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April 29, 2025

Whose hand might be in YOUR digital wallet?

Whose hand might be in YOUR digital wallet?

Helen received an email alert from her bank letting her know she had overdrawn her primary checking account. Shortly thereafter, she received another for her savings account, two other bank accounts, and multiple credit card alerts. Helen's inbox was always full of unread emails, and these alerts just sat there like many of her other emails, ignored until she needed to purchase her morning Starbucks. Her Apple Pay was denied, her Starbucks app pay was denied, and her many other digital wallets all seemed to deny payment. Helen, forced to pull out the little cash from her purse, paid for...

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April 22, 2025

Making Planting Day Simple & Successful

Making Planting Day Simple & Successful

Last month, we talked about how to start a garden from seed. We went through all the details from planning a garden to starting seeds at home by yourself and hardening them off. If you followed those steps (or did your own variation of them), you should be well on your way to having a beautiful, healthy batch of seedlings that are hardened off and ready to be planted in the garden by your last frost date. Most of the last frost dates in the United States pass by the end of May, with some of the coldest US zones...

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April 15, 2025

Spring Forward: Your Seasonal Prep Refresh

Spring Forward: Your Seasonal Prep Refresh

As winter fades and the warm temperatures return, it provides a great reminder to refresh your emergency readiness. While many focus on spring cleaning inside, experts know this transition is an ideal time to review or strengthen household resilience. Use this spring checklist to help ensure you and your supplies are ready for any challenges summer may present.   Assess Winter's Impact The harsh winter months can take a toll on your home and property. Take time to: ·       Inspect your roof and gutters for damage, loose shingles, or debris   buildup that could lead to leaks during spring rains....

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April 01, 2025

Converting Cybersecurity Awareness to Muscle Memory

Converting Cybersecurity Awareness to Muscle Memory

An email was sent to the entire team with the subject: “Beware of Cyber Teams Trickery.” In the body, one member warned their teammates not to open or click on an email, claiming it was a phishing exercise. Another phishing spoofed email was sent out by the cybersecurity team today, wasting our time and trying to trick us into clicking on a link. Do not do this unless you want to sit through another boring 60-minute training! Have you received or even sent an email like this? It may be a message shared verbally across the cubicle floor. Warning others...

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March 25, 2025

Garden Success Begins on Day One

Garden Success Begins on Day One

Starting a garden from seed can be incredibly intimidating. How do I plan a garden? How do I choose what to plant? How do I start the seeds on my own? How do I transplant seedlings? Fertilizing? Pest control? Does it make you want just to quit or not try at all? Don’t worry! Once you get the hang of starting seeds, it will feel like second nature. I’m here to walk you through planning, installing, maintaining, and harvesting a garden from seed to produce. This month’s article will focus on the planning steps and how to start seeds at...

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