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Value of Old Webster's Dictionary?
Addition: Site: http://www.book-collecting-tips.com/old-book-values.html

 

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Value of Old Webster's Dictionary?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. You can check online for old book collectors, on EBay, Craig's List and other retail sites for...

 

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Information on Porcelain Doll?
DOLLS An easy online search for porcelain doll values will produce many answers. Keep in mind that just because a doll may be fancy, old, inherited, etc., it most probably has little value as most are mass produced in the thousands and very often include the...

 

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Treating a Pimple on Dog's Rectum?
The bump may be cancerous, especially as it bleeds. Only your vet can test and provide the correct treatment. Suggest you take your dog to your vet now!

 

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Value of 1884 German Encyclopedias?
Your set may be valuable depending on the condition, content etc. You can take the books to a local auction house and old book collectors for a possible evaluation. You also can search online-EBay, Craigs List, etc., and this site for possible value: http://www...

 

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Value of People and Places A to Z Encyclopedia?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Getting Rid of Crows?
Crows and jays are just doing what they are designed to do this time of year-the males make a great noise to tell everyone else they have arrived and dont mess with us, we are ready for mating!!! You can shoot large water cannons at the trees, go hunting and...

 

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14th Birthday Ideas for Small Apartment?
A very easy online search for teen birthday ideas will produce many sites with lots of great ideas and themes!

 

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What Is a Bull Snake?
Bull snake (Pituophis catenifer), North American constrictor snake of the family Colubridae. These snakes are called bull snakes over much of their range; however, in the western United States they are often called gopher snakes. Bull snakes are rather heavy...

 

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Getting Rid of Moldy Smell in Fridge?
Another possibility is that the newish fridge has a problem on its own. You can try to rid the smell by tossing EVERYTHING out, nothing left in the fridge, and then washing the entire inside-this site has a complete explanation and step by step directions: http...

 

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How Does Mold Spread?
Mold spores spread on air currents and land anywhere in a house. However, the spots where mold spores may land must be conducive for the spores to survive and thrive, i.e., damp and preferably dark. There may be other areas of your house that are damp, etc...

 

Value of Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedias

Value of Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedias?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Value of Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedias

Value of Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedias?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Keeping a Trailer Warm With No Heaters?
Consider propane heaters.

 

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Value of Encyclopedia Americana Including Yearbooks?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Selling Vintage Encyclopedias?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Value of Americana Encyclopedia?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Value Funk & Wagnalls Encyclopedia Set?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Value of 1994 Colliers Encyclopedias?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Eligibility for Social Security Survivor Benefits?
Only the SSA can answer your question and make changes. You can call or make an appointment with your local SSA office.

 

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Selling Trees for Lumber?
Many people want to have trees removed from their property. Often someone tells them that tree removal services will pay them to remove trees from their property. Unfortunately, they face many problems: *Tree removal companies are not interested in paying the...

 

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Survivors Benefits and Student Loans in Default?
Only SSA can answer your question-you can call or make an appointment with your local office.

 

Kitten Coughing and Sneezing

Kitten Coughing and Sneezing?
When you adopt a pet, you also adopt the responsibility for medical care. Please find a way to take your kitty to a vet now as it appears she has an infection that will only become worse and require much more expensive medical care.

 

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Value of 1979 Funk and Wagnalls Encyclopedia?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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15th Birthday Party Ideas?
A very easy online search for teen birthday ideas will produce many sites with lots of great ideas and themes!

 

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Value of Encyclopedia Americana?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Selling Trees on Land?
Many people want to have trees removed from their property. Often someone tells them that tree removal services will pay them to remove trees from their property. Unfortunately, they face many problems: *Tree removal companies are not interested in paying the...

 

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Treating House After Dog Had Parvo?
A very easy online search for how to clean after parvo produces many answers. You can try a search yourself and this helpful site: http://www.dogforums.com/dog-health-questions/27870-parvo-clean-up.html

 

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Roof Repair Assistance for Low Income Homeowner?
SENIORS-National Council On Aging (NCOA) US Administration on Aging 800.677.1116 www.eldercare.gov-financial, employment, legal & caregiving help The National Counseling On Aging has a free resource site: www.BenefitsCheckUp.org This site is a confidential...

 

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Home Repair Assistance for Low Income Families?
SENIORS-National Council On Aging (NCOA) US Administration on Aging 800.677.1116 www.eldercare.gov-financial, employment, legal & caregiving help The National Counseling On Aging has a free resource site: www.BenefitsCheckUp.org This site is a confidential...

 

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Collecting Back Child Support?
You certainly have the right to try to collect financial remuneration for the expenses of raising your grandson. Unfortunately, hiring an attorney is the most realistic way to recover your costs as the research and litigation will take time and can be quite...

 

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Disability and Back Child Support?
I strongly suggest that you find the answer to your question NOW; do not wait until your ex-wife receives the back due disability. You can make an appointment with SSA (if the disability is SSA, if not, contact the correct disability entity), bring all required...

 

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Selling Trees to a Lumber Company?
Many people want to have trees removed from their property. Often someone tells them that tree removal services will pay them to remove trees from their property. Unfortunately, they face many problems: *Tree removal companies are not interested in paying the...

 

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Rights of Person Holding a Power of Attorney?
I strongly suggest that your friend hire an attorney experienced in her daughters legal problems and POAs. A POA addresses only medical and legal issues regarding the daughter, not access to the home, etc. A letter from your friends attorney will have much...

 

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Banana Pudding for 150 People?
Choose a banana pudding recipe-divide each ingredient by the number of servings for the recipe. Then just multiply each ingredient by 150.

 

Age and Value of New Book of Knowledge

Age and Value of New Book of Knowledge?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Washer Only Spins When Empty?
Your landlord or landlady is responsible for the washer, not you. They should fix or replace.

 

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Post Office Lost Package?
Mailing any thing outside of the continental US is simply taking a chance; prior success is no guarantee. If you did not insure your package, the USPO will not do much, if anything, for you.

 

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Value of Imperial Encyclopaedic Dictionary?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Value of Encyclopedia Britannica 3?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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SSI and Inheritance?
SSI requires you to report any income, including inheritance-the site below provides more information: https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/

 

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Becoming a Longshoreman?
The Longshoremens Union decides who is accepted or not. Stamps have nothing to do with admittance. Typically, a Longshore Union applicant must have many years of experience before being accepted into the union and then obtaining the better jobs. The WikiHow...

 

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Financial Assistance for Home Drain Pipe Repairs?
SENIORS-National Council On Aging (NCOA) US Administration on Aging 800.677.1116 www.eldercare.gov-financial, employment, legal & caregiving help The National Counseling On Aging has a free resource site: www.BenefitsCheckUp.org This site is a confidential...

 

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Home Repair Assistance for Low Income Families?
SENIORS-National Council On Aging (NCOA) US Administration on Aging 800.677.1116 www.eldercare.gov-financial, employment, legal & caregiving help The National Counseling On Aging has a free resource site: www.BenefitsCheckUp.org This site is a confidential...

 

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Value of The Children's Encyclopedia?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Value of Vintage Reference Books?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Responsibilities of a Power of Attorney?
A POA does not cover responsibilities for any funeral expenses; it usually addresses only medical and financial issues. You are not responsible for any funeral expenses unless you decide to pay for part or all of a funeral, etc. You should not make any final...

 

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Home Repair Assistance for Low Income Families?
SENIORS-National Council On Aging (NCOA) US Administration on Aging 800.677.1116 www.eldercare.gov-financial, employment, legal & caregiving help The National Counseling On Aging has a free resource site: www.BenefitsCheckUp.org This site is a confidential...

 

Value of Leonardo Collection Sister Francis Doll

Value of Leonardo Collection Sister Francis Doll?
An easy online search for porcelain doll values will produce many answers. Keep in mind that just because a doll may be fancy, old, inherited, etc., it most probably has little value as most are mass produced in the thousands and very often include the rather...

 

Value of Encyclopedia Britannica 1768 - books in bookcase

Value of Encyclopedia Britannica 1768?
If you have an actual 1768 set, it may be valuable and you can get a value estimate at an auction house. However, the 1768 set was reprinted in 1971 and was designed to look as the authentic original, stains and all. If you have the 1971 print, it is worthless...

 

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Retaining Medicaid Health Coverage When Moving?
If your nephew has already graduated from high school, his Social Security Survivors benefits end at graduation/18 years or 19 years if he is still in high school. SS Survivors benefits do not continue for college. Your nephew should contact the SS office to...

 

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Low Income Housing Grants or Loans?
SENIORS & DISABLED-National Council On Aging (NCOA) US Administration on Aging 800.677.1116 www.eldercare.gov-financial, employment, legal & caregiving help The National Counseling On Aging has a free resource site: www.BenefitsCheckUp.org This site is a confidential...

 

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Extra Cleaning Charges for Vacation Rental Property?
I agree-require a large cleaning fee at first and then refund a set amount to refund if the places are completely clean. The refund will be credited after the places are inspected. If there is ANY PROBLEM, no refund at all! Put this specifically in the rental...

 

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Requirements for Getting a Lifeguard's License?
Your local American Red Cross office provides information and training for lifeguard and other goals. You can access this website for further information: http://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/lifeguarding

 

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Collecting and Using Social Security Survivor Benefits?
Your friend can certainly apply for survivor benefits for her grandchildren. She must apply now as benefits are only paid from the date of application. She can make an appointment at her local Social Security Administration; she should bring all pertinent papers...

 

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Getting Rid of Fleas on a Cat?
My husband is an entomologist so I speak with first hand knowledge and experience. The first and very important step is to take your pet to your veterinarian to make certain the only problem is fleas. There are many other medical problems that could be affecting...

 

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Trees to Remove in Lumber City?
Many people want to have trees removed from their property. Often someone tells them that tree removal services will pay them to remove trees from their property. Unfortunately, they face many problems: *Tree removal companies are not interested in paying the...

 

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Power of Attorney for Someone in Prison?
Unfortunately, as your boyfriend is still legally married, there is little you can legally do with a POA in this situation. I strongly suggest that you immediately consult with an attorney to understand what the POA means and what legal standing you may or...

 

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Value of Funk and Wagnalls Encyclopedias?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Value of Old Encyclopedias?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Value of Encyclopedia Britannica?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Moving and Not Taking Fleas With Me?
Fleas must have animal blood to survive and breed. They can live on human blood but do not survive long or breed. They do not live or breed on old furniture but any furniture can have fleas that have fallen from an animal, etc., and jump on humans. If your...

 

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Removing Cigarette Smoke Smell from House?
It is almost impossible to remove cigarette smoke, gasses and particles from a home. There are three types of cigarette pollution from smoking in the home: *Unburned or partially burned cigarette particles that fall from the cigarette onto surfaces. *Cigarette...

 

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Sharing Living Expenses?
From your question, it is obvious that your friend and you have not had a clear discussion and developed a future plan about money. You can approach the problem in at least two ways, depending upon how your friend may react to his financial problems and your...

 

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Understanding Crochet Instructions?
Mark decreases simply means that you should mark each decrease with a different color yarn, stitch clip, etc., to avoid problems later in the crochet pattern.

 

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Are Black Snakes Harmful to Dogs?
Snakes will usually not attack any person or animal unless they are threatened or actually attacked. Your black snakes are probably rat snakes-about 6.5-7 feet. They are not venomous and always hibernate all winter, starting very soon in your area. Your dogs...

 

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Furnace Repair Assistance for Low Income Homeowners?
LOW INCOME HOME REPAIR There are government agencies that help low income families, however, they are often difficult to find. A very easy online search for home repair low income family produced many responses. You can try a search yourself and this very helpful...

 

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Changing Name on Social Security Survivor's Check?
Only Social Security can answer your question about changing your name. You must go to your local SSA office to start the name change process; make sure you have all required papers with you. Note that survivor benefits stop at age 18; benefits may continue...

 

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Touching Up Handle of Vintage Celine Bag?
A good shoe repair shop will be able to clean, repair, update, etc., your bag.

 

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Finding a Quilt Maker?
Contact quilting shops, quilt museums, quilt magazines etc.

 

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Tiny Black Flying Bugs in Dry Food Goods?
Pantry bugs-beetles, grain moths, etc., occur in all types of packaged foods and we often bring them home in our purchases. My entomologist husband says the best plan for you now to eradicate your current invaders and prevent all new attacks: **Throw out all...

 

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Sharing Living Expenses with a Partner?
There are no easy or quick answers to your situation. The living arrangement and financial information you both have provided here is not thorough enough for even a professional financial counselor to provide guidance and answers to your concerns. There are...

 

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Remedy for Scratching Dog?
There are many reasons why your dog scratches; the scratching itself is only a symptom of the real problem. If you do not know the reason for your dogs problem, you will not be able to provide the correct treatment. Your friend is obviously suffering! Please...

 

Converting All Purpose Flour into Cake Flour

Converting All Purpose Flour into Cake Flour
Cake flour is different than all purpose flour: *Cake flour has less protein (7.5-9%) and all purpose flour has a higher protein count (12%). The lower protein count results in a softer and more tender cake. *Cake flour is milled to a finer grain, is whiter...

 

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Removing Rotten Meat Smell from Freezer?
An unfortunately common problem in fridges and freezers is biofilm-microorganisms attach to the wall, smell horrible and are almost impossible to remove. A type of biofilm is plaque on our teeth, fortunately easy to remove. When the biofilm forms on the fridge...

 

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Financial Assistance Getting Heating for Low Income Homeowner?
There are government agencies that help low income families, however, they are often difficult to find. A very easy online search for home repair low income family produced many responses. You can try a search yourself and this very helpful federal government...

 

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Financial Assistance Getting Heating for Low Income Homeowner?
There are government agencies that help low income families, however, they are often difficult to find. A very easy online search for home repair low income family produced many responses. You can try a search yourself and this very helpful federal government...

 

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Getting Rid of Unseen Biting Bugs?
If the problem is fleas, they will die off in a few weeks as long as your friend has no contact with any pet or flea infected area. If there are inside pets, avoiding fleas is more difficult: Unfortunately, the only effective way to avoid fleas in the home...

 

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Duties of a Person with Power of Attorney?
There are several types of a POA and each POA may have specific requirements regarding legal and medical issues. In this case, the hospital is trying to protect itself and limit all communication to the POA. However, each POA can be different. I strongly suggest...

 

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Repairing a Sun Faded Spot on Jacket?
The sun, especially shining for such a long time on the jacket, has essentially bleached the material. Some fabrics can lose color from even a day of sun exposure. You can try dying the jacket, however, there may be a problem in how the dye affects the bleached...

 

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Value of Encyclopedia Britannica?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Giving Set of Encyclopedias Away?
You may find it difficult to find someone to take your set. Encyclopedias published after 1923 are worthless; even Goodwill and Salvation Army wont take them so they end up in landfill. Everything is now online and updated constantly so people are not interested...

 

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Personal Property Dispute After Parent's Death?
NB: Before you try a surprise attack, please discuss the problem with your local police department as they may not want to be involved, even as an escort. Even if you are able to gain access to the house, you may have a problem locating exactly what you want...

 

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Personal Property Dispute After Parent's Death?
Unfortunately, I think you should retain an attorney to protect your interests in this sad situation. The attorney you choose should specialize in estate and POA matters and should not be connected to your problem in any way. Initially, your attorney can send...

 

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Home Repair Help for Low Income Homeowners?
The National Counseling On Aging has a free resource site: www.BenefitsCheckUp.org This site is a confidential and free and easy resource service to help people 55 years and older locate and apply for benefits. There are numerous financial assistance programs...

 

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Getting Rid of Ants Outside?
My entomologist spouse also notes: After your current ant population dies from the poison, new ants from other areas will move in to set up new colonies. You will probably have an ongoing battle as long as you live in your house. Difficult, I know-if all creatures...

 

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Getting Rid of Ants Outside?
Checked with my entomologist spouse on this: The ants will not eat grits; they prefer sweet and other resources. If they did eat grits and water, the grits would expand and kill the ant before ever getting to a queen. The only way to kill the ants and queen...

 

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Tiny Black Biting Bugs?
Please see your doctor immediately for your bug problem-bring a copy of your question here for your doctor to read. Your doctor will examine you and can recommend a referral to a specialist, if needed, or the county health department to identify and provide...

 

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Value of Encyclopedia International, Crolier, 1963?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Shared Child Custody and Social Security Disability?
Only SSA can answer your question. You can make an appointment with the local office and bring copies of all information with you to verify the custody agreement.

 

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Social Security Survivor Benifits?
If you have actual legal guardianship of your nephew, you can apply to the Social Security Administration to change all future checks to your name and address. Make an appointment with your local SSA and bring all relevant papers-birth certificate, legal papers...

 

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Value of Webster's Dictionary?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. You can check online for old book collectors, on EBay, Craig's List and other retail sites for...

 

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Finding Someone to Cut Trees for the Lumber?
Many people want to have trees removed from their property. Often someone tells them that tree removal services will pay them to remove trees from their property. Unfortunately, they face many problems: *Tree removal companies are not interested in paying the...

 

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Value of a Webster's Dictionary?
Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. You can search online, EBay, Craigs List, etc., and this site for possible value: http://www.book-collecting-tips.com/old-book-values.html

 

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Receiving Survivor Benefits?
Not sure what you mean by survivors benefits? Your legal will determines to whom and exactly how you want all monies, possessions, land, etc., distributed. If there is no will upon your death, the state in which you lived will start the probate process which...

 

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Killing Fleas With Mothballs?
Unfortunately, the only effective way to avoid fleas in the home is to either not have pets or have only inside pets; humans can bring fleas inside also. Cats and dogs carry fleas from the outside-other animals, yards, etc., and then bring fleas and flea eggs...

 

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Receiving Survivor Benefits While Attending College?
Only the SSA can fully answer your question, however, if you are now receiving Social Security Administration Survivors benefits, they continue until age 18 and high school graduation or 19 for late graduation. Survivors benefits do not continue beyond the...

 

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Value of Popular Mechanics Encyclopedia?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Remedy for Hair Falling Out?
There could be many reasons for your hair loss. Please see your doctor as soon as possible for an evaluation and possible medical treatment to resolve the problem.

 

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Acting as POA for Someone in Prison?
As a fiance, you have no legal standing in anything regarding your fiance; a marriage is another matter entirely. I strongly suggest that you consult with an attorney immediately, but not with an attorney connected with your fiance in any way. There are complicated...

 

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Cleaning Fluids for Clothes or Upholstery?
I did a search for Trichloroethane or methyl chloroform. The most important information is that it is a nervous system depressant, among many other problems, and causes ozone depletion. Use as a solvent has been almost phased out all over the Earth. You can...

 

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Value of Encyclopedia of Games?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Natural Remedies for Fleas?
My husband is an entomologist so I speak with first hand knowledge and experience. The first and very important step is to take your pet to your veterinarian to make certain the only problem is fleas. There are many other medical problems that could be affecting...

 

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Repair Assistance for Low Income Homeowners?
There are government agencies that help low income families, however, they are often difficult to find. A very easy online search for home repair low income family produced many responses. You can try a search yourself and this very helpful federal government...

 

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Identifying Source of Awful Smell in House?
Your daughter may have purchased a very expensive problem, along with the house. There are many reasons for house odors and animals and sewage are only two. Other possible problems could be kept animals other than cats, dead animal decay liquids that seeped...

 

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Value of Encyclopedia Britannica?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Paying Child Support?
An answer would depend on several legal factors that you have not presented here: federal & state rules, the particulars of the current child support order, etc. You should contact your attorney and/or the child support agency for an answer.

 

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Identifying a Tiny Brown Bug?
My husband, the entomologist, identifies your bug as a harmless (to humans) grain beetle-one type of many! Eats grain, flours, cereals, etc. You should check your kitchen for all possible sources of contagion. A good plan is to completely clean your pantry...

 

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Source of Rotten Garbage Odor in Garage?
As you have had the bad smell for years in one area, you may have a sewer leak or other sewer problem, or a dead animal in or underneath the garage. The problem with organic odors is that they seep into wood structures and then the wood can smell bad for years...

 

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Home Repair Assistance for Low Income Families?
The National Counseling On Aging has a free resource site: www.BenefitsCheckUp.org This site is a confidential and free and easy resource service to help people 55 years and older locate and apply for benefits. There are numerous financial assistance programs...

 

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Home Repair Assistance for Low Income Families?
The National Counseling On Aging has a free resource site: www.BenefitsCheckUp.org This site is a confidential and free and easy resource service to help people 55 years and older locate and apply for benefits. There are numerous financial assistance programs...

 

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Getting Help After a House Fire?
The National Counseling On Aging has a free resource site: www.BenefitsCheckUp.org This site is a confidential and free and easy resource service to help people 55 years and older locate and apply for benefits. There are numerous financial assistance programs...

 

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Identifying a Tiny Brown Bug?
The picture of the bug is too small to identify. A bed bug is a bit larger and fatter than this bug. It would help to know your city and state and the date of your picture.

 

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Not Taking Roaches Along When Moving?
Roaches are difficult to completely erradicate and require constant vigilance to remove. Unfortunately, no matter what roach avoidance method you try, you will most probably take some roaches to your next home. However, the best plan is to check through each...

 

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Spaghetti Supper for 300 to 400 People?
Easy-Find regular recipes for spaghetti sauce, meatballs and pasta, then calculate each ingredient needed for one serving in each recipe. The amounts of each ingredient you need for one serving are then simply multiplied by the total servings you need e.g. 1...

 

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Repair Assistance for Low Income Homeowner?
The National Counseling On Aging has a free resource site: www.BenefitsCheckUp.org This site is a confidential and free and easy resource service to help people 55 years and older locate and apply for benefits. There are numerous financial assistance programs...

 

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Value of Encyclopedia Britannica?
The set may have some value depending upon condition and if collectors are interested in the era. You can check EBay, Craigs List, book collectors and auction houses in your area or in large cities, etc., for possible values. There are many old and rare book...

 

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Finding Free Tree Cutting and Removal?
Many people want to have trees removed from their property. Often someone tells them that tree removal services will pay them to remove trees from their property. Unfortunately, they face many problems: *Tree removal companies are not interested in paying the...

 

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Remedy for Dog's Itchy Skin?
Could be any number of problems-mites ringworm, infectious, hereditary, etc. Please take her to your vet immediately for help! Try another vet if needed! She is obviously suffering from the itch and constant scratching.

 

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Value of Old Encyclopedias?
Encyclopedias published before 1923 may have some value depending upon age and condition. You can search online for book collectors, contact auction houses in your area and this site: http://www.book-collecting-tips.com/old-book-values.html

 

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ASPCA Mobile Truck Schedule?
Contact ASPCA directly as their schedule can change.

 

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Eliminating Underarm Odor?
A dermatologist will evaluate your problem and provide direction and possible prescription and over the counter medications to help you.

 

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Ripening Green Tomatoes?
Ripen green tomatoes in a paper bag with an apple or banana to speed the process. But to keep tomatoes fresher longer, keep them sitting in a cool, dry place' not in the fridge!

 

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Sharing Expenses With Boyfriend?
Your friend has a great set-up: a live-in care taker for his son, cook, dietitian, house keeper, etc. Now that your friend is soon to retire he may feel uncertain about his finances and wants you to pay rent (additional retirement money) and certainly to continue...

 

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Sewer Pipe Repair Assistance for Low Income Homeowner?
There are government agencies that help low income families, however, they are often difficult to find. A very easy online search for home repair low income family produced many responses. You can try a search yourself and this very helpful federal government...

 

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Locating the Source of Odor in House?
You might have a dead animal in your basement, attic, walls, etc. A pest control company can remove the body, however, that may not be the end of the odor. Decaying bodies leave liquid that seeps into a wood structure. Sometimes removing the body will eliminate...

 

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Child Support and Deceased Parent?
Only the SSA can correctly answer your question. You can contact the office by phone and also schedule an appointment in an office near you.

 

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French Bread for a Crowd?
An average sized loaf of French bread has about 10 servings or slices. You can decide how many slices you would serve per person, such as 2, calculate the total loaves needed for 150 servings: 2 slices per person = 5 servings per loaf, 150 divided by 5 = 30...

 

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Plum Pudding Recipe?
Plum Pudding is not made with fresh or canned plums but rather with dried plums or prunes and is not a pudding as you may think. There are many recipes for plum pudding online; a very easy search will produce recipes for more of a cake dessert as they often...

 

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Trapping Chipmunks?
Sorry-the Havahart chipmunk trapping instructions are at the site below: http://www.havahart.com/how-to-trap-chipmunks

 

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Puppy Losing Weight on Homemade Food?
Losing so much weight! Dogs eat many of the same foods as humans, however, they have specific requirements that are different than required human nutrients. Your dog may not be getting enough of or the correct type of nutrients he needs. If you plan to continue...

 

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Value of Britannica Encyclopedia?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value-a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Tiny Black Bugs Making Head Itch?
Please see your doctor immediately-describe your problem (bringing a copy of your letter here for the doctor is a good idea). Your doctor will analyze the problem and may be able to provide a solution.

 

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Getting Rid of Tiny Flying Bugs?
Consider having a pest control company check the bugs and provide a solution to your problem.

 

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Receiving Social Security Survivor's Benefis?
Only the Social Security Administration can your question. You can contact the SSA by phone and also schedule an appointment with an office near you.

 

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Value of Funk and Wagnalls Encyclopedia Set?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value-a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Finding a Vintage Copy of Webster's Reference Dictionary?
Reference dictionaries have little value, a few dollars at most, as the internet is, by far, the most current and thorough resource now available. You can find old dictionaries for sale on EBay, Craigs List and various used book dealers online. Try this site...

 

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Value of Funk and Wagnalls Encyclopedia Set?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Receiving Social Security Survivor Benefits?
Only the SSA can answer your question. Call or visit the local SSA office.

 

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Home Repairs for Elderly Homeowner?
The National Counseling On Aging has a free resource site: www.BenefitsCheckUp.org This site is a confidential and free and easy resource service to help people 55 years and older locate and apply for benefits. There are numerous financial assistance programs...

 

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Value of Standard American...
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Cat Losing Hair?
Please take your kitty to your vet now! He may have a skin infection or allergy that is obviously uncomfortable and getting worse. Any delay can make the problem worse and more costly to treat.

 

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Relationship Commitments in a Blended Family?
I think that you have answered your primary question in the last sentence of your letter. It is clear that your friend feels quite free to come and go as he pleases, without considering your concerns. There are many serious issues here and, as your friend refuses...

 

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Dog Has Yellowish Crusty Spots on Feet and Ankles?
Please take your dog to your vet as she obviously has a difficult skin infection, etc. Any delay in treatment will just make the problem worse and more expensive to treat.

 

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Blue Morning Glory Seed Blooms Pink?
Flower color is genetic; only genetic modification will change the color.

 

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Keeping Snails Out of Your House?
To snails your house, yard, etc., are just part of the snails world so they simply continue on their journeys, house or not. The best way to prevent them from entering your house is to keep all outside access doors closed at all times and check for any holes...

 

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Value of The Catholic Encyclopedia?
The books may have some value, depending upon their condition. Incomplete sets usually have worth. You can research online for prices with EBay, Craigs List, etc. Also try this site: http://www.book-collecting-tips.com/old-book-values.html

 

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Rights Of a POA?
I strongly suggest that you retain an attorney immediately! Your attorney will advise you on your nephews legal, financial and medical responsibilities as a POA and file legal actions to stop all illegal activity. Your nephew must be able to account, to the...

 

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Not Paid for Trees Sold?
A verbal agreement is legally binding, however, enforcing the agreement, that is, receiving payment for your trees, is often difficult or impossible. This is why a written agreement is much better than an oral agreement as the written contract is legally binding...

 

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Value of 1972 Worldbook Encyclopedia?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Value of Encyclopedia Americana?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Value of Encyclopedia Britannica Junior?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value-a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Electrical Repair Help for Low Income Homeowners?
There are government agencies that help low income families, however, they are often difficult to find. A very easy online search for home repair low income family produced many responses. You can try a search yourself and this very helpful federal government...

 

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Locating the Source of Smell In House?
You may have a dead animal around or underneath your house. A pest extermination company can dispose of any dead animals, or, recommend a solution if another problem is the cause. Dead animals can take weeks and months to decay completely, however, often a...

 

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Value of World Book Encyclopedia?
Many people have old books they think are valuable and would like to sell. Most old dictionaries, references etc., have very little value, a few dollars at most. Encyclopedias dated after 1923 are essentially worthless but crafters may be interested for the...

 

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Selling Trees for Wood or Lumber?
Many people want to have trees removed from their property. Often someone tells them that tree removal services will pay them to remove trees from their property. Unfortunately, they face many problems: *Tree removal companies are not interested in paying the...

 

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Receiving Social Security Survivor Benefits?
SSA Survivor benefits are paid to children until they are 18; 19 if still in high school. The Survivor benefits then stop completely unless a child is disabled; then benefits may continue for the childs life. You will not receive any further SSA Survivor benefits...

 

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Garnishing Disability for Child Support?
I have researched many benefit programs but have neither heard of (nor found) one that essentially pays for the child support deducted from a disability (or any other) benefit. Unfortunately for the non-custodial parent paying (or not!) child support, SSA Disability...

 

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Caring for a Dog with Parvo?
Please take your dog to your vet immediately to clarify the problem and provide medical treatment. May or may not be the deadly Parvo, however, her symptoms are dire and she needs help now!

 

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Getting Rid of Invisible Biting Bugs?
You dont provide your location or how long you have had the problem. However, it sounds very much like an experience we had with tropical rat lice that normally live on rats. If the rats leave an area, die, etc., the lice need to find another warm body and...

 

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ASPCA Vaccination Truck Schedule?
Contact the ASPCA directly as their schedule may have changed.

 

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