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Category Archives: Safety
Drowning Statistics and Prevention
Contributed article in our social services series. Enjoy! – Kimberly
As leaders, we have a duty to be more responsible than others, even when we’re relaxing at the beach or on a boat.
As such, it’s important to learn drowning prevention tips to help ourselves and others, with what is an easily-avoidable cause of death.
Below, we’ll give some drowning statistics to show you exactly what’s at stake, and then we’ll help you do your part in preventing some of these terrible accidents.
(The post below is an excerpt. If you want to know more, you can read the full article on Happiness Without.)
Drowning Statistics
General Statistics
- 320,000 people drowned worldwide in 2016
- Approximately ten people drown every day in the U.S for a total of 3,536 every year between 2005 and 2014
- 20% of those fatalities were under the age of 14.
- For non-fatalities, about 50% require emergency room attention and/or transfer to further care (compared to 6% for non-drowning-related injuries). Non-fatal injuries can include brain damage and long-term disabilities.
- An additional 332 people perished in boating-related drowning incidents
Common Cybersecurity Mistakes Businesses Continue to Make
Contributed article in our cybersecurity series. Enjoy! – Kimberly
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8 Benefits of Having a Kredittkort in Norge
Have you ever considered getting a credit card? Even though many finance experts advise individuals against using such cards, these payment options can provide endless benefits as long as people use them responsibly.
Credit cards offer bonus opportunities, reward points, fraud protection, price protection, grace periods, purchase protection, etc. Cardholders are allowed to make purchases even when having no money. Therefore, one should be responsible when spending in order not to end up in debts.
Grace periods and protection programs vary across card issuers but most of them aim to protect cardholders.
Learn more about the remarkable benefits of using such a payment option in Norway.
Bonus opportunities
Many individuals prefer credit over debit cards because of the bonus opportunities the former provide. Applicants who have recently opened an account are capable of earning one-time bonuses in the course of the first couple of months. Nevertheless, these bonuses aren’t given to all applicants; only to those whose scores are solid. Continue reading
Reasons Why Water Coolers for The Office Are the Best Idea
Dehydration is a common symptom for people who are working in offices. Without enough of this liquid the body can’t function the way it should and the chances of making mistakes will increase dramatically. Water is very healthy and beneficial to your body. Read more about why water is so important to a human’s health here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/7-health-benefits-of-water.
Why Should a Person Drink This Natural Fluid at Work?
There are several reasons why staying hydrated at work is incredibly important. Here are a few of the main reasons why:
AN INCREASE IN ENERGY
As you start drinking more of this natural liquid the nutrients in the brain can move to the rest of the body faster. This causes the body to get more energy and get the job done faster and more effectively. Continue reading
A Woman’s Guide To Planning An Estate
Contributed article in our personal wealth series. Enjoy! – Kimberly
While estate planning is important for everyone, it’s especially crucial for women. Statistically, women have longer lifespans than men do, which means many women will outlive their husbands. This is why it’s vital that a woman takes the time to prepare for the future. This guide to planning an estate will help women think ahead and take the right precautions.
Be Prepared To Adjust Your Will
You and your spouse should work together to create a will that reflects your wishes for the future. However, even after a will is drawn up, you should remember that it isn’t set in stone. You may need to make changes to your will as your assets change, and you’ll also want to make adjustments if your spouse passes away. Continue reading
3 Tips for Women Entering the Welding Field
Contributed article in our career series. Enjoy! – Scrappy Kimberly
Fields like welding can seem challenging for women. While it does have its fair share of challenges, times are changing and more and more women are considering a career in welding. You may have to navigate a bit differently if you want to prevent incidents and perform to the best of your abilities. With that in mind, here are three tips for women entering the welding field. Image Ref: Royalty Free Photo
Have the Right Protective Gear
Women have different frames than man. Not only are they often shorter and lighter, but their hands also tend to smaller.Continue reading
Women in Business – The Legal Art of Self-Defense
Contributed article in our Women’s Health series. Enjoy! – Kimberly
There was a time when women were called the “weaker sex” or the “fairer sex,” both implying that she was too weak to do much about defending herself if the need should arise.
Things have changed greatly in the past few decades and women are now better armed than many men and can fend for themselves with the right set of ‘tools.’ If you are a woman in business, chances are at some point in your career some ill-advised robber will try to attack you for perceived money or goods they think you might be carrying. Why not focus on learning the totally legal art of self-defense?Continue reading