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Facts About Earthquakes

Folks in Illinois and as far as Indiana were woken this early morning by windows rattling and the earth shaking beneath them. A 5.4 earthquake shocked many people in the midwest, since an earthquake of that size is very unusual for the area. Thankfully, no damage has been reported so far, but since the earthquake took many people by surprise, I thought I would share some facts about earthquakes, such as the one that they can occur in places not expected. I remember, for example, experiencing an earthquake some years ago in New Work City, not an area known for … Continue reading →

What Is a Cyclone?

The world is still reeling from the devastating cyclone in Myanmar that has claimed nearly 22,500 lives. Many of those lives were taken due to the resulting tidal wave that came as a result of the storm. One question that has come up by a reader of the Home Blog, who wishes to remain anonymous, concerns the definition of a cyclone, and if it is something that most people have to worry about. While I am by no means an expert on cyclones, I did a little research and found out the following information. Scientists are actively studying cyclones, hurricanes, … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: April 14 – 20

Well, there was quite a bit going on this week and there’s even more ahead. From a rat to an earthquake that rattled windows and nerves in several states to 4/20 a day set aside by pot users as some sort of “holiday,” we’ve had some unusual and interesting topics to discuss. Follow Mary Ann’s mouse adventures here. Let’s wish her luck in showing her uninvited guest to the door! *Mary Ann covered 4/20 (the pot “holiday”) in order to inform, certainly not to endorse it. While we may not like hearing about such things, it is better to be … Continue reading →

Insurance Terms: A

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J-K | L | M | N | O | P | Q-R | S | T | U-V | W-Z AAA Insurance: Help on the Road and Beyond, AAA is well known for their roadside services including towing as well as their trip planning tools. Today AAA offers a wide range of insurance products. Accident: Is an unforeseen, unexpected, or unintended event. Accidental Bodily Injury: Is the physical injury caused to someone resulting from an accident. Accidental Death Benefit: For a … Continue reading →