Pay Attention, April is "Distracted Driving Awareness Month"

This month has been designated “Distracted Driving Awareness Month”.  Being the focus of one month or just 8.5% of a year does not adequately emphasize the size of the problem.  You need to just STOP texting, talking on the phone, fixing your makeup, eating a sandwich and and and and……Focus on the task at hand; driving safely….

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College Prep for Students & Parents-Co-Signing Loans Creates Need for Life & Disability Insurance

In my house and business the college experience and preparation are regular topics of discussion.  Our office staff have children that are current students and recent graduates.  At home, I have two sons in college, Colorado School of Mines and Fordham University.  Also, I have two juniors in high school very much in the process…

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Great Superbowl Menu – Tradition with a Twist – Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

Tomorrow is Super Sunday and making great finger food to eat during the game and, oh yes, the commercials is part of the fun. How about “Buffalo Chicken Meatballs”? My brother-in-law, Steve Dunn, publishes a food blog (Oui, Chef)  and posted the recipe for these great treats last year.  Steve didn’t publish the blog until after the…

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Business Owners: OSHA 300A Form To Be Posted By February 1, 2014

Do you have more than ten employees? If your answer is yes, than your business may be required to comply with this new mandate from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) by February 1, 2014.   (You may be exempt if you qualify as part of a low-risk industry classification listed via the hyper-link below.)  With this new law, you…

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DATA BREACH Defined and more…

Data breach defined: Loss, theft, accidental release or accidental publication of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI) including: • Social Security number • Bank account number • Credit or debit card numbers • Driver’s license number • Patient history and medications Watch this short video:  Data Breach Coverage Who needs data breach…

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