Yum Brands and the Worlds largest CSR Project

"Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM), parent of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell, today launched the world's largest hunger relief effort in an attempt to help stop world hunger. Called "World Hunger Relief Week," the program supports the United Nations World Food Programme, the frontline agency in the fight against global hunger. During October 14-20, 35,000 company and franchised restaurants located in 112 countries will be participating in some way, including KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Long John Silver's and A&W All-American Food."

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"Yum Brands based right here in Louisville, KY, launch what may be the largest CSR project ever undertaken by a public company. What is it all about? According to Nick Huhn of Yum, it's about the world's largest food company partnering with the world's largest hunger relief effort...."...Yum Brands & the world's largest CSR Project

Consumers Face Record Heating Oil Bills

Consumers Face Record Heating Oil bills:
"Cold weather hasn't hit the Northeast yet, but record heating-oil prices mean high heating bills are on the way for many residents.
About eight million U.S. households -- largely in New England and the Central Atlantic states -- rely on heating oil to run their furnaces each winter. Last week, heating-oil futures hit a record of $2.36 a gallon, up more than 40% since the start of the year.
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Weather forecasters are predicting a colder winter than last year, despite the unseasonably warm October in the Northeast. That's going to lift heating costs no matter what fuel a homeowner uses. Consumers who use heating oil, though, will feel the most pain. Their winter heating bill for the season is expected to average $1,785, compared with $891 for households that use natural gas, according to the Department of Energy. Unlike crude oil, natural-gas prices have been relatively restrained in the U.S. this year....." Real Estate Journal

Kentucky's Workers Compensation Rates Drop

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"A filing most Kentucky insurance carriers will use to develop rates for workers' compensation coverage shows another decrease in loss costs for 2007, according to Gov. Ernie Fletcher.

The state Office of Insurance approved the National Council on Compensation Insurance Inc. filing and will become effective Oct. 1.

"We are encouraged to see the continuing improvement in the market," said Fletcher. "This is good news for Kentucky employers since workers' compensation insurance is a large part of the cost of doing business. However, it's even better news for Kentucky's workforce since it shows a continuing trend of fewer workplace injuries."

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The loss costs figures show an average reduction of 6.1 percent for the 598 industrial classes used in Kentucky....." from Insurance Journal

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Most Renters Don't Bother With Insurance

Most Renters Don't Bother with Insurance:

"A recent survey of renters commissioned by Trusted Choice found that most Americans who rent their homes don't have insurance that would cover their losses in the event of burglary, fire or other unexpected occurrences.
Trusted Choice, based in Alexandria, Va., is the consumer marketing brand for 6,000 independent insurance agencies and brokerage firms across the country. The survey of more than 2,000 adults was conducted in mid-May by ICR, an independent research firm.
Madelyn Flannagan, a spokeswoman for Trusted Choice, said the survey "uncovered a persistent lack of awareness or understanding about property and liability risks faced by renters."
Two-thirds of those surveyed don't have renters' insurance. There are 35 million Americans who rent rather than own their own home, according to figures Trusted Choice obtained from the National Multifamily Council." from Reality Times

Motorcycle Deaths in KY rising

Motorcycle Deaths in Kentucky Rising
Motorcycle Safety :
"Out of the 1,025 motorcycle crashes reported in Kentucky through July 19, there were 57 fatalities, according to state police. In the previous full year, there were 1,776 crashes and 97 fatalities.

It's uncertain whether the increase in deaths this year is attributable to more motorcyclists on the road, because Kentucky doesn't have a helmet law or another reason. But state troopers will be trained to teach motorists about sharing the road, driving sober and older motorcycle riders.

Jefferson County reported that the motorcycle fatalities there have already surpassed last year's. There were 14 fatalities out of Jefferson County's 172 motorcycle crashes, whereas in 2006 there were 9 such deaths.

Kentucky's statistics follow the trend nationally.

The number of motorcycle accidents has increased each year since 1997, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Most motorcycle riders in Kentucky have not been required to protect their heads since the state's mandatory helmet law was repealed in 1998....." from Insurance Journal