Friday the 13th evokes terrifying images of danger and fear in a surprising number of people all over the world. The fear stems from a wide range of sources, from the Old Testament to a cult-classic slasher film franchise from … Continue reading
Say the worst happens, and there’s a fire or other covered disaster at your home. A detailed home inventory can help speed your claim. This week’s Home Improvement Hack tells you how to get started now, before trouble strikes. Check … Continue reading
Although hurricane season has been fairly benign so far this year, the U.S. has experienced plenty of natural disasters in 2013. From the disastrous Oklahoma tornado to multiple wildfires started by storms and fanned by winds, and floods across the … Continue reading
The end of summer doesn’t mean you can stop worrying about your lawn. In fact, now’s the time to take steps to give yourself a chance to have the best yard in the neighborhood next year. One warning: It’s going … Continue reading
It’s virtually impossible to ignore the expansion of social networking in everyday life. It seems like one can’t go anywhere without someone pulling out a handheld device to check email, chat, or “Google” some information. The reactions of bystanders can be telling. For example, the disdainful glance of the Baby Boomer, who abhors the intrusion […]
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In 1969 I carried this worn logarithm booklet to my physics class in a briefcase along with my trusty bamboo slide rule. As I slid the scales and adjusted the cursor, I was able to interpolate the results they displayed. Back then this was cutting edge technology! Forty years later the equipment was not only […]
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Insurance Agents who haven’t kept abreast of the debate surrounding the establishment of the Minnesota State Health Exchange are in for a rude awakening. Minnesota’s State Health Exchange has been put in motion and millions of dollars are being spent to help people understand and purchase health care plans without insurance industry input. http://www.startribune.com/opinion/commentaries/199062321.html In […]
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A 20 year client of your agency recently suffered a debilitating stroke. Even though his wife tried hard, she was unable to provide the care required to allow him to remain in his home. Reluctantly your client entered a managed care facility of his own choosing. Because he and his wife had some assets, they […]
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For many of us the thoughts of getting on the social network bandwagon seems like a steep hill to climb. If you were like me, you don’t know if it’s alright to “Tweet” first, then “Post” your “Content” or “Tag” your “Blogs” and “Share” a “Voice”! In fact, there can be so much that is […]
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One of the chores that young children are tasked with on a dairy farm is to bring in or “herd” the cows. As a child quickly learns, moving a group of animals in a specific direction can be a lesson in futility. Animals as a rule, naturally want to move under their own guidance and […]
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