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Driving in Snowy Conditions
With the first snow of the season expected to fall this week in Virginia, it’s important to keep these safety tips in mind while traveling. Photo by Kelly Smith When snow falls here in Virginia we know we can expect…
Slip and Falls in this Season of Shopping
Is a shopkeeper liable for your injury if you slip and fall on their property? It’s a busy time of year for many of us, full of holiday errands and going from store-to-store shopping for gifts. And while holiday cheer…
Why Small Business Saturday Is A BIG Deal
You can have a big impact on a small business. So What is Small Business Saturday? Small Business Saturday was created in 2010 as a way to help increase sales and traffic to small businesses during the holidays. The…
Being Grateful This Thanksgiving
Take Time to Be Thankful This Thanksgiving, and Enjoy This Tasty Cranberry Sauce Recipe Take a moment and think of what you are truly grateful for this Thanksgiving. Counting your blessings can help bring more enjoyment to what can be…
Pedestrians Risk Death on Roadways
While overall US traffic deaths have been steadily falling, pedestrian fatalities have reached a nearly 30-year high. Walking is a great way to get outside for a bit of fresh air, get some exercise, and maybe even lessen your carbon…
Driving While Stressed During the Holidays
Driving while stressed during the holidays can be as dangerous as driving while texting. Managing your emotions during the holidays can be difficult, especially if you are driving while stressed. We all know that texting and driving is very dangerous,…
Slow in the Fast Lane: Left Lane Bandits
Ever been stuck behind a driver dawdling in the passing lane? Not only is it infuriating, but in Virginia it’s against the law. This is the fourth part in our series aimed at helping Virginians become (even) better drivers. It’s…
Have You Checked Your Lug Nuts?
A Michigan court reaches for the dictionary, but perhaps misses the meaning of a consumer protection law. Despite a ruling by a Michigan Court implying that performing a tire rotation doesn’t necessarily require tightening the lug nuts (as relayed in…
