Dec 28 2015 When news organizations compile annual lists of the top data breaches, it's a good indication of the frequency with which they occur and their scope. Through late November 2015, the number of U.S. data breaches stood at 690,
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Dec 14 2015 Tracy Hartman joined Advanced Insurance Solutions as a personal lines agent. A 10-year veteran of the insurance industry, she has a particular interest in life insurance. She explains her philosophy and the importance of life insurance in this Q&A.
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Nov 30 2015 Smart phone apps are available by the millions, with more coming all the time. But research shows that Americans have a limited appetite for them. On average,
according to Nielsen, U.S. smart phone users accessed 26.7 apps per month in fourth-quarter 2014,...
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Nov 2 2015 Santa's checking his list, and he's checking it twice. But we're not talking about what all of the children want for Christmas. We're referring to the list of things he needs to ensure safe travel on Dec. 24, such as reindeer de-icer. Speaking of safety, you...
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Oct 19 2015 It doesn't get any more Pennsylvania than Perry Como, the pride of Canonsburg, Washington County,
crooning "Home for the Holidays." "I met a man who lives in Tennessee, and he was headin' for, Pennsylvania and some homemade pumpkin pie, From Pennsylvania... more ›
Oct 5 2015 For several days each October, the Sweetest Place on Earth becomes the place for eyeing one sweet ride after another. Hershey annually welcomes the
Antique Auto Club of America's Eastern Fall Meet, which describes itself as the largest antique auto show in...
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Sep 21 2015 If someone will suffer financially when you die, then you probably need life insurance. It provides cash to your family after your death. Known as the "death benefit," it replaces your income and can help your family with important financial needs such as...
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Sep 7 2015 You had a talk with your college-bound son or daughter about making wise decisions in their lives. Now also is a good time to have a conversation with your insurance agent. A child leaving home has implications for his or her well-being and for your wallet.
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Aug 24 2015 Jaci Wildner has been volunteering since she was a high school student in Lewisberry, York County, with organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters and Habit for Humanity. She also has traveled extensively, both as a former flight attendant for US Airways...
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Aug 10 2015 With so many necessary insurance coverages to consider, a busy business owner and/or executive might overlook or minimize the importance of fiduciary liability. Warning: An oversight or misstep in this area is like a ticking time bomb. A
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Jul 27 2015 A brother and sister travelled to a family cabin in Maine to celebrate his high school graduation and her 22nd birthday. What should have been a joyful week soon turned tragic for the siblings and two other adults who joined them on the trip. The companions...
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Jul 14 2015 A recent workers compensation claim crossed our desks and had us seeking case law to learn more. An employee who sustained a work-related injury was prescribed a treatment regimen with the goal of returning to work either in a modified or full-duty capacity....
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Jun 29 2015 America celebrates its 239th birthday on the Fourth of July. Many of us will mark the day with flags and fireworks, at picnics and parades. It's a wonderful time to share our love of America with friends and family members. If it's no trouble, we'd like to...
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Jun 15 2015 Severe drought will cost California $2.7 billion in revenue and more than 18,600 jobs this year,
by one account. But its effects will be felt by most of us in the form of higher food prices, considering that California grows more than one-third of America's...
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May 18 2015 The road trip is back. Memorial Day weekend travel volume - the vast majority of it by automobile - is expected to reach a 10-year high in 2015,
according to the AAA auto club. Some 37.2 million Americans are forecast to travel 50 or more miles from home...
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May 4 2015 If you live in Hershey or Hummelstown, it's a safe bet that your family headed to the basement or an interior room on the evening of April 20, 2015. Emphasis should be placed on "safe," as the National Weather Service had issued a tornado warning for...
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Apr 6 2015 Your mouth waters as you toss chicken and steaks onto your gas grill. You take comfort in knowing that the poultry and beef are fresh, delicious and safe to feed to your family. Speaking of safety, have you given any thought to the age of your grill's...
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Mar 23 2015 What's the magic of 15 minutes? There's a famous quote, often (perhaps incorrectly) attributed to Pittsburgh-born pop artist Andy Warhol: "In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes." And, of course, a certain national insurance company...
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Feb 25 2015 Parents can get sticker shock when it comes to purchasing auto insurance for their teen-age children. The price tag is commensurate with the risk associated with that age group. Fatalities among teen drivers are three times higher than among those ages 20...
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Feb 2 2015 The road to Super Bowl XLIX was a rocky one for the New England Patriots, accused of having used illegally under-inflated footballs in the American Football Conference championship. NFL fans and non-fans alike learned more than they ever thought possible...
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Jan 19 2015 It's pretty easy to see how dangerous home fires can be when you consider that they can be life threatening in just two minutes. Flames can engulf a residence in five minutes. Each year, more than 2,500 people die and 12,600 are injured in home fires in the...
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Jan 6 2015 It's one thing to take on a home-improvement project, but patching a hole in a wall is like a walk in the park compared with figuring out the wind chill. Here's the formula, courtesy of the National Weather Service: Wind chill (ºF) = 35.74 + 0.6215T - 35....
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