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Backup Generator Do’s and Don’ts
(Photo credit: Thinkstock) An at-home generator is a back-up system installed outside of your house. It serves to protect your home and family from a power failure by turning on automatically if the...
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How To Make Food Last During A Power Outage
(Photo credit: Thinkstock) Food is essential to life and provides a sense of normalcy as well as emotional sustenance during challenging times. When weather emergencies occur, power outages often...
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Disposable Goods To Have In Case Of A Power Outage
(Photo credit: Thinkstock) The power outages associated with severe weather conditions are endemic to some geographic locations and come as an abrupt surprise to others. Typically, the ability to get...
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Tips For Maintaining Communication During A Power Outage
(Photo credit: Thinkstock) Possibly the scariest aspect of losing electrical power is the inability to connect with loved ones or the outside world when disaster strikes. Severe weather events capable...
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Plan, Don’t Panic: A Before-Winter-Strikes, To-Do List
(Photo credit: Thinkstock) The last thing you want is to not be ready when those first gentle snowflakes of winter turn into a raging blizzard, complete with blinding snow and icy winds. Autumn is a...
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Storm Preparation Advice For Pregnant Women
(Photo credit: Thinkstock) Visions of painting the nursery may need to be supplanted by a storm survival plan if a nor’easter or hurricane is coming your way and you are pregnant. Your vulnerability...
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Best Creative Couples Costumes For Adults
Double trouble! Make an entrance at this year’s Halloween party in a couples or duos costume. Want the world to know you two are tight as Batman and Robin? Check out these dynamic duo, Halloween...
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Is One Back-up Generator Enough For A Neighborhood?
Superstorms like Sandy have heralded in widespread understanding of the long-term impact severe weather can have. Blackouts, food shortages and communications failure have long been associated with...
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How to Save Energy During The Winter Months
Anxiety about blackouts and lowering electrical cost hits its apex during hot weather, when air conditioner use is high and tactics for reducing energy are obvious. Conserving power and reducing costs...
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Conversations With Veterans: Howard Wasdin’s Success Post Military Life
Elite Navy SEAL sniper Howard Wasdin survived the infamous battle made famous in the hit movie “Black Hawk Down,” but medical retirement and coming home presented him with challenges he never...
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Benefits Of Compensated Work Therapy Programs For Veterans
Photo Credit ThinkstockIn an ongoing effort to support returning veterans to re-establish themselves in viable careers, the Department of Veterans Affairs has established a vocational, rehabilitation...
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Benefits Of A Portable Generator
Portable generators are the perfect power source for fun-loving families that want to bring the party with them wherever they go. Also able to provide instant back-up power on a budget, portable...
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How Military Families Prepare For Their Loved Ones Return
Photo by John Moore/Getty Images Your family has been anticipating this day since forever, and finally, your soldier’s deployment is coming to an end. Much time may have passed, and while many things...
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Best Ways To Spend Thanksgiving Morning With The Family
The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621. The delectable food we currently associate with everyone’s favorite Thursday did not grace that very first table, but early-day ball playing and singing...
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Why Small Business Saturday Is Important For Your Community
Since 2010, consumers with conscience, flair and an eye for great deals have swarmed their local Mom and Pop shops on the Saturday after Thanksgiving in support of Small Business Saturdays. More a...
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Supporting Our Military On Campus
Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images Under the GI Bill, honorably discharged veterans and many active-duty service members are provided with financial support for education, making college a viable dream....
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Conversations With Veterans: Nick Lopez’ Success Post Military Life
Photo Courtesy of Nick Lopez Technically savvy and patriotic, Nick Lopez always knew he wanted to use his talent to serve his country. At 17 years old, he left behind the girl who had been his steady...
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Conversations With Veterans: The Struggle Post Military Life
Photo Credit Thinkstock American women have a long tradition of service in the armed forces, and those numbers have increased significantly in the last decade. Currently, nearly 3% of all front-line...
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5 Ways To Add Peppermint To Your Holidays
Peppermint and holiday celebrations go together hand in hand. Beautifully decorative with the delicious, sweet taste of peppermint enhances everything from luscious desserts to warm and...
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What Is Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)?
Photo Credit Thinkstock Geared primarily towards low-to-middle income, working individuals and families, the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a federal benefit able to provide relief to those who...
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