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Google Cries Wolf as Outage Disrupts China Operations (NewsFactor) NewsFactor - After assuming the worst with its China operations, Google on Thursday evening backed off accusations of censorship in the communist nation. Google said earlier Thursday that the Chinese government was blocking its search engine, Google Mobile, and Google Ad products. Google also said its news and image services were being "partially blocked." July 30, 2010 4:01 PM Microsoft Will Try to Block Google-Yahoo Japan Deal (PC World) PC World - A legal battle is brewing between Microsoft and Google for control of Japan's lucrative search market. July 30, 2010 3:40 PM RIM’s rumored 'BlackPad' tablet due in November? (Ben Patterson) Ben Patterson - Rumors of a BlackBerry tablet are heating up by the day, with Bloomberg now claiming that the BlackPad — yes, the BlackPad — will arrive in November, complete with an iPad-size screen and the ability to connect to the Internet via either Wi-Fi or your Bluetooth-connected BlackBerry. July 30, 2010 2:54 PM Sprint prepping 'Peel' mobile Wi-Fi case for iPod Touch? (Ben Patterson) Ben Patterson - Take an iPod Touch, add Wi-Fi and an Internet-calling app like Skype, and you’ve pretty much got a phone, right? Now comes word that Sprint could be prepping a cradle for the Touch that acts as a portable hotspot, good for keeping the iPod in a Wi-Fi cloud when Sprint 3G coverage is available. July 30, 2010 1:38 PM Amazon updates Kindle app with inline dictionary, more (Macworld.com) Macworld.com - Amazon on Thursday released significant upgrades to its Kindle app for iPhone and iPad. Just days after the company announced the new Kindle 3, Amazon’s made the iOS version of its e-reader even more competitive with its hardware device: The app now includes a dictionary with 250,000 entries, adds the ability to search within books on the iPad, and improves the experience of searching books on the iPhone and iPod touch. July 30, 2010 12:23 PM FBI access to e-mail, Web data raises privacy fear (AP) AP - Invasion of privacy in the Internet age. Expanding the reach of law enforcement to snoop on e-mail traffic or on Web surfing. Those are among the criticisms being aimed at the FBI as it tries to update a key surveillance law. July 30, 2010 12:19 PM HOW TO: Manage a Sustainable Online Community (Mashable) Mashable - Rob Howard is the CTO/founder of enterprise collaboration software company Telligent. July 30, 2010 8:33 AM Australia govt expands proposed broadband network (AP) AP - Australia's government expanded its ambitious plan to bring broadband to much of the vast country, adding 300,000 homes and businesses to the coverage area Friday in hopes of winning votes in next month's federal election. July 30, 2010 8:16 AM Microsoft's IE9 Beta Arrives in September (PC Magazine) PC Magazine - Addressing an audience at the company's annual financial analyst meeting in Redmond, Microsoft COO Kevin Turner announced that a beta for Internet Explorer 9, the latest version of its popular browser, will be available fore download this September. July 30, 2010 5:14 AM Google not sure if China behind service disruption (AFP) AFP - Google does not know if the Chinese authorities were behind a disruption in the company's services on Thursday, chief executive Eric Schmidt said in an interview with The Wall Street Journal. July 30, 2010 6:08 PM

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Insurance management experiences growth and job creation Managed insurance companies in Malta, annual gross premium written by them and the number of jobs created in this sector have increased substantially over the last couple of years, according to the results of the 2010 market survey report, presented by the Malta Insurance Management Association. July 30, 2010 7:27 AM NRMA Insurance Urges Queensland Drivers to Keep Eyes on Road NRMA Insurance is urging Queensland drivers to reposition their portable GPS units and keep their eyes on the road, after running road tests to investigate their impact on driver attention and safety. July 31, 2010 2:00 AM Prudential Insurance Sued Over Veteran Life-Insurance Claims, Lawyer Says Prudential Insurance Co. of America was sued over its handling of veterans’ life-insurance claims, a lawyer for the plaintiffs said. The filing couldn’t immediately be confirmed in court records. July 29, 2010 4:24 PM NRMA Insurance Research Warns of GPS Distraction Whilst Driving NRMA Insurance is urging NSW drivers to reposition their portable GPS units and keep their eyes on the road, after running road tests to investigate their impact on driver attention and safety. July 31, 2010 2:00 AM Insurance Workers to Leave Pigeon-Plagued Building The state Board of Examiners has approved spending $1.7 million to move Nevada Insurance Division workers out of a pigeon-plagued office building that made some employees sick. July 31, 2010 12:01 AM Illinois Insurance Agency, Agents Face Steep Fines; Licenses Revoked The Illinois Department of Insurance revoked the insurance producer licenses of a Lake Bluff-based insurance agency and three insurance agents, including two from Antioch and one from Chicago, for ... July 30, 2010 11:05 AM Insurance agent completes program BINGHAMTON Nick Brewster -- a certified insurance counselor, insurance agent and president of the BAC Agency -- has successfully completed the annual continuing education requirement of the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors. July 29, 2010 8:07 PM Mercury Insurance Claims Team Responds to Antelope Valley Wildfire Victims Mercury Insurance has dispatched claims adjusters to the Marie Kerr Park evacuation shelter, which will serve to expedite the claims process for wildfire victims. Claims can also be reported 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling the Mercury Claims Hotline at 503-3724. Â July 30, 2010 4:46 PM Insurance Industry's Dirty Little Secret Investigations Launched into Whether Life Insurance Companies are Taking Advantage of Grieving Families July 29, 2010 7:00 PM Insurance company announces move A specialist insurance company announces plans to move to new multi-million pound headquarters at Gloucester Docks. July 28, 2010 7:22 PM

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Extensive Auto Insurance Fraud Ring Broken Up A Philadelphia man who admitted to orchestrating dozens of fake auto accident claims that cost insurance companies nearly $1.3-million in personal injury losses has been sentenced. KYW’s Steve Tawa reports that assistant district attorney Linda Montag says the defendant enlisted the cooperation of friends, relatives, and associates who would claim bodily injury based on accidents that [...] July 30, 2010 3:40 AM Auto glass shop owner accused of billing scheme The owner of two Burien auto glass companies has been charged with first-degree theft for an insurance billing scheme believed to have cost insurers more than $1.5 million. July 30, 2010 6:18 PM Pseudo-reforms of health insurance industry will bar strong regulation of health insurers: Consumer Watchdog Consumer Watchdog has called on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to withdraw weak pseudo-reforms of the health insurance industry that would bar strong regulation of health insurers. Schwarzenegger sent his proposals this month to lawmakers who are seeking stronger state regulation modeled on the successful market reforms of auto and homeowner insurance under Proposition 103, demanding that they ... July 31, 2010 5:06 AM Alberta Insurance Board orders rollback on mandatory auto insurance rates EDMONTON - Alberta drivers are to get a bit of a break on their automobile insurance. The government-appointed Insurance Rate Board has ordered insurance companies to reduce premiums on mandatory automobile insurance by five per cent this year. July 29, 2010 4:44 PM Farmers to cut auto insurance rates for some California customers Drivers covered by the company's Farmers Insurance Exchange subsidiary will see premiums fall by an average of 14.5% and can get a 10% rebate on policy renewals. California's largest auto insurer, Farmers Insurance Group, announced Tuesday that it was reducing its rates by an average of 14.5% for policies issued by its Farmers Insurance Exchange subsidiary. Also, current holders of those ... July 27, 2010 8:18 PM Broken Dreams: Auto shop owner beset by break-ins, frustrated by police In late 2008, Rod Whaley opened his dream auto restoration shop in Empire with his wife, Lenore Ulrich. Since then they've had more than 20 break-ins at Classic Dreams. He estimates that burglars have taken off with or damaged some $200,000 worth of cars, parts, tools and accessories. July 31, 2010 1:05 AM Rendell wants cameras to find uninsured cars Driving without auto insurance? Gov. Ed Rendell wants to use highway cameras to find you. But the idea is drawing criticism from civil liberties activists and insurance industry officials. July 30, 2010 11:09 PM Foremost Insurance Group Launches Auto Program in New York Foremost announces their DISTINCTCHOICE auto program in New York. Foremost's new auto program is designed with increased limits, deductible options and important coverages for drivers. The ... July 29, 2010 11:05 AM Connecticut Insurance Department Recovers $591K in Second Quarter The Connecticut Insurance Department said it recovered $591,000 last quarter for insurance buyers who complained to the state about coverage and claims issues. Department staff received 1,761 new ... July 30, 2010 12:05 AM Fort Pierce's Flowers-Yates Insurance named top 10 growth company Auto-Owners Insurance reports Flowers-Yates Insurance Inc. of Fort Pierce was named one of the top 10 growth agencies for the company in the Lakeland Region for 2009. Flowers-Yates Insurance has represented Auto-Owners since 1988. July 28, 2010 2:44 PM