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You were probably raised by a Nurse if…
You know what DTaP, APA, BBP, CVA, FMPS and MI stand for. You learned that Stable is not one of the four conditions of a patient which are: Critical, Serious, Fair and Good. Discussions of mucus were one of the daily dinner table conversations. You...
Don’t Labor on an End of Summer Getaway
Instead of staying home and having a BBQ this Labor Day weekend, many of us will be hitting the road for one last blast of fun before the leaves drop and the weather cools. Thanks to lower fuel costs, both flying and driving will be less expensive. In fact, the...
Tips to Transform Your Big Move
Summer is here and the moving season is on. If you are preparing for a new home or apartment you are not alone; the U.S. Census Bureau found almost 36 million people moved to a new residence between 2012 and 2013. Most wanted to find a new place to live, followed by...
10 Tips for First Year Teachers (the Stuff They Didn’t Teach You in School)
You got the job, you have the room prepared and you think you are ready for that first day in the classroom. But as the day arrives you are more nervous than you thought. Here are some tips you can take into the classroom from those who have been there before you:...
4 Reasons to Work in California Casualty Customer Service
1) You're looking for more than just a job. For many companies, customer service is just a necessary expense. At California Casualty, it's the very core of what makes us an exceptional company. It's not just a job here - it's a career. We back it up with educational...
10 Safest Used Cars for Teens
Nothing is more precious than our children. We try and protect them as long as possible, including when they get their first car. When it comes time for that purchase we want the safest one possible at a good price, but buying solely on price could compromise their...
The Great Reads of 2015
For many of us there is nothing better than reading a good book. Whether you’re like me (a traditionalist who loves the feel of turning pages), or you prefer to use your e-reader, getting a recommendation on a great read is always appreciated. Here are some of the...
Selfies While Driving Are Nothing to Smile About
As if texting and driving wasn’t bad enough, a new survey finds drivers are distracted by modern technology in numerous other ways: surfing the Internet, tweeting or taking and sharing a “selfie.” AT&T talked with more than 2,000 people aged 16-25 across the U.S....
Don’t Let Summer Heat Drain Your Vehicle
*Updated June 2018 The dog days of summer don’t just leave you overheated and exhausted, they take a toll on your vehicle. Did you know?...
4 Things You Can Do to Stop the #1 Killer of Firefighters
In 2013, on duty deaths caused by sudden cardiac events accounted for 35% off on-duty deaths. That’s not including others who sustained damage to their hearts and cardiovascular systems but died off duty. It should come as no surprise that the overall killer of...