Car lost to Mexican officials for lack of permit SIERRA VISTA — A local man wants to warn people who plan to drive in Mexico that they need to research the laws in Mexico before they travel, or the consequences could be severe. On June 2, Ramon Mena, 63, of Sierra Vista, was driving to […]
Did You Know? – Mexico Gave Chocolate To The World
Did You Know? – Mexico Gave Chocolate To The World Shortly after arriving at Tenochtitlán in the fall of 1519, Hernán Cortés and the Spanish conquistadores were granted an audience with Moctezuma at his breakfast table. They found the Aztec ruler sipping an exotic drink called xocóatl (meaning bitter water). Made from ground cacao […]
Summer Driving Tips
Summer Driving Tips The experts are guessing about what will be happening on our nation’s roads this summer. Gas prices have stabilized, and appear to be on a slight decline as the season officially approaches. At the same time, airline ticket prices are on the rise. The confluence of these two events should point […]
Bike Riding Is a Great Way to Exercise and Go Green, but Remember to Properly Insure Your Ride
Bike Riding Is a Great Way to Exercise and Go Green, but Remember to Properly Insure Your Ride NEW YORK, May 22, 2012 — Throughout the country, cyclists are getting their bikes out of storage, tuning them up and hitting the road. Many riders are also taking advantage of the bike programs being held […]
Home Security Tips
Securing Your Home Against Burglary Burglars won’t find your home an “easy mark” if they are forced to work in the light, if they have to take a lot of time breaking in, or if they can’t break in without making a lot of noise. Don’t worry, we have a few home security tips that […]
What Is Insurance And How Does It Work?
How Insurance Works Are you wondering what is insurance and how does it work? We have the answers for you! Insurance is something you purchase to protect yourself from unexpected losses you can’t afford: the accident you hope you never get into, the fire you pray never destroys your home, the hailstorm you know […]
Reckless Behavior Increases Insurance Rates
Reckless Behavior on the Roads Is Dangerous—and Can Mean Higher Auto Insurance Rates for Drivers THE I.I.I. PROVIDES TIPS FOR REDUCING AUTO INSURANCE COSTS MAY 24, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org NEW YORK, May 24, 2012 — Excessive speeding, driving under the influence and inattention are dangerous behaviors that can […]
Prevent Dog Bites—And a Lawsuit; Average Cost of Dog Bite Claims Is On the Rise
Irresponsible Dog Owners Endanger Others; National Dog Bite Prevention Week Is May 19-25, 2012 May 17, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 — Dog bites accounted for more than one-third of all homeowners insurance liability claim dollars paid out in 2011, costing nearly $479 […]
Home Security
Securing Your Home Against Burglary A Few Simple & Easy Steps To Secure Your Home Burglars won’t find your home an “easy mark” if they are forced to work in the light, if they have to take a lot of time breaking in, or if they can’t break in without making a lot […]
Protecting Your Bicycle From Theft
Protecting Your Bicycle From Theft The National Bike Registry estimates that one million bicycles are stolen each year in the U.S. and only a small percentage of them are ever recovered. The annual cost to American families is more than $200 million. The following tips can help lower the risk of having your bike […]