You are reading this blog which by definition is a form of social media. Merriam-Webster defines social media as: forms of electronic communication (as Web sites for social networking and microblogging) through which users create online communities to share information,…
Happy 55th Birthday, Peace Corps!
Peace Corps turns 55 on March 1st. Quite an achievement! What is the#PeaceCorps? As the preeminent international service organization of the United States, the Peace Corps sends Americans abroad to tackle the most pressing needs of people around the world.…
Safety Tips for Driving on Icy Roads
North Carolina is expected to get hit with a mix of snow, ice, sleet, and rain in the next few days. Here are a few safety tips for driving on ice: Reduce your speed! Slowing down is the most important…
How to Keep Your Resolutions!
As a new year approaches and you contemplate becoming part of the 45% of Americans who usually set New Year’s resolutions, you can either set yourself up for success or failure. No one wants to attempt a positive change in his…
Help Fight Cystic Fibrosis
On Friday, November 20th, help fight #CysticFibrosis at the Brewer’s Ball. November 20th, 2015 at the American Institute of Architects Brewers Ball- Celebrating Triangle’s Finest is a unique event that brings together the finest food, beer, and people that…
A Safe Halloween Is A Happy Halloween!
Walk Safely Cross the street at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks. Look left, right and left again when crossing and keep looking as you cross. Put electronic devices down and keep heads up and walk, don’t run, across the…
Hurricane Joaquin @ Category 4
If you have outside events scheduled this weekend, you may want to make sure those plans haven’t changed. Hurricane Joaquin continued to strengthen in the Atlantic Ocean Thursday afternoon, becoming an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm. Ahead of Joaquin, much…
Business & Personal Don’t Mix!
A recent case in N.C. Business Court serves as a cautionary tale to anyone who uses a company-owned smartphone: Delete personal information from the phone when you leave the company. Really. All of it. Links, too — to your personal…

Preventing a School Bus Accident
Let a school bus accident lawyer in Durham protect your rights If your child has been involved in a school bus accident in North Carolina, Don’t settle before you get legal counsel. Contact the Law Offices of Adrienne Blocker, PLLC,…

Takata recall could target millions of additional vehicles
The Detroit Bureau (8/21, Einstein) reports that the failure of an airbag “in a new Volkswagen Tiguan could lead to a huge expansion of the ongoing Takata recall – something that has already impacted more than 33 million vehicles sold…