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I don't know what other options you have because according to your report you cannot afford to move out on your own and you can't afford a divorce attorney. This could drag on for years. |
Actually, many married couples decide to stay married for financial reasons and they decide to live together after their divorce for their children and for those same financial reasons. |
The fact that you and your husband are still together and your children have both of you under one roof is a good thing. It's funny that it bothers you to hear the word "marriage" or for him to act like you are his wife. Well, you are still married to him. |
Now I'm in no way saying you should cook or clean for him but, because you don't have the financial means to live on your own, I suggest that you and your husband should try to have an amicable relationship, especially because there are children involved. |
If I can be real with you for a minute: I really don't see you in a rush to get away from your husband. If you were so miserable, why did you PCS with him? I'm sure you are still using your ID card, Tricare and other benefits -- as you should. But again, you are miserable. |
Moreover, I don't see you having a valid exit plan. Many military couples divorce without a high-powered divorce lawyer. They get legal advice with whatever they can afford, and from the legal office on base too. |
If you want to divorce, you will divorce. I just don't see that happening very soon. I think you want to be married and single at the same time. |
Just my thoughts. I would still love to hear what you decide to do. |
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NEWFOUNDLAND-From coastal paths where you picnic on pebbled beaches nuzzled by foaming surf, to backcountry journeys tracing paths high above the Atlantic, Newfoundland thrills hikers of every ilk. |
Just one problem: With more than 200 trails scattered across the island, it’s a challenge picking five signature strolls. Are these the best hikes in Newfoundland? Maybe, maybe not. But you don’t want to miss any of them. |
Go north, almost to land’s end, and hike into history. Follow the boardwalk, tracing a gentle slope through scrubland toward Epaves Bay. Now approach the site of the oldest settlement in North America. Welcome to L’Anse aux Meadows National Historic Site. |
Stroll through a wooden palisade past the remains of several Norse buildings, including a great hall and a smelting hut. Now step into reconstructed Viking huts, covered in sod. Inside, staffers in period costume introduce you to what life here was once like. |
Then hike the Birchy Nuddick Trail over bogs and barrens. Skirt the shoreline of Muddy Cove and head back toward Skin Pond along this two-kilometre path. Enjoy spectacular views of bog and rocky beaches. |
Watch out for moose. They may lurk around every turn. |
A peninsula called Port au Port is almost an island in itself. Joined to Newfoundland by a narrow isthmus, it’s guarded at one end by a unique land form called the Gravels. |
The shore is an explosion of pebbles and rocks in every colour. Take the trail here, past the shell of a fishing boat, through a stand of wind-crippled pine, and along a path rising and falling like a summer serenade. Limestone “hoodoos” carved by wind and sea sprout up like surreal statues from great stone slabs. |
You’d say it was one of the most beautiful hikes on the island until you go to Cape St. George on the same peninsula. Think pumpkin-painted cliffs 400 metres high. Think whales breeching in waves far below. Think a double dose of overwhelming beauty. |
It may feel like being in outer space when you traverse Gros Morne National Park’s Tablelands Trail, but a journey to the centre of the earth is more accurate. “Actual mantle of the earth,” says Parks Canada staffer Tom Landry, pointing at barren slopes 700 metres overhead. |
He points out wildflowers peeking out from otherworldly rock formations, surprising explosions of colour in this barren land. Much less barren though no less gorgeous is a 6-kilometre return trail that takes you through muskeg and bogs, through windswept forests with a backdrop of cliffs — that are reputedly a billion ... |
If Tablelands boasts one of the most unique trails in Newfoundland, this one leading to Western Brook Pond is easily the most spectacular. You’d think it was another two-for-one deal until you do the math. There are 19 trails here. |
Sometimes there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, or a lighthouse at the end of the trail. |
This particular beacon is called Rose Blanche. Originally finished in 1873, it was built from great blocks of locally quarried granite (one of the only granite lighthouses on the continent). Now restored, it’s open to visitors, offering a glimpse into a 19th-century lighthouse keeper’s life. But it’s the views from out... |
Scramble over alabaster rocks (they’re infused with quartz; “rose blanche” is a corruption of the French for “white rocks”) splattered with low-lying junipers. Explore vistas of dramatic cliffs assaulted by surf and the nearby fishing village of the same name (you can hike into the village on one trail). |
Or just stretch out on one of the strategically placed stone benches and contemplate the panoramic view of Cabot Strait. |
Getting to Sandbanks Provincial Park just outside Burgeo on the south shore is a hike in itself at more than 100 kilometres on a nearly deserted road. But once here you’ll never doubt your commitment once you see vistas of outlying islands and beaches that could hold their own in the Caribbean. Bring a tent and overnig... |
Six beaches, undulating dunes. Negotiate great outcroppings of granite, stop for blueberries, march through a pine forest that opens onto marsh guarded by mountains, bordered by yet another beach. Now descend that distant wooden staircase. Visit a deserted cemetery. |
Mark Stevens was hosted by Newfoundland and Labrador Tourism, which didn’t review or approve this story. |
Get here: WestJet (westjet.com) and Air Canada (aircanada.com) offer direct flights from Toronto to Deer Lake Airport. |
This company increased charge every year. Eventually they charged about 2 times higher than the market value. When I called to cancel the service, they charged me $36.30 for container removal. I felt very uncomfortable for these unexpected charges! So I was so glad to cancel their service and will not recommend to othe... |
Their recycling pickup is a complete joke. There are VERY specific items that are allowed to be recycled. Several weeks ago, I had a box sized shipping box bounce out of the truck. I asked the driver to take it and he flatly refused because I had not broken down the box. MEANWHILE, I am able to see him pick up from the... |
If I could leave a no star review I would. This is an absolute horrible service and company. I had this service for a good while and they missed pickups very often. The final straw came when they missed TWO pickups in ONE month. First time I went online and scheduled a missed pick up...my trash never got picked up. The... |
I’m completely done with them at this point, so I call and tell them the whole story of how they did not provide the services I had paid for, therefore, I would like to cancel. THEN they tell me, "I’m sorry, but you have to pay us to come remove our container." I told them they should waive that fee on the account they... |
Fast forward three months later I receive a collections notice stating I have not paid them money. I call the representative and they say, "No. We did not waive your fee for cancelling with us, it was your choice to cancel, therefore, you pay." I cancelled because I wasn’t getting a service I was paying for, my trash h... |
I now have a reliable service that has never missed a day and comes at the exact same time on my scheduled day. Do yourself a favor. DO NOT hire this company. You’re better off taking your trash to the dump yourself. They should take themselves to the dump because they are complete trash and I’ll just leave that corny ... |
I started service with this company in January when I moved to Alpharetta GA. The service are appalling. Did not receive cans for several weeks, then received too many. Called and asked to take away extra cans. They did. I thought all problems solved. On April 1st they did not pick up trash. They called and said leave ... |
On April 8th they picked up trash but then took away both the trash can and recycling bin. I called and spoke with 2 very rude people in customer service. I asked for Supervisor. They said supervisor would call me in 24 hours. I called back, spoke to a 3rd person and she said they would deliver a trash can and recyclin... |
Apparently, I am just one on a list of hundreds of dissatisfied people who are trapped in this service. My trash was not picked up last week and each day since then, I have been lied to that a missed pickup is on the way the next day. It is now a week later and my trash is a health hazard at this point. The level of in... |
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I have been calling Republic Services for a month for bins pickup left by the previous renters. Each time I have called they have changed or cancelled the date for pickup date. There is a few account under the address. When I ask to check the ETA of pickup they have to go thru different account and none of them match. ... |
Will not answer phone calls after doubling the amount billed. Will not allow us to cancel. We are seeking attorney. Call center will not forward us to anyone. Will only take messages. Three months of unreturned phone calls. |
I called them 4 weeks ago this Monday to start service at my house. Still no trash cans. I’ve called 4 different times and have gotten 4 different answers and dates on when my cans will be delivered. Terrible service. And crappy customer service, would use another company if I could. |
From West Michigan, Jenison/Hudsonville area. After many years of using Republic Services (it was Waste Management until Republic took over locally) for our waste and recycle services, we have called it quits. We always paid annually, for one entire year's service. Each year we would discuss rates with them, and get a ... |
It was not until we finally got in contact with our local Republic office (Jenison Michigan) that we got the help we needed. Melissa got our bill straightened out for us on multiple occasions. However, in January of this year we once again got another billing from the Republic corporate service, as the result of a 'rat... |
We pay Republic Services to service (dumpster trash pick up) our 24 unit apartment complex every Mondays and Thursdays. On the 25th (Monday), they did not service our complex. Our Site Manager contacted me the following Tuesday and informed me, sent a picture of the piled trash. Called Republic Services on the 26th (Tu... |
I called Republic Services again that Wednesday and spoke with Customer Service Rep Frank, whom I believe really took his time to look into our records, this issue and worked well to provide solution to this issue. Frank checked our record and the logged service times, he confirmed our complex was not serviced Monday, ... |
Now I hope we can all see that trash was only picked up one time last week. We have been paying for trash pick up service that should be provided twice a week (Mondays and Thursdays). My complaint more about what happened yesterday, which was the fact someone tampered with their service time records between Thursday - ... |
Republic Services, understand how poorly you let your rep handle this situation, and this was the first time I ever requested to speak with the supervisor but he denied my request. I am still in shock how records at Republic Services are tampered with there. Whereas the 24 families living at our complex had to deal wit... |
Republic Services, the communication I had with Anthony showed a corrupt side of Republic Services I did not know exists. You are a company that has been awarded a contract by the City of Los Angeles with trust to maintain your integrity, care for the residents of LA, be competent with your services, and uphold the voi... |
Just on our account alone, we pay over $500 monthly for your services and we pay ON TIME. We even overpaid recently so we have credit in our account. YOUR TWO REPS THROUGHOUT LAST WEEK HAVE BOTH CONFIRMED that our complex was not serviced on Monday-Wed, we even have a picture of the piled up trash due to days of trash ... |
I am requesting for us to be credited for the one day of trash pick up you guys missed last week. We were only serviced 1 out of 2 times last week. Look through our account in your records and the call logs. we have been a great customer, we pay on time and don't cause any trouble with your products/bins etc. There is ... |
First of all customer service has a rotten attitude over the phone. No one likes their job, but seriously, get a cheerier attitude if you deal with customers. The $50 I will have to pay to cancel service with them is ridiculous and vindictive. Been a customer for over 10 years and they have consistently pissed me off. ... |
It took me less than an hour to fund a company that is cheaper BEFORE the price increase AND schedule me a pick up before I even get the bin from them. Very helpful. Republic strives to NOT be helpful. In cancelling with them they were also rude and unhelpful. They threatened to charge me for another month until I told... |
So after they increased my bill by 20$ with no good reason, I shopped around and found a much more reasonably priced company. I cancelled and was charged an unannounced 30.00 container removal fee. I didn't find this out till I received bill 2 months later. If I had known ahead of time, there'd be a cancellation fee, I... |
They send bills when you’ve already paid. They don’t pick up and then say “that’s the way it is”. They lie and pass you off to others over and over. They don’t respond to BBB complaints. They actually owe me money and now I’m being told they have sold my area and I will receive a new provider. I hope the new provider i... |
Hello, thank you for sharing your experience. This is not representative of who we are or how we do business. We apologize for any inconvenience and want to look into this matter right away. In a private message please provide your service address, including zip code and telephone number enabling us to communicate with... |
I received a bill for the next upcoming 3 months. On the bill it was stated that they would no longer be pick up trash in our area as of 5/1/2018 and would be picking off the trash cart, after the last pickup in April. I called to say that I have found other service and wanted to cancel my service at the end of this bi... |
Hello, We regret any inconvenience or confusion that this situation has caused. Customer feedback is critical and is taken quite seriously at Republic Services. As there are expenses associated with the collection, removal, repair and refurbishment of our containers, we do typically impose a container removal fee to re... |
Republic Services (hereafter RP) are an unethical company. Why do single seniors pay the same amount as huge families? Though I am signed to autopsy I found my bill to be over $100. When I called to ask how this happened I was informed that though RP has my email address, which it uses for other communications, saw no ... |
If I could find another provider, I would. It is Monday March 25th and our trash is still sitting out there. I called them near the end of the day on Friday and was told that they will be here Friday cause all trucks are running on schedule and if not then Sat. This has happened too many times this year. We have had ti... |
After hiring another trash removal company with more reasonable prices, I called Republic Services to cancel their service at the end of the billing cycle. Our account was paid in full at cancellation. The customer service rep was very nice, cancelled the service on the date I requested, and arranged for Republic to pi... |
I wrote a letter to their collections department explaining all of this, and directed them to stop sending us letters demanding payment. The following week we started to receive phone calls with a message that our service was suspended because of an unpaid bill. Again, we were threatened with possible legal action and ... |
In short, this company cheats its customers: it charges nearly double what competitors charge for the same service -- and I have been charged for years way more than what my neighbors in my little neighborhood are being charged. It has been all downhill since AAA was acquired by Republic. |
We started our trash pick-up service with a different company. However, about 8 - 10 years ago Republic services purchased them. The price increases started immediately, I would call Republic to complain periodically and the latest price increase would be rescinded. However the next quarter the price would go up again.... |
Unfortunately Republic wasn't done trying to rip us off. When we canceled our service Republic charged us $85 to pick up their cans. I called to complain and the service rep told me that I had agreed to the charge when we signed up for the service and it was in our initial contract. I replied that no such contract exis... |
Republic Services has a systemic problem with their Operations Scheduling Department. I requested delivery of a 3 yard dumpster. I was told it would arrive in 3 days. It did not arrive for 7 days. I requested the filled dumpster be removed and was told 24 hours. It is now 5 days later and still no removal. My city requ... |
Giving Republic Service one star was very good for them. I am a dissatisfied customer that has my dumpster over flowing at my place of business. It is sad how we pay for twice a week pick up and on the 2nd pickup day are calling and almost begging them to pick up our trash for the 1st time of the week. This is not the ... |
As a customer I should not have to call you every week and state to you that you are NOT doing your job and holding up your end of the contract and remind you that you have to credit my account. We are paying for our trash to be picked up and should not have to beg for it to be done. Just so Republic Service knows, tel... |
Republic Services is not supportive of their customers. Over the past year they have neglected to pick up trash at least four weeks with no reimbursement for services not provided. When I decided to get a new provider their policy makes it difficult because they do not prorate your bill when you want to stop services w... |
If you rent a can from them they charge you $35.00 to pick it up and even though you have the right to take the can back yourself. In my case they picked up the can against my wishes and told me that I could contest the bill. This is a joke because you do not have access to any person in the company who makes the decis... |
Our area changed over to Republic awhile back. Never had any issues with previous service - but since Republic took over, I honestly can't remember how many times I have called/messaged them to complain - missed pickup, partial pickup, etc. Due to these re-occurring issues, I have had to navigate through their website ... |
This company is the definition of price creeping and bullying consumers to grab every extra dollar they can out of you. I was unhappy with the lack of service that I was receiving, along with a price 3 times the competitor, so I cancelled and they said they would come get my container. (All bills were paid and there wo... |
I called Republic and they said they hadn't even put a "container pickup" in their system! They rescheduled the day to pick up the container. I then received a call a 6 weeks later stating I had a $40 charge that needed to be paid. Upon speaking with a representative, I am told I have a container pickup cost and other ... |
Last year Republic Services sent me a notice that city of Los Angeles, assigned their company to service my building, they removed city's trash can and replaced it with theirs. 9 months later we found out that city of Los Angeles, had no record of this and in fact we were paying to both companies. City asked them to re... |
I called them in November and they said check was sent. Since I did not receive the check I I called in December. They changed their story, by saying "my refund needs to be approved". I called more than 6 times to check the status of my refund and this morning their unfriendly, representative said "they still need to a... |
I cancelled my service mid January and was told I would receive a refund for the remaining 2 months. Called mid February to check on status of my refund and was told that I hadn't called back to request a refund so it would take an additional 2-3 weeks from my second phone call. Called back several times to check on st... |
We cancelled our contract with Republic Services because of excessive charges and spotty services on Jan. 11 with the next bill due on the 14th. Today, March 4, we received a past due (never got a prior bill) for 174.30. $60.00 was charged for them to remove their own barrels which we had not been told about in advance... |
We had already contracted with a more reliable and less expensive company. This is an awful consumer practice. This company should be investigated by consumer affairs. We are retired seniors and live on a fixed income. It's terrible when companies like Republic Services take advantage of the elderly this way. We're sor... |
I had a short stay with this company due to their inability to pick up on Friday's and their billing department has no clue. I am lucky to be a business in Spooner so I can go elsewhere, I feel sorry for the residents of Spooner that are stuck with these people. It is a monopoly formed between Republic and the city of ... |
This company bought out a smaller trash company serving North Central Ohio. Since this takeover, service has declined badly to the point of non-existence. During July and August of 2018, they simply stopped service entirely. Called their "customer service" and cancelled my account. 2 months later, they send me a bill f... |
I have been with this company and their predecessor for over 30 years. Recently they doubled my bill to 600.00 per month for weekly pick up of two yard container. I complained. They agreed immediately to cut in half. 300.00. But I noticed my bill is actually 400.00. 100 for environmental fees. I did some searching. Fou... |
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Should troopers make stops for drivers texting? |
Italy had an interesting fashion trend a number of years ago. |
The most popular men’s shirts all seemed to have something in common, a broad black stripe extending from the left shoulder to the right hip. |
It really wasn’t a fashion statement; purchasing the shirt was an act of civil defiance, striking a blow against interference with personal freedom. |
Italian authorities, it seems, made not wearing a seatbelt what American jurisdictions call a primary offense. |
If the sharp-eyed polizia noticed you weren’t wearing a seatbelt, they could stop you and issue a ticket. |
Texting while driving became against the law in both Iowa and Nebraska in 2010, but last year, the Hawkeye State went one farther, making it a primary offense, giving officers authority to stop drivers they suspected of texting. |
Naturally, the Iowa State Patrol announced that texting citations had increased by 620 percent in the year since the law went into effect. Nebraska State Patrol’s numbers declined by about 50 percent over the same period. Were westbound drivers being trained by Iowa cops? Maybe. |
Iowa outlawed social media, games and internet surfing at the same time it banned texting, but wisely, does allow smartphones to be used for navigation and safety alerts. |
Civil libertarians oppose broadened police powers, and worry that racial profiling might be involved. |
While they also argue that Iowa’s law is “problematic” and “ineffective,” crashes linked to electronic devices so far this year, were down, with 486 reported between January and June compared to 575 in the first six months of 2017, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation. |
Law enforcement overreach is always a concern, but we’re concerned as well when we see a driver navigating snow-covered, icy McCook streets while texting. |
Modern cars are full of electronic distractions, and even older cars are dangerous when drivers are distracted by their smartphones. It’s time to add texting to the list of primary offenses. |
What do you think? Join in the conversation by voting here. |
Biologist Jeremy Wade is making his return to Animal Planet with the new series Jeremy Wade’s Dark Waters, which is set to premiere on the channel next month. |
In Jeremy Wade’s Dark Waters, Wade will investigate a number of baffling, unsolved underwater mysteries. He’ll bring viewers along as he explores remote locales, visits islands lost in time and heads out into the open ocean. Wade will tackle reports about fish species suddenly disappearing, unexplained sightings of myt... |
Episodes of the first season of Jeremy Wade’s Dark Waters will include “Italy’s Lake Monster,” “Alaska’s Lost River Kings” and “Return of the Outback Beast.” The program will be complemented with an original four-episode digital mid-form series on Animal Planet GO, Dark Waters: How to Catch a River Monster. The digital... |
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