It is an unfortunate reality that there are unscrupulous people out there who wish to take advantage of trusting individuals and families. People commit scams for many reasons, disguising themselves as respectable agents or corporations when in truth they are just out to steal your money and run.
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California is the state of dreams, the home of Disneyland, Barbie dolls, and Apple Computers. Besides being one of the largest states in the USA, California is known for its sunny beaches, forests, and unique adventures. It’s diverse in culture as much as it is in the landscape. This city offers a little bit of everything and you will not be able to see all it has to offer even if you live your whole life exploring it. Another thing to keep in mind is if you’re a fan of Avocados, then this is the state for you; they even have an Avocado festival every year. Here are a few fun activities that you can enjoy when in California.
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As summer nears and as we being to plan our vacations, I would like to share with you some tips to avoid getting scammed. By now, all of us have received fake phone calls and emails claiming that we have won a free vacation. So many people have been victimized by these scams. The Federal Trade Commission offers the following tips to avoid being scammed:
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Sea Side Heights NJ, Senator Jim Holzapfel and Assemblymen Dave Wolfe and Greg McGuckin (all R-10) said Governor Phil Murphy should listen to the concerns of homeowners and small businesses owners along the Jersey Shore who are raising the alarm about the impacts already being felt due to a tax increase the Governor approved last year on short-term beach rentals.
“You shouldn’t have to be a millionaire like Governor Murphy to vacation down the shore,” said Holzapfel. “To charge a family that already stretch to pay thousands for a summer vacation an extra ten to fourteen percent in rental taxes is ridiculous. We’re already hearing that potential customers are responding to the new tax by booking at a much slower pace, which is concerning to the many tourism-driven businesses that make the bulk of their income during the summer months.”
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FEBRUARY 12, 2016, 5:54 PM LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2016, 5:57 PM
BY STEVE JANOSKI
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD
RIDGEWOOD — A village couple hoping to slip North Jersey’s winter chill got more than they bargained for last week after their cruise ship, destined for the Bahamas, sailed into a North Atlantic storm packing hurricane-force winds and towering waves.
Lou and Linda Lembo are no strangers to the sea — together they’ve gone on 18 cruises which have taken them to Alaska, across Europe, and to a number of Caribbean islands.
But their journey aboard the hulking 1,141-foot Anthem of the Seas, which departed Feb. 6 from Bayonne, was a bit more “interesting” due to a tempest that struck late Sunday afternoon.
