Employee Retention – An Employer Hero in the Recession

Employee Retention – An Employer Hero in the Recession

Although the television networks bring more devastating news about the economy every night, we also need to be aware of employers and employees who are making beneficial, even heroic, efforts to help each other and the economy. Here’s an outstanding effort by an employer which will motivate and retain good employees while reducing costly employee … Read more

Prosthetic Parity – What is It?

Prosthetic Parity – What is It?

Parity is a buzzword meaning, ‘on par with’ or ‘equal to’. Legislative Parity is the attempt through either the State or Federal legislative process, to seek equalization. One of the most appropriate and logical applications of legislative parity is in Heath Care, specifically health insurance coverage. Legislative parity in health care means to pass legislation … Read more

How Do Air Pollution and Acid Rain Affect Vines, Grapes and Wine Quality, and Ultimately Our Health?

How Do Air Pollution and Acid Rain Affect Vines, Grapes and Wine Quality, and Ultimately Our Health?

Specific pollutants or classes of pollutants are well known to have damaging effects on the environment, such as ozone (triatomic oxygen) depletion and global warming, and on our health when contaminants are beyond “acceptable” levels. Vineyards are typically situated in areas with low levels of pollution and are therefore not of major concern. This doesn’t … Read more

Insurance Companies Listings and Ratings Guide For Insurance Agents & Brokers

Insurance Companies Listings and Ratings Guide For Insurance Agents & Brokers

Here is the newest, revised version of the best insurance companies listings. These are compiled in a top 100 ratings guide format. The listings are in alphabetical order helping insurance agents & brokers locate an insurer. Find out how your opinion compares. How can you possibly rate an insurance company? I will mention briefly the … Read more