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February Nominate a Hero Finalists!
Click here to cast your vote for February's Hero of the Month! Name: Jody W. Profession: Registered Nurse (Home Health Nurse) Nominated by: Stephen N. In December 2011, Jody W. saved a complete stranger's life. As a Nurse, this wasn't really something new; saving...
Chicken Wing Shortage? Here’s your backup plan.
Ok, so there isn't actually a Chicken Wing Shortage. Much like the great bacon scare of 2012, it's an overreaction to a simple press release. Chicken wings ARE a bit more expensive this year - so if you want to save some cash and have a delicious substitute, we have a...
Nominate a Hero – January
Out of respect for the lives lost in the Newtown, CT tragedy, we have chosen not to select Hero of the Month finalists for the month of January. After hearing the heart-wrenching stories of teachers who lost their lives trying to protect their students and seeing the...
Critical Incident Support for Law Enforcement Officers | A Guest Blog from CopsAlive
This Guest Blog post is by CopsAlive editor John Marx. John is the featured article in our Law Enforcement Officers’ News Resource: The Blue Bulletin. To sign up to receive the Blue Bulletin in your inbox once a month, click here! Critical Incident Support for Law...
Nursing Amidst the Holidays | A Guest Blog by Keith Carlson
This Guest Blog post is by blogger Keith Carlson, RN, BSN. Nurse Keith, the blogger behind Digital Doorway, is the featured article in our Nurses’ News Resource: Nursing Pulse. To sign up to receive the Nursing Pulse in your inbox once a month, click here! ...
Why is my Fire Wife such a Grinch?: A Guest Blog post by ‘Firefighter Wife’
This Guest Blog post by blogger Firefighter Wife is the featured article in our Firefighters’ News Resource: Flashpoint. To sign up to receive Flashpoint in your inbox once a month, click here! Why is my Fire Wife such a Grinch?: A Guest Blog post by Firefighter Wife...
‘Tis the Season for Home Robberies
It's officially the Holiday Season! The season of holiday lights, holiday shopping, holiday parties, and... Home Robberies. As you travel to visit family and friends this holiday season, be aware that the high rate of travel also leads to a spike in home robberies....
Using Music in the Classroom: A Guest Blog by Nicholas Ferroni
This Guest Blog post by Huffington Post blogger Nicholas Ferroni is the featured article in our Educators' News Resource: Teachers Notes. To sign up to receive Teachers Notes in your inbox once a month, click here! Using Music in the Classroom to Educate, Engage and...
Holly Days: A Guest Blog from Suddenly Cop Wife
This Guest Blog post by Suddenly Cop Wife blogger, Stella, is the featured article in our Law Enforcement News Resource: The Blue Bulletin. To sign up to receive the Blue Bulletin in your inbox once a month, click here! Holly Days | Guest Blog by Stella of Suddenly...
December’s Nominate a Hero Finalists!
Nominate Your Hero Here! Congrats to Mark R - our Hero of the Month for December. You can read every finalist's story below! Name: Scott D. Profession: Registered Nurse Nominated by: Barbara S. Described as an inspiration to all who know him, Scott is a Registered...