Happy Birthday, Walt Disney

On December 5^th  the 109^th birthday of Walter Elias "Walt" Disney was celebrated. He will always be remembered for the start of the wonderful Disney franchise that is still present today. This brand continues to prosper daily with many additions to the parks and brand. Within the past year Disney has put out many films that topped the box office including Toy Story Three and Alice In Wonderful. There was also many other advancements in Disney channel like new shows including Fish Hooks and Shake It Up. Disney has been around for an extremely long time and will still continue to advance and build up the Disney name. ~ contributed by Sandra Costanzo, Social Media Intern

Holiday Fire Safety: Commit a Minute

It is easy to think that a home fire would never happen to your family, but there are more potential risks around your home than you may think – especially during the winter months. Fires grow so quickly that it can take just seconds for a spark to fill a room with toxic smoke. A recent study showed that within three seconds of ignition, a dry scotch pine is completely ablaze; within 40 seconds, a flashover occurs that engulfs the entire room and releases dense, deadly, toxic smoke.

Successful Holiday Entertaining

If you’re hosting a holiday party this year, you are responsible for the safety and comfort of your guests. Keep your celebration festive by making sure sidewalks are clear of ice and snow. Serve alcohol responsibly and offer plenty of food, soda and “mocktails.” Also, provide a designated driver for guests who have been drinking. To add peace of mind to your holiday joy, talk to your agent about an umbrella policy to make sure you are covered if a loss occurs. Following these simple guidelines will make your party a smashing success!

MOCK CHAMPAGNE
• 2 liters Apple Cider or Apple Juice
• 2 liters Ginger Ale
• Grenadine Syrup (optional)
Pour apple cider and ginger ale into a punch
bowl. Add enough grenadine to make a light pink
color. Serve with ice cubes in each glass. Serves 16-20

Social Networks' Threat To Security

Social networks are designed to facilitate sharing of personal information, and the more data a person discloses, the more valuable he or she is to the service. Unfortunately, these sites have poor track records for security controls. They don't encourage users to select strong passwords, and passwords on these sites never expire. This wouldn't be a problem if people only used these passwords for their social lives, but it's a safe bet that many reuse the same weak passwords--or versions of them--for all of their accounts, including at work.

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