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At some point, nearly every vacuum cleaner needs to have a little work done on it. Often, it is simple parts, like a new filter, a different hose, or even the belt. Many of these parts are easy to change at home with a few basic tools and an hour or so of time. To get started with this, vacuum owners should obtain the replacement part and clear space to take the unit apart in. Access The Belt After clearing space to work in, the first step is to make sure that the unit is turned off and unplugged. Once it has been unplugged, the next step is to remove the floor brush from the unit. The floor brush, such as the Power Nozzle, often has a small belt on the underside that […]

Bankruptcy is a powerful tool for restructuring personal finances, discharging oppressive debt, and granting the “poor but unfortunate debtor” a fresh start. While there are several different methods for filing bankruptcy found in the various chapters of the Bankruptcy Code, the most popular is a liquidation bankruptcy found in Chapter 7. If you need a refresher on Chapter 7 or just some common knowledge, simply follow this link for the basics. It’s Time to Start Fresh A Chapter 7 is an “erase-your-debts-and-start-fresh” bankruptcy. In a Chapter 7, non-exempt property is taken and sold to pay creditors. Any debt that is not paid is discharged, as long as it has not been excluded by law or by the bankruptcy court, such as a child support debt. There are many benefits to Chapter 7, so […]

Have you heard the news? In September, the bankrupt soul singer Dionne Warwick filed a lawsuit against the United States and State of California to discharge federal and state taxes dating back to 1991. Warwick had previously been granted a Chapter 7 discharge by a New Jersey bankruptcy court in July, and now seeks a determination by the bankruptcy court that her tax debt was included in that discharge. The Internal Revenue Service filed a claim in Warwick’s bankruptcy totaling almost $7 million and the State of California filed claims at over $3 million. Warwick’s attorneys assert that all of her federal and state tax debts were included in the July discharge order. They stated that all of the taxes claimed owed by the IRS and State of California were assessed more than […]

Mathematically, or even scientifically, I’m not sure whether there is such thing as a Pythagorean Oval, but in the images below you’ll see how a supposed Pythagorean Oval can be created using the calculations of Pythagoras’ Theorem. Step 1 Step 1 is easy. Simply create your 3 by 4 rectangle. Step 2 Now, divide your 3 by 4 square to create your Pythagorean 3, 4, 5 Triangle. Step 3 Now we display the theorem which states that a2 + b2 = c2 based on a right angle triangle. So we’ve all seen this before; probably in high school, maybe later; maybe while studying Sacred Geometry or you’ve heard of it through Masonry. Either way, the equation is, the hypotenuse squared will be equal to the length of the other 2 sides squared. in […]

Every now and then someone wants to figure out the worldwide average time of birth. Not only that, but the average birth of people in different nations. The sad part about this type of research is that apparently it’s never been done. Do a simple search on Google or any other search engines for “average time of birth” and tell me what you get – nothing. You’ll see stats related to average day of birth, or the average age of new mothers – things like that, but no actual information that will give us an average of the times of the day a person was born. Not good. But the reason I’m writing this is in the hopes that some day in the future, someone will leave a comment with this statistic although […]

Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code is a voluntary bankruptcy used to repay all or some of an individual’s debts. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is only available to individuals (not corporations) who have a regular income. A Little About Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Chapter 13 is often called a “wage earner’s plan.” Chapter 13 can stop a foreclosure or repossession and allow the individual time to make payments over three to five years. Repayment Plan The main feature of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the repayment plan, which must be approved by the bankruptcy court (known as “conformation” of the plan). Within 15 days of the filing of the Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition, the debtor must file a proposed plan to repay creditors over three to five years. The debtor must make the first payment […]

When it comes to bankruptcy, there are several types you can apply for like Chapter 7, Chapter 11 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 is the most commonly filed bankruptcy. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is called a “liquidation” bankruptcy and is used by individuals, partnerships, or corporations that have no hope for repairing their financial situation and repaying creditors. During a Chapter 7 case, all of the property is liquidated in accordance with the rules of the federal Bankruptcy Code and the proceeds are used to pay creditors. State and federal laws allow individual debtors to keep property necessary for the financial restructuring process during Chapter 7 bankruptcy. These laws are commonly known as “exemptions” and allow debtors to protect a reasonable amount of equity in vehicles, homes, household furniture, clothing, electronics, tools […]

I can’t tell you how often people think that the little noises in their walls are insects when in fact it’s a huge sign they need specialized mice control. So earlier this week I was in Ancaster at a client’s house where she clearly needed mice control or the walls in her home were going to eventually be completely ruined. She was hearing frequent little scratching in her walls in various parts of her home and she decided to give us a call. After I arrived and the home owner explained her problem to me I decided to take a little visit to the attic to see what I could find, if anything. Well I wasn’t surprised. What I found is what we in the animal control industry like to call a mouse […]

Here’s the mercury symbol most familiar with astrology. ☿ This link will give you the ascii code for all the astrological symbols.

Foul odors are one of the biggest problems that many homeowners and even apartment residents face. The odors can come from anything, such as overcooked or spoiled food, or even dirty laundry. Treating this kind of problem often requires covering up the smell with sprays, candles, or even opening the windows to let fresh air in. This does help, but it often only covers up the smell. Find The Source Of The Odor Depending on the odor, it may be hard to pinpoint exactly where it is coming from. For example, a single spoiled item in the trash bin can cause an entire room to smell foul. Finding the source of the smell and removing it from the home can have an immediate impact on freshing the air, however, it will still be […]