Articles by Thomas Ajava
Getting a Tax Break From Theft Losses -
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Thomas Ajava
You head off for a very enjoyable weekend. Upon returning home, you find the house has been broken into and valuable items taken. As surprising as it might sound, this may raise some tax issues. Most people carry homeowner’s insurance that covers theft losses. If...
How You Cheat Yourself on Taxes -
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Thomas Ajava
Tax time rolls around and what do you do? You complain about the amount of tax you pay to the federal and state government. This is a time honored tradition among Americans, but you might be surprised to learn that some of the fault is...
Warning - The Making Pay Refund Tax Scam -
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Thomas Ajava
Paying taxes is just about the least favorite thing for most people. Getting scammed on a tax subject is even worse, but a new Making Work Pay Refund scam is going around and you need to be aware of it so that you don’t fall...
The Problem With Plug In Hybrids -
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Thomas Ajava
The mad rush to hybrid vehicle models has reached its natural conclusion. We’re going to see models coming out that are plug in oriented. This may seem great at first, but there are a lot of practical issues to consider. A plug in vehicle is...
The Nature of Acupuncture -
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Thomas Ajava
Eastern Medicine was often looked at with a dubious eye by most practitioners in the West. That has been slowly, but surely, changing over time. One of the Eastern treatments that has garnered significant attention is the practice of acupuncture. Acupuncture has been with us...
What To Do When Taxes Are Due And You Are Broke -
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Thomas Ajava
Taxes come due every year at the same time and many of us plan for them by saving up money to pay the amount we owe. That being said, what happens when tax season rolls around and you don’t have any money to pay? It...
Asbestosis – Why Asbestos Exposure Can Be So Crippling -
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Thomas Ajava
Asbestos is one of those cruel dichotomies in the universe. It is a wonder material in that it is extremely fire resistant, but has the dire effect of causing a host of health problems. Asbestosis is one that isn't discussed all that much, but it...
Mesothelioma – New Treatment Approaches -
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Thomas Ajava
A determination that you or someone close to you has Mesothelioma is very unfortunate. This form of cancer is usually discovered very late in its growth, which makes treatment extremely difficult and often renders it a terminal disease. There are, however, some new treatment approaches...
Improve Your Novel Writing By Reading…Bad Books -
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Thomas Ajava
It goes without saying that you can learn a great deal about writing by reading the classics. Advice on writing novels is like carbon dioxide – it is free and everyone is exhaling it. Still, few will tell you that there is value in reading...
Mesothelioma – The Tests Used For Diagnosis -
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Thomas Ajava
Cancer is a word that will scare even the bravest of folks. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is associated with asbestos exposure and is, fortunately, fairly rare. In this article, we take a look at the tests used for diagnosing it. Unless you...
Mesothelioma Stages – the Butchart System -
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Thomas Ajava
Mesothelioma is a cancer that is most often associated with exposure to asbestos. A diagnosis of Mesothelioma necessarily engenders a question of the possible treatments and outcome for the patient. The Butchart system is one way to gauge the stages of Mesothelioma. Mesothelioma is like...
Mesothelioma Risk For Military Veterans -
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Thomas Ajava
The correlation between asbestos exposure and the brutal cancer known as Mesothelioma is usually restricted to the civilian world. In truth, the Mesothelioma risk for military veterans is often high given the widespread use of asbestos by the four branches of the military. Asbestos if...
Mesothelioma – Knowledge is Power -
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Thomas Ajava
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is fairly rare, but very serious. If you or a friend has been diagnosed with this form of cancer, knowledge is the key to dealing with the diagnosis, treatment and potential outcomes. Mesothelioma is a malignant cancer found...
The Importance of Witnesses in a Driving While Impaired Case -
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Thomas Ajava
There are many different elements to a driving while impaired case that are important. One that is often overlooked to the detriment of the defendant is the use of witnesses. Most states now have two types of drunk driving cases. One is statutory impaired driving...
The Very Broad Scope of the Term “Driving” in DUI Cases -
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Thomas Ajava
Drunk driving is a problem in society and something that should be avoided at all costs. That being said, many people are surprised to learn that the definition of “driving” is extremely broad in most states and goes far beyond what most of us would...
The Concept of Hearsay in a Criminal Case -
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Thomas Ajava
He said. She said. A trial based on solely this type of evidence is enough to make a judge and jury groan. Such cases often seem to come down to a choice of who is better at being a witness instead of the truth. The...
How Breathalyzer Results Play Into DUI Cases -
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Thomas Ajava
The Breathalyzer is a device used to determine the blood alcohol content of a person and is a common tool police officers use to evaluate drivers suspected of driving impaired. Most people know this, but are a bit less clear on how the breathalyzer results...
Surgical Options for Mesothelioma -
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Thomas Ajava
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer often associated with exposure to asbestos. It is a brutal form of cancer because it can take as much as 40 years to manifest. That being said, there are three forms of surgery that are used although only two...
