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BALTIMORE SPARKS EERIE MEMORY: I WAS AT A SIMILAR BRIDGE COLLAPSE 44-YEAR AGO
The tragic and catastrophic collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Tuesday, March 26th brought back chilling memories for me, recalling when I was the first reporter at the scene of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge collapse 44-years ago in St. Peterburg, Florida, when a freighter slammed into its main concrete support.
All Residential Leases Could be Indefinite Under New Law
Colorado landlords beware! Your property rights are about to be severely curtailed if House Bill 24-1098 becomes law. The proposed law would basically extend all residential rental leases indefinitely – including month-to-month leases – by limiting a landlord’s power to end the lease, according to Attorney at Law Brandon Ceglian, who represents many landlords opposing the bill. However, Democratic Lawmakers who sponsored the bill say their proposal, known as the “Just Cause Law” will bring much deserved stability to tenants.
Insurance Crisis Threatens Condos & Townhomes
Attention townhome and condo owners, and prospective buyers: a critical situation is unfolding with property insurance. Homeowners Associations (HOAs) are facing unprecedented challenges with property insurance, leading to a potential financial crisis for many owners.
SMARTPHONE SPY-APP CAN DOUBLE YOUR AUTO INSURANCE RATES!
Our smart phones are now becoming spies for auto insurance companies and the data collected could double your premiums!. At first, it may seem like a good idea. Your insurance carrier offers you a 10% discount if you agree to track your driving habits with a smart-phone app. They even sweeten the deal by promising additional discounts up to 30% – if the app shows you’re a safe driver.
3 Hacks to Avoid a $2K Flat Tire!
Fixing a simple flat tire is not the same as it used to be. For many cars, flats are not even fixable anymore, and for others, you can't simply replace just one tire. This is especially true for today's four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles that are equipped with differentials or couplings that allow momentary differences in wheel speeds to give better traction. However, if the differentials or couplings are forced to operate 100% of the time because of mismatched tires, they will experience excessive heat until they fail.
Beware: Expensive Packages Can Lead to Jail
Robert said he was just trying to do the right thing, but instead he ended up being charged with a felony!. His story serves as a stark reminder of how easily one can be caught up in a criminal scheme without ever leaving the comfort of their own home. If this sounds farfetched to you, I urge you to read on because you could be next!
Groundbreaking Back Surgery Makes its US Debut in Denver
For the first time ever, there is an FDA approved spinal implant that is revolutionizing back surgery! This groundbreaking procedure allows surgeons to clear out spinal nerve-impingements and relieve pain without the need for fusion.
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For nearly 50-years Tom Martino has built his career as a Consumer Advocate helping others. Utilizing various mediums such as newspapers, magazines, radio, television, and the internet, Tom has been a reliable source for individuals seeking answers, addressing complaints, and finding solutions to consumer problems. Throughout his career he has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for victims of consumer fraud. Today he continues to host the longest running radio talk show in America, called "The Troubleshooter Show" – airing weekdays in Denver on iHeart's 630-KHOW, as well as streaming on YouTube, Facebook and the iHeart Radio App. Each day he takes calls from people seeking his help. If you need help call him at 303.MARTINO
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