What’s on your “Summer Bucket List” this year? Barbecues and bonfires? Fireworks and fireflies? Okay, so the fireflies don’t really pose a hazard, but you get the picture. Unless going to the ER is on your list, the staff of D’Amico Electric Inc. recommend these fire safety tips to make sure today’s summer fun turns […]
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Teen Victims of Texting Behind the Wheel
“Yeah” Ashley Umscheild, a 19-year-old from Kansas, read that single-word text from her sister just before she was ejected from her vehicle and killed instantly. Ashley was driving when she hit a median and flipped her truck while viewing that simple text. “LOL” Patrick Sims, a high school senior from Denver, read the three-letter acronym […]
Benefits of Going on a Mission Trip
Mission trips allow you to see the world outside your comfort zone. They allow you to meet other people from different walks of life, and they also provide you with the opportunity to get to know others and build lifelong friendships. They let you see how faith blesses those in different areas of the world. Mission […]
Helping Dogs and Cats Get Along
Most people are aware of the fact that dogs and cats aren’t exactly best friends, but what they might not know is that humans’ behavior is usually a factor in this animosity-infused relationship. So if you are an owner of a dog or cat and are considering introducing a new pet of the other species […]
E-Giving: Funds & Fees Information for Ministries
The stewardship solutions available through Egiving.com have two major aspects: recurring electronic giving solutions and online giving options. Unlike many systems, ours embraces both applications. We also have a continually evolving list of up-and-coming applications in the works. Some of the most frequently asked questions we encounter include those about the exact route and timing […]
Promotional USB Flash Drives for Architectural Sanity
Though the housing market is not too good at present, there are always rich people who have money and want to build new homes. And there are still more than a few architects in business designing homes. There’s so much variety in what people might want in a house, depending on how much money they […]
Terror Came to US Soil
September 11, 2001 will always mark the beginning of the war on terrorism for the United States. The sheer horror and fright that each of us felt on that day has left a mark that, though somewhat dulled, will never be forgotten. I truly believe that if it were not for the grace of God, […]
From Lotus to Mercedes to the Good Ol’ Rusty Chevy
My husband’s profession occasionally affords him the extraordinary luxury of driving and reconditioning some of the world’s finest vehicles. He enjoys this perk but recognizes that even the best vehicles with their high price tags come with low comfort factors. Last week he came home from work driving a black Lotus. It was a sporty […]
Scrapbooking the Mounds of Photos
I’ve been trying to get back in the groove of scrapbooking my children’s photos. With three boys under the age of five I have a lot of pictures and often little time. Naturally, I’m not one of those people that likes to go out and buy already made pages and I very seldom buy kits to make […]
Revealing the Truth About What’s in the Purse
Women around the world are known for carrying purses. Not only do they tote around a plethora of things but they can also be interpreted as a status symbol. Depending upon the style and brand you buy, it could mean that you are among the wealthy with very little cash inside or you could be […]