Miscellaneous

Personal Injury on Your Property: What is Covered?

Do you know what is – and isn’t – covered on your homeowners’ or renters’ insurance policy? While most people have insurance addressing personal injury claims on their property, coverage can vary. Policies differ, locations differ, but these are common areas to review. Physical Property Injuries Are you aware of any areas that could lead to …

Possible e-Cigarette Risks during Pregnancy

A small U.S. study recruited 316 pregnant women being treated at a University of Maryland outpatient clinic. In an anonymous survey, these women were questioned about their history of smoking, their knowledge about the harmful effects of cigarettes and e-cigarettes, as well as their overall attitude about e-cigarettes. Coleman-Cowger, the principal research scientist at Battelle …

Voting is Our Right and Our Responsibility

And, as it’s been said often, every vote counts. Though approximately 150 million citizens are qualified to vote, few register and even fewer actually vote. Yet thousands of people have fought for this right through the centuries, both in war and within courts and legislatures. Below lists just a few of the high points …

The Fourth of July: What Does It Signify?

July 4, 1776 ~ July 4, 2014! Each of us has an idea of what this day means to us: patriotism, family, an enjoyable break from routine. But few know what it truly symbolizes. Here is what the 4th of July does not represent: – It’s NOT the day that began the American Revolution; that …