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Good Tuesday morning!  Here's your
Dose of Dover:
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Tuesday, May 4, 2004
 
 
"It has been my experience that folks
who have no vices have very few virtues."
 
– Abraham Lincoln
 

 
 

 
Wanted by the FBI – White guy in his early 30s who's trying to imitate a woman while robbing a bank in Georgia: You'll understand when you read the rest of the story.....
 

 
Big Brother's alive and well in Florida, and this time, we're not talkin' about Disney World!  One of the nation's wealthiest towns will soon have cameras and computers running background checks on every car and driver that passes through: Time to get out the Richard Nixon Halloween masks and muddy-up the ol' license plates.....
 
Big Brother, Part II: Who needs a buncha cameras when you've got Domino's ready to rat you out?  If you're on the lam, you might wanna skip the pizza...here's why.
 
Big Brother, Part III: Wanna know what happens to your car when it's in the hands of parking attendants or your delinquent teenagers?  $179 and you're on your way to showing 'em how much you really trust 'em.....
 
Big Brother, Part IV: It's the next cyber-witch hunt sponsored by lawmakers in Washington angling for re-election, and one more example of putting on a show by going after the marquee "hot topic" facing consumers.  I'm sure they'll be just as effective going after this next set of bad guys, jlike they have been in their anti-spammer campaigns.....
 

 
From the "have you figured it out yet?" department: Interest rates are on the rise, hitting their highest level for 2004...so far.
 
W.R. Starkey Mortgage has the Dover Seal of Approval because they're still the best, no-B.S. mortgage company in the nation...period. They consistently deliver on their company credo: "A different kind of mortgage company where people come first."

Get smart(er) about the process from start to finish: Click here to get your free copy of Ben's 2004 Home Buyer's Guide.

Experience what stress-free financing is supposed to be like and take advantage of incredibly low interest rates: Do it all on-line W.R. Starkey Mortgage, or find a location near you: (888) 282-6632

Do you know a senior homeowner who's cash poor but is sitting on a wad of equity? Read how to flush out some cash so they can enjoy the riches of their years of hard work. It's non-taxable cash that allows 'em to travel, pay for medications or hire health care professionals that, in turn, allows them to stay in their homes longer. Turn up the speakers and learn more from Ben's streaming video archive.....
 

Since you're gonna take advantage of these low interest rates and move to a new home soon, you'll definitely wanna check out my moving tips section here.  Remember the key to lowering your chances for financial and emotional heartbreak is choosing the right moving company.  Exodus Moving is a great North Texas example of dependability and just as important, affordability.

Unpacking after a big move doesn't have to be total brain-damage, either: Ben's choice for unpacking and organizing expertise that won't bust your bank account?  Tiffany Pine-Lastelick and her team of organizational experts at InOrder.....

Moving to a new house, condo or apartment?  Then you'd better change the locks! If you live in North Texas, I've already found the first and only reliable locksmith you'll ever need: Chief Safe & Lock (214) 827-7535 (answered 24/7)
 

 
Start spreadin' the news if you're thinking you're going to lease your next car: You might not be able to in one of the biggest states in the Union!  Here's why...
 
Wanna avoid automobile acquisition-related brain-damage?  Deal with an honest company in the first place! No matter where you're located, Manufacturer's Auto Leasing delivers on that promise, and more.  They've got the Dover Endorsement because they really are auto experts you can trust.  Check 'em out for yourself.....
 
 
Before you jump into your next automotive acquisition, you'd better know the resale value first!  Read all about one of the smartest resources for car buyers/lessors.....
 

 
Guess what one of the benefits from the new Medicare Drug Discount cards is gonna be?  If you said higher prices, you would be correct.  Oops.  Take 2 aspirin and read more about it.....
 
As long as we're on the subject of drugs, you might wanna think twice before you try to score some from a guy in a wet suit: My those smugglers continue to show their creativity.....
 

 
Looking for a way to pick-up a quick $50 million deduction on your next tax return?  Don't try this stunt, or you could be calling federal prison your new home.....
Since we're on the subject of taxes, aren't you glad you don't have IRS problems?  It's worth remembering where to go if (when) you get one of those dreaded love-notes from the most powerful collection agency on the planet: For all of those IRS (or state) tax problems, get the most bang for your representation-buck from an Enrolled Agent.  (Read more here.)

 
 
 

 
Guess this guy won't be buying anymore Mother's Day presents: I suspect he's probably gonna end up being someone's girlfriend in prison soon.....
 
Speaking of Mother's Day...it's only 5 days away. (And then there's always graduation, weddings, and anniversaries!) The days of kissing your cash goodbye are long gone...once you've got an affordable and reliable source for all types of jewelry and watches! Learn how to avoid getting hosed.  Check out my diamond/jewelry buying tips and on-line buying resource...all assembled in one easy-to-reference section.....

By the way, you'd better place your Mother's Day order in a hurry to secure your spot at the top of her Will:  Send some beautiful flowers from Hawaii, aside from being amazingly affordable, they'll last at least twice as long...FedEx-ed direct by our friends at www.tropicalcolors.com

Want the perfect anytime gift at a perfectly-affordable price?  [Free!] Another Dover-inspired no-brainer.....
 

 
 

 
 

 
Quick, gimme a 3-letter acronym that's synonymous with censorship. (If you said FCC, you're half-right.) Here's how RCA is getting into DVD "sanitization business," turning R-rated flicks into stuff that makes "Leave It To Beaver" really sound racy.
 
And as long as we're talking about censorship...since the FCC's out to censor everything, the only content worth watching is going to be on pay TV: I'm no fan of the cable industry, but I sure love my Dish!  (Here's why you are gonna love yours.)
 

 
I know, I know. You are really amazed by the number of resources I compile every week for ya in the Dose of Dover.  Great! Then don't whine about having to sign-up for free access to sites reference in these stories: Like anything in life, there's always gonna be a trade-off on some level. I embed dozens of links in every edition of this newsletter, and my frequent sources, The New York Times, The Dallas Morning News, The Los Angeles Times, The Orange County Register and USA Today require varying levels of registration in order to access their websites for free...with one small caveat: If you try to hit an older story, there's a reasonable chance that the news organization has either moved the story to a new URL, or to their archives.  If it's archived, there's a high probability that they'll charge you for access to the story...usually under $3.  Don't complain about it...just pay 'em if you wanna read it--or not.  It's always your choice.
 
Also worth noting: Nowhere is it written that you have to give accurate information when you sign up for free access on their website. They'd like you to, but they'll never really know. So use a disposable e-mail address (like Hotmail or Yahoo) and get creative when you register.  But just remember: They/we are giving you a tremendous service for a great price...free!  So no complaining.....
 

 
Know how to find a new landlord that'll not only give you free rent, but will even move you for free?  Simple!  And just one click away.....
 

 
 

 
Looking for ways to keep your affairs discreet and undetectable?  Here are some tips for keeping your office romance under wraps.....
 
 

 
Warning!  Your next round of golf could set you up for some major legal (and financial) problems: You really can't afford to tee it up until you read this one.....
 

 
Hey Granny! Why are you lookin' at all of those nekkid people on your computer?  My ohmyohmy, look at what some senior surfers are (inadvertently) gettin' into.....
 

When to believe the ol' "lifetime warranty/guarantee" come-on...and when not...Plus: From the "don't buy any green bananas department" comes the story of a granddaughter wanting to get her 97-year old grandmother a "happy birthday" letter from The President...and last-minute ideas for Mother's Day.  Check out the May 6, 2004 edition of Ask Benjamin Dover from The Dallas Morning News right here!


 
 
 

 

 

 

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