How to Hack your Vision Plan

If you've ever had a vision plan, you probably know that their main goal is to provide you with one annual eye exam and either a pair of glasses or contact lenses. While some vision plans claim to cover additional costs, the reality is that they rarely go beyond the basics. For anything more extensi

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As seen around … Big Flat, AR

Hey everyone, This is a cool post from Ryan Smith on Facebook that I came across earlier today. It’s got some really interesting details about a former fire engine that caught my attention. So here’s the gist: The vehicle in question is a 1979 Spartan/FMC 1750/500, and it was origina

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As seen around … Big Flat, AR

Sure! Here's the rewritten and expanded content: --- Hey there! Just came across something really interesting shared by Ryan Smith on Facebook. It’s about a former fire engine that used to be based in Alsip, Illinois, but is now located in Big Flat, Arkansas—though it seems to be out

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Best places to ride in California

Top Spots to Ride in California January 24, 2022 Author: Daniel Tonkopiy views California is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking states for a cycling adventure. Not only does it offer stunning landscapes, bu

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Best places to ride in California

Top Spots to Ride in California January 24, 2022 Author: Daniel Tonkopiy views California is undoubtedly one of the most breathtaking states to go for a ride. It's also one of the most eBike-friendly states—no license is required,

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House fire in Arlington Heights, 12-6-17 (more)

I just arrived at the scene of a house fire in Arlington Heights that happened on December 6, 2017. The smoke was so thick it filled the entire area, and I could see firefighters working tirelessly to contain the flames. It’s always intense to witness such an event unfold, especially when you

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House fire in Arlington Heights, 12-6-17 (more)

As I stood there watching the aftermath of the house fire in Arlington Heights on December 6, 2017, I couldn’t help but feel a mix of awe and sadness. The images captured that day tell a story of chaos and resilience, and I wanted to share some additional photos that really capture the intens

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Carol Stream updates

John Tulipano sent over some updates regarding the Carol Stream Fire Department. He mentioned that they’ve renumbered their stations as part of the DuPage Fire Alliance initiative. Here’s what’s changed: - Station 1 is now Station 28. - Station 2 is now Station 29. - Station 3

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Carol Stream updates

From John Tulipano: He just sent me some updates regarding the Carol Stream Fire Department. The station renumbering as part of the DuPage Fire Alliance has been completed. Here's what's changed: - Station 1 is now Station 28 - Station 2 is now Station 29 - Station 3 is now Station 27 I've also

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2-Alarm house fire in Buffalo Grove, 8-26-20 (more)

Sure! Here's a rewritten and expanded version of your content in English: --- I just came across some incredible photos taken by Larry Shapiro during a two-alarm house fire in Buffalo Grove on August 26, 2020. The images really capture the intensity and chaos of the situation. One photo shows an E

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CFD Firefighter for a Day event

From an article on ChicagoTribune.com: When a whiff of non-toxic smoke filled the pretend bedroom and a smoke alarm blared, nine kids participating in a fire drill at the Chicago Fire Department's training academy on the Near West Side immediately went into emergency mode. This simulated scenario,

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New ambulance for Homewood FD

Sure! Here's a rewritten and expanded version of the content: --- From what I just saw on the FosterCoachSales Facebook page, they’ve got something really impressive to share. They posted about a brand-new custom Horton conversion built on a Ford F550 chassis. It looks like it’s been

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