By Finn Peden on 22-08-2010
Video game genres are used to categorize video games based on their gameplay interaction, defined by a set of challenges. While some genres came out in the beginning, several video games pioneered and set the standard for such genres, changing the industry in the process. Let’s take a look at games that launched and defined their genres.
By Finn Peden on 22-08-2010
On the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, insurers are highlighting the good that came from the worst U.S. natural disaster in a new report.
The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America released a white paper on Aug. 11, 2010, The Hurricane Katrina Experience – A Property Casualty Insurance Perspective: Five Years Later. David Sampson, president and chief executive officer of the association wrote the document that explores the amount of damage caused by the hurricane throughout Louisiana and Mississippi and how insurers are handling catastrophic events.
More human and financial resources were deployed to assist the region than from any other storm in American history, said Sampson. T
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By Lara Badgery on 19-08-2010
A new government estimate shows that Medicare will run out of funds by 2029, 12 years later than originally expected. In other insurance news, higher mortgage insurance fees have been approved by Senate and a report from JD Power and Associates shows that auto insurance customer satisfaction has declined.
Medicare Funds to Exhaust in 2029
The Obama administration has released a new report showing that Medicare will exhaust its funds by 2029. While this sounds bad, it is actually 12 years later than a previous report.
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By Finn Peden on 19-08-2010
You love animals (as we all do) and are looking to adopt a cat, but don’t really know what kind of cat you should adopt? No worries, have a look at our handy chart of popular cat breeds to figure out which one would best match your personality and lifestyle.
By Lara Badgery on 17-08-2010
State officials are looking to pass a measure that would offer much needed money for Medicaid, mortgage insurance claims have dropped and according to a new list, you may own one of the most stolen cars in the United States.
States Push for $16 Billion for Medicaid
Democrats in Senate are trying to push through a bill that would offer states $27 billion in needed funds, $16 billion of which would be used for Medicaid needs.
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