Category Archives: Trend Watch

LifeHacks: when you need socks for high heels.

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Amy Barnes

Pantyhose does not always work – especially when wearing heels with pants or leggings. In fact, there’s another alternative to using hose or hose stockings – One Easy Trick not often taught, but instead learned through trial and error – and need. Read this article for more information. Continue reading →

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Not just identity theft: 4 reasons landlords require SSNs

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Amy Barnes

There’s a boogieman in town, and it’s called “identity theft.” Landlords will cite identity theft when asking for your SSN, but there are actually a few other reasons. Eviction – SSNs are used for a federally-required search of a military … Continue reading →

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In-app ads: the new shareware?

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Amy Barnes

Just a brief missive as I sit here waking up, noticing that a Solitaire app now has ads… The battle for monetization is on; first software developers tried to sell licenses, then they tried ShareWare / DonationWare, and now it’s … Continue reading →

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What is the Notification Dept, Risk Matrix, and Merchant Services?

Posted on May 25, 2017 by Amy Barnes

Did you receive a call from “the Notification Dept” of “Merchant Services” advising of a “risk matrix” change? It is NOT your merchant services company calling! The caller will give over a code of letters and/or numbers, and advise that … Continue reading →

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Scam Alert: PowerBall does not have a Facebook lottery.

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Amy Barnes

ATLANTA – December 7, 2015 — Claims of a fictitious Facebook lottery are cropping up once again, replete with the usual bad grammar, punctuation errors, and broken English. This time, users from Marietta and other areas of Cobb and Fulton County … Continue reading →

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