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There's no question that the COVID-19 restrictions imposed on European populations over the last year have run their course. A sleeping populist giant has awakened, and it appears more and more likely that populist-driven political earthquakes are soon to follow! While many in the United States are still reeling from the electoral disappointment on November 3rd, we can take heart that with this European uprising, the worldwide populist revolt has just begun

she is a highly-respected educator, the author of a book

that has been a top seller for many years, "I Need To Be Safe;

I'm Worth It--How to To Protect Your Child from Danger"

She has won many awards as an author--among them, in 2007,

The Best Community Service Campaign Award from the Book

Publicists of So. Calif. She'll tell us about her other Awards in a

few minutes.

When Joe Biden put pen to paper to unilaterally squash thousands of jobs tied to Keystone XL pipeline development, he didn’t just kill personal economies. He advanced socialist principles

Winter Curb Appeal Checklist

Creating curb appeal is important in real estate and can increase the value of a home by as much as 17 percent. But it can be challenging to achieve great curb appeal in the cold weather months.

Here is a checklist from the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association representing manufacturers and suppliers of power equipment, small engines and battery power, utility and personal transport vehicles, and golf cars, and the managing partner of GIE+EXPO. This list can help sellers create a good first impression, even when the temperatures drop.

Creating Curb Appeal in the Winter Months

•    FOCUS ON SAFETY

Make sure buyers can safely get into your home by keeping the walkways, stairs and driveway clear of snow, ice and wet, slippery leaves. Your snow thrower can clear away snow.

•    SHOWCASE WINTER PLANTS

Utilize evergreen and cold weather plants like holly, pansies and witch hazel in patio pots and flower beds to add life to the landscape. A live wintergreen wreath is also a nice touch.

•    GIVE THE LAWN SOME LOVE

Keep leaves and debris cleared off the lawn. A carpet of dormant grass gives a better impression than dead leaves and twigs. It also hints of what is to come in the spring!

•    CLEAN GUTTERS

Clean gutters and downspouts signal to potential buyers that your home is well-maintained.

•    UTILIZE OUTDOOR LIGHTING

Showcase your home on short, grey days with strategically placed outdoor lighting to light up the driveway, pathways and front porch.

•    PRUNE SHRUBS & TREES

Don’t wait until an ice or snowstorm hits to tend to the trees in your yard. Prune your plants, trees and shrubs now for a tidy look that will also keep branches from snapping off due to snow and ice. Your pole pruner or chainsaw can help remove any damaged limbs.

•    ORGANIZE THE GARAGE

Store your outdoor power equipment neatly in the garage, declutter the space and give it a good clean. A tidy garage looks bigger and more inviting.

•    ADD BIRDFEEDERS

Create a natural, serene scene (and support pollinators at the same time) by installing a bird feeder or bird garden. A blue jay or cardinal makes a striking image against a winter scene.

ABOUT JOSH MALONE

Josh Malone quit his corporate job in 2006 to take his shot at the Inventor’s Dream. Eight years later, savings depleted and kids college unfunded, he took one last swing before trudging back to the corporate world. And hit a homerun with Bunch O Balloons. His solution to the 63-year-old problem of filling and sealing water balloons instantly became the number one selling summer toy. His invention was stolen by a notorious infringer who convinced the USPTO to revoke his patent under a controversial procedure of the 2011 America Invents Act. A brutal and costly legal battle combined with an anti-corruption crusade ultimately resulted in a $31 million award and restoration of his patent rights. He is now a full-time volunteer with the inventor advocacy organization, US Inventor.

ABOUT US INVENTOR

US Inventor is a non-profit association of inventors devoted to protecting the intellectual property of individuals and small companies. It represents its 13,000 inventors and small business members by promoting strong intellectual property rights and a predictable U.S. patent system through education, advocacy, and reform. US Inventor was founded to support the innovation efforts of the “little guy” inventors, seeking to ensure that strong patent rights are available to support their efforts to develop their inventions, bring those inventions to a point where they can be commercialized, create jobs and industries, and promote continued innovation.