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Philly News

La Salle U. Forum Highlights Dangers of Oversharing On Line

"Stop and think before you post," says La Salle business school associate dean MarySheila McDonald.

Plan For Revolutionary War Museum in Old City Moves Ahead in City Council

Council's Rules Committee gave an initial okay to a zoning change for the southwest corner of Third and Chestnut Streets.

Group Rallies To Keep Books For The Blind Libraried in Philadelphia

Gov. Tom Corbett wants the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to move Philadelphia's much-used audio ("talking books") collection to Pittsburgh.

2 Killed In Lehigh County House Fire

Two people were killed in a house fire in Lehigh County early Wednesday morning.

La Salle Explorers Ready For Showdown With #22 Temple

Dr. John Giannini talks about the Big Five showdown between La Salle and Temple.

Sixers Try To Go Into The All Star Break With A Win In Houston

The Sixers try again to break their losing streak tonight in Houston.

Local Foundation Will Pay For Cost-Cutting Study at Philadelphia Schools

The school district last week hired the Boston Consulting Group to help restructure operations as it works to close a $71-million budget hole.

Man Suffers Serious Injuries After Being Struck By Train In Camden County

A man suffered serious injuries Wednesday morning after he was struck then pinned by a train in Camden County.

Insurance News

Iowa Judge Orders Porn Site to Pay $4M In Piracy Case

A judge in has ordered the operators of a popular pornographic website to pay $4 million for copyright infringement to an Iowa-based adult film company – a ruling that should serve as a deterrent to others who pirate content online, a …

Grade California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones

Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones marked his first full year in office last month by looking back on his and the California Department of Insurance’s accomplishments during 2011. Insurance Journal wants to know from those in the industry: Is Jones an …

Missouri Senate Passes Workers’ Comp Legislation

The Missouri Senate has passed legislation that would prohibit employees from suing co-workers for injuries they sustain on the job. Senators voted 28-6 in favor of the bill last week. Majority Leader Tom Dempsey, who sponsored the measure, says the …

Cellphone Driving Ban Nets 27 Violators in Helena

Police in Helena say they have issued 27 citations in a little over a month following a cellphone ban making it illegal to use hand-held electronic devices while driving or bicycling within city limits. Lt. Steve Hagen told the Independent …

Wells Will Determine Groundwater Contamination in Southern California

Thirty wells are being installed in Burbank and Glendale in an effort to determine the extent of groundwater contamination. Small amounts of cancer-causing chromium 6 left behind by the San Fernando Valley aircraft industry have been detected in local water …

UnitedHealth Pays $250K Penalty in Vermont Over Alleged Improper Ads

UnitedHealth Insurance Company has paid a $250,000 penalty in Vermont this month to resolve charges brought by financial regulators. The Vermont Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities & Health Care Administration (BISHCA) imposed the penalty on UnitedHealth as part of a …

Starr Cos. Hires ING Group Exec to Lead Starr Strategic Partners

Starr Companies appointed X. Rick Niu as senior managing director of Starr Strategic Partners, a newly formed division dedicated to serving the insurance and investment needs of Asian and other emerging market companies and individuals doing business in the U.S. …

AIG’s Chartis Appoints Head of New Claims, Operations Division

American International Group’s Chartis, its global P/C business, has placed its claims unit and operations and systems (O&S) unit under a single management team. Eric Martinez, appointed as executive vice president of global claims, operations and systems, will lead the …