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Bundle Your Auto & Home for Savings!

Mon, 24 May 2010 08:19:52 -0500

Just like Flo says, you can save money when you bundle your auto and home insurance! Give us a call for more details!

Improve your computer's performance

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:20:15 -0500

Is your computer too SLOW? Are you contemplating buying a new one? While it's thrilling to buy a new piece of technology, sometimes your current computer can be improved to avoid buying a new one. Here are some easy tips on speeding up your computer, courtesy of www.CNNMoney.com, and the best thing is that you do not need to purchase anything in order to reap the benefits: Get rid of trash. The more files and programs you store on your computer, the slower your machine will be. Deleti...

A Few Ways to Protect Your Home

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:26:10 -0500

As you enter the spring of 2010, you have likely already started working on your New Years resolutions. We hope it's not to late to add one more to the list: home protection. We always do everything we can to keep our homes safe and keep intruders out, and we're sure you do the same. Here at C & E, we have learned you can never do too much. Here are some simple tips we have picked up that you can employ to help make your house an uninviting target for thieves this year: Iluminate you...

Seven Shopping Strategies For New Car Buyers

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 09:50:21 -0600

New car shopping can be a lot of fun, especially if you’re a car enthusiast. But others can find the experience stressful and tedious. Either way, there’s a lot to think about. According to a survey of car shoppers, overall purchase price is the most important factor when shopping for a new car (46 percent), followed by make and model (31 percent). Safety and performance come in a distant third, tied at seven percent. But whether you’re turned on or turned off by the dizzying array of c...

Be Safe on Icy Pavements!

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:27:03 -0600

Here are safety tips, courtesy of IWIF: Walking to and from parking lots or between buildings at work during the winter requires special attention to avoid slipping and falling. Slips and falls are some of the most frequent types of injuries that IWIF sees – especially during the winter months. No matter how well the snow and ice is removed from parking lots or sidewalks, your employees will still encounter some slippery surfaces when walking outdoors in the winter. It is important for everyon...

Safe Ice and Snow Removal

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 18:19:37 -0600

Brrr!! How are you holding up in these blizzards? C & E advocates safe driving, so unless you absolutely need to drive, stay in the safety of your home until the local authorities say it is safe to travel.Are you still digging out your car? While we can't dig out your car for you, we've put together a couple of tips to make digging your way into the world a little easier: The 1st and most important rule for digging out your car is DO NOT USE HOT WATER. Well, unless you like the shatter...

Safe Holiday Decorating Tips

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:15:50 -0600

The Consumer Products Safety Commission suggests following these tips to make your holiday a safe one. Trees: When purchasing an artificial tree, look for the label "Fire Resistant." Although this label does not mean the tree won't catch fire, it does indicate the tree will resist burning and should extinguish quickly. When purchasing a live tree, check for freshness. A fresh tree is green, needles are hard to pull from branches and when bent between your fingers, needles do not break...

Identity Theft from Social Networks

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:12:11 -0600

Do you MySpace? How about Facebook, or Twitter? If the answer is 'yes,' be careful. Cyber thieves are now taking advantage of online social networks and stealing personal information from their victims. It's as simple as this: your friend posts a link on their profile that piques your curiousity. All you have to do is click. You click on it, and it takes you to a legitimate looking website that asks you for your password or for personal information. This process is known as a 'phishing ...

The #1 Way Criminals Steal Your Identity

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:11:54 -0600

According to a recent Travelers article, thieves prefer low-technology old-fashioned theft. What does that mean for you? If you, like most people, previously thought that a computer was to blame for identity theft...you were wrong. According to the date compiled by Travelers' research, the following are the top known causes of identity theft: 78% - burglary and theft of wallet/purse/personal identification/computer 14% - online or data breach 5% - change of address/postal fraud...

Shiller Fire Memorial Dedication Event

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:43:40 -0600

The event was a complete success! The rain did not deter people from attending. We were VERY grateful for all of the people that attended: Pastor Kristi Kunkle Delegate John Olszewski, Jr. Delegate John Olszewski, Jr. Senator Norman R. Stone John Hohman, Baltimore County Fire Chief Dondald P. Hutchinson, Former Baltimore County Executive The Rayner family The Kimble family Kenwood High School JROTC Firemen from Station 6, Dundalk, Maryland ...

Dundalk Family Fall Festival

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:41:54 -0600

For all of those who were curious about Halloween's event, here is a treat (not a trick) for you!

Flo and Jinx at the Family Fall Festival

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:26:01 -0600

The Family Fall Festival - Our Flo's and Jinx, the Independent Agents

Driving Emergencies Happen — Be Prepared

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:56:12 -0600

The first rule of the road is to expect the unexpected. The second rule is to be ready for whatever happens — and that includes emergencies. Here is a list of common emergencies that can happen while you’re driving, and suggestions for how to handle them safely: Tire blows out. Keep a firm grip on the wheel to maintain direction until you slow down; don’t over steer. A blown front tire will pull the vehicle to the blowout side, and a rear blowout will cause the rear end to weave. Never jam...

Autumn 2009 Trivia Question Answer

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:07:29 -0600

Thank you to all who participated in our Autumn 2009 newsletter trivia question! The question was: What year was the first commercial microwave introduced? The answer: b) 1954 The first commercial microwave was the Raytheon 1611 Radarange model in 1954. It used 1600 watts and sold for $2000 to $3000. In 1947, the company built the Radarange, the first microwave oven in the world. It was almost 1.8 m (6ft) tall, weighed 750lb and cost about $5000 each. It consumed 3 kilowatts, about three ...

Shiller Fire Memorial

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:49:08 -0500

Anniversaries come and go for many different reasons. Some of these anniversaries don’t get the recognition they deserve. This Wednesday, October 22, 2009 marked the 25th Anniversary of The Shillers Furniture Store fire (currently Gavigan’s Furniture) located on Holabird Avenue in Dundalk. This inferno took many hours to get under control and eventually the entire building collapsed. The ensuing five-alarm inferno wreaked $4 million in damage. In the early hours of the morning a roll call w...

C & E at Essex Day Festival

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:10:12 -0500

Did you see C & E's table at the Essex Day Festival on September 20, 2009? Boy did you miss out! Essex Day was a fun day! There were food vendors, games, raffles, live entertainment and more! We met lots of fun people and had a blast. We also held a raffle and three people won fantastic prizes!! Third place: Arlene S. won a $25 gas card Second place: Elena S. won a $50 gas card First place: Barbara W. won a $70 gift card for Salty Dogs. ...

3rd Annual Dundalk Family Fall Festival

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:27:22 -0500

Veteran's Park, Dundalk, Maryland LOOK OUT FOR THE FLO'S!!! C & E Insurance will be out and about in The Dundalk Renaissance Corporation's Third Annual Family Fall Festival on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at Veterans Park (between Dundalk Avenue and Shipping Place). You'll know where we are...in the spirit of Halloween, we will be dressed like Flo Enjoy Main Street Trick-or-Treat, Pet Costume Contest, Food Vendors, and Games! For more information visit www.dundalkusa.org or ...

School Safety Reminders!!!

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:30:58 -0500

Back to school time means new clothes, new friends, and the dreaded never-ending school supplies shopping list. It can also mean safety hazards for distracted children to and from school. Please read the following to help you get back in the swing of things. We hope you enjoy the "snack" portion of our post! There is no charge in passing this informative e-newsletter along to other parents! :) Pedestrian Safety It's estimated that 24 million students nationwide start their school day with a tr...

Car insurance lingo clarified!

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:32:35 -0500

Car insurance lingo clarified! We would like to pass this information on to you on behalf of Progressive insurance, one of the many quality insurance companies we represent. Although we have this information on our website, we encourage you to visit Progressive's site for a quick overview of auto insurance lingo. We know that insurance terms can be a bit confusing to understand, so we found a simple explanation from Progressive. Here, Progressive clarifies the differences between Liability, ...