In the News: NASA finds 715 New Planets, including a few that support Earth-like life
(CNN) -- Our galactic neighborhood just got a lot bigger. NASA on Wednesday announced the discovery of 715 new planets, by far the biggest batch of planets ever unveiled at once. By way of comparison, about 1,000 planets total had been identified in our galaxy before Wednesday. Four of those planets are in what NASA calls the "habitable zone," meaning they have the makeup to potentially support life. The planets, which orbit 305 different stars, were discovered by the Kepler
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Car insurance rates go down dramatically when drivers turn 25 Younger and older drivers typically have the most car crashes, and customers of different car insurance companies have different claims experiences. When determining auto insurance rates, insurers generally consider a variety of information about you, including age, vehicle information, claims history and the claims experience of other customers like you. While it's generally true that rates will go down when you t
5 Reasons Your Business Needs Cyber Coverage
With one of the world's largest retailers, Target, recently having a HUGE breach in cyber security, it has become essential for businesses to make sure that their company and its assets are protected from cyber theft. Travelers Insurance issued a "Top 5 Reasons Your Business Needs Cyber Risk Coverage": 1 Data breaches and cyber attacks are becoming more common and have increased 42 percent in the last year alone.1 2 40 percent of all breaches have occurred in organizations of
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PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE COVERS BOTH PERSONAL AND BUSINESS USE OF YOUR CAR If you are self-employed and use your vehicle for business purposes, personal auto insurance may not protect you. While auto insurance geared for businesses can be more costly than a personal policy, one of the best ways to keep your auto rates down is by having a good driving record. If there are others, such as employees, using your car make sure they also have good driving records. Check the records
Honoring Local Living Legacies
Get Involved! Latest Community Event Area: Anne Arundel County The Anne Arundel County Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc. presents: Fifth Annual Crown and Pearls Tea This event will honor women who have advocated and worked for the betterment of children. It will be held at: Center of Town Conference Center 2301 Dorsey Rd. Glen Burnie, MD 21061 On Sunday, June 1, 2014 At 3:00PM – 5:00PM If you or someone you know may be interested in attending this event, please contact D
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Red Cars Cost More to Insure I've personally heard this more times than I can count and, prior to a career in insurance, actually believed it to be true. You know, when people say, "They're more appealing and eye-catching, so they have a higher chance of getting stolen" or "People with red cars are accident prone, due to their speedy and reckless driving habits so insurance companies pump up the prices" However, it's completely FALSE. Progressive Insurance states: "Color is n
