Wednesday, December 29, 2010

"The Top 10 Places in America Poised for Recovery"

This article really touches base on how Austin, and Texas, have faired through the economic crisis our country has been facing recently. No wonder people love Austin and keep coming here! There are so many opportunities and such a wonderful atmosphere, people just can't resist Austin!

Article from: http://www.newsweek.com/2010/11/08/the-top-10-places-in-america-poised-for-recovery.html


Greetings From Recoveryland

Where can you go to escape the recession? Try any of these 10 places. Oh, and be prepared to wear red.

Like a massive tornado, the Great Recession upended the topography of America. But even as vast parts of the country were laid low, some cities withstood the storm and could emerge even stronger and shinier than before. So, where exactly are these Oz-like destinations along the road to recovery? If you said Kansas, you’re not far off. Try Oklahoma. Or Texas. Or Iowa. Not only did the economic twister of the last two years largely spare Tornado Alley, it actually may have helped improve the landscape.
NEWSWEEK has compiled a list of the 10 American cities best situated for the recovery. These are places where the jobs are plentiful, and the pay, given the lower cost of living, buys more than in bigger cities. In other words, places unlike much of the rest of the country. The cities, most of which lie in the red-state territory of America’s heartland, fall into three basic groups. There’s the Texaplex—Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston—which has become the No. 1 destination for job-seeking Americans, thanks to a hearty energy sector and a strong spirit of entrepreneurism. There are the New Silicon Valleys—Raleigh-Durham, N.C.; Salt Lake City; and urban northern Virginia—which offer high-paying high-tech jobs and housing prices well below those in coastal California. And then there are the Heartland Honeys—Oklahoma City, Indianapolis, and Des Moines, Iowa—which are enjoying a revival thanks to rising agricultural prices and a shift toward high-end industrial jobs.
 
Unlike the Sun Belt states and cities along the East and West coasts, these locales not only grew during the boom of the mid-2000s, they suffered least in the Great Recession. The fact that they are mostly in red states should give the newly ascendant GOP comfort as it tries to deliver on its election-year promise to right the economy. That isn’t to say all the blue states will remain weather-beaten. Wall Street, heady with cheap money, has sparked a return to opulence. And the strong demand for high-tech products and services will likely keep places like Boston, San Francisco, and San Diego from devolving into fancy versions of Detroit. Yet given the results of last week’s election and the increasing odds against another bailout of state governments, the near-broke and highly regulated blue states will be hard-pressed to generate much new employment.

Of course, not everyone living in NEWSWEEK’s Top 10 cities has avoided the heartache. And the continued slow pace of the economic recovery could hamper expansion even in the most-favored cities. If energy tanks as a result of a renewed global slowdown, it could hurt Texas and Oklahoma; dropping agricultural prices would hit some of the Heartland Honeys hard. But relatively—and that is the operative word in this tough economy—our 10 cities should fare better than most anywhere in America. And they could offer us a road map for what the nation’s economy will look like once the dust settles.
THE TEXAPLEX
For sheer economic promise, no place beats Texas. Though the Lone Star State’s growth slowed during the recession, it didn’t suffer nearly as dramatically as the rest of the country. Businesses have been flocking to Texas for a generation, and that trend is unlikely to slow soon. Texas now has more Fortune 500 companies—58—than any other state, including longtime corporate powerhouse New York.

Austin boasted the strongest job growth in NEWSWEEK’s Top 10, both last year and over the decade. Home to the state capital and the ever-expanding University of Texas, the city is arguably the best-positioned of the nation’s emerging tech centers. It enjoys good private-sector growth, both from an expanding roster of homegrown firms and outside companies, including an increasing array of multinationals such as Samsung, Nokia, Siemens, and Fujitsu.

Yet Austin’s newfound prosperity isn’t simply a product of its university culture or its synergetic collection of technology firms. Its success owes a great deal to simply being in Texas—a state itching to eclipse its historic archrival, the increasingly troubled California. Indeed, Texas is becoming to the Golden State what Arizona, Nevada, and Oregon were in the last decade: a refuge for workers and companies fed up with California’s high unemployment, cost of living, and dysfunctional state government.
The Texas economy has benefited from widening diversification. Houston has a robust energy business and medical-services industry, and thriving international trade—all long-term growth areas. Dallas enjoys an expanding tech sector and well-developed business-service industries tied to a powerful corporate base. San Antonio has a strong military connection and an expanding manufacturing capacity, and it is a key locale for the growing Latino marketplace. What’s more, Texas offers pro-business policies and relatively low taxes, and the physical infrastructure in the cities is generally as good or better than in many East and West coast metropolitan areas.
People are voting with their feet. All four Texas cities are enjoying strong immigration from the rest of the country and abroad. Houston and Dallas have higher rates of immigration than Chicago, and if the job picture stays the same, those cities could someday rival New York and Los Angeles in terms of ethnic diversity.
THE NEW SILICON VALLEYS
Although Massachusetts and California are lauded as the places “where the brains are,” neither ranked high in the growth of tech jobs over the past decade. More important is where the brains are headed.
A lot of them are going to North Carolina, Virginia, and Utah. The population of Raleigh-Durham grew faster than any major U.S. metropolitan area during the recession, and the city ranked third on NEWSWEEK’s list in terms of job growth over the last decade. To the north, in Virginia, lies another Silicon Valley wannabe, stretching across Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax counties. And then there’s Salt Lake City and its environs, buoyed by the arrival of such big names as Adobe, Twitter, and Electronic Arts. The Greater Salt Lake region, which follows the Wasatch Mountains from Provo to Ogden, has much to attract tech companies: short commutes, decent public schools, spectacular nearby recreation, and, perhaps most important, affordable housing. Roughly 75 percent of households in Salt Lake can afford a median-priced house, as compared with 45 percent in Silicon Valley and roughly half that in New York City and San Francisco. The cost advantages of cities like Salt Lake and the other high-tech hubs are expected to prove especially attractive to millennials—the generation born after 1982—as they begin forming families and buying homes en masse.

None of these Silicon Valleys may ever reach the critical mass of the real thing in California, but they will become increasingly more effective competitors and take an expanding market share of the nation’s technology business.
 
THE HEARTLAND HONEYS
The oft-ignored center of the country boasts a thriving economy that seems poised for further expansion. The region is well positioned to take advantage of growing markets for agricultural commodities and farm machinery in fast-growing countries such as India and China. The Great Plains and parts of the southern Midwest have also attracted new investments in manufacturing, both from domestic and foreign firms.
Having largely missed out on the housing bubble, the region also avoided the hangover. As a result, after watching generation after generation move away, several heartland cities are enjoying a noticeable uptick in domestic migration as well as immigration. During the Great Depression, it was Oklahomans who moved to California to escape the Dust Bowl. Now there are considerably more people moving from California to Oklahoma than the other way around.
Indianapolis, once written off as “Indiana no-place,” is one emerging hotspot. The area’s housing affordability now stands at a remarkable 90-plus percent. Although the recession has hit some of Indiana’s manufacturing-oriented northwest corner, over the past decade Indianapolis’s population grew at a rate 50 percent greater than the national average, notes urban analyst Aaron Renn. Much of this success is due to an aggressively pro-business attitude that promotes growing clusters such as life sciences, motor sports, and Internet marketing.
Oklahoma City and Des Moines have also enjoyed steady growth in both jobs and net migrants over the past decade. Des Moines was recently rated the No. 1 spot in the country for business and careers by Forbes magazine, thanks to a surging agricultural sector and strength in the business-services segment. And Oklahoma City—which enjoys low unemployment as a result of its steadily growing energy and aerospace sectors—has been ranked among the best job markets for young people, ahead of Dallas, Seattle, and even New York (having Kevin Durant lead the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder for the foreseeable future can only improve the buzz).
Of course, none of the cities in NEWSWEEK’s Top 10 list competes right now with New York, Chicago, or L.A. in terms of art, culture, and urban amenities, which tend to get noticed by journalists and casual travelers. But once upon a time, all those great cities were also seen as cultural backwaters. And in the coming decades, as more people move in and open restaurants, museums, and sports arenas, who’s to say Oklahoma City can’t be Oz?

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

7 Tips to Smooth Over Your Holiday Stress

(Borrowed from http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2010/12/20/7-tips-to-smooth-over-your-holiday-stress/)

I saw this article and thought it was really helpful. Stress is a big deal to a lot of people. We here at Keep Moving make it one of our highest priorities to help our customers avoid stress if at all possible. Take a gander at this and remember, the holiday season is supposed to be fun. I hope you're enjoying it as much as you can.

Ahh, the holidays. Christmastime is here, and many will be traveling this week to rejoin loved ones and family members. We’ll be traveling too, as we often do during the holidays, to visit with long-distance family.
Wouldn’t you like your holidays to be a bit smoother? Me too. So here are some tips to help smooth over your holiday stress and make this time of the year more enjoyable for you and those you’ll be visiting.

1. Plan early.
Well, it’s a little late for this one. If your trip isn’t yet planned, I can’t help you. But this is good information for next year, as sometimes people wait until the last minute to plan their travel or where exactly they’ll be and when, when visiting the family. These tips can also help you reduce stress about holiday travel.
I think people get into trouble here not with forgetting to plan, but forgetting to plan the important things. Who’s family will you be spending Christmas eve with? Christmas morning? When will you see Aunt Phyllis? Sure, you can let all of this work itself out at the last minute, but the more you set expectations ahead of time, the less stressed you’ll be (and the less likely it’ll result in some unexpected family drama or hurt feelings).
Planning also means being specific and direct with those you’ll be visiting with. Say, “We’ll see you Christmas day around 2 pm and we’ll be happy to join you for dinner!” rather than, “Well, I’m not sure what we’ll be doing, let me call you on Christmas and let you know.”


2. Let things roll off your back.
So what if the presents are wrapped perfectly? So what if the turkey is dry (or burnt!)? So what if you forgot to pack your nice shirt or the shoes that match your dress?
We spend an inordinate amount of time — especially around the holidays — stress about small details while missing the bigger picture. I don’t believe the mantra that “it’s all small stuff,” so you shouldn’t stress about anything. But pick your battles. If you’ve wasted all of your stress energy on the fact that the potatoes were a little overcooked, you may not have any reserves left to go bail Uncle Andrew out of jail when you get an unexpected phone call from the local police.
Little things, big things. Pick the one you want to really expend that energy on. Because believe it or not — you have a choice about what you let affect you. If you want to stress about the potatoes, that’s your choice.

3. Make time for things that matter.
Spending quality time with your friends and family at this time of the year might be the most important thing to you. Or perhaps it’s shopping for them. Or perhaps it’s making Christmas dinner. Or perhaps it’s planning your awesome New Year’s Eve party.
Whatever your passion, whatever it is that matters most to you in this life, make time and focus on it. We often spend so much time focused on others during this time of the year, we often forget to take a few minutes — even if it’s just a few! — for ourselves.

4. Be aware of and plan for your triggers.
The holidays can be especially difficult for those with eating concerns, whether it’s binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, or just plain old over-indulging (in both food and/or drink). As we recently noted, holidays can be perilous times for overeaters.
Your best tools to combat these concerns is planning ahead of time, limiting your time spent exposed to these kinds of triggers, and enlist the aid of a trusted family member or friend to act as your eating (or drinking) buddy to ensure you stick to your healthy eating and drinking behaviors.

5. Try and keep the Christmas spirit in mind — even if you don’t celebrate it.
You don’t have to be a Christian to appreciate and enjoy the Christmas holidays. But if you don’t have any particular affiliation with Christmas, you can always help others who do — by offering to volunteer to cover a work shift, babysit, or even volunteer at a local food bank or such. While for some it’s about the specific Christmas holiday, others celebrate the spirit of giving and selflessness.
Whatever you do, try to remember the reason you’re making the trip, visiting with family, or taking time off of work. It’s not to drive yourself to an early death, it’s to share in quality time with your fellow human beings.
Research also shows that by giving to others — such as making a donation to charity or to your church — makes people feel better. So if you want to lift your spirits a bit this Christmas, make sure you give to your favorite charities.

6. Avoid over-committing.
Too many people over-commit their time, energy or efforts at this time of the year. Ooops! Despite our wishes otherwise, there are still only 24 hours in a day, and 7 days in a week. We can’t be everywhere at once, and contrary to popular believe, you cannot always do everything you want to do.
Prioritize your commitments and responsibilities to others, putting the things that matter most first. If your family comes first (as it does for most), make sure that’s reflected in how you spend the next week. If there’s any time you can take more time off work (unless you happen to be in retail, sorry!), it’s the next two weeks.

7. Spend some time in reflection, mindfulness, and spirituality.
Whether or not you’re religious, all of us should at the very least be mindful. Being mindful simply means spending some time in contemplation and reflection to better understand what it is you’re doing and why you’re doing it. We instantly react to a family member’s familiar stinging criticism with defensiveness, without thinking about our response. Take a minute to consider what they said and consider answering in a more noncommittal, or even in a completely opposite manner.
If you’re a fan of Seinfeld, think of the “Opposite George” episode, where George Costanza decides he’s just going to start doing everything the opposite of his usual self would do.
I’m not sure we all have to do the complete opposite of what we are doing today, but it is beneficial to consider some of the motivations behind our automatic actions and reactions to others. Make a commitment to be more mindful, to really think about what it is others are saying, and make an effort to not just re-act, but act in a way that is the result of at least a moment’s consideration.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Being Thrifty and Saving Money on Your Move!

Whenever you move, whether it is across the street or across the country, you have to spend a lot of money. As you buy moving supplies, rent a truck or hire a moving company, and spend money on all the costs associated with closing out your life in one home and starting up again in a new home, moving can definitely be expensive. However, there are still plenty of ways to cuts costs when you move.

Using Free Materials
Although buying packing supplies won't be the most expensive part of any move, the costs can still add up. To avoid these costs, you can always try to get some moving materials for free. Rather than buying new cardboard boxes, which can sell for $2 each, you can often get boxes from a supermarket or other retail store. Since the store will probably be happy to supply you with some boxes, be sure you ask an employee in advance rather than just take them. By asking first, you can get boxes that are still intact, before they are broken down to be sent to the recycling facility. You can also ask friends and relatives who have recently moved for their leftover supplies. Another idea is to stake out your office's copy room for leftover paper boxes.

If you have old blankets, sheets, or towels lying around, use these things as protective padding to cushion any fragile items or to wrap up electronics. Old newspapers can be used to wrap up your plates and glassware, instead of buying packaging paper. However, since newsprint can stain fine china and crystal, you might want to buy paper for packing these items.
TIP: If you don't have any of these materials, or if you need more, you can always check out Freecycle.org, where people list various items that want to give away for free.

Do Things Yourself

Perhaps one of the most obvious ways to make your move more economical is to do as much of it yourself as possible:

  • Pack your goods yourself instead of paying a moving company or specialized packing company to do it
  • Start the process well before your actual moving day
  • Ask relatives and friends to help with both the packing and moving
  • Rent a truck and perform the entire move yourself
  • If you have a friend who has a truck, ask if they would be willing to help you with the move
Using a Moving Company

While doing things yourself may be the cheapest way to move, it isn't always possible or practical, sometimes you have to hire professionals. However, there are still plenty of ways to be economical when using a moving company. As always, get estimates from at least three different companies and compare the services that each one provides. Be sure to check out Movers.com, where you can get free moving quotes. Although you shouldn't automatically go with the cheapest quote, if you check the company's reputation with the Better Business Bureau and feel comfortable with them, then everything should be okay.

You can also potentially lower the cost of your move by making things easier for your movers. Since many moving companies charge by the amount of time it takes them to get everything loaded into the truck, you can decrease this time by placing your boxes close to the door. Disassembling your bed frames or other large items will also help, since your movers won't be spending time doing these things. You can also save money by checking to see if your homeowner's insurance policy will cover your goods during a move. If so, you won't have to spend the extra money on purchasing separate insurance.

Get Rid of Stuff You Don't Want

Everyone has plenty of things in their homes that they don't use. So why go through the trouble of bringing these items to your new home, where they will likely stay in their boxes until your next move? Since the price of your move is often determined by the total weight of your goods, there is no reason to bring things that you don't need or won't use.
TIP: While lightening your load can save you money during your move, you can use this opportunity to make some extra money by selling any unwanted goods.

You can have a garage sale, sell your items to a second-hand store, or post your goods for sale online. Anything that you can't sell can be donated or posted on Freecycle. If you still can't relieve yourself of some things, you can always dispose of them rather than bringing them with you.

Move When It's Cheaper

Most people tend to move in the summer, between the months of June and September. Therefore, many of the costs associated with moving will be more expensive during this time frame.
  • Move during the off-season, if possible
  • Rates for truck rentals and moving company services are often less expensive between September and June
  • If moving a long distance, save some money by traveling in the off-season
  • Remember that airfare, gas prices, and hotel rates are usually more expensive during the summer months and that many amenities tend to be much more crowded with seasonal visitors

Tax Breaks for Moving

If you are relocating because of a job, you may be able to get some money back when you move. As long as your job is more than 50 miles away from your old home, you can deduct the costs associated with moving from your taxes. Check out the IRS's Form 3903 to see if you qualify. Moreover, if you are purchasing a house for the first time, you may also be eligible to receive a tax credit.



Monday, December 20, 2010

How To Deal With Moving Anxiety

Feelings of anxiety can occur at any stage of life and may be so intense that you are prevented from considering a move. If this is the case, then taking steps to reduce anxiety can help you overcome your moving woes.
Understanding Moving Anxiety

Because you are experiencing moving anxiety, it does not mean that you have an anxiety disorder or won't be able to relocate.

Moving can be a catalyst for anxiety, but not all anxious behaviors are necessarily bad. Anxiety can often make us more alert, motivate us to action, and encourage us to be more efficient. Constant anxiety can become problematic if overwhelming feelings interfere with your life.
In terms of moving, you may feel anxiety just thinking about relocating to a new area. Having to change your job, moving away from friends and family, and addressing all the moving expenses can certainly make you feel overwhelmed. In addition to primary feelings of intense fear and nervousness, you should also know other symptoms of anxiety that you could experience.

Signs of Moving Anxiety

You may feel jittery and filled with dread whenever you think about moving. There are other common emotional symptoms of anxiety that you should be aware of, especially if you are trying confront to your moving worries.
  • Irritability
  • Trouble concentrating
  • Anticipating the worst
  • Restlessness
  • Paranoia
  • Memory lapse
Anxiety affects more than just your feelings. It also involves physical symptoms, which can often be mistaken for illness. If thinking about moving has coincided with feelings of sickness, then you might be exhibiting symptoms of anxiety, such as:
  • Upset stomach
  • Sweating
  • Twitching
  • Dizziness
  • Shortness of breath
  • Muscle tension
  • Headaches
  • Fatigue
  • Insomnia
  • Nausea

Reducing Your Moving Anxiety
There could be other aspects of your life causing you to worry that contribute to
moving anxiety. Make sure to look for potential causes of anxiety related to your diet, sleeping habits, caffeine consumption, and career. Evaluating the overall anxiety in your life can help determine if it is only moving that is making you anxious.

If you determine that moving is the root of your anxiety, then you can take the following steps to help reduce some of your worries:

Designate a time for worrying about your move. Determine a time of day that you can allot to confront your moving anxieties and make this your "worry period" every day.

Push back on your worries. If during the day or at some undesirable time you start feeling overwhelmed about moving, just write down your worries and save it for your "worry period."

Make sure to address your worries. Use your "worry period" wisely and go over your anxiety list. The "worry period" should be used to only think about your moving anxieties.

The "worry period" will help you think of all the worst-case
moving scenarios, but you should follow up your session by challenging any of your negative thoughts. You should ask yourself questions that will help you attain a more positive perspective of moving. "Do I have any evidence that my worry is true?" and "Is there a positive way of looking at the situation?" are examples of questions that can help you overcome your anxiety.

If you feel overwhelmed by moving anxiety, there are many support groups and trained professionals who can offer support. Often times, a conversation with a friend or family member can also help you move closer toward your moving goals.







This article was found at: http://www.movers.com/moving-guides/overcoming-moving-anxiety.html

Friday, December 17, 2010

Don't Let This Happen To You!

Furniture Moving

Co-workers sympathized as a woman as she complained that her back was really sore from moving furniture.
“Why didn’t you wait until your husband got home?” someone asked.
“I could have,” the woman told them.  “But the couch is easier to move if he’s not on it.”

Got a lazy husband? Call Keep Moving to help you have a stress and hassle free move. Your back will thank you for it.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Moving Tips

If you're a little like me packing and moving is no fun. I'd rather go to a sadistic dentist who bought a case worth of tic tacs instead of novocaine than move. This list really is helpful. It takes away a lot of the avoidable stress. Keep it in mind for your next move. An ounce of preparation and all that...

Moving Checklist

Two Months Before
·         Sort and purge. Go through every room of your house and decide what you’d like to keep and what you can get rid of. Think about whether any items will require special packing or extra insurance coverage. Consider donating unneeded/ unwanted items to Goodwill.

·         Research. Start investigating moving company options. Do not rely on a quote over the phone; request an on-site estimate. Get an estimate in writing from each company, and make sure it has a TXDOT/USDOT (Texas /U.S. Department of Transportation) number on it.

·         Create a moving binder. Use this binder to keep track of everything—all your estimates, your receipts, and an inventory of all the items you’re moving.

·         Organize school records. Go to your children’s school and arrange for their records to be transferred to their new school district.

Six Weeks Before
·         Order supplies. Order boxes and other supplies such as tape, packing paper, bubble wrap, and permanent markers. Don’t forget to order specialty containers, such as dish barrels or wardrobe boxes if necessary.

·         Use it or lose it. Start using up things that you don’t want to move, like frozen or perishable foods and cleaning supplies. Keep in mind that your moving company may not transport flammable liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, or propane. This is for your safety.

·         Take measurements. Check room dimensions at your new home, if possible, and make sure larger pieces of furniture will fit through the door.

One Month Before
·         Choose your mover and confirm the arrangements. Select a company and get written confirmation of your moving date, costs, and other details.

·         Begin packing. Start packing the things that you use most infrequently, such as the waffle iron and croquet set. While packing, note items of special value that might require additional insurance from your moving company. Make sure to declare, in writing, any items valued over $100 per pound, such as a computer.

·         Label. Clearly label and number each box with its contents and the room it’s destined for. This will help you to keep an inventory of your belongings. Pack and label “essentials” boxes of items you’ll need right away.

·         Separate valuables. Add items such as jewelry and important files to a safe box that you’ll personally transport to your new home. Make sure to put the mover’s estimate in this box. You’ll need it for reference on moving day.


·         Do a change of address. Go to your local post office and fill out a change-of-address form, or do it online at usps.gov. But in case there are stragglers, it’s always wise to ask a close neighbor to look out for mail after you’ve moved. Check in with him or her two weeks after the move, and again two weeks after that.

·         Notify important parties. Alert the following of your move: banks, brokerage firms, your employer’s human resources department, magazine and newspapers you subscribe to, and credit card, insurance, and utility companies.


·         Forward medical records. Arrange for medical records to be sent to any new health-care providers or obtain copies of them yourself. Ask for referrals.

Two Weeks Before

·         Arrange to be off from work on moving day. Notify your office that you plan to supervise the move and therefore need the day off.

·         Tune up. Take your car to a garage, and ask the mechanic to consider what services might be needed if you’re moving to a new climate.


·         Clean out your safe-deposit box. If you’ll be changing banks, remove the contents of your safe-deposit box and put them in the safe box that you’ll take with you on moving day.

·         Contact the moving company. Reconfirm the arrangements.


·         Refill prescriptions. Stock up on prescriptions you’ll need during the next couple of weeks.

·         Pack your suitcases. Aim to finish your general packing a few days before your moving date. Then pack suitcases for everyone in the family with enough clothes to wear for a few days.


A Few Days Before

·         Defrost the freezer. If your refrigerator is moving with you, make sure to empty, clean, and defrost it at least 24 hours before moving day.

·         Double-check the details. Reconfirm the moving company’s arrival time and other specifics and make sure you have prepared exact, written directions to your new home for the staff. Include contact information, such as your cell phone number.


·         Plan for the payment. If you haven’t already arranged to pay your mover with a credit card, get a money order, cashier’s check, or cash for payment and tip. If the staff has done a good job, 10 to 15 percent of the total fee is a good tip. If your move was especially difficult, you might arrange to tip extra. Don’t forget that refreshments are always appreciated, but any gratuity is always appreciated.


Moving Day!!!

·         Verify. Make sure that the moving truck that shows up is from the company you hired: The TXDOT/USDOT number painted on its side should match the number on the estimate you were given. Scams are not unheard-of.

·         Take inventory. Before the movers leave, sign the bill of lading/inventory list and keep a copy.

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