July 2012

House Fire Prevention Tips

July 16, 2012
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Every year nearly 4,000 Americans die in fires and another 25,000 are injured. Let’s not forget the huge cost of fires— an estimated $8.6 billion every year— in property loss. And the sad truth is that most of these deaths, injuries, and costs are entirely preventable if people follow a few simple safety tips. 1. [...]

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Multitasking: Friend or Foe?

July 9, 2012
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It is practically a necessity to be good a multi-tasker in today’s society. How many of us are guilty of talking on the phone while skimming through e-mails, and all the while supervising an unruly toddler? According to a study by the Families and Work Institute, 45% of American workers feel that they are expected [...]

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