Irrational eBay buyers and shipping woes explained
A reader asks why buyers insist on low shipping costs and questions high ship charges. The eBay Queen suggests clarifying necessary shipping, offering free shipping to reduce complaints, and using a shipping fee calculator while noting items that could be damaged if packed in bags. It includes anecdotal guidance and a tip about tracking stickers at the post office.
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Fire damages Lenexa Rosehill Elementary playground again
A predawn blaze at Rosehill Elementary School in Lenexa damaged about one third of a rebuilt playground, valued at 15 000 dollars. The string of arson fires in Johnson County includes recent incidents in Blue Valley and Shawnee Mission districts with total costs around 174 000 dollars.
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ORC Discusses Coaching Conflicts with Babe Ruth bylaws in dispute
The ORC article notes rumblings about Brian Sharp as a board member influencing equipment and his decision to stop coaching his daughter. Players and officials call for clearer Babe Ruth bylaws, while ORC leaders seek alignment. Sink and Boyd gain voting status on the Babe Ruth board with Dieckmann's approval as Heintz reports.
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Medic Alert IDs guide emergency care and safety
The Medic Alert emblem identifies conditions like diabetes and allergies to aid responders when a person cannot speak. Vintage Park residents carry up‑to‑date medical files for rapid treatment, reducing risk of misdiagnosis or dangerous drug reactions during emergencies. Linda Brown of The Ottawa Herald notes the system’s value.
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Vintage Park Assisted Living Community
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