Monthly Archives: September 2011

Irene Generated 28,500 Insurance Claims in Massachusetts

Written on September 30, 2011 by Editor

Tropical Storm Irene has generated an estimated 28,500 claims, totaling over $90 million in Massachusetts, according to latest estimates by the state’s insurance division. The totals include 4,800 claims of $15.6 million in western and central Massachusetts. In western and … Continue reading →

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California Earthquake Authority Inks Risk Deal Sans Reinsurance

Written on September 30, 2011 by Editor

The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) has completed what it called a “first-of-its-kind transaction,” taking reinsurance out of the equation and opening “a more direct path” to transfer financial risks posed by earthquakes, the authority said. Embarcadero Re, a Bermuda-based special … Continue reading →

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Michigan QB Robinson says he’s improved as passer (AP)

Written on September 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Michigan coaches and quarterback Denard Robinson acknowledged before the first snap of the season that it would take time for him to adjust playing in a new scheme. They were right. Robinson is running as well … Continue reading →

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CDC: Among Adults, Teachers Smoke Least

Written on September 30, 2011 by Editor - Health News

ATLANTA, Sept. 29 (UPI) — Whether a U.S. adult smokes depends largely on what kind of work he or she does, with teachers smoking less than any other group, federal health officials said. A report, published in the Centers for … Continue reading →

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Francona meets with management about his future (AP)

Written on September 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

BOSTON – Terry Francona met with Boston Red Sox management on Friday to discuss his future as manager. Shortly after the meeting, Francona, owner John Henry, and chairman Tom Werner left in separate cars. Francona left first, at 11:55 a.m. … Continue reading →

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Some Common Ground for Legal Adversaries on Health Care

Written on September 30, 2011 by Editor - Health News

Until just days ago, it was hardly clear that the Obama administration would agree with the states on the need for prompt review, as there were good political reasons for moving slowly. The court’s decision is now most likely to … Continue reading →

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Bills OG Urbik practices, but doubtful for Sunday (AP)

Written on September 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. – Buffalo Bills starting right guard Kraig Urbik returned to practice Friday, but is doubtful for Sunday’s game at Cincinnati. Urbik worked out on a limited basis for the first time since injuring his left knee against … Continue reading →

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Ducking Challenge of Health-Care Costs

Written on September 30, 2011 by Editor - Health News

We’ve just gotten new evidence confirming the shortcomings of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) — a.k.a., Obamacare. The Kaiser Family Foundation reported that in 2010 employer-sponsored health insurance premiums soared. The average cost for a family policy jumped 9 percent … Continue reading →

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Articles of Faith: Is the Death Penalty in Keeping with Catholic Doctrine (and Should Justice Scalia Resign)? (Time.com)

Written on September 30, 2011 by Editor - Religion News

September has been execution season in the United States. In the past month, Texas executed two prisoners, Florida and Alabama each sent an inmate to the death chamber, and in Georgia, the controversial lethal injection of Troy Davis went forward … Continue reading →

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Deaths in recent races prompt USA Triathlon review (AP)

Written on September 30, 2011 by Editor - Sports News

USA Triathlon is creating a task force to determine if anything more can be done to prevent deaths such as those that occurred at recent races in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Louisville, Ky. An independent panel of three … Continue reading →

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