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Real Estate Wholesaling Practice Poses Potential Risks
A new form of selling and buying real estate has emerged, called wholesaling . The practice has many homeowners losing thousands of dollars in sales proceeds. The wholesalers present themselves to a homeowner as a buyer with the condition that they assign the purchase contract to another buyer. The wholesaler guarantees the seller a set amount of proceeds upon selling their property. “It would appear to me that the ‘wholesaler’ is, in fact, acting as a sales agent for the sa
Alexander Fernandez
Oct 13, 20233 min read


American Crypto Investors Lose Billions to “Pig-Butchering” Scheme
Pig-butchering is a method used by scammers who drain money out of a investor’s cryptocurrency account. The scam uses an official-looking cryptocurrency investment website to bait investors with advertisements of quick and large returns. Investors sometimes invest their life savings in hopes of receiving huge returns on investments. Cryptocurrency is the umbrella term for online currencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin. Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency, launched sh
Alexander Fernandez
Sep 20, 20234 min read


Uruguayan Drought
Uruguayan citizens face a three-year-long drought that threatens clean drinking water and risks health. The record-setting drought is brought on by rising global temperatures and poor water infrastructure investments from current and prior Uruguayan administrations, leaving many with contaminated drinking water unsuitable for consumption. “The water leaves the hair a little hard and salty. You can still cook, clean, and wash yourself, but not drink. No one has been hospitaliz
Alexander Fernandez
Aug 20, 20232 min read


Hawaiian Forest Fires Causing Mass Destruction
The National Weather Service reported that dry global temperatures and atmospheric contrast from Hurricane Dora caused wildfires in the...
Alexander Fernandez
Aug 11, 20232 min read


Restaurants Charge Extra-Fees for Food
Since the pandemic, this mysterious charge has become more commonplace, popping up on everything from last-minute Grubhub orders to date...
Dillin Bett
Aug 3, 20233 min read


Auto Dealerships Charge Undisclosed Fees to Consumers Nationwide
Dealerships nationwide charge auto consumers excessive, undisclosed buyout fees at the time of payoff. The auto financing company sends a statement to customers who, in nearly half of the states, require leases to close in person at an auto dealer instead of paying off a lease directly to a financial company. The Consumer Leasing Act requires disclosure of any fees during a lease agreement. “If they are not disclosed in the lease, you cannot charge them,” Darren Newhart, Pike
Alexander Fernandez
Aug 2, 20235 min read


Holy See Properties Overseas Unseen and Unknown
Introductory video to Holy See property ownership.
Alexander Fernandez
Jul 23, 20233 min read


Police Chase Leads to Hit-and-Run in The Town of Vienna
Vienna, VA- On the evening of July 24, 2022, a police pursuit of a large black pickup truck resulted in a hit-and-run when the large...
Alexander Fernandez
Jul 26, 20221 min read


The Quest for Medical Assistance
The United States healthcare system has had its troubles for many years. Government health insurance programs such as Medicare and Medicaid were put in place to assist those at a medical disadvantage regarding disability, age, and financial need. Medicare is federally operated for people over 65 and can also cover younger disabled individuals; Medicaid is state operated for low-income individuals. Although these programs help, they need to be improved. Many doctors decline to
Alexander Fernandez
Jul 14, 20223 min read


CoComelon Addiction
Cocomelon, a popular children’s cartoon, may act as a stimulant drug for toddlers due to hyperactive overstimulating qualities and extreme color use (Educator Claims Cocomelon is a drug). “This show is highly overstimulating and is very likely to result in behavioural and attention disorders. According to Child Development specialist Jerrica Sannes, it acts as a stimulant that gives the toddler brain a hit of dopamine in every scene,” According to Child Development specialist
Alexander Fernandez
Jul 5, 20224 min read


The Two Faces of Immigration
Immigration affects different nations at different levels according to how the country prepares and deals with its influx. The mass...
Alexander Fernandez
Jun 20, 20223 min read


Low Temperatures do not Affect Scheduled School Break
LA PAZ, BOLIVIA- The Vice-Minister of Special Education, Sandra Cruz Nina, discussed the possibility of starting the winter school break...
Alexander Fernandez
Jun 3, 20221 min read


Modern Lifestyles and Vitamin D Deficiency
WASHINGTON- An alarming percentage of the U.S. population suffers from Vitamin D Deficiency. The symptoms are disregarded and overlooked....
Alexander Fernandez
Dec 14, 20212 min read


Semiconductor Chip Shortage Report
Refrigerators, computers, gaming consoles, and automobiles. What these different items have in common is one small, but crucial part....
Alexander Fernandez
Nov 30, 20212 min read


Racing Around the World: George Vidovic
Alton, VA- George Vidovic, one of the SVRA’s Speed Tour competitors at the Virginia International Raceway, graced us with an interview...
Alexander Fernandez
Oct 3, 20211 min read


Race Till Retirement: Caesar Cone, VIR Racing Icon
Caesar Cone, a 60-year motorsport veteran, retired today on his 81st birthday. Cone began his more than a half-century-long racing career...
Alexander Fernandez
Oct 3, 20211 min read


USA: The Increase in Covid Cases
Many individuals may not be aware that the United States is still leading in Covid-19 cases. The United States has a reported per day...
Alexander Fernandez
Jul 24, 20211 min read


Baltic Way, 30th Anniversary
WASHINGTON- Friday, August 23, 2019, marked the 30th anniversary of Baltic Way. Baltic Way was a peaceful political demonstration where two
Alexander Fernandez
Sep 6, 20201 min read


Politics, Transparency and Double Standards
An individual’s tax return should not have the power to shape the future of the government, especially if the returns are from a time...
Alexander Fernandez
Sep 3, 20202 min read


Hoarding Products
Lumber has steadily increased in price these last few months. Example plywood 4ft x 8ft ¾ at the end of 2020 cost per sheet 23 dollars...
Alexander Fernandez
Aug 20, 20201 min read


The Impending Educational Gap
The longterm effects of COVID-19, keep mounting. Now, we are facing the fact it may create a larger gap between upper and middle social...
Alexander Fernandez
Jul 20, 20202 min read


Local Spending in a Time of Crisis
On May 15, 2013, The Moseley Architects group presented to The Town of Vienna Council the “Virginia Police Facility Space Needs...
Alexander Fernandez
Jun 29, 20202 min read


18-Wheeler Drivers Demand Transparency
May 1, 2020, Semi-trucks began parking along Constitution Avenue in the nation’s Capital, Washington, D.C. to protest unjust pay and...
Alexander Fernandez
May 24, 20202 min read


COVID-19 Causing Hunger
Vienna, VA- As public schools close around the United States to combat the spread of the Coronavirus, lower-income families struggle to...
Alexander Fernandez
May 19, 20202 min read
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