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The Dangers of Keeping the Roadways Safe
Have you ever stood on the side of a busy road or highway? It can be a bit intimidating as traffic roars by; you can feel the wind of speeding cars and trucks and the sting from dust and pebbles thrown as they fly past. Now imagine that you are a first responder, law...
11 Great Classroom Hacks
There are so many great resources for teachers. The problem is trying to read all of them for the best ideas. We are making it easy for you with this list of the 11 classroom hacks that can help you reach kids, organize the classroom and make your life at school...
Why Fall is Dangerous for Deer
“It came out of nowhere!” That’s what a friend said after he hit a deer as he drove to our house last year. The impact tore off his grill and front bumper; who knows if the animal survived. My friend was lucky; he was shaken up after the accident but unhurt. Little...
4 Effects of Falling Back – Daylight Savings Time
Why do we still do it? I’m talking about Sunday’s time change. Almost everyone I talk to dreads saying goodbye to daylight saving and turning our clocks back this weekend for the return of standard time. We might regain an hour, but it’s depressing leaving work in the...
How Much Rent Can You Afford?
by: Mark Goldberg As more and more of us opt to rent rather than own a home, the monthly cost has been climbing. My wife and I are experiencing it as we start looking for a place for our daughter when she moves out of the dorm next year. There’s nothing worse than...
Getting the Most Mileage Out of Fuel
https://youtu.be/fqd1StT2OXY As Americans hit the roads for driving season, your vacation trip can be less expensive if you maintain your vehicle for the best gas mileage. Here are six tips from Carcare.org on increasing the miles you get from each gallon of fuel:...
5 Tips to Avoid Aggressive Drivers
By: Mark Goldberg I couldn’t believe it (well, then again nothing is that surprising these days) – the guy in the car ahead of me was shaving. It was early morning as we drove on a narrow two-lane road. He swerved numerous times as he continued grooming behind the...
El Nino Could Translate to Wild Weather
Get ready, El Niño is back. The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says continued heating in the Pacific Ocean means a strong event this fall and winter. Wind conditions and several tropical cyclones are indications of an intensifying effect which...
Pros and Cons of Technology in the Classroom
The face of education is changing with the rapid acceleration of smartphones, learning pads and computers into schools. While new electronic learning options open exciting opportunities for engagement and creative possibilities, there is a raging debate about its...
California Casualty Urges Others to Support Firefighters
San Mateo, CA, October 8, 2015 – October is an important month for firefighters across the country. Not only is it Fire Prevention Month, but it’s also when they pause to remember fellow comrades at the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Memorial in Maryland. In...