asked questions. For some it's of their own doing, while others are forced into it but for many different reasons.
By craig castille | Published 2/21/2009 | Read more »
This article discusses resources to help you deal with legal problems.
By William Thorson | Published 11/20/2008 | Read more »
Finally exposed. This is a list of not only the top ten things a small business owner needs to know, but ten self-help tips to prepare you for the odd and unexpected while trying to operate or start a small store.
By dean qualls | Published 1/30/2009 | Read more »
Tips for avoiding fraudulent charitable organizations when donating a car or other vehicle to charity.
By Rodney Rivers | Published 11/10/2008 | Read more »
The general practitioners of the financial world, and among the best-qualified advisers, are the certified financial planners (CFPs).
By Anas | Published 10/29/2008 | Read more »
The term financial adviser is as broad and misleading as the terms consultant and engineer
By Anas | Published 10/29/2008 | Read more »
Solicitation is a growing problem in the United States because many companies use door-to-door outside sales as a method of procuring new customers. If this is happening in your neighborhood, here are a few ways to legally put a stop to it.
By Steve Thompson | Published 1/4/2008 | Read more »
The Holiday season is not only a time when people focus on giving, but also a time where thieves and criminals focus on taking. With this in mind it's very important to protect yourself, family and home from being a target of such criminals.
By ENicksWriter | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
Many young adults begin making their own financial decisions for the first time after they begin college.
By The One | Published 12/18/2008 | Read more »
There are many excellent programs that can monitor computer activity and offer a number other benefits.
By Pat Rapacchiano | Published 12/15/2008 | Read more »
Not much of a romantic? Have trouble being smooth at the drop of a hat? Here are some tips to help you be the suave guy you wish you were.
By DD | Published 12/9/2008 | Read more »
Article briefly describes a Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA) and also gives a sample NDA for writers.
By Rajen Jani | Published 11/30/2008 | Read more »
Business support services
By Anas | Published 10/29/2008 | Read more »
When looking to give a few bucks to a street person, you may often find yourself donating to a scam artist instead.
By Wes Laurie | Published 9/21/2007 | Read more »
Do these salespeople sometimes go to far with their pressuring potential costumers to make the sale?
By Alyssa Branen | Published 12/14/2006 | Read more »
Parents do their best to control their children's access to objectionable information and material every day. Many parents buy an Internet monitor for kids, hoping the software can help them to keep the web safe.
By Odalis Bitterroot | Published 12/20/2006 | Read more »
Don't let the survey take you.
By Candice Taylor | Published 12/12/2006 | Read more »
In my case, and in the case of hundreds of others, writing is something they enjoy. Therefore writing web content is an ideal online job for someone such as me, and you, since you are reading this article.
By A. Hermitt | Published 12/6/2006 | Read more »
Every sales person is taught a lesson on how to sell the benefits of a product or service. They learn how to identify the needs of their customers and how to relate them to the product they sell. Your website has to be trained like a salesperson.
By Naveen Chaudhary | Published 11/6/2006 | Read more »
Tips in how to avoid fake charities that ask for donations.
By Lourdes Portela | Published 1/2/2007 | Read more »
Baker Street wasn't as impressive as she imagined it to be. After all, she had heard that Holmes was the so-called renowned detective that solved cases of the outmost intrigue.
By Edie | Published 12/27/2006 | Read more »
Are you one of the people who are driving receptionists, and other employees who must answer the phone every day in America, to distraction?
By Valerie Ferrari | Published 2/3/2007 | Read more »
This is almost too easy. I mean on the surface, this story belongs on a Saturday Night Live newscast, or the Jon Stewart Daily Show, but certainly not in my local paper from Pete Yost of the Associated Press.
By Ralph DiMatteo | Published 2/21/2007 | Read more »
When it comes to self-published books, marketing is everything. You don't have a large PR department or an experienced publicist in your corner like you would with a traditional publisher, so it's all up to you.
By Steve Thompson | Published 2/4/2007 | Read more »
There are many things that seniors can do promote safety and well-being in their lives. Simple steps to prevent victimization can improve senior safety.
By R. M. Dubuc | Published 1/30/2007 | Read more »
How children can use MySpace if they are supervised.
By Lourdes Portela | Published 1/18/2007 | Read more »
Do you have a family member or friend in the legal profession? Consider these neat gifts for the lawyer in your life.
By Angela Coleman | Published 11/7/2006 | Read more »
Identifying possible attempts of mail fraud is the first step, but it isn't always as easy as looking at a piece of mail; they come in clever disguises.
By Steve Thompson | Published 11/1/2006 | Read more »
After the Hurricane Katrina devistated the Gulf Coast there are many scams in opperation. Here's how to avoid many of them and links where you can give to the relief effort, or check out those who want you to give to them for the effort.
By Eliza Lynn Taylor | Published 9/20/2005 | Read more »
Telemarketing is huge industry. You can protect yourself from fraudulent telemarketers and reduce the number of telemarketing calls you receive. Here are the basics that everyone should know.
By James Clark | Published 10/30/2005 | Read more »
Innovative techniques to help overcome the obstacle of voicemail, which prevents sales appointments and business to business sales.
By John Quilico | Published 7/21/2005 | Read more »
When I worked in sales, people frequently asked me how I could stand hearing "no!" all of the time. While cold calling was not necessarily my favorite part of selling, it certainly was as not horrible as many people, some sales reps included, thought.
By Laura Evans | Published 7/7/2005 | Read more »
When you are dealing with a family member with advanced Alzheimer's, you need to danger proof your home. You will need to look at everything in your home from a different viewpoint. For family members with very advanced Alzheimer's, think about how you wo
By Katelyn Thomas | Published 2/18/2005 | Read more »
This research paper outlines whether the gender and request method of a solicitor has any impact on the donations received. Other factors studied includes group size, as well as requesting lower donation amounts.
By Sarah Maccarelli | Published 1/31/2006 | Read more »
Some of the more practical techniques I've used to steer clear of the technical loopholes that allow users to be taken advantage of on the internet.
By Christopher | Published 3/14/2006 | Read more »
A lesser known Manhattan Gem, Bryant Park has a lot to offer that you may not know about.
By Glenn Johnston | Published 9/29/2006 | Read more »
Canberra, Australia is culturally rich, giving the visitor a wide range of experiences to choose between. Or, why choose at all? Experience everything Canberra has to offer! Take seven days and cram everything into one unforgettable experience!
By Caged Heart Publishing | Published 10/23/2006 | Read more »
The online job search doesn't have to be a gamble with your personal information. A proactive job seeker can use the Internet as it is designed - for information they mine themselves. And that's where the real jobs are.
By Jeff Westover | Published 8/7/2006 | Read more »
Is a recent increase in members for the National Union of MIneworkers connected to lawsuits?
By J. West | Published 6/29/2006 | Read more »
More and more Internet scams are arising everyday. Somewhere, some way, somebody is out there trying to get all that you are worth and they are scheming of new ways to get your last red cent.
By Celin Childs | Published 6/21/2006 | Read more »
Tips for saving money, making money and keeping money.
By Marilisa Kinney Sachteleben | Published 2/28/2007 | Read more »
The home improvement contractor scam known as the "Traveler" has been around for decades, and consumer advocate Courtney Yelle estimates that they bilk consumers out of more than $20 million annually. Make sure you don't fall for the Traveler's scheme.
By Steve Thompson | Published 3/15/2007 | Read more »
Istanbul, like all large metropolises, has its share of people who want to part you from your money. Here are some typical scams and how to avoid them.
By Richard Carriero | Published 9/10/2007 | Read more »
This article promotes domain name investing and explains the process.
By Tonya Suther | Published 9/10/2007 | Read more »
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