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A 48-Year Theft

In the middle of the decades-long the , she led for bankruptcy and claimed she had no income, even though she was receiving the Department of Veterans A airs benets checks all along.

Forty-eight years is a long time to pull off a scam, but one woman managed to keep it going for that long. The crime: forging her mother’s signature on the back of checks for widows’ benefits ... for 48 years.

48 years is a long time to pull o a scam, but one woman managed to keep it going for that long. e crime: forging her mother's signature on the back of checks for widows' bene ts ... for 48 years.

She'll need to repay the $416,000 that she stole (not likely to happen), but there's no jail sentence, only a year of home con nement, because the perp in this case is now 76 years old.

During all those years she continued to send in fraudulent paperwork while impersonating her mother — who died in 1973 — and continued to collect the money. Her excuse, when finally caught, was that her abusive husband told her to keep cashing the checks. She divorced him and was then out from under his control, yet she continued to cash the checks.

During all those years she continued to send in fraudulent paperwork while impersonating her mother -- who died in 1973 -- and continued to collect the money. Her excuse, when nally caught, was that her abusive husband told her to keep cashing the checks. She divorced him and was then out from under his control, yet she continued to cash the checks.

Why, inquiring minds want to know, does the VA not demand proof of life or some type of veri cation about where the money is going when bene ts are paid year a er year, decade a er decade?

Yes, when her mother died she had to take in and raise her younger siblings, so it’s possibly understandable that she assumed she could take the money that had been meant for her mother. But eventually those children grew up and were no longer minors living at home.

In the middle of the decades-long theft, she filed for bankruptcy and claimed she had no income, even though she was receiving the Department of Veterans Affairs benefits checks all along.

Yes, when her mother died she had to take in and raise her younger siblings, so it's possibly understandable that she assumed she could take the money that had been meant for her mother. But eventually those children grew up and were no

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Whenever you rent a truck to move yourself from one home to another, keeping these ve facts in mind can help you and your furniture all arrive in good order and good time.

1. Let time be on your side. When planning your trip, take into account the time of day you intend to travel and likely tra c patterns. Always leave lots of extra time and be aware of possible bottlenecks along the way.

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Surely someone could have done the math. If the mother was X years old when she started collecting the widow benets, what were the odds she was still living 20 years, 30 years or 40 years later? Couldn't someone have asked for veri cation? Or gone to the door? Just receiving handwritten forms over the years doesn't seem like much of an e ort to safeguard the funds that are sent out. at $416,000 (that they'll likely never see again) is a lot of money.

2. Read the agreement. Most truck rental agreements say something like the language from the U.S. Department of Transportation that prohibits the “carrying or hauling of explosives and other dangerous articles.” at means you can’t pack paint, chemicals and cleaning materials, ammable solvents, propane, gasoline and the like. Check with your rental agent if you’re not sure about a particular item.

She’ll need to repay the $416,000 that she stole (not likely to happen), but there’s no jail sentence, only a year of home confinement, because the perp in this case is now 76 years old.

3. Don’t be blindsided. Trucks have big blind spots, what the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration calls the “No-Zone.” You should know where these areas are, especially when changing lanes or coming to a stop.

4. Know what you’re driving. Make sure you

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The story of PEZ begins with Eduard Haas III in Vienna Austria in 1927. Believe it or not, he developed these fun candies as an aid to quit tobacco use. The very name PEZ is an abbreviation of “Pfefferminz,” the German word for peppermint, and of course that was their original flavor.

The PEZ peppermints were originally round “drops” and available in rolls or pocket sized tins, but as they grew in popularity around Europe through the 30s and their shape evolved into the familiar brick we see today. In the late 1940s, Oscar Uxa patented the small mechanical PEZ dispenser. Called a “Regular” to look like a cigarette lighter and in 1949 they were introduced to the public. Obviously, the idea for these pocket-sized PEZ dispensers was a big hit!

After 1952 PEZ made its way to the United States and the creativity with both the dispensers and the candy flavors took

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off. id you know chlorophyll, coffee, and flowers were all flavors n a brilliant move, started making cute toy-like dispensers to increase the appeal to children. By 1973 PEZ was so popular in the states they opened a manufacturing plant a few hours away in Orange, Connecticut. In addition to custom characters, the dispensers started featuring the three dimensional heads of licensed characters in pop culture, like Popeye, along with historical figures like etsy oss.

From the 1970s and beyond, folks loved PEZ not only for the candy but for the variety dispensers they came with, and the desire to collect them grew. As we all know, pop culture has a direct effect on collectability, and the incorporation of fan favorite characters from Disney, DC Comics, Warner Bros., and Marvel attracted collectors of all ages. Today, PEZ is available in over countries around the world, and you can find conventions throughout the year in different cities; There is even a PEZ visitors center you can visit in Orange, Connecticut, home of the largest PEZ memorabilia on display anywhere!

If you’re wondering what PEZ dispensers (if any) are valu- able, don’t worry; I’m here to give you the scoop on that too. The ones that would bring in the biggest bucks are only a few of a kind: those include the “Political Donkey” (one of which belonged to JFK) and “Political Elephant” from 1961. Their estimates are over $10,000 each. Legend has it there is also an extremely rare variant from the 1978 PEZ Animals series where the Panther has green eyes and a black nose instead of the regular yellow eyes and pink nose. f you can find one of those, you’d be looking at an estimated value of $4,000. Another cool one to keep an eye out for is the 1972 Mr. Potato Head-like “Make-A-Face” dispenser. As the name implies, you could actually build custom faces for your PEZ dispenser with tiny accessories they provided. If you happen to have one of these sealed in its box with all its pieces intact, you’d be looking at a value over $3,000.

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What To Ask When Hiring A Contractor

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Whether you’re looking at a new roof or siding, adding a deck, upgrading windows or insulation, you want to nd a contractor who gets it right on the rst try (and can meet today’s fast-turn demand).

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To help, here are three important questions to ask potential contractors so you can nd the right resource in a challenging environment:

1.“Do I need to meet with you in person to get a quote?”

Contractors have followed the same manual transaction processes for decades. But home visits with pad-andpaper estimating is outdated, especially with digital-savvy homeowners.

Today, roo ng, fencing and even siding companies can provide a preliminary quote without sending representatives to your house. Satellite measurements and a quick phone call are all you need to understand basic pricing and inventory availability for shingles, siding or lumber. Digital sales platforms help homeowners quickly compare contractors and reduce the time to get multiple estimates.

2.“How soon can you start?”

How quickly a contractor can begin depends on pricing and availability of labor and materials. Be wary of contrac- tors who o er services for unbelievably low prices—it’s safer to pay more for a premium, professional job than take a gamble on a risky contractor.

Top contractors will prepare a digital estimate, taking current pricing into account. Using dynamic tools, your contractor should be able to make real-time changes to estimates and contracts to show how the materials selected will in uence the schedule and cost. Similarly, such contractors will have access to real-time inventory via a mobile device so you can choose products, such as shingles, that are actually available, reducing delays.

3.“How do you handle changes?” is is another area where a contractor using a digital sales platform can add value. By plugging in di erent options, your contractor should be able to tell you exactly how changes will a ect cost and timing. No need to wait days for a return phone call—using digital documents means a revised quote and contract can be sent quickly, helping to keep projects moving.

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CAPTION: The appeal of this Lucite crystal clear. It sold for $531 at New Auction Galleries.

Lucite

It’s essential for designers to stay on the cutting edge of fashion, which often means finding innovative uses for new materials. Lucite, a clear acrylic resin made by DuPont, was available for commercial use by 1937. By the 1960s, it was used in furniture. Designers often added accents made of smooth, reflective materials like chrome or brass or upholstered their pieces with bright, colorful fabric. Another way to decorate Lucite pieces involved enclosing decorations, such as flowers, in the resin. The clear, shiny material made designs — and the rooms they furnished — look lighter. Some Lucite pieces were made in unusual shapes and styles. Others were more conventional, like this mid-century steamer trunk, which sold at New Orleans Auction Galleries for $531. This may have an advantage over typical wooden or leather trunks: The clear material means you don’t have to open it to see what’s inside!

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Q:What is the difference between cut glass and pressed glass? Which is more valuable?

A:Cut glass is an ancient technique that was revived in Europe in the 1500s. Cut and engraved designs added luster to the glass and helped hide flaws like bubbles. Moldblown glass used easier and cheaper techniques to imitate cut glass. The mechanical glass press was invented in the 1820s, making production even simpler and less expensive. To tell the difference between cut glass and pressed glass, remember the three Ls: look, lift and listen. Cut glass designs have sharp edges, so they sparkle more than pressed glass, which has rounded edges. When you pick up a cut glass item, it will feel heavier than a similar piece of pressed glass. Tap your finger against a piece of cut glass and it will ring with more clarity than pressed glass. Cut glass is usually more expensive than pressed glass, but current prices vary from under $20 to thousands of dollars. Cut glass with a signature or famous manufacturer like Baccarat or Waterford tends to sell for higher prices. Embellishments such as silver mounts or colored glass can further increase the price.

The appeal of this Lucite trunk is crystal clear. It sold for $531 at New Orleans Auction Galleries.

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Current Prices

Doll set, Effanbee, Suzette, George and Martha Washington, white wigs, painted faces, blue side-glancing eyes, 11 inches, pair, $55.

Poster, Imagination Celebration, two figures in hot air balloon, monster and horned dog seated on ground, starry sky, multicolor, Maurice Sendak, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, frame, 13 1/4 x 10 inches, $125.

Furniture, stand, magazine, Stickley Brothers, oak, No. 6617, four shelves, notched crest, circular cutouts, two vertical slats on back, paper label, 49 1/2 x 14 x 12 inches, $2,340.

Satsuma porcelain figurine, Kwannon, standing, holding lotus blossom, multicolor robes, red mark, signature, early 20th century, 15 inches, $2,560.

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