Posts by Jennifer Seeley
Hey Hurricane, how’d you get your name?
By Jennifer Seeley on August 8, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Now that we’re getting into hurricane season, I thought I’d find the answer to a question I’ve had for some time: how do hurricanes get their names? Some of them are infamous and will never leave our memory – Hurricane Andrew and Hurricane Katrina are perfect examples of that – but why Andrew? And why [...]
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Swim safely this summer
By Jennifer Seeley on June 23, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Spending a few hours at the pool is a great way to escape the hot summer heat and cool off. And the pool is a great place for having fun, socializing with friends and exercising. Swimming isn’t all fun and games, though … whether you have your own pool, or you’re swimming at a friend’s [...]
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2010 GEICO Safety Poster & Video Contest winners announced
By Jennifer Seeley on June 9, 2011 at 8:50 AM
GEICO’s annual Safety Poster & Video Contest enjoyed another successful year, with hundreds of entries in the poster, computer-generated and video categories. Our judges had a hard time choosing only five grand-prize winners. In the poster category of the contest, the winners were: Matthew Schneider of Florida in the elementary school category, for his three-dimensional [...]
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GEICO Partners with USO
By Jennifer Seeley on April 4, 2011 at 9:51 AM
It’s no secret that GEICO loves the military. We’re proud to support the men and women of our armed forces and that’s why GEICO recently made the commitment to donate $300,000 to be shared over the next three years by the Hampton Roads & Central Virginia and North Carolina chapters of the United Service Organizations. [...]
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Taking the fright out of buying a car
By Jennifer Seeley on February 28, 2011 at 9:26 AM
Being a 20-something and recently out of college, I haven’t had a lot of experience making big purchases. However, my current car is going through a seemingly never-ending series of repairs, and I’m thinking the time has come to invest in a new car. While the thought of buying a new (or used) shiny car [...]
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What’s cooking for the Big Game?
By Jennifer Seeley on February 3, 2011 at 7:01 AM
One of the year’s biggest sporting events is just around the corner. On Feb. 6, millions of people will gather and tune in to watch Pittsburgh take on Green Bay. No matter which team you’re cheering for – and even if you’re not much of a football fan – chances are there’s a party in [...]
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Top holiday gifts of 2010
By Jennifer Seeley on December 21, 2010 at 2:10 PM
This time of year, there’s a lot of gift-giving going on. Whether for Christmas, Hanukkah or even your office gift exchange, chances are, you’ll be buying at least one or two gifts this season. So, what are the top gifts on everyone’s wish lists? Here they are … Apple’s iPad tablet. No big surprise here; [...]
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In the pink: health tips to inspire you
By Jennifer Seeley on December 20, 2010 at 10:45 AM
With the holidays coming up, it can be hard to eat healthy — I’m glad to see that staying social helps with stress levels, though! I thought I would share a few inspiring tips from GEICO Now magazine. Stay healthy and, stats show, you’re likely to live longer; you’ll certainly live better. In fact, why [...]
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Prepping your car for cold weather
By Jennifer Seeley on December 1, 2010 at 7:55 AM
Winter driving isn’t my favorite … the days are short, the roads are slippery and it seems like almost every morning you’re greeted by a thick coat of ice on your windshield. Not my idea of pleasant driving conditions. However, there are a few things you can do to ease the winter burden on your [...]
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GEICO’s Safety Poster & Video Contest – one month left to enter!
By Jennifer Seeley on November 17, 2010 at 9:31 AM
Calling all young artists and videographers! There’s only one month left to enter GEICO’s annual Safety Poster & Video contest available to all elementary, middle and high school students. All entries must be postmarked by Dec. 17, 2010, to qualify. Some of you must have seen our blog post from last month about the contest [...]
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