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Those of us old enough to recall a choice bit of pop culture from the early 1980s might recall a fictional vehicle that seemed to have a mind and personality all its own. Its name was KITT, and it was the sporty, black car endowed with artificial intelligence on which one David Hasselhoff, in his role as Michael Knight, relied on in the TV show Knight Rider. Yes, David was a modern-day knight, and the robotic car was his trusty steed.
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Summer isn't all sweetness and light. Beneath the charm of New York's sunshiny days, ice cream trucks, bare feet, and barbecues lurks the ever-present potential for all manner of mishaps. Yep, accidents happen in the summertime, too, and lots of them. While this shouldn't stop you from enjoying plenty of fun and relaxation once school's out (after all, that's what summer is all about), it should inspire you to take some preventative measures, as well as make sure your body, home, and car are all protected by the right insurance policies.
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Insurance affects-and protects-virtually all the most fundamental parts of our lives here in New York: home, health, transportation, and even work. Most of us are obligated to earn a living in some way, and, for some of us, work-related matters can lead to some unusual insurance policies and claims. Sure, if you're a professional musician in an orchestra, you might want to insure your bassoon, but in what circumstances would you ever need to insure your behind?
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Whether it's a leisurely, romantic drive down a country road, a fun-filled family vacation, or a raucous road trip across the country with friends, summer is prime time for excursions in the car. With the windows down, the music on, and the right company (or perhaps no company at all) a nice drive can be both fun and relaxing.
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The forest is full of life, and dwelling close to one means you have the privilege of living among all kinds of animals, plants, and trees-not to mention the chance to savor a degree of peace and quiet not available to those who set up house in the city. Living near a forest also has its hazards, however, and chief among them is the potential for a forest fire.
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For better or for worse, our world is full of cars: big ones, little ones, electric ones, ancient ones, and fresh-from-the-factory models with paint so shiny you can see your face in them. Needless to say, with so much variety on the roads in New York, not all cars are created equal. Consequently, the cost to insure a 1973 Volkswagen Superbeetle will be considerably different than that to insure a 2012 Mercedes Benz.
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Is there any better place to spend a sunny summer day than on the water? New York boat lovers would certainly say no. Whether you favor the zippy momentum of a power boat, the serenity of sailing, or even the exhilarating freedom of a jet ski, there's a refreshing quality to water-centered recreation that ensures its perennial popularity. On the water, one's worries seem to quite literally float away...until something goes amiss, and you think, "Uh-oh, am I properly insured?"
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If you're a business owner in New York, you may have employees who take company laptops and smartphones with them during their summer travels. This is wonderfully convenient because it allows employees to stay in touch and work while they are in distant locales. It is also risky, however, because chances are those laptops and smartphones contain important customer and business records-data that should never land in the wrong hands.
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