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July 4, 2024
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Buying refurbished electronics can save you money, often offering products “as good as new” at a significant discount. Refurbished goods are restored to their original factory condition, involving cleaning, part replacement, software resets, and repackaging. To ensure quality, purchase from trusted brands like Apple, Dell, or HP, or reputable retailers. Research the seller, check for a warranty (at least one year), and look for detailed descriptions of the refurbishment process. Refurbished items are particularly smart buys for
July 3, 2024
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The article discusses the decision of when to start receiving Social Security benefits, highlighting the trade-offs between claiming early (as early as age 62) and delaying until full retirement age (67 for those born in 1960 or later) or even age 70. Claiming early results in a permanent 30% reduction in benefits compared to waiting until full retirement age, but can be beneficial for those with health problems or pressing financial needs. Delaying benefits, on
July 2, 2024
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Yatzy Cash is a mobile app developed by Skillz that offers a digital version of the classic dice game Yahtzee, available on iOS and Samsung devices. Players can compete in 1-1 or bracket-style cash tournaments, or enjoy free play. The app is considered legitimate and secure, with positive user ratings, and allows players to earn real money based on their skill and tournament participation. While entry fees range from 60 cents to a few dollars, potential earnings vary and are
July 2, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
Beyond being a condiment, ketchup has a surprising number of uses. It can loosen burnt food from cookware, shine copper, silver, brass, and car rims, remove rust from cast iron and outdoor furniture, and even eliminate bugs from car headlights. Other unexpected applications include acting as a mini ice pack, neutralizing green tints in blond hair, creating fake blood, soothing insect bites, and serving as an ingredient in a DIY facial scrub. Empty ketchup bottles can even be repurposed for pancake mix or paint.
July 1, 2024
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The Admiral Staff
This article offers tips for creating affordable summer cocktails for gatherings. It suggests making big-batch pitcher cocktails using just 3-4 ingredients, utilizing homemade simple syrup, fresh herbs, and ice. The article then provides recipes for various cocktails categorized by their base spirit – vodka, tequila, gin, rum, and champagne – with options like Sea Breeze, Margaritas, Gin Rickey, Mojitos, and Bellinis. It also includes a section on DIY cocktail bars and budget-friendly mocktails
