Thursday, December 28, 2017
Albemarle Tradewinds - Taking the VooDoo out of Marketing
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Call Scott Perry at 252-312-2302
Wednesday, December 27, 2017
Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Monday, December 25, 2017
Sunday, December 24, 2017
Friday, December 22, 2017
PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM BEING RIPPED OFF!!
Well, here it is Christmas time again, time for presents and holiday cheer!! Some of us will give gifts to family and friends that they received in the past for Christmas, and rewrap them and give them to someone else. WELL, I am going to give you an article here that I did for the Daily Advance newspaper back in 1984!! So, I am rewrapping insurance advice just in case you did not read that article.....
Insurance is one of those necessary evils which everyone of us and our families must deal with if we want to or not..Many are forced on us by society, others are needed by us on a voluntary basis to protect something of value we care for. Once you become a member of the work force, you become wrapped up in the insurance dilemma that will last for the rest of your working life..Some types of insurance, such as Social Security, Health Insurance and retirement plans, we have no say-so about. Our employers make these decisions for us when they sign us up for their group insurance or retirement plans. You usually must go along with their choice, but you have the right to fully understand what the benefits are. After all, the money is still coming out of your paycheck every week to pay for these plans your boss says is good for you.
It is the bosses duty and responsibility you and the other employees know what their dollar is buying, not to hide information from you, but to make you aware of all the good and bad points of your coverage. It is better to find out now what your coverage is now rather than when you need it and find out it is not what you think you had.. It is bad enough that you have no voice in your insurance plans or how your money is being set up in your retirement plan, but when you buy your own personal insurance and still do not know what you are getting, well that is a crime!!Now, sure, you are not an insurance expert and you expect the person you are talking to about the policy to be knowledgeable and give you all the information you should have. After all, that person is a professional, right?? Or are they!!..Some agents just tell you that THEY WANT YOU TO KNOW, others sell you WHAT THEY WANT YOU TO HAVE..Very few times any say-so. This is wrong, protect yourself and your money better!! Whatever an agent tells you a certain policy will do, GET IT IN WRITING FROM THAT AGENT!!, a note signed by them, a computer printout or a brochure from that company explaining the benefits.. Above all KEEP ALL THOSE PAPERS, do not let the agent show them to you, then take them away.. You retain 100% of the information you see and only 25% of what you hear.. It is your money, demand ALL THE FACTS, good or bad. If you are still in doubt, call the agent's regional office or Home Office to check out what they tell you. Tell your agent you ae going to check on it, if they him-haw around or say do not do that.. FORGET THEM!! Do not deal with them!! PROTECT YOURSELF!! If you still want further advice, you can call the Insurance Department in Raleigh, or your own state capitol.. There, you can talk to someone impartial to that company.. Remember, the $$$$$'s you save could be your own.. Have a Merry Christmas and tell someone MERRY CHRISTMAS!! your face will not fall off, or you will not break out yelling ," THE MARTIANS HAVE LANDED".....If you would like to contact me with your insurance questions or concerns, call me at 252 202 5983, or my e-mail is--insdr@roadrunner.com-- Happy trails to you!!
Thursday, December 21, 2017
When Is It Necessary to Test For Mold? -- by Harry Cannon
Mold infestation
can be a very difficult thing to assess. Do I have a cold? Am I
purchasing something that can be a liability? Am I living in a mold
contaminated environment? Can I sell this property? These questions
can be answered quickly and cost effectively by a local contractor
through a nationally certified testing laboratory located throughout
the US.
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Foreclosure: Has the home been closed for a period of time? Are there musty odors? Are there spots on the walls that indicate some sort of growth?
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Rentals: In the off season, homes can be enclosed with stagnant air flow. Odors and mold growth can proliferate.
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Water Intrusion: Air condensation, pipe leaks, roof leaks, etc.? These can cause mold infestation.
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HVAC: Contamination quickly can spread through your HVAC system.
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Normal Conditions: We live in a high humidity and high moisture environment that promotes mold growth. Proactive treatments can prevent your home from derogatory air quality conditions.
How do we cost
effectively confirm mold contamination?
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Dwelling Management Solutions utilizes EMLab P&K for quick and reliable air quality and mold testing. Results can be laboratory tested and available within 36 hours. Pre-testing and post treatment testing are available.
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You can choose the extent of the testing protocol.
Contact Dwelling
Management Solutions for a test today. We provide proven mold
treatments with treatment certificates. 252.339.2489 or
www.dwellms.com.
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Whats in your diet -- Dec 2017 by Warren Green
I'm very pleased with the news that
Aldi's and Lidl's, major organic retailers will be locating stores in
Elizabeth City. They will be major upgrades in the quality of our
local organic food options. Let's dig a little deeper into those
options. Those companies are huge players in the global organic
market, and have identified Northeast N.C. As a market that can
support two of the top ten leaders in retail organic sales. I'll
accept their market research.
Because of their research the “Organic
Capital of the World” initiative is within reach. Our long growing
season, great transportation logistics, and now our new international
neighbors should serve as an incentive and wake up call to build
certified organic enterprises in our agriculture based economy, that
will be sustainable and a major contributor to the Northeast North
Carolina economy.
Here's why. Dr. Shimeng Liu, writing in
the Journal of Urban Economics, suggest that the regions where the
United States Government made land grants to universities back in the
1860's, have flourished in the 21st century. That
correlates with USDA economist Lyman Stone's assertion that
universities will be the savior of small towns, primarily because
they hire smart people that stay in the community and further the
institution's mission. The caveat is the mission. If educational
institutions desire community support, the institution must align
their curriculum to enhance the community. In Northeastern N.C.
That's AGRICULTURE.
Connecting the dots, ECSU's Non-Land
Grant status granted in February/2017, allows them to receive
agricultural resources from the U.S.D.A.'s $500 billion dollar farm
bill, and private agricultural interest. I've been lobbying for ECSU
to attempt to acquire (certified organic laboratory) accreditation so
that our local agriculture enterprises have a servicing agency in the
region and for that matter in the state. A certified lab guarantees
sustainability.
Local leadership must pay attention,
and this column will be used as a reminder.
Recently, I had an inquiry about high
tunnels. High tunnels are a low-cost technology used for producing
crops including vegetables and fruits. High tunnels protect the crops
from weather extremes, rainfall, pest and other factors that reduce
marketable yield and quality. I estimate that three high tunnels, can
yield approximately 17,000lbs or 8.5 tons of produce a year. Three
high tunnels can easily fit on an acre of land. And F.Y.I. robotic
systems are being developed by such entities as M.I.T. for maximum
yield, all underwritten by USDA Rural Development resources.
Finally, I envision small organic spin
farms (1-2 acres) popping up all over the region, with their owners
making their own deals, contributing clean food to America's food
chain, and providing sustainable enterprises and careers for
generations. “The Organic Capital of the World”.
Recalls:Multiple Turkey and Chicken
products made by Green Cuisine Est. P40299, for Trader Joe's.
Products were contaminated with
extraneous material, specifically hard silica and glass fragments.
Monday, December 18, 2017
Perquimans Holidays!
Now that we’ve survived the Thanksgiving weekend with its twin
dangers of too much good food and holiday shopping crowds, the full
swing of the festive season is upon us and nowhere more vigorously
than in Perquimans County! The first weekend in December is marked
by holiday kick-off events like the Grand Illumination on the first
Friday evening and the Perquimans County Christmas Parade on the
first Saturday. The Grand Illumination brings song and dance and
twinkling lights to the lawn of the historic County Courthouse. The
County Christmas Parade fills the streets with music and fun as
Perquimans businesses, organizations, clubs and individuals march
through downtown wishing friends and neighbors a joyous holiday
season. And, after the parade, Historic Market Street turns out in
festive attire and invites parade spectators to wander down the
street, admiring the holiday decorations, meeting neighbors, enjoying
music and refreshments.
And that’s just the first weekend! The December calendar is
crowded with events, celebrations, occasions and revels. The
Newbold-White House, oldest brick house in the region, holds its
Colonial Christmas Open House, complete with wassail and yule log
bonfires on December 8th. The Albemarle Community
Orchestra performs its “True Meaning of Christmas” concert at the
Carolina Moon Theatre on December 15th. Trinity Bells
plays a Christmas Concert at the Albemarle Plantation on December
14th.
Churches offer holiday concerts and fellowship throughout the month.
Highlights include the Up River Friend’s “Sweet Christmas Story”
musical and meal on December 9th. Hertford Methodist
Church invites the public to a “True Meaning of Christmas”
Concert and Carol Sing on December 16th. First Baptist
Church has a Christmas play and dinner on December 16th.
Holy Trinity Episco0al Church has a Festival of Lessons and Carols on
December 17th, featuring the Trinity Bells.
Ok, I’m running out of space here, but have not even begun to touch
the surface of the holiday celebrations. For a more complete list,
constantly updated, please go to the Community Calendar at
www.visitperquimans.com.
Thank you and Happy Holidays!
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Saturday, December 16, 2017
Friday, December 15, 2017
Art in the Albemarle Area - By Talmage Dunn
November!!
What a wonderful month, the colors have changed on all the leaves,
there is a cool crispness in the air, and arts and craft fairs
abound! Everyone is getting ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It
is one of the favorite times of the year to be an artist and
craftsman. If the opportunity arises please take the time to support
our local artists and craftsmen at the myriad of fairs and shows in
our area.
In
this issue I would like to continue addressing the concept of Artists
Trading Cards (ATCs). ATCs are
very popular as miniature pieces of fine art. If do a search, you
will find that there are competitions on these minis. There are some
studios that will be offering classes on making and trading ATCs. I
will be covering one such class for the month of December. I put an
ATC along with any work that I ship or trade. I also have a few to
give away when I go to art shows or with work I may happen to sell.
Along
with making ATCs I would like to address anotherv area of art,
especially of interest at this time of year, painting your own
greeting cards. Of course, you can go out and buy a kit of cards. In
that kit you will get blanks to paint on (watercolors, acrylics, or
whatever medium you choose to use), tape to attach to the folded
card, and an envelope.
I
like to save a little of my coin so I make my own cards.
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I cut my watercolor/acrylic paper or board to a 4” x 6” size.
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I then proceed to tape it on a stiff board or card stock (only cover about 1/8” of the card, this is the border).
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I then proceed to create my painting. This can be watercolor or acrylic. Sometimes I even add a bit of glitter.
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I then cut a piece of card stock or watercolor paper to a size that will hold my painted card, (I use a 5” x 6” piece of stock)
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I attach my painted card to the folded paper using double sided tape.
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Inscribe a verse, a note, or something of meaning to the one receiving the card.
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Send it off!
You
will have hours of fun making your own greeting cards. It is relaxing
and illuminating. It becomes an act of putting something of yourself
into a card especially painted for someone near and dear to you. If
you have never done this before, I encourage you to get yourself a
kit, (usually you have to go on-line or to an art store), break out
your paints and have fun!!
I
have included, as an example, an autumn leaves card that I painted.
This painting took me about an hour to paint and then another fifteen
minutes or so to place on the card. As with any other project, your
first time will be a challenge. However, the more you paint them, the
faster and better you will get. Don't rush.... have fun with this
project!
Don't
forget the First Friday Art Walk in Elizabeth City. Also, check out
the art classes offered in and around your county.
Feel
free to contact me by e-mail bowhuntor@yahoo.com
or by phone 252-267-5437. Talmage Dunn, Artist.
