October Sharing!

https://www.webmd.com/fibromyalgia/ss/slideshow-fibromyalgia-overview (shared by Billie)

This is the list of items that we discussed regarding emergency preparation: (shared by Wallace)

• Smoke alarm (w/co monitor)
• Fire extinguisher
• Non perishable food
• Water
• Flash lights w/extra batteries
• Cash/small bills
• Extra meds and blanket in car
• Gas tank full
• Battery powered radio
• First aid kit
• Hard bottom shoes/gloves
• Gas shut-off valve
• Evacuation plan
• Optional (generator/elect cords)
  

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Organizational Tips:

*Touch it once! Deal with it, file it, or shred it
*Color-code your files
*File regularly
*Reduce unwanted credit card solicitations
  Optoutprescreen.com
  or call 888-5opt-out (888-567-8688)

*Put bills to be paid first at top of stack
*Mail bills 7-9 days before due date, or pay electronically 2-3 days before due      date

*Use direct deposit and payroll deduction
*Keep all tax records in one place
*Read disclosures, then toss
*Review all bills for accuracy -Discrepancy? Call immediately
*Use online banking/bill-pay/ACH

https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal.com/2019/10/14/earthquake-san-francisco-pleasant-hill-4-7-magnitude/
(Earthquake 10/14/19)

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Elijah Cummings Memory

California Earthquakes (news about fault line)

Near Jean on 10/18 12:20 AM

Bay Area 10/14 

criminals-may-be-skimming-your-online-payment-info (from Billie)

https://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/042415/top-websites-discounted-gift-cards.asp

Seating is limited so please purchase your tickets early

Greetings Party People: The time has arrived for the Best Party of The Year and you're Invited. Please join family, friends, and associates as we enjoy another year at The Annual Event of The Year. This is the event you don't want to miss and it sells out every year. Advance tickets can also be purchased at:       http://www.prbannualparty.eventbrite.com Limited Reserve Tables /Make your reservations ASAP *Tables Seat 10 Please be advised all Reserve Tables must be purchased together  I can not place folks at tables to create a reserve table. No exceptions, way to much work. Special Hotel rates are available at the Downtown Oakland Marriott Hotel (800) 228-9290 for guest who purchase advance tickets.  Ask for Phillip Bell's Annual Party Group Rate I look forward to seeing you on Saturday December 21,2019 for the best party of the year! Thank you Phillip R. Bell As always I provide the venue and you provide the folks. Please feel free to forward this info to your friends and mine.

FOR UPDATED EVENT INFORMATION PLEASE RSVP TO: prbellannualparty@gmail.com or (510)708-2013

Please also visit Southern Café at 2000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland Ca. 94602 (510) 336-2013, Enjoy our All -You - Can - Eat Sunday Buffet and Live Jazz from 5-8 pm Dine-In / Take Out / Catering / Delivery www.SouthernCafe2000.com Here are the fires burning in Bay Area today /Oct 28th (Monday) From Daily Challenge:  (A good challenge to start on Nov 1st. If you put one item per day in a bag or box, you will have 30 at the end of the month. You can then sell on Market Place or elsewhere for extra Christmas $ or donate and receive a receipt for 2019 deduction- Rik) Look into your closets, basement, storage room, or attic to find an item in good condition that you haven't used in months or years. It can be a tool you only used once, an odd wedding present, or a coat you no longer wear. Dust or clean the item, if needed. Then set it aside for donation to a charity thrift store or nonprofit that collects items for reuse. Why it matters Clutter from unused items interferes with your life, physically and emotionally. When you give away an item that you don't use any more, you make a small break with the past. This helps you focus on what's important to you in the present and may also unburden you from reminders of the past that aren't productive for your future.